History of Dwyane Wade in Timeline
Dwyane Wade is a retired American professional basketball player, primarily known for his time with the Miami Heat. Considered one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history, he won three NBA championships with the Heat. A 13-time NBA All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team member, and three-time All-Defensive Team member, Wade holds numerous Miami Heat franchise records, including points, games played, assists, and steals. He currently hosts the American version of The Cube.
1976: Alvan Adams Achievement
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
Marquette's highest ranking since 1976-77 was No. 6 in the AP Poll
1977: Marquette's Last Final Four Appearance
Dwyane Wade delivered 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists as Marquette advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 1977.
1977: Marquette Golden Eagles Last National Championship Season
The Golden Eagles reached the Final Four for the first time since their 1977 national championship season.
1978: Last Marquette Player to Receive AP Distinction
Wade was the first basketball player from Marquette to receive the All-America First Team distinction from the Associated Press (AP) since 1978.
January 17, 1982: Dwyane Wade's Birth
On January 17, 1982, Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. was born. He later became a professional basketball player and host of 'The Cube'.
1993: Best Marquette Record since 1993-94 season
Marquette finished with a 26-7 record, their best since the 1993-94 season
October 14, 2001: Mother's Vow to Turn Life Around
On October 14, 2001, as Dwyane Wade's basketball career blossomed, his mother, JoLinda, vowed to turn her life around.
March 8, 2003: JoLinda Sees Wade Play
On March 8, 2003, Dwyane Wade's mother, JoLinda, saw him play basketball for the first time in five years as Marquette upset the Cincinnati Bearcats.
2003: Drafted by Miami Heat
In 2003, Dwyane Wade was drafted fifth overall in the NBA draft by the Miami Heat after a successful college basketball career with the Marquette Golden Eagles.
2003: Selected in NBA Draft
In 2003, Dwyane Wade was selected fifth in the NBA draft by the Miami Heat, becoming the highest ranked of only four Marquette first round draft picks.
2003: Mother's Sobriety
In 2003, Dwyane Wade's mother, JoLinda, stopped using drugs, marking a turning point in her life.
2004: NBA All-Rookie Team Selection
In 2004, Dwyane Wade earned a unanimous selection to the NBA All-Rookie Team and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting.
2005: Playoff Performance
In the 2005 playoffs, Dwyane Wade demonstrated exceptional performance. He also suffered a strained rib muscle in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
2005: Elected to All-Star Game
In the 2005-06 season, Dwyane Wade was elected to the All-Star Game as a starter.
2006: NBA Finals Victory and MVP Award
During the 2006 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Dwyane Wade's outstanding performance helped the Heat win the series 4-2, earning him the Finals MVP trophy.
2006: Playoff Injuries and Performance
During the 2006 playoffs, Dwyane Wade incurred injuries, including a severely bruised hip, but still led the Heat past the Detroit Pistons.
2006: All-Star Game
During the 2006-07 season, Wade was elected to his third consecutive All-Star Game and received All-NBA honors.
2006: NBA Finals MVP
In 2006, Dwyane Wade led the Miami Heat to their first NBA Championship and was named the NBA Finals MVP.
January 2007: Jolinda ordained as Baptist minister
In January 2007, 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, the Miami Heat had a 20-25 record as the team struggled with injuries.
February 3, 2007: Marquette Retires Wade's Jersey
On February 3, 2007, Marquette retired Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey, waiving the graduation requirement.
February 21, 2007: Dislocated Shoulder
On February 21, 2007, Dwyane Wade dislocated his left shoulder during a game against the Houston Rockets and left the court in a wheelchair.
November 14, 2007: Season Start
After missing the Tournament of Americas' Olympic Qualifiers, the preseason, and the first seven games, Dwyane Wade began the 2007–08 season on November 14, 2007.
2007: Playoff Sweep and Surgeries
During the 2007 playoffs, Dwyane Wade and the Heat were swept in the first round by the Chicago Bulls. Post-playoffs, Wade underwent surgeries to repair his dislocated left shoulder and left knee.
2007: Appearance on Supernanny
In 2007, Wade appeared as a role model on Season 3, Episode 13, of Supernanny and gave advice to the family's son.
May 2008: Wade purchases church for mother's ministry
In May 2008, Dwyane Wade purchased a church building in Chicago for his mother's ministry, the Temple of Praise Binding and Loosing Ministry.
2008: Summer Olympics Gold Medal
During the 2008 Summer Olympics, Dwyane Wade led the United States men's basketball team in scoring and helped them capture the gold medal.
2009: 10,000th Career Point
On November 1, 2009, Dwyane Wade recorded his 10,000th career point during a game against the Chicago Bulls.
2010: All-Star Game MVP
Dwyane Wade appeared in the 2010 NBA All-Star Game and was named the game's MVP, contributing 28 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, and five steals.
2010: Best Playoff Percentage Since 2010
Wade averaged 19.1 points on 52 percent shooting, his best playoff percentage since 2010. The Heat lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals in five games.
2011: First NBA Finals Appearance with Miami Heat
In 2011, Dwyane Wade, along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh, helped guide the Miami Heat to the first of four consecutive NBA Finals appearances.
February 26, 2012: All-Star Game Triple-Double
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: Kicking Incident
On December 26, 2012, during a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Dwyane Wade kicked guard Ramon Sessions in the groin, resulting in a suspension.
2012: NBA Championship
In 2012, Dwyane Wade, along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh, won the first of back-to-back NBA championships with the Miami Heat.
December 2013: Wade and Union Get Engaged
In December 2013, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union became engaged to be married.
2013: Injuries
During the 2013–14 season, Wade missed 28 games from injuries and the team's decision to rest him during "back-to-back" games.
2013: Second NBA Championship
In 2013, Dwyane Wade, along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh, secured their 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 with the intention to re-sign. However, James later announced his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wade and Bosh re-signed with the Heat, along with Udonis Haslem, Chris Andersen, and Mario Chalmers, and former rivals Danny Granger and Luol Deng joined the team.
August 30, 2014: Wade and Union Get Married
On August 30, 2014, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union got married in Miami following a prenuptial agreement.
2014: Fourth Consecutive NBA Finals Appearance
In 2014, Dwyane Wade, alongside LeBron James and Chris Bosh, reached their fourth consecutive NBA Finals with the Miami Heat.
2014: Fourth Straight NBA Finals
In the 2013-14 season, the Heat won the series in six games, advancing to their fourth straight NBA Finals. Wade averaged 19 points and posted a career-high 54% field goal percentage.
June 29, 2015: Wade opts out and signs a one-year contract
On June 29, 2015, Dwyane Wade opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat but then signed a one-year, $20 million contract.
July 2016: Wade joins the Chicago Bulls
In July 2016, Dwyane Wade joined his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, on a two-year deal worth approximately $47 million after feeling that the Miami Heat's offers were unacceptable.
July 2016: Departure from Miami Heat
In July 2016, Dwyane Wade left the Miami Heat to play for the Chicago Bulls.
November 4, 2016: Wade Scores 35 Points Against Knicks
On November 4, 2016, Dwyane Wade scored a game-high 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds during a 117–104 loss against the New York Knicks.
January 2017: Wade, Butler, and Rondo Fined for Criticizing Teammates
In January 2017, Dwyane Wade, along with Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo, were all fined for publicly criticizing their young teammates' effort while playing for the Chicago Bulls.
March 2017: Wade Fractures Elbow but Returns for Playoffs
In March 2017, Dwyane Wade sustained a fractured elbow, but he returned to play in the playoffs for the Chicago Bulls. However, the Bulls were defeated by the Boston Celtics in the first round of playoffs.
September 24, 2017: Bulls Reach Buyout Agreement 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.
February 8, 2018: Cavaliers trade Wade back to the Heat
On February 8, 2018, at the NBA trade deadline, the Cavaliers, after overhauling their roster, traded Dwyane Wade back to the Miami Heat in exchange for a protected 2024 second-round draft pick.
February 2018: Return to Miami Heat
In February 2018, Dwyane Wade was traded back to the Miami Heat, where he would finish his playing career.
November 7, 2018: Wade and Union Welcome First Child Together
On November 7, 2018, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union welcomed their first child together, a daughter, who was born via surrogate.
January 6, 2019: Wade Reaches 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: Retirement from NBA
In 2019, Dwyane Wade officially retired from professional basketball.
2019: Guest Judge on America's Got Talent
In 2019, Wade appeared as a guest judge on season 14 of America's Got Talent alongside his wife, Gabrielle Union. Wade pressed the Golden Buzzer for dance group V.Unbeatable.
January 7, 2020: Heat Announce Retirement of Wade's Jersey
On January 7, 2020, the Miami Heat announced that Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey would be retired on February 22.
July 2020: Support for Nick Cannon and Subsequent Clarification
In July 2020, Wade initially tweeted in support of Nick Cannon, who was fired from ViacomCBS for racist remarks. Following backlash, Wade deleted the tweet and clarified that he supported Cannon's ownership of content and affirmed his zero tolerance for hate speech.
2020: Miami Heat Jersey Retirement
In 2020, the Miami Heat retired Dwyane Wade's #3 jersey, honoring his contributions to the team.
April 16, 2021: Wade Purchases Minority Stake in Utah Jazz
On April 16, 2021, it was announced that Dwyane Wade had purchased an undisclosed minority ownership stake in the Utah Jazz franchise of the NBA, joining an ownership group led by Ryan Smith.
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.
2021: Host of The Cube
In 2021, Wade was announced as the host of The Cube, which airs on TBS.
April 2023: Wade 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: Wade Joins 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: Partial Nephrectomy
In December 2023, Dwyane Wade underwent a partial (40%) nephrectomy to remove a cyst-tumor from his right kidney.
2023: Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2023, Dwyane Wade was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
January 2024: Heat Announce Unveiling of Wade Statue
In January 2024, the Miami 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 Statue
On October 27, 2024, a statue of Dwyane Wade was unveiled in front of Kaseya Center, however, it was universally panned by fans and critics, who compared its appearance to Laurence Fishburne.
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