“Run your own race young 👑.” Dwyane Wade once commented on his son’s journey, even when the NBA dream seemed a long way away. But now, Zaire Wade has announced his decision to chase his dreams once more. Amidst the celebration, he even praised his former high school teammate, not Bronny James, but another combo guard on the latest contract.

Uploading a tweet from Shams Charania, Dwyane Wade’s eldest wrote a one-word message. ESPN’s Senior NBA Insider added, “The New Orleans Pelicans are signing former Clippers G Brandon Boston Jr. to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell ESPN.” To which Zaire added, “Due 🫡.” Both represented Sierra Canyon during their high school days and also played in the G-League in the 2021-22 season. The latest Pelicans signing even replied to the appreciation message on his story “🙏🏼.”

Unlike Zaire Wade, who traveled the world after his first season, Brandon Boston Jr. continued in the developmental league. As he signed a 3-year, $4,324,872 contract with the LA Clippers, after the draft. Just like his former teammate Bronny James, even Boston Jr. was a second-round pick. First, he was selected by the Grizzlies as the 51st pick but was later traded to the Clippers via the Pelicans, and he did not disappoint in the G league.

The 22-year-old increased his points average in his 3 seasons from 20.9 to 24.4 and 27.3 per game. Not to forget, he scored 46.8% from FG and contributed with 5.5 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Plus Boston Jr. also scored 21 points in the G League Winter Showcase final and earned his Showcase Cup MVP trophy in 2022. But those chances never materialized to adequate minutes for the Clippers – he would only play in 4 games during his tenure, with an average minute of 2.7. That’s why Dwyane Wade’s son is excited about the opportunity for his former teammate, similar to what Zaire Wade is looking at in the upcoming season.

Dwyane Wade’s son will get another shot at redemption

Zaire, his debut when he skipped college for the G League. Salt Lake City Stars, selected him as the 10th overall pick. Therein, he averaged 3.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game over 13 appearances, but was mostly assigned to a bench role, When he was just 21 years old, he handled the scrutiny really well. “I just stopped trying [to please critics] after a while. I think that’s where growth comes in, maturing – I’ve just turned 21, so I’m just learning that I’m not going to be able to please [everybody] at the end of the day,” he noted.

Later, he moved to Africa to play for the Cape Town Tigers, but even there he couldn’t find tremendous success. With an average of  9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Earlier this year, he even signed for a team that had a special connection with his dad, Dwyane Wade. Macau Black Bears for The Asian Tournament, which was sponsored by Li Ning. The $6.10 billion company signed the Heat legend first in 2012, and later a lifetime deal in 2018. And now Zaire is back for the G-League draft, on October 26. The week will be special because the Miami Heat are unveiling Dwyane Wade’s statue the following day.