Guide Note:

Dwyane Wade, (often mis-spelled Dwayne Wade), is an All-Star shooting guard for the Miami Heat. He is widely recognized as one of the best all-around players in the game today. He was the 2006 NBA Finals MVP and the 2006 Sports Illustrated Sportsman Of The Year. In his rookie season he finished third for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award to LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

Fast Facts:

1. Born: January 17, 1982
2. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
3. College: Marquette University
4. Height: 6'4"
5. Weight 216 lbs
6. Nicknames: Flash, D-Wade
7. NBA Finals MVP (2006)
8. Sportsman of the Year (2006)
9. Four-time NBA All-Star
10. Helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics¹

Early Life

Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 17, 1982. He attended high school at Harold L. Richards High School and later attended Marquette University. He would lead Marquette to the NCAA Final Four in 2003.

Pro Career

Wade was selected with the 5th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat. He would establish himself as a solid role player in his first season with the team. He would be named to the 2004 All-Rookie team along with fellow superstars Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James. In 2004, the Miami Heat acquired Superstar center Shaquille O'Neal and then in 2006 the duo went on to lead the Heat to the franchise's first ever NBA Championship. For his performance in the 2006 NBA Finals he was named the NBA Finals MVP. Later that year he was named the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. Wade announced on March 10, 2008 that he would miss the rest of the 2007-2008 season. He is taking the time to let his knee recover, after persisting pain from a 2007 surgery. He still plans to play in the upcoming Olympic games, but has said his "focus is on getting healthy."

Dwyane Wade Timeline

• January 17th, 1982: Born
• 2003: Drafted by Miami Heat
• 2004: Bronze Medal with Team USA
• 2006: NBA Champions and NBA Finals MVP
• 2006: Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year
• 2007: Misses most ot the season with a knee injury

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