One of the game's leading superstars, Dwyane Wade is now 27 years old. Born in January 1982, Wade is one of the game's best players, and has found a home in Miami with the Heat.
Wade has a huge fan base that extends well above and beyond those who like the Miami Heat. Fans of all teams seem to love Wade and his explosive style of play. In fact, from 2005 through 2006, more Wade jerseys sold than Kobe jerseys, LeBron jerseys, or those of any other NBA player.
He was picked 5th overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. Wade led the Heat to win their first NBA championship. He was the 2006 NBA Finals MVP. They beat the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in a best of 7 series.
Wade has also found success with the US Olympic teams. While the 2004 campaign was unsuccessful (the US just won a bronze), Wade bounced back strong in 2008, helping the US basketball team to a gold in China.
Wade is a unique guard in the sense that he can play both shooting guard and point guard. His versatility allows him to do this. He's one of the fastest ball handlers in the league as well.
Dwyane Wade had a phenomenal year in 2008-2009, as no one in the NBA averaged more points per game than he did. The Heat were also playoff bound this season.
Wade is an exceptional free throw shooter as well, typically averaging over 84% from the line, and has twice led the league in free throw attempts per 48 minutes. This is a major reason for his high scoring totals. His 6+ assists per game are impressive as well. Wade considers himself extremely religious, with a strong connection to the Christian faith.
Wade is married to his high school sweetheart Siohvaughn Funches, who was his first and only serious girlfriend. They currently reside in Pinecrest, Florida, and have two sons: Zaire Blessing and Dwyane Wade Jr.
Wade has a huge fan base that extends well above and beyond those who like the Miami Heat. Fans of all teams seem to love Wade and his explosive style of play. In fact, from 2005 through 2006, more Wade jerseys sold than Kobe jerseys, LeBron jerseys, or those of any other NBA player.
He was picked 5th overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. Wade led the Heat to win their first NBA championship. He was the 2006 NBA Finals MVP. They beat the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in a best of 7 series.
Wade has also found success with the US Olympic teams. While the 2004 campaign was unsuccessful (the US just won a bronze), Wade bounced back strong in 2008, helping the US basketball team to a gold in China.
Wade is a unique guard in the sense that he can play both shooting guard and point guard. His versatility allows him to do this. He's one of the fastest ball handlers in the league as well.
Dwyane Wade had a phenomenal year in 2008-2009, as no one in the NBA averaged more points per game than he did. The Heat were also playoff bound this season.
Wade is an exceptional free throw shooter as well, typically averaging over 84% from the line, and has twice led the league in free throw attempts per 48 minutes. This is a major reason for his high scoring totals. His 6+ assists per game are impressive as well. Wade considers himself extremely religious, with a strong connection to the Christian faith.
Wade is married to his high school sweetheart Siohvaughn Funches, who was his first and only serious girlfriend. They currently reside in Pinecrest, Florida, and have two sons: Zaire Blessing and Dwyane Wade Jr.
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