How a Rookie Dwayne Wade Prevented Michael Jordan From an Embarrassing Situation

Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade remains one of the league’s greatest ever guards. Both stats-wise and just off of looks, Wade was an absolute sensation on the court. The 39-year-old began his career just when one of his childhood idols Michael Jordan called it quits. In the eighteen years that followed, Wade changed the world’s outlook on how guards operate. In a recent interview, ‘D-Wade’ narrated a hilarious Michael Jordan incident during his younger days.

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Although their careers never really intertwined, Jordan and Wade always had humongous regard for one another. Particularly Dwayne, who grew up falling in love with the Bulls’ greatest ever scorer. While the Heat’s favorite son couldn’t match Jordan’s tally of 6 titles, he accumulated 3 crowns himself. He was also a 13-time All-star, in comparison to MJ’s 14 appearances.

Dwayne Wade recalls how Michael Jordan wasn’t allowed to his Draft party

The 2003 NBA Draft contained one of the most talented pools till date. Along with Wade, the likes of LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony were also drafted that year. After James became the second ever high school No.1 pick, young Dwayne Wade was picked at No.5 overall by the Miami Heat. Little did they know, they had acquired a man who would go on to become their most prolific scorer. Following his draft to Miami, a hilarious incident occurred at Wade’s Draft party.

Speaking with Dan Patrick on his show, the 2006 Finals MVP detailed how Jordan was denied entry to his party. “I was at my Draft party in Chicago, and I’m in the party and I’m dancing. My cousin comes over and says hey, they won’t let Michael Jordan in, he’s outside.” Wade couldn’t believe what he’d heard. “So I run outside, bust through the doors, and Michael Jordan is sitting on a motorcycle, with 30 or 40 dudes behind him. And it’s like a scene out of a movie.” As Wade went on to admit, ‘His Airness’ was there to congratulate him and show him some love. The youngster allowed him in, but Jordan greeted him and left.

So Michael Jordan was in fact present at Dwayne Wade’s first party as an NBA player; just not inside. How privileged were we to have seen these two greats in their prime. In the eyes of the ardent fans, watching them in action was like a scene from a movie!