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Dwyane Wade, (often mis-spelled Dwayne Wade), is an All-Star shooting guard for the Miami Heat.
The Heat began talks with Wade in May of 2009 to reach a contract extension agreement with the star. Wade's current contract expires after the 2009-2010 season.ESPN.com: Heat Discuss Wade Contract Extension
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Fast Facts
- Born: January 17, 1982
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- College: Marquette University
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight 216 lbs
- Nicknames: Flash, D-Wade
- NBA Finals MVP (2006)
- Sportsman of the Year (2006)
- Four-time NBA All-Star
- Helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2008 Summer OlympicsUSA Basketball: USA Men Fight Off Spain To Claim... Olympic Gold Medal
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Personal Life
Wade's estranged wife, Siohvaughn, has made numerous allegations against him, including charges that he committed adultery with multiple partners and gave her an STD (though this final charge was later withdrawn).Chicago Sun-Times: Dwyane Wade off the hook for STD (February 6, 2009) As a result, Dwyane is suing Siohvaughn and two of her lawyers for $50,000, claiming defamation.Associated Press: Wade sues estranged wife, attorneys (February 19, 2009) -
Brief Bio
Dwyane Wade is widely recognized as one of the best all-around players in the National Basketball Association. 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. In 2008, he helped Team USA win an Olympic Gold Medal in Basketball. -
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.On March 23, 2009, Wade broke his own team single-season scoring record, recording 2,041 points, one more than he tallied in the 2005-2006 season when he initially broke the record.CBSSports.com: Wade Breaks Own Heat Scoring Record
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Off The Court
Wade is very active in the community, holding an annual basketball camp and starting his Wade's World Foundation. Just before Christmas in 2008, his foundation helped one South Florida family who had lost everything in an accidental house fire by purchasing them a new home, furnishings and possessions.ESPN.com: Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade Donates Home to Displaced Family Earlier in 2008, he purchased his mother, Jolinda Wade, her own church in Chicago, Illinois.Official Site: Wade's World Foundation -
Dwyane Wade Timeline
- January 17, 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 of the season with a knee injury
- 2008: Helps lead Team USA to Gold Medal in Olympics
- 2008: Comes back to Heat and leads NBA in scoring
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Going to take a quick dip in the Atlantic before Dwyane Wade shoot this afternoon
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View All Dwyane Wade Questions (28) | Ask a QuestionWhat the hell is Dwyane Wade wearing at the Dunk contest? (3 Answers)A white jacket, a blue shirt a pair of glasses with a bandaid under his eye and he also had a pink flower pinned on, probably for valentines day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/33749589@N07/3282739666/ read moreSiohvaughn Wade, do you believe some of the accusations she has made about Dwyane Wade? (3 Answers)These were put in the court papers. so there must be some truth to it. Abandoning his children, having extramarital affairs, infecting her with a sexually transmitted disease. read more
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- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 212
- Rookie Year: 2003-2004
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