Early Life and Education of Dwyane Wade: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Dwyane Wade. A timeline of key moments.

Dwyane Wade is a retired American professional basketball player, considered one of the NBA's greatest shooting guards. He is now co-owner of the Utah Jazz and hosts "The Cube." Wade spent most of his 16-year career with the Miami Heat, leading them to three NBA championships. He boasts a distinguished career, including 13 NBA All-Star selections, eight All-NBA Team selections, and three All-Defensive Team selections. Wade holds Miami's franchise records for points, games played, assists, steals, shots made, and shots taken, solidifying his legacy as a basketball icon.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

January 17, 1982: Dwyane Wade's Birth

On January 17, 1982, Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. was born. He would go on to become a celebrated basketball player.

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October 14, 2001: Mother Vows to Turn Life Around

On October 14, 2001, as Dwyane Wade's basketball career blossomed, his mother, JoLinda, vowed to turn her life around.

2002: Marriage to Siohvaughn Funches

In 2002, Dwyane Wade married his high school sweetheart Siohvaughn Funches.

2003: Mother Overcomes Addiction

In 2003, Dwyane Wade's mother, JoLinda, stated that she has not used drugs since this year.

January 2007: Mother Ordained as Baptist Minister

In January 2007, Dwyane Wade's mother, Jolinda, was ordained as a Baptist minister and started the Temple of Praise Binding and Loosing Ministry in Chicago.

February 21, 2007: Dislocated Shoulder

On February 21, 2007, while playing the Houston Rockets, Dwyane Wade dislocated his left shoulder and left the court in a wheelchair.

2007: Underwent Surgeries

Following the 2007 playoffs, Dwyane Wade underwent a pair of surgeries to repair his dislocated left shoulder and left knee.

2007: Split with Siohvaughn Funches

In 2007, Dwyane Wade and Siohvaughn Funches split up.

2007: Appeared on Supernanny

In 2007, Dwyane Wade appeared as a role model on Season 3, Episode 13 of Supernanny, offering advice to a family's son.

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May 2008: Purchased Church Building for Mother's Ministry

In May 2008, Dwyane Wade bought a church building for his mother's ministry.

2008: Began Dating Gabrielle Union

In 2008, Dwyane Wade began dating actress Gabrielle Union.

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" to collect donations for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Within three days, the fund raised over $800,000.

2010: Divorce from Siohvaughn Funches

In 2010, Dwyane Wade divorced Siohvaughn Funches after an acrimonious court battle.

2011: Granted Sole Child Custody

In 2011, Dwyane Wade was granted sole custody of his two children with Siohvaughn Funches.

December 2013: Engagement to Gabrielle Union

In December 2013, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union became engaged.

August 30, 2014: Marriage to Gabrielle Union

On August 30, 2014, Dwyane Wade married actress Gabrielle Union in Miami.

November 7, 2018: Welcomes Daughter via Surrogate

On November 7, 2018, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union welcomed their first child together, a daughter, who was born via surrogate.

2019: Guest Judge on America's Got Talent

In 2019, Dwyane Wade was a guest judge on Season 14 of America's Got Talent with his wife, Gabrielle Union, and pressed the Golden Buzzer for the dance group V.Unbeatable.

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