History of Dwyane Wade in Timeline
Dwyane Wade, nicknamed "D-Wade" and "Flash," is a retired American professional basketball player and current co-owner of the Utah Jazz. Renowned as one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history, he spent the majority of his 16-year career with the Miami Heat. Wade led the Heat to three NBA championships and earned numerous accolades, including 13 NBA All-Star selections, eight All-NBA Team selections, and three All-Defensive Team selections. He holds the Miami Heat's all-time records in points, games played, assists, steals, shots made, and shots taken. He also currently hosts the American adaptation of The Cube.
5 hours ago : Dwyane Wade defends his 3-point shooting; Gabrielle Union stuns in yellow.
Dwyane Wade addressed criticisms about his 3-point shooting, stating he didn't need them to score. Meanwhile, Gabrielle Union received praise for her fashion choices, including a yellow cheongsam-inspired outfit. The focus shifted between Wade's basketball career and Union's style.
1976: Second Player Since Alvan Adams
Early in the 2008-09 season, Dwyane Wade became the second player in NBA history to post at least 40 points, 10 assists, and five blocks in a single game since Alvan Adams in 1976-77.
1976: Marquette's Highest Ranking
In 2003, The Golden Eagles finished their season as No. 6 in the AP Poll, Marquette's highest ranking since 1976–77.
1977: Advanced to Final Four Since 1977
Dwyane Wade delivered 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists against Kentucky, leading Marquette to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 1977.
1977: Golden Eagles to the Final Four Since 1977
In 2003, Dwyane Wade helped bring the Marquette Golden Eagles to the Final Four for the first time since their 1977 national championship season.
1978: All-America First Team by AP
In 2003, Dwyane Wade was named to the All-America First Team by the Associated Press (AP), making him the first basketball player from Marquette to receive the distinction since 1978.
1980: "Flash" Nickname Origin
Dwyane Wade's nickname "Flash" was given to him by former teammate Shaquille O'Neal, referencing the Queen song "Flash" from the 1980 film Flash Gordon.
January 17, 1982: Dwyane Wade's Birth
On January 17, 1982, Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. was born. He is an American basketball executive and former professional player and co-owner of the Utah Jazz.
1993: Best Record Since 1993-94 Season
Dwyane Wade led the Marquette Golden Eagles in scoring, steals, and two-point field goals. In 1993, Marquette finished with a 26-7 record, their best since the 1993–94 season.
2000: Gold Medal Claimed
In 2008, the U.S. claimed gold medal honors for the first time since 2000.
October 14, 2001: JoLinda vowed to turn her life around
On October 14, 2001, as Dwyane Wade's basketball career blossomed, JoLinda vowed to turn her life around.
2001: Mother strengthened ties to Christianity
In 2001, Dwyane Wade's mother, Jolinda, strengthened her ties to Christianity after struggling with drug problems for years.
2002: Mother served as a minister during prison sentence
In 2002 and 2003, Dwyane Wade's mother, Jolinda, served as a minister during her final prison sentence.
2002: Marriage to Siohvaughn Funches
In 2002, Dwyane Wade married his high school sweetheart Siohvaughn Funches.
March 8, 2003: Marquette Captured Conference USA Title
Three days after JoLinda was released from prison, she saw Wade play basketball for the first time in five years. On March 8, 2003, Marquette upset the Cincinnati Bearcats, 70–61, to capture the Conference USA title.
2003: Entered NBA Draft
As a result of high NBA draft projection, in 2003 Dwyane Wade skipped his senior year to enter the 2003 NBA draft.
2003: Mother served as a minister during prison sentence
In 2002 and 2003, Dwyane Wade's mother, Jolinda, served as a minister during her final prison sentence.
2003: Founded Wade's World Foundation
In 2003, Dwyane Wade founded The Wade's World Foundation, which provides support to community-based organizations that promote education, health, and social skills for children in at-risk situations.
2003: Drafted by the Miami Heat
In 2003, Dwyane Wade was drafted fifth overall by the Miami Heat after a successful college basketball career with the Marquette Golden Eagles.
2003: JoLinda stopped using drugs
In 2003, JoLinda Wade, Dwyane Wade's mother, stated that she has not used drugs since this year.
2004: NBA All-Rookie Team Selection
In 2004, Dwyane Wade earned a unanimous selection to the 2004 NBA All-Rookie Team and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting.
2004: Free-Throw Attempts Per 48 Minutes
In 2004, Dwyane Wade ranked first in free-throw attempts per 48 minutes.
2004: Olympic Bronze Medal
In 2004, Dwyane Wade was a member of the Olympic team, which won a bronze medal in Athens.
2005: Top-Selling Jersey
During the Heat's 2005 NBA playoffs run and Wade's performances while O'Neal was hampered by injury, Wade's jersey became the league's top-selling jersey and remained so for nearly two years.
2005: People's 50 Most Beautiful People
In 2005, Dwyane Wade was featured on People's 50 Most Beautiful People.
2005: All-Star Game Selection
In the 2005–06 season, Dwyane Wade was elected to the All-Star Game as a starter.
2005: Led the Heat in the Playoffs
In the first round of the 2005 playoffs, Dwyane Wade averaged 26.3 points, 8.8 assists, and 6 rebounds a night. He also led the Heat to the Eastern Conference Finals where they lost to the Detroit Pistons.
2006: Talk Show Appearances
After the Heat's success and Wade's memorable performances during the 2006 NBA playoffs, Wade appeared on several talk shows, including Late Show with David Letterman and Live with Regis and Kelly.
2006: NBA Finals MVP and Clutch Player Reputation
After winning the NBA Finals MVP Award in 2006, Dwyane Wade developed a reputation as one of the league's premier clutch players.
2006: Beat the 2006 World Champions
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, the United States defeated Spain, the 2006 World champions.
2006: NBA Finals MVP
During the 2006 NBA Finals, Dwyane Wade's performance helped the Heat come back from a 0–2 deficit to win the series 4–2 against the Dallas Mavericks, earning Wade the Finals MVP trophy.
2006: Led Heat past Pistons Despite Illness
During the 2006 playoffs, Dwyane Wade led the Heat past the Detroit Pistons despite experiencing flu-like symptoms in Game 6.
2006: Signed Three-Year Contract
Following the title win, Dwyane Wade signed a three-year, $63 million contract with the Miami Heat in 2006.
2006: FIBA World Championship and Co-captaincy
In 2006, Dwyane Wade competed in the FIBA World Championship in Japan, averaging 19.3 points per game, where the U.S. national team won a bronze medal. Wade was also named to the national team roster from 2006 to 2008 and co-captained the 2006 team with James and Anthony.
2006: Won NBA Championship and Finals MVP
In 2006, Dwyane Wade led the Miami Heat to their first NBA Championship and was named the NBA Finals MVP.
January 2007: Mother Ordained as Baptist Minister
In January 2007, Dwyane Wade's mother, Jolinda, was ordained as a Baptist minister and started the non-denominational Temple of Praise Binding and Loosing Ministry in Chicago.
February 1, 2007: Heat's Record on February 1, 2007
In the 2006–07 season, the Heat struggled with injuries and were 20–25 on February 1, 2007.
February 3, 2007: Marquette retired Wade's No. 3 jersey
On February 3, 2007, Marquette retired Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey, making an exception to their rule that requires student-athletes to have graduated for jersey retirement.
February 21, 2007: Dislocated Left Shoulder
On February 21, 2007, during a game against the Houston Rockets, Dwyane Wade dislocated his left shoulder and left the court in a wheelchair.
November 14, 2007: Return to the 2007-08 Season
After missing the Tournament of Americas' Olympic Qualifiers as well as the preseason and the first seven games, Dwyane Wade began the 2007–08 season on November 14, 2007.
2007: Split from Siohvaughn Funches
Dwayne Wade and Siohvaughn Funches split in 2007.
2007: Underwent Surgeries
Following the 2007 playoffs, Dwyane Wade underwent a pair of surgeries to repair his dislocated left shoulder and left knee.
2007: Appearance on Supernanny
In 2007, Dwyane Wade appeared on Season 3, Episode 13, of Supernanny as a role model, offering advice to the family's son.
2007: Esquire's Best Dressed Men in the World
In 2007, Esquire named Dwyane Wade to their fourth annual Best Dressed Men in the World list for the second straight year.
May 2008: Purchase of church building
In May 2008, Dwyane Wade purchased a church building in Chicago for his mother's ministry.
December 24, 2008: Purchased Home for South Florida Woman
On December 24, 2008, Dwyane Wade purchased a new home for a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down the family home. He also donated furnishings, clothing, and gifts to the family.
2008: Won Olympic Gold Medal
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Dwyane Wade led the United States men's basketball team in scoring and helped them capture the gold medal.
2008: Named to National Team
Dwayne Wade was named to the national team roster in 2008, where he co-captained with James and Anthony
2008: Began Dating Gabrielle Union
Dwyane Wade began dating actress Gabrielle Union in 2008.
September 2009: Donation to Robbins, Illinois public library
In September 2009, Dwyane Wade donated $25,000 from his foundation to the Robbins, Illinois public library to prevent its closure.
2009: Switched from Converse to Nike
During the 2009 NBA season, Wade switched from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand.
2009: Career Point Milestone
On November 1, 2009, Dwyane Wade recorded his 10,000th career point during a victory over the Chicago Bulls.
January 2010: Co-founded The Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti
In January 2010, Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning co-founded "The Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti", which raised over $800,000 in three days to support the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
2010: All-Star Game MVP
Dwyane Wade appeared in the 2010 NBA All-Star Game and was named the game's MVP with 28 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, and five steals.
2010: Best Playoff Percentage Since 2010
Dwyane Wade averaged 19.1 points on 52 percent shooting during the 2014 playoffs, his best playoff percentage since 2010.
2010: Debuted Air Jordan 2010
Dwyane Wade was chosen by Jordan and debuted the Air Jordan 2010 during the 2010 NBA All-Star break.
2010: Divorce from Siohvaughn Funches
In 2010, Dwyane Wade divorced Siohvaughn Funches after an acrimonious court battle.
2011: Signature Shoe for Jordan Brand
During the 2011 NBA playoffs, Dwyane Wade debuted his first signature shoe for the Jordan Brand, joining Anthony and Chris Paul.
2011: NBA Finals Appearance
From 2011 to 2014, Dwyane Wade, alongside LeBron James and Chris Bosh, helped guide Miami to four consecutive NBA Finals.
2011: Sole Custody of Children
In 2011, Dwyane Wade was granted sole custody of his two children.
February 26, 2012: Triple-Double in All-Star Game
On February 26, 2012, Dwyane Wade recorded the third triple-double in the history of the All-Star Game, posting 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
December 26, 2012: Kicked Ramon Sessions
On December 26, 2012, playing the Charlotte Bobcats, Dwyane Wade kicked guard Ramon Sessions in the groin, leading to suspension.
2012: Signed with Li-Ning
After his Jordan Brand contract expired in 2012, Dwyane Wade signed with the Chinese athletic brand Li-Ning.
2012: NBA Championship
In 2012, Dwyane Wade won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat.
December 2013: Engagement to Gabrielle Union
In December 2013, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union became engaged.
2013: Missed Games and Playoff Performance
In 2013, Dwyane Wade missed 28 games due to injuries and team decisions to rest him during back-to-back games. He averaged 19 points and posted a career-high 54% field goal percentage. In the playoffs, Wade's minutes increased, including a 28-point performance against the Brooklyn Nets and a 23-point outing against Indiana.
2013: Second NBA Championship
In 2013, Dwyane Wade won a second consecutive NBA championship with the Miami Heat.
June 28, 2014: Wade, James, and Bosh Opt Out of Contracts
On June 28, 2014, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh all opted out of their contracts with the Miami Heat to cut costs with the intention of re-signing. Later, James announced his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Wade and Bosh re-signed with the Heat. Wade signed a two-year, $34 million contract, with a player option for the second year.
August 30, 2014: Marriage to Gabrielle Union
On August 30, 2014, Dwyane Wade married actress Gabrielle Union in Miami.
2014: NBA Finals Appearance
From 2011 to 2014, Dwyane Wade, alongside LeBron James and Chris Bosh, helped guide Miami to four consecutive NBA Finals.
2014: Hamstring Injury and Season High Score
In 2014, Dwyane Wade missed seven consecutive games due to a hamstring injury. On December 17, he scored a season-high 42 points against the Utah Jazz, but the Miami Heat lost 105-87. He was named an All-Star but pulled out due to another hamstring injury.
2014: NBA Finals Loss to San Antonio Spurs
In 2014, the Miami Heat, including Dwyane Wade, advanced to their fourth straight NBA Finals, but lost to the San Antonio Spurs in five games.
June 29, 2015: Wade Opts Out and Re-signs
On June 29, 2015, Dwyane Wade opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat. He then signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the team.
July 2016: Wade Joins Chicago Bulls
In July 2016, Dwyane Wade joined his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, on a two-year deal worth approximately $47 million after rejecting offers from the Miami Heat.
November 4, 2016: Wade Scores Game-High 35 Points
On November 4, 2016, Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds during a 117–104 loss to the New York Knicks.
2016: Playoff Three-Point Streak
In 2016, Dwyane Wade converted his first seven three-point shot attempts in the postseason, despite having hit only seven three-point shots during the regular season. Wade had never made more than five three-pointers in a row.
January 2017: Fined for Criticizing Teammates
In January 2017, Dwyane Wade, along with Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo, were fined for criticizing their young teammates' effort while playing for the Chicago Bulls.
March 2017: Fractured Elbow and Playoff Return
In March 2017, Dwyane Wade sustained a fractured elbow while playing for the Chicago Bulls but returned for the playoffs, where the Bulls were defeated by the Boston Celtics in the first round.
September 24, 2017: Bulls Agree to Buyout with Wade
On September 24, 2017, the Chicago Bulls reached an agreement on a buyout with Dwyane Wade, three months after trading Jimmy Butler and waiving Rajon Rondo.
2017: Compared to Bust of Cristiano Ronaldo
In 2024, the discourse around the unveiling of Dwyane Wade's statue was negatively compared to the bust of Cristiano Ronaldo created by Emanuel Santos in 2017.
February 8, 2018: Wade Traded Back to Miami Heat
On February 8, 2018, at the NBA trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Dwyane Wade back to the Miami Heat in exchange for a protected 2024 second-round draft pick.
February 2018: Traded back to Miami Heat
In February 2018, Dwyane Wade was traded back to the Miami Heat, where he finished his playing career.
November 7, 2018: Birth of Daughter via Surrogate
On November 7, 2018, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union welcomed their first child together, a daughter, who was born via surrogate.
2018: Retirement Intentions and Re-signing with Heat
In 2018, Dwyane Wade announced his intentions to retire after the 2018–19 season and re-signed with the Miami Heat on September 18.
January 6, 2019: Milestone Achieved
On January 6, 2019, Dwyane Wade became the third player in NBA history to record at least 20,000 points, 5,000 assists, 4,000 rebounds, 1,500 steals, 800 blocks, and 500 three-pointers.
2019: Guest judge on America's Got Talent
In 2019, Dwyane Wade appeared as a guest judge on season 14 of America's Got Talent alongside his wife, Gabrielle Union, and pressed the Golden Buzzer for dance group V.Unbeatable.
2019: Retirement from NBA
In 2019, Dwyane Wade retired from his playing career in the NBA.
January 7, 2020: Jersey Retirement Announcement
On January 7, 2020, the Miami Heat announced that Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey would be retired on February 22.
July 2020: Tweet in support of Nick Cannon
In July 2020, Dwyane Wade initially tweeted in support of Nick Cannon, who was fired from ViacomCBS after making racist remarks. However, after backlash, Wade deleted the tweet and clarified his support was for Cannon's ownership of his content, affirming his zero tolerance for hate speech.
2020: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People
Dwyane Wade was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people of 2020.
2020: Child Comes Out as Transgender
In 2020, Dwyane Wade's 12-year-old child came out as a transgender girl and changed her name to Zaya.
2020: Heat Retired Wade's Jersey
In 2020, the Miami Heat retired Dwyane Wade's #3 jersey.
April 2021: Minority Owner of Utah Jazz
In April 2021, Dwyane Wade became a minority owner of the Utah Jazz.
April 16, 2021: Wade Purchases Stake in Utah Jazz
On April 16, 2021, it was announced that Dwyane Wade purchased an undisclosed minority ownership stake in the Utah Jazz franchise of the NBA.
October 2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In October 2021, Dwyane Wade was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
October 2021: Son Drafted by Salt Lake City Stars
In October 2021, Dwyane Wade's oldest son, Zaire Wade was drafted by the Salt Lake City Stars, the NBA G League affiliate of the Jazz.
2021: Minority Owner of the Utah Jazz
In 2021, Dwyane Wade purchased a minority ownership stake in the Utah Jazz.
2021: Host of The Cube
In 2021, Dwyane Wade was announced as the host of The Cube, which aired on TBS.
2022: Ranked 28th Greatest Player by The Athletic
In 2022, The Athletic ranked Dwyane Wade as the 28th greatest player in NBA history as part of their top 75 players of all time commemorating the NBA's 75th Anniversary.
April 2023: Move Out of Florida Due to Anti-LGBTQ Laws
During an April 2023 interview, Dwyane Wade said that he moved his family out of Florida partially due to the state's anti-LGBTQ laws.
July 14, 2023: Wade Joins Chicago Sky Ownership
On July 14, 2023, it was announced that Dwyane Wade joined the ownership group of the WNBA franchise Chicago Sky as a minority stakeholder.
December 2023: Underwent partial nephrectomy
In December 2023, Dwyane Wade underwent a partial (40%) nephrectomy to remove a cyst-tumor from his right kidney.
2023: Stakeholder of Chicago Sky & Hall of Fame Induction
In 2023, Dwyane Wade became a minority stakeholder of the WNBA's Chicago Sky and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his individual career.
January 2024: Heat Announce Wade Statue
In January 2024, the Heat announced that they were going to unveil a statue of Wade in front of Kaseya Center later that year.
October 27, 2024: Statue Unveiling
On October 27, 2024, the statue of Dwyane Wade was unveiled in front of Kaseya Center, which was universally panned by fans and critics.
2024: Protected Draft Pick
In 2018, the Cavaliers traded Wade back to the Miami Heat in exchange for a protected 2024 second-round draft pick.
2025: Hall of Fame Induction with Redeem Team
In 2025, Dwyane Wade is expected to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Redeem Team.
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