Career Timeline of Dwyane Wade: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Dwyane Wade, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Dwyane Wade is a retired American professional basketball player, considered one of the NBA's greatest shooting guards. He primarily played for the Miami Heat during his 16-year career, leading them to three NBA championships. Wade was a 13-time NBA All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team member, and three-time All-Defensive Team member. He holds Miami's all-time records in points, games played, assists, steals, shots made, and shots taken. He currently hosts the American adaptation of The Cube.
2003: Enters NBA Draft
As a result of his performance, Wade skipped his senior year to enter the 2003 NBA draft.
2003: Drafted by Miami Heat
In 2003, Dwyane Wade was drafted fifth overall by the Miami Heat after a successful college basketball career with Marquette Golden Eagles.
2005: Outstanding Playoff Performance
In the first round of the 2005 playoffs, Wade averaged impressive statistics, and in the second round, he continued to excel, but the Heat lost the Eastern Conference Finals to the Detroit Pistons.
December 24, 2008: Purchased home for a South Florida family
On December 24, 2008, Dwyane Wade purchased a new home for a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down the family home.
September 2009: Donated to Robbins, Illinois Public Library
In September 2009, Dwyane Wade donated money from his foundation to keep the Robbins, Illinois public library from shutting down.
January 2010: Co-founded Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti
In January 2010, Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning co-founded "The Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti" to raise money to help the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
June 29, 2015: Opted out of contract and signed a one-year deal
On June 29, 2015, Dwyane Wade opted out of his contract but then signed a one-year, $20 million contract with the Miami Heat.
July 2016: Joined the Chicago Bulls
In July 2016, Dwyane Wade joined his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, on a two-year deal worth approximately $47 million.
November 4, 2016: Scored 35 points against the Knicks
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.
September 24, 2017: Reached buyout agreement with the Bulls
On September 24, 2017, the Bulls reached an agreement on a buyout with Dwyane Wade after trading Jimmy Butler and waiving Rajon Rondo.
February 8, 2018: Traded back to the Miami Heat
On February 8, 2018, at the NBA trade deadline, Dwyane Wade was traded back to the Miami Heat from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 2018: Traded Back to Miami Heat
In February 2018, Dwyane Wade was traded back to the Miami Heat.
2019: Retirement from NBA
In 2019, Dwyane Wade retired from his playing career in the NBA.
April 2021: Became minority owner of Utah Jazz
In April 2021, Dwyane Wade became a minority owner of the Utah Jazz.
April 16, 2021: Purchased ownership stake in Utah Jazz
On April 16, 2021, Dwyane Wade purchased an undisclosed minority ownership stake in the Utah Jazz franchise of the NBA.
July 14, 2023: Joined ownership group of Chicago Sky
On July 14, 2023, it was announced that Dwyane Wade joined the ownership group of the WNBA franchise Chicago Sky as a minority stakeholder.
