Dwyane Wade is an NBA pro (Image via Instagram / @dwyanewade ) At the Aramis launch event in Bloomingdale this week, rookie guard VJ Edgecombe of the Philadelphia 76ers had a really bizarre experience when he connected with Dwyane Wade, a player he was compared to prior to the draft. Wade has been collaborating with Aramis, an Estée Lauder fragrance brand, as part of his off-court commercial endeavors. Images that Edgecombe met Wade at the Aramis launch event in Bloomingdale have recently gone viral on social media.
Philadelphia 76ers secure VJ Edgecombe with third overall pick in 2025 NBA draft
The Philadelphia 76ers wanted to improve their lineup for the upcoming season after the 2024-25 NBA season ended in disappointment. In the 2025 NBA draft, they chose VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick.Edgecombe was regarded as one of the best players in the 2024 class and a five-star prospect by most. He started to get noticed shortly after he joined the league as Benedict Mathurin made headlines by disparaging him before his NBA debut.During his first summer league match against the Utah Jazz, VJ Edgecombe left a mark even after facing hate speech. The 76ers fans eagerly awaited him during the 2025–2026 NBA season. Edgecombe, however, got a chance to meet a legend before the season started.In the meanwhile, he met NBA legend Dwyane Wade at the widely shared Aramis launch, according to the social media images that went viral. Wade and Aramis work together on his off-court commercial endeavors. Watching him at their launch ceremony was expected, but for Edgecombe, it was breathtaking. It became viral very quickly on social media.It was no surprise to find the Hall of Famer in attendance because he has been aggressively building his post-NBA portfolio through ownership, sponsorships, and the media. It was a full-circle introduction for Edgecombe, however.Wade was a skilled scorer who could dominate in crucial situations and create in the half-court when he first joined the NBA. In contrast, Edgecombe remains undeveloped in areas such as creating shots, pulling up shots, and managing significant offensive responsibilities.
Dwyane Wade joins Aramis as global ambassador as Gabrielle Union-Wade shares photos on social media
NBA legend Dwyane Wade made news last month when it was announced that he would be the new face of the high-end fragrance line Aramis. Gabrielle Union-Wade, his actress wife, then posted a touching Instagram story that captured his husband’s recent achievement. The pair in the narrative are dressed in matching black and white outfits. This occurred three months after the NBA icon said that he will serve as Intuition as Aramis’ global ambassador and face.Gabrielle Union then posted a touching Instagram story that captured his husband’s recent achievement. Then talking about it, he said: “As a young boy, you’re very impressionable. And I was impressed by my father and my uncles growing up.. I saw them do [it] every time they got ready: when they got fresh, they hit themselves with the cologne before they walked out the door. I used to wear my dad’s cologne when I was a kid—it was way too strong for me back then.”Aramis and the player collaborated on the campaign’s artistic direction. Intuition is the epitome of modern confidence and masculinity, and Aramis is a firm that shares my ideals.Also read: Gabrielle Union shares Instagram story in matching outfits with Dwyane Wade to celebrate his Aramis debut