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 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.
1976: Marquette's Highest Ranking
After Dwyane Wade led Marquette to the Final Four, the Golden Eagles finished their season as No. 6 in the AP Poll, Marquette's highest ranking since 1976-77.
1976: Second Player in NBA History
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.
1977: Marquette Advances to Final Four
Dwyane Wade led Marquette to the Final Four for the first time since 1977, after upsetting Kentucky.
1977: Golden Eagles to the Final Four
In 1977, Dwyane Wade helped bring the Golden Eagles to the Final Four for the first time since their 1977 national championship season.
1978: All-America First Team by the Associated Press
In 1978, 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: Reference to Flash Gordon
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 would go on to become a celebrated basketball player.
1993: Marquette's Best Season
In 1993, Dwyane Wade led the Marquette Golden Eagles, who finished with a 26-7 record, their best since the 1993-94 season.
2000: U.S. Claims Gold Medal Honors
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, the U.S. lived up to their Redeem Team moniker and claimed gold medal honors for the first time since 2000.
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.
March 8, 2003: Marquette Captures Conference USA Title
On March 8, 2003, three days after his mother was released from prison, she watched Dwyane Wade play basketball for the first time in five years as Marquette upset the Cincinnati Bearcats to capture the Conference USA title.
2003: Founded The 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. He hosts community outreach programs in Chicago and South Florida.
2003: NBA Draft Entry
In 2003, Dwyane Wade skipped his senior year to enter the NBA draft, due to a high draft projection from his performance in the Midwest Regional final.
2003: Drafted by the 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 Marquette Golden Eagles.
2003: Mother Overcomes Addiction
In 2003, Dwyane Wade's mother, JoLinda, 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 NBA All-Rookie Team.
2004: Olympic Bronze Medal
In 2004, Dwyane Wade was a member of the Olympic team that won a bronze medal in Athens.
2004: Ranked First in Free-Throw Attempts
In 2004-05 season, Dwyane Wade ranked first in free-throw attempts per 48 minutes.
2005: Playoff Performances
During the 2005 playoffs, Dwyane Wade delivered strong performances, including averaging 26.3 points, 8.8 assists, and 6 rebounds in the first round against the New Jersey Nets, and 31 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in the second round against the Washington Wizards.
2005: Featured on 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: Increase in Popularity
The Heat's 2005 NBA playoffs run and Dwyane Wade's performances led to increased media attention and popularity. Wade's jersey became the league's top-selling jersey during those playoffs.
2006: Talk Show Appearances
After the Heat's success and Dwyane 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 Award
After winning the NBA Finals MVP Award in 2006, Dwyane Wade developed a reputation as one of the league's premier clutch players.
2006: World Champions Defeat
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, the United States defeated Spain, the 2006 World champions, to win the gold medal.
2006: Signed Contract
Following the title win, in 2006, Wade signed a three-year, $63 million contract that carried a player option to add an additional fourth year.
2006: Led Heat Past Pistons
In 2006, Dwyane Wade led the Heat past the Detroit Pistons despite experiencing flu-like symptoms in Game 6, leading to the series-clinching contest.
2006: 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 Temple of Praise Binding and Loosing Ministry in Chicago.
February 1, 2007: Heat's Record
On February 1, 2007, the Miami Heat struggled with injuries and had a record of 20-25.
February 3, 2007: Marquette Retires Wade's Jersey
On February 3, 2007, Marquette retired Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey, making an exception to the requirement that student-athletes must have graduated for jersey retirement.
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.
November 14, 2007: Start of 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: 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.
2007: Named to Esquire's Best Dressed Men
In 2007, Esquire named Dwyane Wade to their fourth annual Best Dressed Men in the World list for the second straight year.
May 2008: Purchased Church Building for Mother's Ministry
In May 2008, Dwyane Wade bought a church building 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: Summer Olympics Gold Medal
At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Dwyane Wade and the United States team went undefeated and captured a gold medal after beating Spain. Wade led the team in scoring with 27 points.
2008: National Team Roster Member
From 2006 to 2008, Dwyane Wade was named to the national team roster and co-captained the 2006 team with James and Anthony.
2008: Began Dating Gabrielle Union
In 2008, Dwyane Wade began dating actress Gabrielle Union.
2008: Olympic Gold
In 2008, after months of rehab, Dwyane Wade helped the U.S. National Team win gold at the Olympics, leading the team in scoring.
September 2009: Donation to Robbins, Illinois Public Library
In September 2009, Dwyane Wade donated $25,000 from his foundation to prevent the Robbins, Illinois public library from closing.
2009: Switched to Nike's Jordan Brand
During the 2009–10 season, Dwyane Wade switched from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand.
2009: Start of Season
On November 1, in what was only his third game of the 2009–10 season, Dwyane Wade recorded his 10,000th career point during a 95–87 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" to collect donations for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Within three days, the fund raised over $800,000.
2010: Debuted Air Jordan 2010
During the 2009–10 season, Dwyane Wade switched from Converse to Nike's Jordan Brand. He debuted the Air Jordan 2010 during the 2010 NBA All-Star break.
2010: All-Star MVP
Dwayne 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: Divorce from Siohvaughn Funches
In 2010, Dwyane Wade divorced Siohvaughn Funches after an acrimonious court battle.
2010: Best Playoff Percentage Since 2010
In 2014, Dwyane Wade averaged 19.1 points on 52 percent shooting, his best playoff percentage since 2010. This was mentioned as a highlight in the text.
2011: Debuted First 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, who had their own signature shoes.
2011: NBA Finals Appearance
From 2011 to 2014, Dwyane Wade, along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh, guided the Miami Heat to four consecutive NBA Finals.
2011: Granted Sole Child Custody
In 2011, Dwyane Wade was granted sole custody of his two children with Siohvaughn Funches.
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: Kicks Opponent, Suspended by NBA
On December 26, 2012, during a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, Dwyane Wade kicked guard Ramon Sessions in the groin and was subsequently suspended by the NBA for one game the following day.
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: Back-to-Back NBA Championship
In 2013, Dwyane Wade won his second consecutive NBA championship with the Miami Heat.
2013: Missed Games and Averaged 19 Points
In the 2013-14 season, Dwyane Wade missed 28 games due to injuries and rest during back-to-back games, but he averaged 19 points and posted a career-high 54% field goal percentage.
June 28, 2014: Wade opts out of contract to re-sign with the Heat
On June 28, 2014, Dwyane Wade, along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh, opted out of their contracts with the Miami Heat in order to cut costs, with the intention of re-signing. Wade later re-signed a two-year, $34 million contract, allowing the Heat to re-sign other players.
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, along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh, guided the Miami Heat to four consecutive NBA Finals.
2014: Playoff Performance and NBA Finals Loss
In 2014, Dwyane Wade played in the playoffs, highlighted by a 28-point performance against the Brooklyn Nets and a 23-point outing against Indiana in the Eastern Finals. The Heat advanced to their fourth straight NBA Finals but lost to the San Antonio Spurs in five games. Wade averaged 19.1 points on 52 percent shooting in the playoffs.
June 29, 2015: Wade Opts Out and Signs One-Year Contract
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 the Miami Heat offered what Wade considered to be unacceptable contracts.
July 2016: Leaves Miami
In July 2016, Dwyane Wade left the Miami Heat to play for the Chicago Bulls.
November 4, 2016: Wade Scores 35 Points in Loss to 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.
2016: Three-Point Shooting Performance
During the 2015-16 regular season, Dwyane Wade only made seven three-point shots. However, in the 2016 postseason, Wade converted his first seven three-point shot attempts. This was his best performance streak.
January 2017: Fined for Criticizing Young Teammates
In January 2017, Dwyane Wade, along with Jimmy Butler and Rajon Rondo, were all 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 he returned for the playoffs. The Bulls were defeated 4-2 by the Boston Celtics in the first round.
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.
2017: Comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo Bust
On October 27, 2024 when the statue of Dwyane Wade was unveiled it was compared to the bust of Cristiano Ronaldo created by Emanuel Santos in 2017 due to its perceived poor likeness.
February 8, 2018: Trade Back to Miami Heat
On February 8, 2018, at the NBA trade deadline, Dwyane Wade was traded back to the Miami Heat by the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for a protected 2024 second-round draft pick.
February 2018: Trade Back to Miami
In February 2018, Dwyane Wade was traded back to the Miami Heat, where he finished his playing career.
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.
2018: Announces Retirement After 2018-19 Season
In the offseason of 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: Joins Elite NBA Statistical Company
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
In 2019, Dwyane Wade retired from his professional basketball career.
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.
January 7, 2020: Heat Announce 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: Tweeted Support for Nick Cannon
In July 2020, Dwyane Wade initially tweeted in support of Nick Cannon, who was fired from ViacomCBS for racist remarks and antisemitic conspiracy theories, later deleting the tweet and clarifying his support for Cannon's ownership of his content and brand, while denouncing 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: Daughter 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: Miami 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, 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, got drafted by the Salt Lake City Stars, the NBA G League affiliate of the 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 in NBA History
In 2022, to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary, The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time, and named Dwyane Wade as the 28th greatest player in NBA history.
April 2023: Moved Family Out of Florida
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: Joins Ownership Group of Chicago Sky
On July 14, 2023, 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 40% partial 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 Announce 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: Statue Unveiling
On October 27, 2024, the statue of Dwyane Wade was unveiled in front of Kaseya Center, but it was universally panned by fans and critics.
2024: Miami Heat Receive Draft Pick
On February 8, 2018, at the NBA trade deadline, the Miami Heat traded Dwyane Wade to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In exchange, the Miami Heat received a protected 2024 second-round draft pick.
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