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Dwyane Wade

Wade with the Miami Heat in 2011
Utah Jazz
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Personal information
Born	(1982-01-17) January 17, 1982 (age 43) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
High school	Harold L. Richards (Oak Lawn, Illinois)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	Marquette (2001–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Miami Heat
Pro career	2003–2019
League	NBA
Career history
2003–2016	Miami Heat
2016–2017	Chicago Bulls
2017–2018	Cleveland Cavaliers
2018–2019	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
3× NBA champion (2006, 2012, 2013) NBA Finals MVP (2006) 13× NBA All-Star (2005–2016, 2019) NBA All-Star Game MVP (2010) 2× All-NBA First Team (2009, 2010) 3× All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2006, 2011) 3× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2012, 2013) 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009, 2010) NBA scoring champion (2009) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA 75th Anniversary Team No. 3 retired by Miami Heat Consensus first-team All-American (2003) Third-team All-American – SN (2002) Conference USA Player of the Year (2003) 2× First-team All-Conference USA (2002, 2003) No. 3 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles
Career NBA statistics
Points	23,165 (22.0 ppg)
Rebounds	4,933 (4.7 rpg)
Assists	5,701 (5.4 apg)
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2008 Beijing Team competition Bronze 2004 Athens Team competition World Cup Bronze 2006 Japan Team competition

Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. (born January 17, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. He is also the host of the American game show The Cube. Many people think he is one of the best shooting guards in NBA history.

Wade played most of his 16-year career for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He won three NBA championships with them. He was also chosen as an NBA All-Star 13 times. Wade holds many records for the Miami Heat, including most points, games played, assists, and steals.

After playing well in college basketball for the Marquette Golden Eagles, Wade was picked fifth in the 2003 NBA draft by the Heat. In his third season, he led the Heat to their first NBA Championship. He was named the 2006 NBA Finals MVP for his amazing performance.

At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Wade helped the U.S. men's basketball team, known as the "Redeem Team", win a gold medal. He was the top scorer for the team. In the 2008–09 season, Wade led the league in scoring, earning his only NBA scoring title. He was also named the NBA All-Star Game MVP in 2010.

With teammates LeBron James and Chris Bosh, Wade led Miami to four straight NBA Finals from 2011 to 2014. They won championships in 2012 and 2013. Wade briefly played for the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers before returning to Miami in 2018. He retired from playing in 2019. The Heat honored him by retiring his #3 jersey in 2020. In 2021, he bought a part-ownership stake in the Utah Jazz. In 2023, he became a part-owner of the WNBA's Chicago Sky. Wade was also named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021, recognizing him as one of the league's greatest players. In 2023, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Early Life and Basketball Dreams

Dwyane Wade was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 17, 1982. He was the second of two children. His grandmother gave him and his father their unique first name spelling. Wade's early childhood in the South Side of Chicago was difficult.

When his parents separated, Wade lived with his mother. At eight years old, his older sister, Tragil, took him to live with their father and stepmother. Wade did not see his mother for two years after his father moved the family to Robbins, Illinois.

Wade found comfort in basketball and football. He said Tragil was the most important person who helped him choose the right path. Wade looked up to Michael Jordan and tried to play like him. His mother promised to change her life for the better as Wade's basketball career began to grow.

High School Success

Wade played both basketball and football at Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn. He was great at football as a wide receiver right away. But it took longer for him to shine in basketball.

He grew four inches before his junior year and became the team's leader. He scored about 20.7 points and grabbed 7.6 rebounds per game. Wade kept getting better in his senior year, averaging 27 points and 11 rebounds. He led his team, the Bulldogs, to a 24–5 record. He also set school records for points scored (676) and steals (106). Wade thanked his coach, Jack Fitzgerald, for being a very positive influence. Because of some academic challenges, only a few colleges, like Marquette, offered him a basketball scholarship.

College Career at Marquette

Wade decided to play for Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He played for coach Tom Crean. In his first year, Wade could not play because of NCAA academic rules. He worked hard with tutors to improve his grades. By his second year, he was ready to play.

2001–02 Season Highlights

Wade led the Marquette Golden Eagles in scoring, with 17.8 points per game. He also led Conference USA in steals per game with 2.47. He averaged 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Marquette finished the season with a 26–7 record, their best since the 1993–94 season.

2002–03 Season and Final Four

Wade was again the team's top scorer, averaging 21.5 points. The Golden Eagles ended with a 27–6 record. Wade's mother saw him play basketball for the first time in five years when Marquette won the Conference USA title. This happened three days after she was released.

He helped the Golden Eagles reach the Final Four for the first time since 1977. Wade was named to the All-America First Team by the Associated Press (AP). He was the first Marquette player to get this honor since 1978.

Wade's performance in the Midwest Regional final got national attention. Against a top-ranked Kentucky team, he scored 29 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and made 11 assists. This included an exciting dunk. Marquette beat Kentucky 83–69 and moved on to the Final Four. Wade's triple double was only the fourth ever in NCAA tournament history. The Golden Eagles finished the season ranked No. 6, their highest since 1976–77. Wade was named the MVP of the Midwest Regional. His great play meant he would likely be picked high in the NBA draft. Because of this, Wade left college early to enter the 2003 NBA draft.

Marquette retired his jersey number on February 3, 2007. Usually, players need to graduate for their jersey to be retired. But Marquette made an exception for Wade.

Professional Career

Miami Heat: Rookie Year (2003–04)

Wade dunking the ball during the 2004 Rookie Challenge game for the Rookies team

The Miami Heat picked Wade fifth in the 2003 NBA draft. He was the highest-ranked of only four Marquette players ever picked in the first round. Wade quickly became a strong player. He averaged 16.2 points, 4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.

The Heat started the season with a 5–15 record but improved to finish 42–40. They made it to the playoffs. Wade played exceptionally well in the postseason, especially against the Indiana Pacers. He was chosen for the 2004 NBA All-Rookie Team. He finished third in Rookie of the Year voting, behind LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

In his first playoff game, Wade made a shot with 1.3 seconds left to win 81–79 against the New Orleans Hornets. The Heat won that series 4–3. They then faced the Indiana Pacers, who had the best record in the NBA. The Heat lost that series 4–2. Wade was only the fourth rookie in NBA history to lead his team in points and assists during the playoffs.

Heat Breakthrough (2004–05)

Wade with the ball versus the Milwaukee Bucks in 2005

The Heat traded for center Shaquille O'Neal from the Los Angeles Lakers. Miami improved a lot, going from 42–40 to 59–23. They led the Eastern Conference. Wade was chosen as a reserve for the All-Star Game. He scored 14 points in 24 minutes.

In the first round of the 2005 playoffs, Wade averaged 26.3 points, 8.8 assists, and 6 rebounds. The Heat swept the New Jersey Nets. In the second round, he averaged 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists as the Heat swept the Washington Wizards. The Heat lost the Eastern Conference Finals 4–3 to the Detroit Pistons, who were the champions from the year before. Wade scored 42 points in Game 2 and 36 in Game 3, even though he was sick. He hurt his rib in Game 5, which kept him out of Game 6 and limited him in Game 7.

NBA Champion and Finals MVP (2005–06)

Wade at the free throw line

In the 2005–06 season, Wade was voted to start in the All-Star Game. He scored 20 points in 30 minutes. Wade finished the regular season averaging 27.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.95 steals.

In the first round of the 2006 playoffs, Miami played the Chicago Bulls. Wade got several injuries, including a badly bruised hip in Game 5. He scored 15 of his 28 points while in pain, helping the Heat take a 3–2 series lead. Wade led Miami past the Detroit Pistons, even though he had flu-like symptoms in Game 6. In the game that won the series, he had 14 points and 10 assists.

During the 2006 NBA Finals, Miami played the Dallas Mavericks. Wade's amazing scores of 42, 36, and 43 points in Games 3, 4, and 5 helped the Heat come back from being down 0–2 to lead the series 3–2. In Game 3, Wade's 42 points tied his playoff high. His 13 rebounds were a career high. The Heat won Game 6 with Wade scoring 36 points. They took the series 4–2, and Wade earned the Finals MVP trophy. He was the fifth-youngest player in NBA history to win the Finals MVP award. His 34.7 points per game in the Finals were the third-highest for a player in their first NBA Finals.

Injuries and Missing Playoffs (2006–2008)

In the 2006–07 season, Wade missed 31 games because of injuries. Still, he was chosen for his third straight All-Star Game. He also received All-NBA honors. The Heat struggled with injuries and had a 20–25 record by February 1, 2007. Playing the Houston Rockets on February 21, 2007, Wade dislocated his left shoulder. He left the court in a wheelchair. Wade decided to rehab his shoulder instead of having surgery right away, hoping to play in the postseason. After missing 23 games, Wade returned. He played 27 minutes and scored 12 points and 8 assists. For the season, Wade averaged 27.4 points, 7.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 steals.

During the 2007 playoffs, Wade averaged 23.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds. But the Heat were swept in the first round by the Chicago Bulls. After the playoffs, Wade had two surgeries to fix his dislocated left shoulder and left knee. Both surgeries were successful. However, his knee injury, called "jumper's knee", kept him from joining USA Basketball that summer.

Wade started the 2007–08 season on November 14, 2007. He had missed the Olympic Qualifiers and the first seven games. Even though he had knee pain all season, Wade was chosen for his fourth straight All-Star Game. However, the Heat had the worst record in the NBA. Wade's knee problems led coach Riley to rest him for the final 21 games. Wade averaged 24.6 points, 6.9 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals.

Scoring Champion and Playoff Challenges (2008–2010)

Wade dribbling the ball in 2009

After months of recovery, Wade helped the U.S. National Team win gold at the 2008 Olympics. He was the team's leading scorer. Wade returned to the starting lineup for the 2008–09 season. Early that season, Wade became only the second player in NBA history to have at least 40 points, 10 assists, and 5 blocks in one game. Wade was chosen for his fifth straight All-Star Game.

After the All-Star break, Wade scored 50 points, along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists, in a big loss to the Orlando Magic. He became the fourth player in NBA history to score 50 points in a game his team lost by at least 20. In the very next game, Wade had a career-high 16 assists, plus 31 points and 7 rebounds. Two games later, Wade scored 24 points in the final quarter to help the Heat win 120–115 against the New York Knicks. In that game, Wade had 46 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 blocks.

Wade became the only player to reach 2,000 points, 500 assists, 150 steals, and 100 blocks in a single season. He also became the only player under 6 feet 5 inches tall to block over 100 shots in a season. He helped the Heat make the playoffs. In a 122–105 win over the New York Knicks, Wade scored a career-high 55 points. He averaged a league-leading 30.2 points, earning his first NBA scoring title. He also averaged 7.5 assists, 5 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 1.3 blocks.

On November 1, in his third game of the 2009–10 season, Wade scored his 10,000th career point. On November 12, Wade made an amazing dunk over Cavalier Anderson Varejão. LeBron James called it "great, probably top 10 all-time". Two days later, Wade hit another game-winning shot at the buzzer against the New Jersey Nets. On January 6, Wade scored a season-high 44 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics. Wade was named the All-Star Game MVP in 2010 with 28 points, 11 assists, 5 steals, and 6 rebounds.

For the season, Wade averaged 26.6 points, 6.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.1 blocks. He led his team to a 47–35 record and the fifth playoff spot. In the first round, down 0–3 against the Boston Celtics, Wade scored a career playoff and franchise record 46 points. He outscored the entire Celtics team in the fourth quarter. Despite his great play, the Heat lost to Boston in five games.

The Big Three Era and Championships (2010–2014)

Wade with his teammate LeBron James

In the off-season, the Miami-Dade County commission changed the area's name to "Miami-Wade County" for a week. This was to help convince Wade to stay with the Heat. On July 7, Wade announced he would sign with Miami, along with Toronto Raptor star Chris Bosh. The next day, LeBron James announced he would join the Heat. This created the "Big Three".

In their first year together, the Heat finished with a 58–24 record. They were the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Wade averaged 25.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.5 steals. After beating the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Chicago Bulls, the Heat reached the NBA Finals. However, they lost to the Dallas Mavericks in six games. Wade averaged 26.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in the Finals.

On February 26, 2012, Wade recorded the third triple-double in the history of the All-Star Game. He had 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, joining Jordan and James. Wade finished the season averaging 22.1 points, 4.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 steals. The Heat defeated the New York Knicks in 5 games and the Indiana Pacers in six games. In Game 6 of the second round, Wade scored 41 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Heat won the Eastern Conference Finals in seven games. They then beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games to win the championship. The Heat became the first team in NBA history to win a championship after trailing in three playoff series.

Before the 2012–13 season, Wade had left knee surgery and missed the 2012 Summer Olympics. Wade finished the 2012–2013 season averaging 21.2 points, 5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

In the playoffs, injuries limited Wade to a lower scoring average of 15.9 points per game. But he increased his average to 19.6 points during the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. In Game 4, Wade scored 32 points and had 6 steals as the Heat won. The Spurs won Game 5 despite Wade's 25 points and 10 assists. Wade scored 14 points in Miami's overtime win in Game 6. He then had 23 points and 10 rebounds in Game 7 as the Heat won their second straight championship. This was Wade's third title.

In the 2013–14 season, Wade missed 28 games due to injuries and the team resting him. Wade averaged 19 points. In the playoffs, the team played Wade more minutes. He had 28 points in a win over the Brooklyn Nets and 23 points in a road victory against Indiana. The Heat won the series in six games, reaching their fourth straight NBA Finals. Wade averaged 19.1 points. The Heat lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals in five games.

Post-Big Three Era (2014–2016)

Wade making a lay-up for the Heat in 2015

On June 28, 2014, Wade, James, and Bosh all ended their contracts to help the team save money. They planned to re-sign. But then James announced he was returning to Cleveland. Wade re-signed with the Heat, along with Bosh and other teammates.

In the 2014–15 season, Wade missed seven games due to a hamstring injury. On December 17, 2014, he scored a season-high 42 points. He was again named an All-Star but could not play due to another hamstring injury. The Heat finished the season with a 37–45 record. Wade missed the postseason for only the second time in his career.

On June 29, 2015, Wade ended his contract again. But then he signed a one-year, $20 million contract. Wade made only seven 3-point shots during the 2015–16 regular season. However, in the 2016 postseason, Wade made his first seven three-point shots. He had never made more than five in a row before.

Chicago Bulls (2016–2017)

In July 2016, Wade joined his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls. He signed a two-year deal. The Heat had offered a smaller contract, which Wade felt was not enough.

Wade played with Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo in Chicago. In January 2017, the three players were fined for criticizing their younger teammates. In March 2017, Wade broke his elbow. He returned for the playoffs, but the Bulls lost 4–2 to the Boston Celtics in the first round.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018)

Wade with the Cavs in 2017

On September 24, 2017, Wade and the Bulls agreed to end his contract. Three days later, Wade signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This reunited him with his former Miami Heat teammate LeBron James. Wade started for the Cavaliers in the first three games. But he shot poorly. After a big loss, Wade offered to play off the bench. He became a leader for the team's second unit.

Return to Miami (2018–2019)

On February 8, 2018, the Cavaliers traded Wade back to the Miami Heat. This happened at the NBA trade deadline. Wade received a standing ovation in his first game back. On February 27, Wade scored a season-high 27 points as the Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 102–101. On April 3, Wade reached 5,000 assists in a Heat uniform. He became the ninth player to score 20,000 points and get 5,000 assists with one team. On April 16, Wade scored 28 points to help the Heat win Game 2 against Philadelphia in the playoffs. He passed Larry Bird for 10th on the NBA's career postseason scoring list.

In the off-season, Wade announced he would retire after the 2018–19 season. He re-signed with the Heat on September 18. He missed seven games in November for the birth of his daughter. On November 25, Wade scored a season-high 35 points. On December 9, he scored 25 points in his 1,000th career game. On January 6, 2019, Wade became the third player in NBA history to reach at least 20,000 points, 5,000 assists, 4,000 rebounds, 1,500 steals, 800 blocks, and 500 three-pointers. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Wade a special addition for the 2019 All-Star game. This was his 13th All-Star appearance. On April 9, Wade played his last home game in Miami, scoring 30 points. In his final game the next night, Wade recorded his fifth career triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.

On January 7, 2020, the Heat announced that Wade's #3 jersey would be retired on February 22.

Basketball Executive Career

During his time playing for Miami, Wade had talked about possibly owning a part of the Heat team in the future. However, he could not commit at that time.

On April 16, 2021, it was announced that Wade bought a small ownership stake in the Utah Jazz NBA team. He joined an ownership group led by his friend, Ryan Smith. Wade said he wanted to be actively involved. He also mentioned his close relationship with Jazz star Donovan Mitchell.

On July 14, 2023, it was announced that Wade joined the ownership group of the WNBA team Chicago Sky. He became a minority stakeholder.

National Team Career

Wade shooting a free-throw against China during the 2008 Olympics

Wade was part of the 2004 Olympic team. They won a bronze medal in Athens. The team also played in the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan. Wade averaged 19.3 points per game there. The U.S. national team won another bronze medal. Wade was on the national team roster from 2006 to 2008. He was a co-captain of the 2006 team with James and Anthony.

At the 2008 Summer Olympics, the United States team won every game. They captured the gold medal after beating Spain. Wade led the team in scoring. He scored 27 points in 27 minutes in the final game. He also had four steals, two assists, and two rebounds. Wade averaged a team-high 16 points in 18 minutes. The U.S. team, known as the "Redeem Team", won gold for the first time since 2000.

Player Profile

Wade's pre-game ritual consisted of doing pull-ups at the rim

Wade was 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 220 pounds. He played as a shooting guard but could also play point guard. On offense, Wade was one of the fastest and hardest players to guard. He was also one of the best players at driving to the basket in NBA history. His special one-two step helped him get past bigger defenders and draw fouls. Wade was also a generous player, averaging 5.4 assists in his career. After winning the NBA Finals MVP Award in 2006, Wade became known as one of the league's best players in important moments.

David Thorpe, an athletic trainer for NBA players, said Wade's post-up game was one of his strengths. Thorpe noted that Wade's best moves from the post were his turnaround jump shot and a "freeze fake." This fake made his opponent jump, so Wade could drive around them. Wade's main weakness was three-point shooting. He averaged only 29% for his career.

Wade was famous for making difficult lay-ups, even after crashing into bigger defenders in mid-air. This style of play sometimes caused him to hurt his knees and wrists. Wade was also known for his defense, especially for blocking shots and getting steals. Wade holds the NBA record for blocks by players listed 6 feet 4 inches and under. He achieved this in only 679 games. This is over 400 games fewer than the previous record holder, Dennis Johnson.

In 2022, The Athletic ranked Wade as the 28th greatest player in NBA history. This was part of a celebration of the NBA's 75th Anniversary.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season

NBA Playoffs

College Statistics

Awards and Honors

• 3× NBA champion: 2006, 2012, 2013
• NBA Finals MVP: 2006
• NBA scoring champion: 2009
• NBA All-Star Game MVP: 2010
• 13× NBA All-Star: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019
• 8× All-NBA:
  • First Team: 2009, 2010
  • Second Team: 2005, 2006, 2011
  • Third Team: 2007, 2012, 2013
• 3× All-Defense:
  • Second Team: 2005, 2009, 2010
• NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2004
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team
• NBA Skills Challenge champion: 2006, 2007
• Gold medal with Team USA: 2008 Summer Olympic Games
• Bronze medal with Team USA: 2004 Summer Olympic Games
• Bronze medal with Team USA: 2006 FIBA World Championship
• Miami Heat all-time leading scorer
• Miami Heat all-time assists leader
• Miami Heat all-time steals leader
• 2005 Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award
• 2006 Best NBA Player ESPY Award
• 2006 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year
• 2006 Sporting News Sportsman of the Year
• Wade won the 2012–13 season-long NBA Community Assist Award
• NAACP Image Award – President's Award

Personal Life

Wade at a party with then-teammates Udonis Haslem (second from left) and Antoine Walker (far right) in 2005

In 2002, Wade married his high school girlfriend Siohvaughn Funches. They separated in 2007 and divorced in 2010. In 2011, Wade was given full custody of his two children. He also helps raise his nephew, his sister Deanna's son. Wade started dating actress Gabrielle Union in 2008. They got engaged in December 2013 and married in Miami on August 30, 2014. On November 7, 2018, Wade and Union welcomed their daughter, who was born via surrogate. In April 2023, Wade shared that he moved his family out of Florida partly because of the state's laws affecting LGBTQ people.

Wade with his wife Gabrielle Union in 2024

Wade has several nicknames, including D-Wade, Father Prime, and Flash. His former teammate Shaquille O'Neal gave him the nickname Flash. This was a reference to the Queen song from the 1980 movie Flash Gordon. Wade's great performances during the Heat's 2005 playoff run made him very popular. During those playoffs, Wade's jersey became the best-selling in the league. After the Heat's success and Wade's memorable play in the 2006 NBA playoffs, Wade appeared on many TV shows. He also made a guest appearance on Disney Channel's Austin & Ally.

Wade has been featured in many magazines. In 2005, People magazine named him one of the 50 Most Beautiful People. The next year, GQ named Wade the NBA's best-dressed player. Wade had endorsement deals with companies like Gatorade, Lincoln, and Staples. He had his own line of shoes with Converse called "The Wade." He also had special Sidekick phones with T-Mobile. In 2009–10, Wade switched from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. He later signed with the Chinese athletic brand Li-Ning in 2012. Time magazine included Wade in their list of the 100 most influential people of 2020. In October 2021, Wade's oldest son, Zaire Wade, was drafted by the Salt Lake City Stars. This team is the NBA G League affiliate of the Jazz.

Philanthropy and Community Work

Wade is active in encouraging youth to develop their talents as seen in this talent search at the Chicago Theatre.

Wade is well known for his charity work. In 2003, Wade started The Wade's World Foundation. This foundation helps community groups that support education, health, and social skills for children in need. He hosts many community programs in Chicago and South Florida. In 2008, Wade announced he was partnering with former teammate Alonzo Mourning's charity. They co-hosted ZO's Summer Groove, a yearly summer event. On December 24, 2008, Wade bought a new home for a woman in South Florida. Her nephew had accidentally burned down her family home. Wade also gave the family furniture, clothes, and gifts.

Wade giving a present to a U.S. Army reservist during a 2009 pregame ceremony

After breaking his own Miami Heat single-season scoring record, Wade gave the jersey he wore that night to eight-year-old Michael Stolzenberg. Michael was a big Heat fan who had lost his hands and feet due to an infection. Wade knew Michael and wanted to add to his collection of Heat items. Wade often visits sick children, usually in private, away from the media.

In September 2009, Wade donated money from his foundation to keep the Robbins, Illinois public library from closing. He gave the library director a $25,000 check to help reopen the building. In January 2010, Wade and Mourning started "The Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti." This fund raised money to help victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Wade announced that the fund had already raised over $800,000 in just three days. Wade is also a strong supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He served as an Ambassador for their Hoops for St. Jude basketball program.

Faith and Beliefs

Wade is a Christian. He chose the number 3 for most of his career because it represents the Holy Trinity. In May 2008, Wade bought a church building for his mother's ministry. He gives 10% of his salary to his mother's church.

Television Appearances

In 2007, Wade appeared as a role model on the TV show Supernanny. In 2019, he was a guest judge on season 14 of America's Got Talent with his wife, Gabrielle Union. Wade pressed the Golden Buzzer for the dance group V.Unbeatable. In 2021, it was announced that he would host The Cube, which airs on TBS.

Images for kids

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  Wade with the Miami Heat in 2011

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  Wade dunking the ball during the 2004 Rookie Challenge game for the Rookies team

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  Wade with the ball versus the Milwaukee Bucks in 2005

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  Wade at the free throw line

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  Wade dribbling the ball in 2009

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  Wade with his teammate LeBron James

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  Wade making a lay-up for the Heat in 2015

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  Wade with the Cavs in 2017

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  Wade shooting a free-throw against China during the 2008 Olympics

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  Wade's pre-game ritual consisted of doing pull-ups at the rim

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  Wade at a party with then-teammates Udonis Haslem and Antoine Walker in 2005

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  Wade with his wife Gabrielle Union in 2024

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  Wade is active in encouraging youth to develop their talents as seen in this talent search at the Chicago Theatre.

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  Wade giving a present to a U.S. Army reservist during a 2009 pregame ceremony

See also

In Spanish: Dwyane Wade para niños

• List of National Basketball Association annual scoring leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career scoring leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career assists leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career steals leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career turnovers leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career free throw scoring leaders
• List of National Basketball Association franchise career scoring leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career playoff scoring leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career playoff assists leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career playoff steals leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career playoff turnovers leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career playoff free throw scoring leaders
• List of Olympic medalists in basketball
• History of the Miami Heat
• 2002–03 Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team