Former Miami Heat teammates Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh — along with actress Gabrielle Union, WNBA legend Candace Parker and DJ D-Nice — are bringing back a staple of the late '90s to remind people of something important during these difficult times.
In a new Budweiser ad that hearkens back to the beer brand's iconic "Whassup!?" commercials, Wade and Bosh greet each other over a group video chat. Bosh then tells Wade he's "re-watching" old games, alluding to the suspension of the NBA season following the coronavirus pandemic. The conversation closely follows the dialogue of the original ad.
The two are then joined by DJ D-Nice and Parker, before Union — Wade's wife of six years — appears onscreen and immediately starts a "whassup!?" chain reaction, complete with everyone's tongues sticking out.
But things take a serious tone when Wade and Union ask everyone on the chat how they're really doing amid the pandemic.
"For real, though, what's up with everybody?" Wade asks.
"Yeah, you guys staying safe?" Union adds.
Bosh thanks the couple for asking, and says his family is doing "great."
"It's really nice to see you guys," he says. "We have no complaints, but it's crazy times."
“My wife and I wanted to partner with Budweiser because we believe the message is crucial,” added Wade. “We both remembered the original ‘whassup’ ads and love the idea of bringing them back as a genuine PSA to connect with each other. We encourage everyone to take a moment out from their day to check-in, and I look forward to connecting with people across the country while having a Bud and re-watching a game soon.”
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