History of Dwyane Wade in Timeline
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.
1976: Last 40 Point Game
In 1976–77 was the last time a player put up at least 40 points, 10 assists, and five blocks in a single game since Alvan Adams until Dwyane Wade in 2008–09 campaign.
1976: Marquette's Highest Ranking
The Golden Eagles finished their season as No. 6 in the AP Poll in 1976-77, Marquette's highest ranking since 1976–77.
1977: Marquette Last in Final Four
In 1977, Marquette advanced to the Final Four for the first time since their 1977 national championship season.
1978: Last All-American
In 1978, the last time a basketball player from Marquette to receive the distinction since 1978 until Dwyane Wade.
January 17, 1982: Dwyane Wade Born
On January 17, 1982, Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. was born. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history.
October 14, 2001: Mother Vows to Turn Life Around
On October 14, 2001, as Wade's basketball career blossomed, JoLinda vowed to turn her life around.
March 8, 2003: Marquette Wins Conference USA Title
On March 8, 2003, three days after his mother was released from prison, she saw Wade play basketball for the first time in five years as Marquette upset the Cincinnati Bearcats to capture the Conference USA title.
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.
2003: Mother Overcomes Addiction
In 2003, Wade's mother Jolinda has not used drugs since.
2004: NBA All-Rookie Team
In 2004, Wade earned a unanimous selection to the 2004 NBA All-Rookie Team and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting.
2005: All-Star Game Selection
In the 2005-06 season, Wade was elected to the All-Star Game as a starter. During 30 minutes of play, he put up 20 points on 9-of-11 field goals.
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.
2006: NBA Finals MVP
During the 2006 NBA Finals, Wade's outstanding performance helped the Heat win the series against the Dallas Mavericks, earning him the Finals MVP trophy.
2006: Injuries During Playoffs
During the 2006 playoffs, Wade incurred several injuries but continued to perform strongly, leading the Heat past the Detroit Pistons.
2006: All-Star Game Selection and All-NBA Honors
In the 2006-07 season, despite missing games due to injury, Wade was elected to his third consecutive All-Star Game and received All-NBA honors.
January 2007: Mother Ordained as Baptist Minister
In January 2007, Dwyane Wade's mother, Jolinda, was ordained as a Baptist minister.
February 1, 2007: Heat Record
On February 1, 2007, The Heat struggled with injuries in general and were 20–25.
February 3, 2007: Marquette Retires Wade's Jersey
On February 3, 2007, Marquette retired Wade's No. 3 jersey, making an exception to their rule that student-athletes must have graduated for jersey retirement.
February 21, 2007: Shoulder Dislocation
On February 21, 2007, Wade dislocated his left shoulder and left the court in a wheelchair.
November 14, 2007: Return to the Season
On November 14, 2007, after missing games due to injuries, Wade began the 2007–08 season
2007: Playoff Sweep and Surgeries
During the 2007 playoffs, Wade played, but the Heat were swept in the first round, after which Wade underwent surgeries to repair his dislocated left shoulder and left knee.
May 2008: Purchased church building for mother's ministry
In May 2008, Dwyane Wade purchased a church building for his mother's ministry.
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.
2008: Olympic Gold Medal
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Wade led the United States men's basketball team in scoring and helped them capture the gold medal.
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.
2009: 10,000th Career Point
On November 1, 2009, Wade recorded his 10,000th career point during a victory over the Chicago Bulls.
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.
2010: All-Star Game MVP
In 2010, Wade appeared in the 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
In the playoffs in 2014, Wade averaged 19.1 points on 52 percent shooting, his best playoff percentage since 2010.
2011: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2011, With LeBron James and Chris Bosh, he helped guide Miami to four consecutive NBA Finals from 2011 to 2014
February 26, 2012: All-Star Game Triple-Double
On February 26, 2012, 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: Suspended for Kicking Ramon Sessions
On December 26, 2012, Wade kicked guard Ramon Sessions in the groin, leading to a one-game suspension by the NBA the following day.
2012: NBA Championship
In 2012, Wade won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat.
December 2013: Engaged to Gabrielle Union
In December 2013, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union became engaged.
2013: NBA Championship
In 2013, Wade won another NBA championship with the Miami Heat.
2013: Wade Misses 28 Games
In the 2013–14 season, Wade missed 28 games from injuries and the team's decision to rest him during "back-to-back" games.
June 28, 2014: Players Opt Out of Contracts
On June 28, 2014, Wade, James, and Bosh all opted out of their contracts in order to cut costs, but intended to re-sign.
August 30, 2014: Married Gabrielle Union
On August 30, 2014, Dwyane Wade married actress Gabrielle Union in Miami.
2014: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2014, With LeBron James and Chris Bosh, he helped guide Miami to four consecutive NBA Finals from 2011 to 2014
2014: Lost NBA Finals
The Heat lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals in five games.
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.
January 2017: Fined for criticizing teammates
In January 2017, Dwyane Wade, along with Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo, were all fined for criticizing their young teammates' effort.
March 2017: Sustained elbow fracture
In March 2017, Dwyane Wade sustained a fractured elbow, sidelining him temporarily.
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.
November 7, 2018: Became a father for the fourth time
On November 7, 2018, Dwyane Wade became a father for the fourth time, when he and Gabrielle Union welcomed their daughter, who was born via surrogate.
January 6, 2019: Reached statistical milestone
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: Heat announced Wade's jersey retirement
On January 7, 2020, the Miami Heat announced that Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey would be retired on February 22.
July 2020: Wade supports Nick Cannon, faces backlash
In July 2020, Dwyane Wade tweeted in support of Nick Cannon, who was fired after making racist remarks. Following backlash, Wade deleted the tweet, clarifying he supported Cannon's content ownership and has "zero tolerance for any hate speech."
2020: Included in Time's list of 100 most influential people
Dwyane Wade was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people of 2020.
2020: Child came out as transgender girl
In 2020, Dwyane Wade's 12-year-old child came out as a transgender girl and changed her name to Zaya.
2020: Heat Retire Wade's Jersey
In 2020, the Miami Heat retired Dwyane Wade's #3 jersey.
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.
October 2021: Son drafted by Salt Lake City Stars
In October 2021, Dwyane Wade's oldest son, Zaire Wade, got drafted by the Salt Lake City Stars, the NBA G League affiliate of the Jazz.
October 2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In October 2021, Wade was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
2021: Hosted "The Cube" on TBS
In 2021, Dwyane Wade became the host of "The Cube", which aired on TBS.
April 2023: Moved family 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: 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.
December 2023: Underwent Nephrectomy
In December 2023, Dwyane Wade underwent a partial (40%) nephrectomy to remove a cyst-tumor from his right kidney.
2023: Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2023, Dwyane Wade was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
January 2024: Heat announced statue unveiling
In January 2024, the Heat announced that they were going to unveil a statue of Dwyane Wade in front of Kaseya Center later that year.
October 27, 2024: Unveiling of Wade's Statue
On October 27, 2024, Dwyane Wade's statue was unveiled but received negative reception from fans and critics.
