Dwyane Wade
Professional basketball player and champion
Born
January 17th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played for the Miami Heat in the NBA from 2003 to 2016, with a brief return in 2018. Achieved three NBA championships in 2006, 2012, and 2013. Selected to the All-Star team 13 times and earned the NBA Finals MVP award in 2006. After retiring, became an analyst on the television show 'Inside the NBA.' Established a philanthropic foundation and engaged in various business ventures.
Won three NBA championships with Miami Heat
Selected to 13 NBA All-Star Games
Named NBA Finals MVP in 2006
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