Dwyane Wade

Date of Birth: January 17, 1982

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Dwyane Wade, born Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. on January 17, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American former professional basketball player. Wade is best known for his time with the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he played the majority of his 16-year career. Wade attended Marquette University before being drafted fifth overall by the Miami Heat in the 2003 NBA Draft. Throughout his illustrious career, Wade was a three-time NBA champion (2006, 2012, 2013), NBA Finals MVP (2006), 13-time NBA All-Star, and an eight-time All-NBA Team member. Known for his explosive playing style, leadership, and clutch performances, Wade is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history. He retired from professional basketball in 2019. Off the court, Wade has been involved in numerous philanthropic efforts, including his Wade’s World Foundation, which provides support to community-based organizations that promote education, health, and social skills for children in at-risk situations. He has also ventured into business and media, becoming a fashion icon and television personality.

5 Interesting Facts about Dwyane Wade

1. Dwyane Wade led the Miami Heat to their first-ever NBA Championship in 2006 and was named the NBA Finals MVP.

2. Wade scored a career-high 55 points in a single game against the New York Knicks on April 12, 2009.

3. He is the Miami Heat’s all-time leader in points, games, assists, and steals.

4. Wade was part of the iconic 2003 NBA Draft class, which also included LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Bosh.

5. He was named the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year in 2006.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dwyane Wade

1. “My belief is stronger than your doubt.”

2. “Success means being satisfied with what you do every day. It’s being proud of the better person you are becoming.”

3. “I work just as hard as anyone else to be the best I can be. I’m not going to let someone else’s opinion about me define who I am.”

4. “I think the biggest thing I’ve learned is to not reach for what others have but to reach for what you believe in.”

5. “Sometimes you have to get knocked down lower than you have ever been to stand back up taller than you ever were.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Dwyane Wade achieved a highest net worth of approximately $170 million.

Children

Dwyane Wade has four children: Zaire Blessing Dwyane Wade, born in 2002, from his first marriage to Siohvaughn Funches; Zion Malachi Airamis Wade, born in 2007, who identifies as Zaya Wade; Xavier Zechariah Wade, born in 2013, from a brief relationship with Aja Metoyer; and Kaavia James Union Wade, born in 2018, via surrogate with his current wife, actress Gabrielle Union. Wade is also the guardian of his nephew, Dahveon Morris.