Dwyane Wade's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Dwyane Wade. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
2009: 10,000th Career Point
On November 1, 2009, Wade recorded his 10,000th career point during a victory over the Chicago Bulls.
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.
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.
2012: NBA Championship
In 2012, Wade won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat.
2013: NBA Championship
In 2013, Wade won another NBA championship with the Miami Heat.
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.
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.
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.
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: Heat Retire Wade's Jersey
In 2020, the Miami Heat retired Dwyane Wade's #3 jersey.
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.
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.
