Wade basketball player biography

That Legendary Grace of Dwayne Wade

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Dwayne Tyrone Wade Jr. (January 17, ) is a trailblazing American basketball player. He played for the Miami Heat during most of his 16 NBA sessions, amassing an impressive 13 All-Star selections and winning three titles.

Wade played college basketball at Marquette University before being drafted by Miami Heat in

Due to his legendary blocking skills, Wade became known by various names such as “x`” and “D-Wade.” As an elite defender, Wade averaged blocks per 48 minutes in the season , which was the highest rate of any guard in the league at the time.

He led Miami Heat to championships in , , and

During the latter parts of his career, Wade played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls before returning to Miami Heat and subsequently retiring in as the team’s all-time leader in numerous categories.

Although formidable, D-Wade wasn’t a favorite during his formative years and was lightly re