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MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 09: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat poses for a photo with his wife, Gabrielle Union, nephew, Dahveon Morris, and children, Kaavia James Union Wade, Zaire Wade, Xavier Wade and Zion Wade after his final career home game at American Airlines Arena on April 09, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 09: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat poses for a photo with his wife, Gabrielle Union, nephew, Dahveon Morris, and children, Kaavia James Union Wade, Zaire Wade, Xavier Wade and Zion Wade after his final career home game at American Airlines Arena on April 09, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
From joining the NBA in 2003 to playing every day with full dedication towards winning, through his games, Dwyane Wade earned the title of a basketball legend who made his legacy in the NBA. A sport can be a lifelong passion, and a name can be made through it. When you suddenly wake up one day and no longer follow the routine you followed for many years, it can be a difficult change. This was a big moment for Dwyane Wade, who discussed this back in 2019.
When talking to ESPN‘s Rachel Nichols in 2019, Wade revealed what his first action after retirement will be. In his last game for the Miami Heat’s 2018-19 season, he had to accept that the end of his great career was near.?
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During an appearance on the daily ESPN show, ‘The Jump’, he and his wife Gabrielle Union discussed many topics. Continuing their conversation, Wade discussed his life after retirement, his desire to move to Los Angeles, and his legacy off the court.?
The plans Dwyane Wade had for his retirement
During his conversation about life without the NBA, he mentioned that he had to see a therapist to adjust to normal life. “I’ll be in therapy. Seriously. I meant it. It is going to be a big change. I told my wife, I said, ‘I need to do therapy, and we need to do it a little bit.’
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He also noted that he has always had some instructions while playing and working, so returning to a ‘normal’ life would be a difficult transition for him. “I was always against someone that don’t know me telling me how to live my life or giving me instructions. But I need someone to talk to about it because it is a big change.?
Before his final season, Wade announced in a YouTube video that he would be retiring from the NBA. From being drafted No. 5 overall by the Miami Heat in 2003 to becoming a legendary player, it has been a long road for the 13-time NBA All-Star.?
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At the moment, Dwyane Wade and his wife Union are happily married and enjoying life together with their children. They are often seen traveling and trying new things together. As for Wade, it seems that he has adjusted and accepted the new change well.
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