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'{{Infobox NBA Player | image = Dwyane Wade2.jpg | width = 230px | position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[Point guard]] | number = 3 | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 4 | weight_lb = 220 | nationality = {{U.S.}} | high_school = [[Harold L. Richards High School]] | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|1|17}} | birth_place = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]] | college = [[Marquette University]] | team = Miami Heat | draft_round = 1 | draft_pick = 5 | draft_year = 2003 | draft_team = [[Miami Heat]] | career_start = 2003 | teams = <nowiki></nowiki> * [[Miami Heat]] ({{nbay|2003|start}}– present) | highlights = <nowiki></nowiki> * [[List of NBA champions|NBA Champion]] <small>([[2006 NBA Finals|2006]])</small> * [[Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award|NBA Finals MVP]] <small>([[2006 NBA Finals|2006]]</small>) * 6× [[List of NBA All-Stars|NBA All-Star]] <small>([[2004–05 NBA season|2005]]–[[2009–10 NBA season|2010]])</small> * [[List of National Basketball Association season scoring leaders|NBA Scoring Champion]] <small>([[2008–09 NBA season|2009]])</small> * 2× [[All-NBA Team|All-NBA First Team]] <small>([[2008–09 NBA season|2009]]–[[2009–10 NBA season|2010]])</small> * 2× [[All-NBA Team|All-NBA Second Team]] <small>([[2004–05 NBA season|2005]]–[[2005–06 NBA season|2006]])</small> * [[All-NBA Team|All-NBA Third Team]] <small>([[2006–07 NBA season|2007]])</small> * 3× [[NBA All-Defensive Team|All-Defensive Second Team]] <small>([[2004–05 NBA season|2005]], [[2008–09 NBA season|2009]]–[[2009–10 NBA season|2010]])</small> * [[NBA All-Rookie Team|NBA All-Rookie First Team]] <small>([[2003–04 NBA season|2004]])</small> * [[NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award|NBA All-Star Game MVP]] <small>([[2010 NBA All-Star Game|2010]])</small> * 2× [[Skills Challenge|Skills Challenge Champion]] <small>([[2005–06 NBA season|2006]]–[[2006–07 NBA season|2007]])</small> }} '''Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr.''' (born January 17, 1982) nicknamed '''Flash''' or '''D-Wade''', is an [[United States|American]] professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Miami Heat]]. Awarded 2006 [[Sportsman of the Year]] by ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', Wade has established himself as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league. He had the top selling jersey in the NBA for nearly two years, as he led the NBA in jersey sales from the [[2005 NBA playoffs]], until the mid-point of the [[2006–07 NBA season|2006–07 season]].<ref name="sports.espn.go.com">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2727029 Bryant passes Wade for top-selling jersey at NBA stores], espn.com, January 10, 2007, accessed May 14, 2007.</ref> After entering the league as the fifth pick in the [[2003 NBA Draft]], Wade was named to the [[NBA All-Rookie Team|All-Rookie]] team and the All-Star team the following six seasons. In his third season, Wade helped lead the Miami Heat to their first NBA Championship in franchise history. He was named the [[NBA Finals MVP|2006 NBA Finals MVP]] as he helped lead the Heat to a 4–2 series win over the [[Dallas Mavericks]]. At the [[2008 Summer Olympics]], Wade led the [[United States men's national basketball team|United States Men's Basketball team]], commonly known as the "[[United States men's national basketball team#2008 Olympics U.S. Men's Basketball Team – The Redeem Team|Redeem Team]]", in scoring, as they captured gold medal honors in [[Beijing]], [[China]]. In the [[2008–09 NBA season|2008–09 season]], Wade led the league in scoring and earned his first [[List of National Basketball Association season scoring leaders|NBA scoring title]]. LEBRON JAMES SUCKS DELONTE WEST DICK HARD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ==Early life== Dwyane Wade was born on the [[South Side (Chicago)|South Side of Chicago]], Illinois to Dwyane Sr. and Jolinda Wade. He cites one of his older sisters, Tragil, as the individual most responsible for his childhood upbringing and for steering him in the proper direction.<ref name="DJoseph">Dave Joseph, staff writer, "Hometown still guides Wade", ''[[South Florida Sun-Sentinel|Sun-Sentinel]]'', posted May 29, 2005.</ref> His parents [[divorce]]d and he lived with his father and stepmother in [[Robbins, Illinois]] during his childhood.<ref name="DWadebio">[http://www.dwyanewade.org/bio.html Dwyane Wade Bio], dwyanewade.org, accessed January 20, 2007.{{Dead link|date=December 2008}}</ref> As a child growing up in the Chicago area Wade idolized former [[Chicago Bulls]] star [[Michael Jordan]],<ref>Dodds, John. [http://marquette.scout.com/2/541701.html Tom Crean talks about Dwyane Wade], scout.com, June 22, 2006, accessed January 29, 2007.</ref><ref name="Gregory">Gregory, Sean. [http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1206564,00.html Dwyane Wade's Rarefied Air], Time.com, June 21, 2006, accessed 15 May 2008.</ref> and has said he patterns his game after him. LEBRON JAMES IS A PUSSY ASS BITCH AND I LOVE WIKIPEDA THATS WHY THEY LET ME PUT THIS COMMENT UP Wade attended [[Harold L. Richards High School]] in [[Oak Lawn, Illinois|Oak Lawn]], playing for the school's varsity basketball team.<ref name="DJoseph" /> While he did not acquire much playing time during his [[sophomore]] year, his stepbrother, Demetris McDaniel, was the star of the team.<ref name="askmen">[http://www.askmen.com/men/sports_60/88_dwyane_wade.html Dwyane Wade], askmen.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> Wade grew four inches in the summer before his [[student|junior]] year and saw an increase in playing time, averaging 20.7 [[point (basketball)|points]] and 7.6 [[rebound (basketball)|rebounds]] per game.<ref name="MQbio">[http://gomarquette.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/wade_dwyane02.html Dwyane Wade player Bio], marquette.cstv.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> The following year, Wade averaged 27.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game while leading his team to a 24–5 record.<ref name="MQbio" /> It advanced to the title game of the Class AA Eisenhower Sectional.<ref name="MQbio" /> During this season he set school records for points (676) and steals (106) in a season.<ref name="MQbio" /> Wade was [[recruiting (athletics)|recruited]] by only three college basketball teams ([[Marquette University]], [[Illinois State Redbirds|Illinois State]], and [[DePaul University]]) due to academic problems.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/09/AR2005050901254_pf.html Schooled With Hard Knocks], Washington Post, accessed June 15, 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.dwyanewade.com/news/fullstory.php?nid=426&type=news Dwyane's world], dwyanewade.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> ==College career== Wade chose to play college basketball for [[Marquette University]] in [[Milwaukee]], [[Wisconsin]]. During Wade's freshman year at Marquette, he was ineligible to play with the men's team due to a violation of the NCAA's Proposition 48. Wade sought tutoring to improve his writing skills in order to regain eligibility.<ref name="draft.net">[http://nbadraft.net/profiles/dwyanewade.htm Player Profile: Dwyane Wade], nbadraft.net, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref><ref>[http://media.www.marquettetribune.org/media/storage/paper1130/news/2007/02/01/Sports/Wades.Jersey.To.Be.Retired-2688817.shtml Wade's jersey to be retired], marquettetribute.org, accessed November 2, 2009.</ref> When Wade became eligible to play the following year (2001–2002), he led the Golden Eagles in scoring with 17.8 [[Points per game|ppg]], led the conference in steals at 2.47 per game, and accumulated averages of 6.6 rebounds per game and 3.4 [[assist (basketball)|assists]] per game.<ref name="dbbb">[http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=WADEDW01 Dwyane Wade], databasketball.com, accessed January 28, 2007.</ref> Marquette finished with a 26–7 record,<ref name="MQbio" /> the school's best record since the 1993–94 season.<ref name="MQbio" /> In 2002–03, Wade led Marquette in scoring again with 21.5 [[points per game|ppg]],<ref name="dbbb" /> and Marquette won the school's first and only Conference USA championship with a 27–6 record. Wade then led the Golden Eagles to the [[Final Four]], the school's first appearance in the Final Four since winning the 1977 national championship. After the season, he was named to the All-America First Team by the [[Associated Press]]; Wade is the first Marquette basketball player since 1978 to do so.<ref name="MQbio" /> Wade's performance during the Midwest Regional Final of the 2003 [[NCAA]] Tournament was highly publicized by the national press. Against heavily favored, top-ranked and top-seeded [[University of Kentucky|Kentucky Wildcats]], Wade recorded a [[triple-double]] with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.<ref name="nbabio">[http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dwyane_wade/bio.html Dwyane Wade Bio], nba.com, accessed April 26, 2008</ref> His triple double was the fourth in NCAA Tournament history.<ref>[http://www.dwaynewadejersey.net/marquette.php Dwyane Wade Jersey Guide]</ref> Wade's exceptional play helped lead Marquette over the Wildcats 83–69 and into the Final Four; Wade was named MVP of the Midwest Regional. Marquette finished the season ranked #6 in the AP poll, the school's highest ranking since the 1976–77 season. Wade's strong tournament play resulted in increased visibility in the national media and, consequently, a high [[NBA Draft|draft]] projection.<ref>Associated Press. [http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_basketball/20030501-1454-bkc-wade-nbadraft.html Dwyane Wade to enter NBA draft], signonsandiego.com, accessed January 29, 2007.</ref> As a result, he elected to forgo his senior year at Marquette and enter the [[2003 NBA draft]]. On February 3, 2007, almost four years after Wade played in his final collegiate game, Marquette retired his jersey at halftime of a game against [[Providence College|Providence]]. Although Marquette requires student-athletes to graduate prior to receiving jersey retirement honors, the University made a special exception for Wade based on his accomplishments since leaving Marquette.<ref name="jersey">[http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/stories/092906aaf.html Marquette to Retire Dwyane Wade's Number. 3 Jersey], cstv.com September 29, 2006, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> ==NBA career== ===2003–04=== Selected 5th overall in the [[2003 NBA Draft]] by the [[Miami Heat]], Wade quickly emerged as a productive player on a youthful Miami Heat team and averaged 16.2 points on 46.5% [[Field goal percentage|shooting]] with averages of 4.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. Wade is one of only four Marquette University players to be drafted in the first round; his is the highest draft selection in school history.<ref name="dbbb">[http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=WADEDW01 Dwyane Wade], databasketball.com, accessed January 28, 2007</ref><ref name="nbabio" /> After a 5–15 start,<ref>[http://www.databasebasketball.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=MIA&yr=2003&lg=N Miami Heat 2003-04 Game Log and Scores], databasebasketball.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> the Heat would gradually improve and finish 42–40 to [[2004 NBA Playoffs|qualify for the NBA playoffs]].<ref name="dbbb Heat">[http://www.databasebasketball.com/teams/teampage.htm?tm=MIA&lg=N Miami Heat team page], databasebaketball.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> He further distinguished himself with outstanding performances in the playoffs,<ref name="nbabio"/> particularly against the [[Indiana Pacers]] in the [[Eastern Conference (NBA)|Eastern Conference]] Semi-finals. In the end, however, Wade's successful rookie season was somewhat overshadowed by the success of fellow rookies [[Carmelo Anthony]] and [[LeBron James]]. Wade did earn unanimous selection to the 2004 [[NBA All-Rookie Team]],<ref name="nbabio" /> and also finished third in rookie of the year voting (behind James and Anthony).<ref name="nbabio" /> He was ranked in the top five among rookies in several major statistical categories, including second in field goal percentage, second in steals, third in scoring, fourth in assists, and fourth in minutes played.<ref name="nbabio" /> In [[2004 NBA Playoffs|the playoffs]] Wade hit a game winning shot in Game 1 of the Heat's first round series against the [[New Orleans Hornets]]. The Heat won the series 4–3 and advanced to the second round to face the top-seeded and best record team in the NBA, the Indiana Pacers, in a very entertaining series that almost pushed the 61-win Pacers to the edge, though Miami would eventually lose the series in six games. He became the fourth rookie since the shot clock era began to lead his team in scoring and assist average in the postseason.<ref name="nbabio" /> ===2004–05=== [[Image:Wade-Kukoc.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Wade with the ball versus the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] in 2005]] Before the [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05 season]] [[Shaquille O'Neal]] was traded from the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] to the Heat. The following season, Miami improved by 17 games, from a 42–40 record in the [[2003–04 NBA season|2003–04 season]] to an Eastern Conference-best 59–23 record in the [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05 season]].<ref name="dbbb Heat" /> The league's coaches selected Wade to be a reserve in the 2005 All-Star Game. He scored 14 points in 24 minutes of play. In the first round of the [[2005 NBA Playoffs]], Wade averaged 26.3 points, 8.8 assists, and 6.0 rebounds while maintaining a 50% field-goal percentage<ref name="nbabio" /> as the Heat swept the [[New Jersey Nets]].<ref name="dbbheat">[http://www.databasebasketball.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=MIA&yr=2004&lg=n Miami Heat 2004-05 Game Log and Scores], databasebasketball.com, accessed January 29, 2007.</ref> Wade continued his high level of play in the second round by averaging 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists per game<ref name="nbabio" /> as the Heat swept the [[Washington Wizards]].<ref name="dbbheat" /> The Heat's playoff run was stopped by the [[Detroit Pistons]], the previous season's champions, in 7 games in the Eastern Conference Finals. Wade scored 42 and 36 points in Games 2 and 3 respectively despite playing with sinusitis, the flu, and a knee strain. He also suffered a strained rib muscle in Game 5 of the Conference Finals that prevented him from playing in the series' sixth game<ref>[http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/MIADET_050604.html Pistons vs. Miami Game 6], nba.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> and limited him in the seventh. The Heat lost the series in the seventh game despite leading three games to two after the fifth game and holding a lead with three minutes remaining in Game 7.<ref>[http://www.databasebasketball.com/teams/teamscores.htm?tm=MIA&yr=2004&lg=n Miami Heat 2004-05 Game Log and Scores], databasebasketball.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> ===2005–06=== [[Image:Dwayne Wade.jpg|thumb|160px|Wade at the free throw line]] By the [[2005–06 NBA season|2005–06 season]] Wade had developed into one of the most prominent players in the NBA and was elected to his second [[NBA All-Star Game|All-Star Game]]. In the [[2006 NBA All-Star Game]], Wade made the game winning put-back off of the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]' [[Allen Iverson]]'s missed shot, to lead the East to a 122–120 victory over the West. He scored 20 points on 9/11 field goals in 30 minutes of play.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/allstar2006/allstar_game/ 2006 NBA All-Star game], nba.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> He finished the 2005–06 regular season averaging 27.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.95 [[steal (basketball)|steals]] per game.<ref name="dbbb" /> Against the [[Chicago Bulls]] in the first round of the [[2006 NBA Playoffs]], Wade shook off a few injuries that scared Heat fans, including a severely bruised hip in Game 5.<ref>[http://cbs.sportsline.com/nba/gamecenter/recap/NBA_20060504_MIA@CHI Shaq Daddy's double-double drops 'Baby Bulls' out of postseason], cbs.sportsline.com, May 4, 2006, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> Returning late in the half, Wade resurrected his team by scoring 15 of his 28 points while suffering from intense pain, leading the Heat to the much-needed 3–2 series lead. After this, Wade successfully led his team to the [[2006 NBA Finals]], despite suffering from flu-like symptoms in game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Detroit Pistons.<ref name="flu">[http://www.nba.com/playoffs2006/series_detmia.html Heat Headed To First NBA Finals], nba.com, accessed January 31, 2007.</ref> He put up a [[double-double]] with 14 points and 10 assists in that game, including an 8-point flurry to close out the third quarter that put the game out of reach.<ref name="flu" /> ====2006 NBA Finals==== In his first trip to the NBA Finals, in which Miami faced off against the [[Dallas Mavericks]], Wade had some especially memorable moments. His performance in games three, four, and five, in which he scored 42, 36, and 43 points,<ref>[http://www.nba.com/games/20060618/DALMIA/recap.html Wade's heroics Have Heat One Win From Title], nba.com, June 8, 2006, accessed January 31, 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.nba.com/games/20060615/DALMIA/boxscore.html Box score-game 4 2006 NBA Finals], nba.com, accessed January 31, 2007.</ref> respectively, helped bring the Heat back from a 0–2 deficit to lead the series at 3 games to 2. In Game 3 Wade tied his career playoff high with 42 points and grabbed a career high 13 rebounds.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/games/20060613/DALMIA/boxscore.html Box Score-game 3 2006 NBA Finals], nba.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> 15 of his 42 points came in the fourth quarter, in which the Heat erased a 13 point deficit over the final 6:29 with a 22–7 run which included a go-ahead jumper by NBA veteran [[Gary Payton]] that sealed the win.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/games/20060613/DALMIA/recap.html Wade, Payton Rally Heat Past Mavericks in Game 3], nba.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> The Heat went on to win Game 6 behind Wade's 36 points, taking the series 4–2, and Wade was presented with the [[NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award|Finals MVP trophy]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://scorecenter.espn.go.com/nba/recap?id=260620006|title=Wade's World: Finals MVP leads Heat to first title in team history|date=2006-06-20|work=ESPN|accessdate=2010-06-17}}</ref> He became the fifth youngest player in NBA history to capture NBA Finals MVP honors and recorded the third highest scoring average by a player in his first NBA Finals with 34.7 points per game.<ref name="nbabio" /><ref>Nance, Roscoe. [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/heat/2006-10-31-dwyane-wade_x.htm?POE=SPOISVA Who's the best in the NBA: The case for D-Wade], ''USA Today'', October 31, 2006, accessed March 12, 2007.</ref> His 33.8 [[Player Efficiency Rating|PER]] in the NBA finals was ranked by ESPN's [[John Hollinger]] as the greatest Finals performance since the NBA-ABA merger.<ref name>[http://proxy.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2008/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=FinalsPerformances-1 Ranking the greatest Finals performances: No. 1], espn.com, accessed June 12, 2008.</ref> ===2006–07=== In the [[2006–07 NBA season|2006–07 season]], Wade missed a total of 31 games due to injury. He was elected to his third straight All-Star Game and received [[All-NBA]] honors. He became the first guard to earn All-NBA honors after missing at least 31 games in a season since [[Pete Maravich]] of the [[Utah Jazz]] earned Second Team honors during the [[1977–78 NBA season|1977–78 season]].<ref name="nbabio" /> Despite Wade's play, the Heat struggled early in the season with injuries and were 20–25 on February 1, 2007.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/teams/schedule?team=mia Miami Heat schedule and game log], espn.com, accessed February 26, 2007.</ref> But with Shaquille O'Neal healthy and [[Pat Riley]] returning to the bench after undergoing hip and knee surgeries,<ref>[http://www.nba.com/games/20070124/MIAIND/recap.html Pacers Storm Back, Beat Heat in Shaq's Return], nba.com, accessed April 12, 2007.</ref> the Heat seemed poised to surge into the second half of the season.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/games/20070221/MIAHOU/recap.html Wade Injured as Heat Fall to Rockets], accessed April 12, 2007.</ref> However, during a game against the [[Houston Rockets]] on February 21, 2007, while attempting to steal the ball from [[Shane Battier]], Wade dislocated his left shoulder and was assisted off the court in a wheelchair.<ref name="shoulder">Associated Press. [http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=270221010 Wade injured in Riley's return; Heat lose to Rockets], espn.com, accessed February 21, 2007.</ref> After the injury he was left with the decision to either [[Physical therapy|rehabilitate]] the shoulder or undergo season-ending surgery.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2775853 Wade considers surgery], espn.com, accessed February 25, 2007.</ref> Wade later announced that he would put off the surgery and rehabilitate his shoulder with the intention of rejoining the team in time for the playoffs.<ref name="shoulder 2">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2788267 Wade says he'll try to return for playoffs], espn.com, accessed March 5, 2007.</ref> After missing 23 games to recover from the injury, Wade returned to the active roster in a game against the [[Charlotte Bobcats]]. Sporting a black sleeve to help protect his dislocated left shoulder, Wade played 27&nbsp;minutes and recorded 12 points and 8 assists, in a 111–103 overtime loss.<ref name="return">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=270408014 Wade's return doesn't spell win as Heat fall to Bobcats], espn.com, accessed April 8, 2007.</ref> For the season, Wade averaged 27.4 points, 7.5 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game shooting 50% from the field, and finished the season as the NBA's leader in PER (Player efficiency rating).<ref name="stats">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/stats?statsId=3708 Dwyane Wade stats], espn.com, accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> In the [[2007 NBA Playoffs|playoffs]], Wade averaged 23.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game, as the Heat were swept in the first round by the Chicago Bulls.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=270429014 Bulls strip Heat's crown, win first series since Jordan era], espn.com, accessed April 27, 2007.</ref> Following the playoffs, Wade underwent a pair of successful surgeries to repair his dislocated left shoulder and left knee. The knee ailment, commonly called "[[jumper's knee]]," prevented Wade from joining [[United States men's national basketball team|USA Basketball]] in the [[FIBA Americas Championship|Olympic Qualifying Tournament]] over the summer.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2871328 Wade might need offseason to recover], espn.com, accessed May 15, 2007.</ref> ===2007–08=== After missing the [[FIBA Americas Championship|Tournament of Americas Olympic Qualifiers]] over the summer, Miami's eight pre-season games and first seven regular season games to recover from off-season left knee and left shoulder surgeries, Wade made his first appearance of the [[2007–08 NBA season|2007–08 season]] on November 14, 2007.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271114014 Durant, Sonics slam Heat to spoil Wade's return], espn.com, accessed November 14, 2007.</ref> Battling pain in his left knee throughout the season,<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3286076 Procedure to sideline Wade for rest of season], espn.com, accessed March 10, 2008.</ref> Wade was elected to his fourth consecutive [[2008 NBA All-Star Game|All-Star Game]] appearance.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/allstar2008/news/story?id=3213093 Garnett, Kobe, Iverson headline All-Star starters roster], espn.com, accessed November 14, 2007.</ref> However, with the Heat holding the worst record in the NBA and Wade still experiencing problems in his left knee, Heat coach [[Pat Riley]] announced Wade would miss the final 21 games of the season to undergo [[OssaTron|OssaTron treatment]] on his left knee.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/heat/news/wade_ossatron_treatment.html Wade To Have OssaTron Treatment], nba.com/heat, accessed March 10, 2008.</ref> Wade averaged 24.6 points, 6.9 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game for the season.<ref name="stats" /> ===2008–09=== After undergoing months of rehabilitation on his left knee and helping the U.S. Olympic team win a gold medal at the [[2008 Olympics]], in which he led the team in scoring, Wade returned to the starting lineup at the start of the [[2008–09 NBA season|2008–09 season]].<ref>[http://www.dwyanewade3.com/news/1-latest-news/141-im-ready-to-go.html Dwyane Wade Returns], dwyanewade3.com, accessed, January 23, 2009.</ref> Early in the season, Wade became the second player in NBA history to tally at least 40 points, 10 assists and five blocked shots in a game since [[Alvan Adams]] did so in the [[1976–77 NBA season|1976–77 season]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=281119014 Raptors' big men roll as Wade's 40 points, 11 assists not enough for Heat], espn.com, accessed, January 23, 2009.</ref> With a healthy Wade leading the league in scoring and the Heat making a push for a playoff position, Wade was elected to his fifth consecutive [[2009 NBA All-Star Game|All-Star game]] appearance.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/2009/allstar2009/01/22/allstar_final.allstar09.20090122/index.html 2009 NBA All-Star Game], nba.com, accessed, January 22, 2009.</ref> Following the All-Star game, Wade recorded 50 points on 56.6% shooting and added 5 rebounds and 5 assists in a blow-out loss against the [[Orlando Magic]].<ref name="careerhigh">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290222019 Magic cool down Heat despite Wade's career-high 50 points], espn.com, accessed, February 23, 2009.</ref> Wade became the fourth player in NBA history to score at least 50 points while his team lost by at least 20 in a game.<ref name="careerhigh" /> The following game, Wade recorded a career-high 16 assists and added 31 points and 7 rebounds in a 103–91 win against the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref>[http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290224014 Wade's career-best 16 assists send Pistons to 7th straight loss], espn.com, accessed, February 24, 2009.</ref> Wade became the second player to record 15 or more assists after scoring at least 50 points since [[Wilt Chamberlain]] did so in 1968.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-090225 Daily Dime: Can Rockets still blast off?], espn.com, accessed, March 1, 2009.</ref> Two games later, Wade tied a franchise record with 24 points in the fourth quarter, as he led the Heat back from a 15 point deficit in the final nine minutes of the quarter to secure a 120–115 win over the [[New York Knicks]].<ref name="knicks">[http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290228014 Wade scores 46, 15 coming in a 19-0 run in the fourth, as Heat sink Knicks], espn.com, accessed, March 1, 2009.</ref> For the game, Wade recorded 46 points on 55% field goal shooting, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks.<ref name="knicks" /> Wade followed the performance with a second-consecutive 40-point game against the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref name="cavs" /> Playing against his [[Eastern Conference (NBA)|Eastern Conference]] rival and good friend, [[LeBron James]], Wade registered 41 points on 53% shooting, 9 assists, 7 steals, 7 rebounds and one block as the Heat lost 107–100.<ref name="cavs">[http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290302014 LeBron outduels Wade 42-41 as Cavs rally from 11 down in 4th quarter], espn.com, accessed, March 4, 2009.</ref> The following game, in former teammate [[Shaquille O'Neal]]'s return to Miami since being traded, Wade tied a career-high with 16 assists and added 35 points on 62% shooting, 6 rebounds, a steal and a block, as the Heat defeated the [[Phoenix Suns]] 135–129.<ref name="assist">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290304014 Wade has 35 points, 16 assists in Heat victory], espn.com, accessed, March 5, 2009.</ref> Wade became the only player in Heat history to have multiple games with at least 30 points and 15 assists.<ref name="assist" /> Less than a week later, Wade tied his franchise record with his 78th consecutive game of scoring in double figures in a double overtime thriller against the [[Chicago Bulls]], in which he scored the game-winning three-point basket to secure a 130–127 win.<ref name="dblot">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290309014 Wade helps Heat nip Bulls in double-overtime win], espn.com, accessed, March 15, 2009.</ref> Wade finished with 48 points on 71.4% shooting, 12 assists, 6 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks in 50 minutes.<ref name="dblot" /> Wade joined [[Wilt Chamberlain]] as the only other player in NBA history to score that many points and have that many assists in a game, while having as high of a field goal percentage.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/elias?date=20090309 Monster Game for Wade], espn.com, accessed, March 15, 2009.</ref> Two games later, Wade surpassed [[Alonzo Mourning]] and became the Heat's all-time leading scorer in a triple overtime classic against the [[Utah Jazz]].<ref name="franldr">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290314014 Wade's 50 points, 10 boards lead Heat's 3OT win over Jazz], espn.com, accessed, March 15, 2009.</ref> Wade finished with 50 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks in a 140–129 win.<ref name="franldr" /> During the season, Wade became the first player in NBA history to accumulate at least 2,000 points, 500 assists, 100 steals, and 100 blocks in a season and is the first player of 6&nbsp;ft. 5 in. or shorter to register at least 100 blocks in a season.<ref>[http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/03/27/wade-hit-shortie-blocks-milestone/ Wade hits Shortie Blocks Milestone], nbafanhouse.com, accessed, March 27, 2009.</ref><ref>[http://www.nbamate.com/2009/03/10/lessons-in-transcending-valuable-part-iii-dwyane-wade/ Lessons in Transcending Valuable: Part III], nbamate.com, accessed, March 27, 2009.</ref> Wade also became just the fifth player in NBA History to reach 2,000 points, 500 assists, and 150 steals in a season.<ref>[http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290322008 Miami moves three games ahead of Pistons in East standings], espn.com, accessed, March 24, 2009.</ref> After a 97–92 win against the [[Charlotte Bobcats]], Wade helped the Heat clinch a playoff berth and become only the second team in NBA History to reach the postseason after winning 15 or fewer games the year before.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290403030 Wade's double-double paces Heat past Bobcats, into playoffs], espn.com, accessed April 9, 2009.</ref> In a 122–105 win against the [[New York Knicks]], Wade recorded a career high 55 points on 63% field goal shooting and added 9 rebounds and 4 assists.<ref name="chigh">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290412014 Wade drops in career-high 55 as Heat clinch East's 5th playoff spot], espn.com, accessed, April 13, 2009.</ref> Wade recorded 50 points through three quarters and was pulled out of the game while he was one point shy of eclipsing the franchise record of 56 points set by [[Glen Rice]].<ref name="chigh" /> For the season, Wade averaged a league high 30.2 points per game, earning his first [[List of National Basketball Association season scoring leaders|NBA Scoring Title]], and added 7.5 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.<ref name="stats"/> Wade finished the season with higher point, assist, steal and block averages than LeBron James and [[Kobe Bryant]], who both finished ahead of Wade in the MVP race. ===2009–10=== On November 1, in just his third game of the season Wade recorded his 10,000th career point in a 95–87 win against the [[Chicago Bulls]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=291101014 Wade reaches milestone], espn.com, accessed November 2, 2009.</ref> On November 12 against the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]], Wade made a spectacular dunk over [[Anderson Varejão]], considered by many to be one of the greatest of the season until then. [[LeBron James]] himself described the dunk as "great, probably top 10 all-time".<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=291112014 Cavs prevail as James, Wade put on show in Miami], espn.com, accessed November 13, 2009.</ref> Two days later against the [[New Jersey Nets]], with the Heat down by two in the final seconds, Wade hit a clutch three-point shot, giving the Heat the win by one point, 81-80.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=291114014 Nets remain winless after Wade drains winner from 3 in final second], espn.com, accessed November 15, 2009.</ref> On January 6, Wade scored a season-high 44 points in an overtime loss against the [[Boston Celtics]], the most points scored by a player in a losing effort in the season until that point.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300106014 Rondo has 25, tying layup before Celts win in OT], espn.com, accessed January 7, 2010.</ref> On January 21, Wade was selected to play for the East in the [[2010 NBA All-Star Game]], which was his sixth overall All-Star appearance.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/2010/allstar/2010/01/21/allstar.starters.release/index.html Voters pick LeBron, Kobe to lead East, West to Dallas], NBA.com, accessed January 22, 2010.</ref> Wade was named [[NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award|the game's MVP]] after recording 28 points, 11 assists, 5 steals and 6 rebounds.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/games/20100214/ESTWST/gameinfo.html#nbaGIboxscore 2010 NBA All-Star Game recap], NBA.com, accessed February 15, 2010</ref> In just his second game back from the All-Star Game on February 17, Wade strained his calf in the first quarter. He left the game with 8 points in 8 minutes of play, ending his personal and also Heat's franchise record streak of 148 consecutive games with at least 10 points.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300217017 Wade strains calf and leaves Heat's win early], espn.com, accessed February 18, 2010.</ref> On April 2, Wade was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month and Player of the Week twice for his play in the month of March, leading the Heat to a 12-3, the team's best record since March 2006. It was his first Player of the Month award of the season and 5th of his career. He averaged 26.9 and 7.5 assists per game, which both ranked third in the Eastern Conference, and 2.3 steals per game, which ranked first. Wade recorded six 30 points games and had six double-doubles in the month, including a season-high 14 assists in an overtime win against the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] on March 4.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/2010/news/04/02/player.of.the.month/index.html Wade, Stoudemire named Players of the Month for March], nba.com, accessed April 3, 2010.</ref> For the season, Wade averaged 26.6 points on 47.6% field goal shooting, 6.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, while leading his team to a 47–35 record, clinching the fifth seed in the [[2010 NBA Playoffs|NBA Playoffs]].<ref name="stats"/> In the first round, with the Heat facing a sweep against the [[Boston Celtics]], Wade recorded a career playoff-high and also franchise record 46 points, outscoring the entire Celtics team in the 4th quarter with 19 points versus 15 by Boston.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300425014 Heat stave off elimination as Wade dominates Celtics in second half], espn.com, accessed April 26, 2010.</ref> It was also Wade's sixth career playoff game with at least 40 points scored.<ref name="stats"/> Despite averaging 33.2 points on 56.4% shooting, 6.8 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks, Wade and the Heat would lose to Boston in five games.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300427002 Celtics boot Wade, Heat to set up showdown with Cavs], espn.com, accessed June 6, 2010.</ref> On July 7, it was announced that Wade would be re-signing with the Miami Heat, along with former Toronto Raptor, [[Chris Bosh]].<ref>http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/07/wade.bosh.heat.ap/?ls=iref:nbahpt1</ref> The following day, Lebron James announced he would be joining the Heat to play with Wade and Bosh because he thinks Miami is where he has the greatest chance of winning a championship.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/LeBron-James-Miami-1020311.aspx|title=LeBron James Leaves the Cleveland Cavaliers for Miami Heat}}</ref> Wade, Bosh and James signed their contracts on July 9.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/basketball/nba/07/09/lebron.bosh.ap/index.html | title=Heat get James, Bosh in sign-and-trade deals | date=July 9, 2010 | work=CNN}}</ref> ==United States national team== {{MedalTableTop}} {{MedalCountry|{{USA}}}} {{MedalCompetition|[[Basketball at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]}} {{MedalGold|[[2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Beijing]] | [[Basketball at the 2008 Summer Olympics|Team competition]]}} {{MedalBronze|[[2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Athens]] | [[Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics|Team competition]]}} {{MedalCompetition|[[FIBA World Championship]]}} {{MedalBronze| [[2006 FIBA World Championship|2006 Japan]] | [[2006 FIBA World Championship|Team competition]]}} {{MedalBottom}} Wade was a member of the 2004 [[US Olympic Team|US Olympics team]] with fellow NBA All-Stars [[LeBron James]] and [[Carmelo Anthony]]. The team competed in the [[2006 FIBA World Championship]] in [[Japan]], in which Wade averaged 19.3 points per game.<ref>[http://www.usabasketball.com/ Catching up with Tameka Catchings], usabasketball.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> The team won a bronze medal, which disappointed many USA fans who had hoped for a return to the days of the original "[[United_States_men%27s_national_basketball_team#1992_Olympics_.28Barcelona.29_.E2.80.93_The_Dream_Team|Dream Team]]".<ref>Ventre, Michael. [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14617395/ Our big fat Greek embarrassment], msnbc.com, September 2, 2006, accessed February 6, 2007.</ref><ref>Mejia, Tony. [http://cbs.sportsline.com/nba/story/9638347/rss Still in the dumps over Team USA? This'll get you out], cbs.sportsline.com, September 4, 2006, accessed February 6, 2007.</ref> Wade was named to the USA Men's Basketball National Team from 2006–2008. He was named co-captain of the 2006 team, along with James and Anthony.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/anthony_usa_captain_081706.html Carmelo Anthony Named One of Three USA World Championship Team Captains], nba.com, accessed January 28, 2007.</ref> In 2007, due to injury, Wade was unable to compete at the [[FIBA Americas Championship|Tournament of Americas Olympic Qualifiers]], where the United States compiled a 10–0 record and qualified for the [[2008 Olympics]] in [[Beijing]], [[People's Republic of China|China]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=3002435&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines James, Team USA bury Argentina for TOA gold], espn.com, accessed September 9, 2007.</ref> At the 2008 Olympics, the United States went unbeaten and earned [[gold medal]] honors, defeating the [[2006 FIBA World Championship|2006 World Champion]] [[Spain national basketball team|Spain]] in the final game. Wade led the team in scoring throughout the tournament and tallied a game high 27 points in 27 minutes on 75% field goal shooting and added 4 steals, 2 assists and 2 rebounds in the game.<ref name="redeem">[http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/08/olym/men/teamPlay/play/p/eventid/4004/langlc/en/playernumber/48645/roundid/6450/fe_teamPlay_playStat.html 2008 Olympic Basketball: Dwyane Wade], fiba.com, accessed December 25, 2008.</ref> For the tournament, he averaged a team high 16 points in 18 minutes on 67% field goal shooting, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.3 steals, as the United States lived up to their [[United States men's national basketball team#2008 Olympics U.S. Men's Basketball Team – The Redeem Team|Redeem Team]] moniker and captured gold medal honors for the first time since 2000.<ref name="redeem" /><ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/basketball/news;_ylt=AuGHmuNqSb9u8mF3f8TKyce8vLYF?slug=ap-bko-spain-us&prov=ap&type=lgns US hoops back on top, beats Spain for gold medal], yahoo.com, accessed November 2, 2009.</ref> ==Player profile== Wade plays the [[shooting guard]] position, but is also capable of playing [[point guard]]. On offense, he has established himself as one of the quickest and most difficult players to guard in the NBA. Wade's signature one-two step allows him to dash past bigger defenders and occasionally get the extra foul shot.<ref name="Holl">Hollinger, John. [http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/players/hollinger?statsId=3708 Hollinger stats-Dwyane Wade], espn.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> Wade is able to get to the [[free throw line]] consistently; he ranked first in free-throw attempts per 48&nbsp;minutes in 2004–05 and again in the 2006–07 season. He has proven himself an unselfish player, averaging 6.6 [[assist (basketball)|assists per game]] throughout his career.<ref name="dbbb" /> After winning the [[NBA Finals MVP Award]] in 2006, Wade developed a reputation as one of the premier clutch players in the NBA.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/games/20060620/MIADAL/recap.html Wade Leads Heat to First NBA Championship], nba.com, June 20, 2006, accessed January 29, 2007.</ref> [[David Thorpe (NBA Analyst/Trainer)|David Thorpe]], an athletic trainer who runs a training center for NBA players in the offseason, also cites Wade's developing [[post up]] game as one of his strengths.<ref name="Thorpe">Thorpe, David. [http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/columns/story?columnist=thorpe_david&page=ScoutingPost Scouting breakdown: The game's best post players], espn.com, accessed March 29, 2007.</ref> "Watching Wade operate on the left block is literally like watching old footage of MJ (Michael Jordan)," comments Thorpe.<ref name="Thorpe" /> Thorpe goes on to say that Wade's best moves from the post are his [[turnaround jump shot]],<ref name="Thorpe" /> [[double pivot]],<ref name="Thorpe" /> and what Thorpe terms as a "freeze fake",<ref name="Thorpe 2">Thorpe, David. [http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/columns/story?columnist=thorpe_david&page=ScoutingPost2 Scouting report: Best face-up games], espn.com, accessed March 29, 2007.</ref> a [[pump fake]] Wade uses to get his opponent to jump, so that he can then drive around him to the basket.<ref name="Thorpe 2" /> The main weakness cited in Wade's ability is his lack of [[Three-point field goal|three-point range]]; he has averaged .289 on three-point field goal attempts for his career.<ref name="dbbb" /> Wade is best known for his ability to convert difficult [[lay-up]]s, even after hard mid-air collisions with larger defenders.<ref name="Holl" /> As crowd pleasing as his high-flying style of basketball may be, some have expressed concerns over the dangers of playing in this manner,<ref name="Holl" /> as Wade has already hurt his knees and wrists after mid-air collisions with larger players. Wade has also established himself on defense for his ability to block shots and accumulate steals.<ref>[http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2009-01-20-in-the-paint-east_N.htm In the paint: Wade elevates his defense; Stuckey starting], usatoday.com, accessed November 2, 2009.</ref><ref>[http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/943646.html Wade on Defense], miamiherald.com, accessed November 2, 2009.</ref> === Salaries === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Season !! Team !! Salary |- | [[2003–04 NBA season|2003–04]] || [[Miami Heat|Miami]] || $2,636,400 |- | [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05]] || Miami || $2,834,160 |- | [[2005–06 NBA season|2005–06]] || Miami || $3,031,920 |- | [[2006–07 NBA season|2006–07]] || Miami || $3,841,443 |- | [[2007–08 NBA season|2007–08]] || Miami || $13,041,250 |- | [[2008–09 NBA season|2008–09]] || Miami || $14,410,581 |- | [[2009–10 NBA season|2009–10]] || Miami || $15,779,912 |- | [[2010–11 NBA season|2010–11]] || Miami || $14,000,000 |} ==NBA career statistics== {{NBA player statistics legend}} ===Regular season=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | align="left" | [[2003–04 NBA season|2003–04]] | align="left" | [[Miami Heat|Miami]] | 61 || 56 || 34.9 || .465 || .302 || .747 || 4.0 || 4.5 || 1.4 || .6 || 16.2 |- | align="left" | [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05]] | align="left" | Miami | 77 || 77 || '''38.6''' || .478 || .289 || .762 || 5.2 || 6.8 || 1.6 || 1.1 || 24.1 |- | align="left" | [[2005–06 NBA season|2005–06]] | align="left" | Miami | 75 || 75 || '''38.6''' || '''.495''' || .171 || .783 || '''5.7''' || 6.7 || 2.0 || .8 || 27.2 |- | align="left" | [[2006–07 NBA season|2006–07]] | align="left" | Miami | 51 || 50 || 37.9 || .491 || .266 || '''.807''' || 4.7 || '''7.5''' || 2.1 || 1.2 || 27.4 |- | align="left" | [[2007–08 NBA season|2007–08]] | align="left" | Miami | 51 || 49 || 38.3 || .469 || .286 || .758 || 4.2 || 6.9 || 1.7 || .7 || 24.6 |- | align="left" | [[2008–09 NBA season|2008–09]] | align="left" | Miami | '''79''' || '''79''' || '''38.6''' || .491 || '''.317''' || .765 || 5.0 || '''7.5''' || '''2.2''' || '''1.3''' || '''30.2''' |- | align="left" | [[2009–10 NBA season|2009–10]] | align="left" | Miami | 77|| 77 || 36.3 || .476 || .300 || .761 || 4.8 || 6.5 || 1.8 || 1.1 || 26.6 |- |- class="unsortable" | align="left" | Career | align="left" | | 471 || 463 || 37.6 || .482 || .289 || .770 || 4.9 || 6.6 || 1.8 || 1.0 || 25.4 |- class="unsortable" | align="left" | All-Star | align="left" | | 6 || 5 || 22.3 || .590 || .222 || .632 || 3.2 || 4.3 || 3.0 || .5 || 17.7 {{End box}} ===Playoffs=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | align="left" | [[2004 NBA Playoffs|2003–04]] | align="left" | [[Miami Heat|Miami]] | 13 || 13 || 39.2 || .455 || .375 || .787 || 4.0 || 5.6 || 1.3 || .3 || 18.0 |- | align="left" | [[2005 NBA Playoffs|2004–05]] | align="left" | Miami | 14 || 14 || 40.8 || .484 || .100 || .799 || 5.7 || 6.6 || 1.6 || 1.1 || 27.4 |- | align="left" | [[2006 NBA Playoffs|2005–06]] | align="left" | Miami | '''23''' || '''23''' || 41.7 || .497 || .378 || .808 || '''5.9''' || 5.7 || '''2.2''' || 1.1 || 28.4 |- | align="left" | [[2007 NBA Playoffs|2006–07]] | align="left" | Miami | 4 || 4 || 40.5 || .429 || .000 || .688 || 4.8 || 6.3 || 1.2 || .5 || 23.5 |- | align="left" | [[2009 NBA Playoffs|2008–09]] | align="left" | Miami | 7 || 7 || 40.7 || .439 || .360 || '''.862''' || 5.0 || 5.3 || .9 || '''1.6''' || 29.1 |- | align="left" | [[2010 NBA Playoffs|2009-10]] | align="left" | Miami | 5 || 5 || '''42.0''' || '''.564''' || '''.405''' || .675 || 5.6 || '''6.8''' || 1.6 || '''1.6''' || '''33.2''' |- |- class="unsortable" | align="left" | Career | align="left" | | 66 || 66 || 40.9 || .482 || .347 || .793 || 5.3 || 6.0 || 1.6 || 1.0 || 26.3 {{End box}} ==Awards and honors== * '''NBA Champion''': 2006 * '''[[Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award|NBA Finals MVP]]''': 2006 * '''NBA Scoring Title''': 2009 * '''[[NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award|NBA All-Star Game MVP]]''': 2010 * '''6× NBA All-Star''': 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 * '''5× All-NBA''': :* '''First Team''': 2009, 2010 :* '''Second Team''': 2005, 2006 :* '''Third Team''': 2007 * '''3× All-Defense''': :* '''Second Team''': 2005, 2009, 2010 * '''NBA All-Rookie First Team''': 2004 * '''NBA All-Star Skills Challenge Champion''': 2006, 2007 * '''Gold medal with Team USA''': [[2008 Summer Olympic Games]] * '''Bronze medal with Team USA''': [[2004 Summer Olympic Games]] * '''Bronze medal with Team USA''': [[2006 FIBA World Championship]] * '''Miami Heat All-time Leading Scorer''' * '''Miami Heat All-time Assists Leader''' * 2005 ''[[Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award]]'' * 2006 ''[[Best NBA Player ESPY Award]]'' * 2006 ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' [[Sportsman of the Year]] ==Off the court== [[Image:Heat party.jpg|thumb|200px|Wade at a party with teammate [[Udonis Haslem]] and former teammate [[Antoine Walker]] and others.]] Wade married his high school girlfriend Siohvaughn Funches but filed for a divorce in 2007. He has two sons, Zaire Blessing Dwyane Wade (born February 4, 2002) and Zion Malachi Airamis Wade (born May 29, 2007).<ref name="DWadebio" /><ref>[http://www.dwyanewade.com/news/fullstory.php?nid=629&type=news dwyanewade.com It's a Boy!], May 29, 2007, accessed May 29, 2007.<br />* Trischitta, Linda.[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20040573,00.html NBA Star Dwyane Wade, Wife Have a Son], May 29, 2007, accessed May 29, 2007.</ref> In February 2009, Wade sued his estranged wife and two of her lawyers over accusations that he had given her herpes through an extramarital affair and for alleging that he had abandoned his children.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3917076 Wade sues wife, lawyers for defamation], espn.com, February 23, 2009.</ref> Wade's nicknames include D-Wade and Flash, which was given to him by former teammate [[Shaquille O'Neal]] who would sing, "He's the greatest in the Universe," in reference to the [[Queen (band)|Queen]] song [[Flash (song)|of the same name]] from the 1980 film ''[[Flash Gordon (film)|Flash Gordon]]''.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/Blog_Archives_3.html Atlanta Hawks], atlantahawks.com, accessed February 6, 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.usoc.org/26_21114.htm Dwyane Wade], {{Dead link|date=March 2009}} usoc.org, accessed February 6, 2007.</ref> Wade is also a devout [[Christian]] and chose the number 3 because it represents the [[Holy Trinity]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/heat/news/nothing_but_a_number.html Ain't Nothing But A Number], espn.com, accessed, March 10, 2008.</ref><ref>Pinto, Matt. [http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/pp0607_MIA_070103.html Pinto's Preview: Clippers at Heat], clippers.com, January 3, 2006, accessed March 12, 2007.</ref> He [[tithe]]s 10% of his salary to a church in Chicago.<ref name="Gregory" /> The Heat's [[2005 NBA Playoffs|2005 NBA Playoff]] run and Wade's performances with [[Shaquille O'Neal]] hampered by injury, led to an explosion of media attention and rapid increase in Wade's popularity. During those playoffs, Wade's jersey became the top selling jersey in the league and remained so for nearly two years.<ref name="sports.espn.go.com"/> After the Heat's success and Wade's memorable performances during the [[2006 NBA Playoffs]], Wade was further elevated into the public's eye and appeared on several talk shows, including ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'' and ''[[Live with Regis and Kelly]]''.<ref>Pitluk, Adam. [http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1207657,00.html?promoid=rss_nation Dwyane Wade], time.com, June 23, 2006, accessed January 23, 2007.</ref> Wade has been featured in a number of magazine articles and publications. In 2005, he was featured on [[People magazine]]'s 50 Most Beautiful People,<ref>[http://www.nba.com/heat/news/wade_peoplemag_050427.html Dwyane Wade Named One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People], nba.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> and in 2006 he was named the NBA's best dressed player by [[GQ Magazine]].<ref>[http://www.nbc6.net/sports/10173225/detail.html GQ Magazine features Dwyane Wade on the cover], nbc6.net, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> In 2007, [[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]] named him to their 4th annual Best Dressed Men in the World list for the second straight year.<ref>[http://www.dwyanewade.com/news/fullstory.php?nid=641&type=news Dwyane Wade Named to Esquire's 2007 Best Dressed List], dwyanewade.com, accessed August 19, 2007.</ref> Wade has endorsement deals with companies such as [[Gatorade]], [[Lincoln (automobile)|Lincoln]], [[Staples Inc.|Staples]], [[Sean John]], [[T-Mobile]] (his TV commercials feature him paired with NBA legend [[Charles Barkley]]), and [[Topps]].<ref>[http://www.dwyanewade.com/news/fullstory.php?nid=178&type=news Jersey sales: Wade No. 1, A.I. No. 2, James No. 3], dwyanewade.com, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> He had his own line of shoes with [[Converse (shoe company)|Converse]] named "The Wade" and a series of [[Danger Hiptop|Sidekick]] phones known as the D-Wade Edition with T-Mobile.<ref>[http://www.t-mobile.com/company/PressReleases_Article.aspx?assetName=Prs_Prs_20070212&title=Dwyane+Wade+Joins+the+T-Mobile+Sidekick+Team Dwyane Wade Joins the T-Mobile Sidekick Team], accessed August 19, 2007.</ref><ref>Rovell, Darren. [http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2005/news/story?id=2061312 The shoe fits Dwyane Wade], espn.com, May 16, 2005, accessed January 20, 2007.</ref> During the 2009-10 season, Wade switched from Converse to Nike's [[Jordan Brand]].<ref name="switch">[http://www.nba.com/2009/news/07/17/071709wadeshoes.ap/index.html Jumpman: Wade ditches Converse for Jordan Brand], nba.com, accessed July 17, 2009.</ref> Wade noted that the partnership ended on good terms, stating, "When I came into the NBA, I didn't have a lot of exposure and Converse gave me an opportunity to head a brand and be the face of a brand. I'm really thankful for six long, good years. I've gotten five shoes out of the deal and my dream came true at the Converse brand, because they put my name on a pair of sneakers."<ref name="switch"/> Wade was hand-chosen by Michael Jordan and debuted the [[Air Jordan]] 2010 during the 2010 NBA All-Star break. ==Philanthropy== [[File:Dwayne Wade HOMEStrong Program Pregame March 2, 2009.jpg|thumb|right|Wade (right) giving a present to a U.S. Army reservist during a pregame ceremony on March 2, 2009.]] Wade is well known for his philanthropic involvement in various organizations. In 2003, he founded The Wade's World Foundation, which provides support to community-based organizations that promote education, health, and social skills for children in at-risk situations.<ref name="wadesworld">[http://wadesworldfoundation.org/about-us/our-mission.html Wade's World Foundation], wadesworldfoundation.org, accessed, January 23, 2009.</ref> He hosts a variety of community outreach programs in [[Chicago]] and [[Florida|South Florida]].<ref name="wadesworld" /> In 2008, he announced his partnership with former teammate [[Alonzo Mourning]]'s charitable foundation and co-hosted ZO's Summer Groove, an annual summer event.<ref>[http://wadesworldfoundation.org/news/1-press/100-miccosukee-zos-summer-groove-announces-new-partnership-with-dwyane-wade-.html ZO's Summer Groove announces New Partnership With Dwyane Wade], wadesworldfoundation.org, accessed, January 23, 2009.</ref> In May 2008, Wade purchased a church for his mother, a [[Baptist]] pastor in Chicago.<ref name="church">[http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/05/19/superstar.church.mom.ap/index.html Superstar son gives mom a church], cnn.com, accessed July 9, 2008</ref> Wade's mother, Jolinda, is a former drug user but has since abandoned that lifestyle and devoted her life to spreading Christianity.<ref name="church" /> She is currently the co-pastor at the Temple of Praise, a ministry she founded while still incarcerated.<ref name="church" /> On December 24, 2008, Wade purchased a new home for a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down the family home.<ref name="house">[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/basketball/nba/12/24/wades.gift.ap/index.html Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade Helps Family Displaced by Fire], SI.com, accessed, December 24, 2008</ref> In addition, Wade donated some furnishings, clothing, and gifts to the family for the holiday.<ref name="house" /> After breaking his own [[Miami Heat]] single-season scoring record, Wade gave the jersey he wore in that night's victory to 8-year-old Michael Stolzenberg, an avid Heat fan that had his hands and feet removed surgically due to a bacterial infection.<ref name="jersey">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4011007 Wade gives jersey to sick boy], espn.com, accessed, March 24, 2009.</ref> Wade stated that he knew Stolzenberg previously and wished to add to his collection of Heat memorabilia.<ref name="jersey" /> Wade has been known for visiting other sick children, usually in private to avoid placing himself in the media spotlight.<ref name="jersey" /> In September 2009, Wade donated money from his foundation to keep the [[Robbins, Illinois]] public library from having to shut down.<ref name="library"/> He handed the library director Priscilla Coatney a $25,000 check in order to resurrect the building, which brought Coatney to tears.<ref name="library"/> He called the donation a "small contribution", and reminisced about the difficult experiences he faced as a child, stating that he sometimes did not know how he would find his next meal.<ref name=library>"[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1225684.html Dwyane Wade donates to hometown library]", miamiherlad.com, accessed September 21, 2009.</ref> In January 2010, Wade co-founded the Haitian earthquake relief fund with former teammate Alonzo Mourning.<ref name="haiti">[http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4836790 Mourning, Wade raise money for Haiti], espn.com, January 18, 2010.</ref> The fund seeks to raise money to help the victims of the [[2010 Haiti earthquake]]. In the three days since the fund began soliciting donations from athletes, Wade announced that the "Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti" had already raised over $800,000.<ref name="haiti" /> Wade stated, "I expected nothing less from my friends and colleagues in the sports community, our commitment to this cause knows no bounds, and we will continue to accept any and all donations throughout the days ahead."<ref name="haiti" /> ==See also== *[[2002–03 Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team]] *[[List of all-time Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball leaders]] *[[List of National Basketball Association season scoring leaders]] *[[List of Olympic medalists in basketball]] *[[List of 2010–11 NBA season transactions]] ==References== {{Reflist|colwidth=30em}} ==External links== {{Wikiquote}} {{Commons category}} * {{Official|http://www.dwyanewade.com}} * [http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dwyane_wade/ NBA.com profile] * {{Basketball-reference}} * [http://gomarquette.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/wade_dwyane02.html Marquette University Men's Basketball team biography] * [http://www.usolympicteam.com/26_21114.htm US Olympic Team bio] * [http://www.nba.com/draft2003/profiles/WadeDwyane.html 2003 NBA Draft profile] *{{imdb name|id=1862367|name=Dwyane Wade}} <!--Navigation boxes--> {{S-start-collapsible|header={{S-ach}}}} {{Succession box | title=[[NBA Finals]] [[Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award|Most Valuable Player]] | before=[[Tim Duncan]]| years=[[2006 NBA Finals|2006]]| after=[[Tony Parker]]}} {{Succession box|title=[[National Basketball Association]]<br /> [[List of individual National Basketball Association scoring leaders|scoring champion]]|before=[[LeBron James]]|after=[[Kevin Durant]]|years=[[2008–09 NBA season|2008–09]]}}<br /> {{Succession box | title=[[NBA All-Star Game MVP]] | before=[[Kobe Bryant]], [[Shaquille O'Neal]]| years=[[2010 NBA All-Star Game|2010]]| after=Incumbent}} {{S-end}} {{Navboxes|list1= <span/> {{2003 NBA Draft}} {{2003 NCAA Men's Basketball Consensus All-Americans}} {{Conference USA Men's Basketball Player of the Year}} {{Skills Challenge Winners}} {{NBA Finals MVPs}} {{NBA scoring leaders}} {{NBA All-Star Game MVP Award}} {{Miami Heat}} {{Miami Heat 2005-06 NBA champions}} {{Footer 2004 Olympic Bronze Medalists Basketball Men}} {{United States Men Basketball Squad 2008 Summer Olympics}} {{USA Squad 2006 FIBA World Championship}} {{SI Sportsman of the Year}}{{SN Sportsman of the Year}} {{EA-NBA-Live-series}} }} {{Miami Heat current roster}} {{good article}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Wade, Dwyane}} [[Category:1982 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:African American basketball players]] [[Category:American Christians]] [[Category:Basketball players at the 2004 Summer Olympics]] [[Category:Basketball players at the 2008 Summer Olympics]] [[Category:Basketball players from Illinois]] [[Category:Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball players]] [[Category:Miami Heat draft picks]] [[Category:Miami Heat players]] [[Category:NBA Finals MVP Award winners]] [[Category:Olympic basketball players of the United States]] [[Category:Olympic bronze medalists for the United States]] [[Category:Olympic gold medalists for the United States]] [[Category:People from Chicago, Illinois]] [[Category:Shooting guards]] [[Category:United States men's national basketball team members]] {{Link GA|es}} [[ar:دواين وايد]] [[bs:Dwyane Wade]] [[ca:Dwyane Wade]] [[da:Dwayne Wade]] [[de:Dwyane Wade]] [[et:Dwyane Wade]] [[es:Dwyane Wade]] [[fa:دوین وید]] [[fr:Dwyane Wade]] [[gl:Dwyane Wade]] [[hr:Dwyane Wade]] [[id:Dwyane Wade]] [[is:Dwyane Wade]] [[it:Dwyane Wade]] [[he:דוויין וייד]] [[lv:Dveins Veids]] [[lt:Dwyane Wade]] [[mk:Двејн Вејд]] [[nl:Dwyane Wade]] [[ja:ドウェイン・ウェイド]] [[no:Dwyane Wade]] [[pl:Dwyane Wade]] [[pt:Dwyane Wade]] [[ro:Dwyane Wade]] [[ru:Уэйд, Дуэйн]] [[simple:Dwyane Wade]] [[sk:Dwyane Tyrone Wade]] [[sr:Двејн Вејд]] [[fi:Dwyane Wade]] [[sv:Dwyane Wade]] [[ta:டுவேன் வேட்]] [[th:ดเวน เหว็ด]] [[tr:Dwyane Wade]] [[uk:Двейн Вейд]] [[zh:德文·韋德]]'