You might think that Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has everything. The seven-time All-Star is on one of the best teams in the league and already has one NBA Championship to his credit. However, for his 30th birthday, Wade was given a pretty impressive gift – a $230,000 2012 McLaren MP4-12C, TMZ.com reports.
The present was given to Wade by a local dealership for which he happens to be the brand ambassador. The car is certainly a sight to behold. Much like its sister car, the iconic DeLorean DMC-12, the MP4-12C has iconic gull-wing doors, and it is definitely deserving of the hefty price tag. While the car may be the most captivating, perhaps most impressive is how it was presented to the 2006 NBA Finals MVP.
According to the website, the dealership wanted the ride to be waiting for Wade when he walked into the hotel pool area, and he wanted it to be waiting on a platform in the middle of the pool itself. Naturally, the car couldn't be driven in – it had to be airlifted by a crane.
The car was just one of the highlights of an impressive birthday bash for the NBA superstar. The party featured many famous attendees including Wade's two ballyhooed teammates – LeBron James and Chris Bosh. There were guests outside of the NBA world as well such as Usher and rappers T.I. and Common.
While you may not be behind the wheel of a $230,000 McLaren, that doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of your current ride like it's worth that much. New Jersey State Auto Auction's Total Car Care center provides the public with general upkeep and repair services so their vehicles can run smoothly.