Wade basketball player biography

Dwyane Wade is a retired American basketball player who was born on January 17, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. He played as a shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is regarded as one of the greatest shooting guards in the history of the league. He played for the Miami Heat for most of his career and led the team to three NBA championships in 2006, 2012, and 2013. He also won the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2006.

Wade started his basketball career at Richards High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois, where he played for the basketball team. He then attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he played for the Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team. In his junior year, he led the team to the Final Four of the 2003 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. After the tournament, he declared himself eligible for the NBA draft and was selected fifth overall by the Miami Heat in 2003.

Wade's NBA career was marked with numerous accolades, including 13 NBA All-Star Game appearances, eight All-NBA Team selections, and three NBA championships. He was also a two-time Olympic gold medalist, representing the United States in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2019, he announced his retirement from professional basketball, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest players of his era.

Off the court, Wade is also known for his philanthropic works, particularly in his hometown of Chicago. He has established the Wade's World Foundation, which provides support to various community-based organizations, and he has been a

American basketball player (born 1982)

"Dwyane" redirects here. For other people with a similar name, see Dwayne.

Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. (DWAYN or doo-WY-ayn, born January 17, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player who is currently the host of the American adaptation of The Cube. Widely regarded as one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history, he spent the majority of his 16-year career playing for the Miami He

American basketball player (born 1996)

Dean Jackson Wade (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Early life

Wade was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Jay and Trish Wade. He lived in Inman, Kansas, briefly before moving to St. John at a young age. His mother is a track and volleyball coach at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas, where she led the volleyball team to three state championships. His father was briefly a member of the football team at Kansas State University.

High school career

Wade played four years of varsity basketball at St. John High School in St. John, Kansas, earning All-State honors for multiple seasons and winning three state championships. As a senior, he was named Parade All-American, along with 29 other players in his class. He was also selected as Mr. Kansas Basketball by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA).

College career

Wade was named to the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team at the conclusion of his freshman season at Kansas State. As a sophomore, he averaged 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. After a breakout junior season, Wade earned first-team All-Big 12 accolades. Wade averaged 16.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game as a junior. As a senior, Wade averaged 12.9 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game and was named to the first-team All-Big 12. His season was cut short by a foot injury.

Professional career

Cleveland Cavaliers (2019–present)

2019–20 season

On July 9, 2019, Wade signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers after going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft. On November 18, Wade made his NBA debut against the New York Knicks, he went