Slamming Dwyane Wade?s Heartbreaking Confession, 16YO Daughter Zaya Puts Father of 4 on Pedestal

While NBA athletes can be successful as basketball players, it’s not the only role they play. Many athletes also face the clarion call of parenting.?Names like LeBron James have done a wonderful job regulating that part of their lives and being pillars of support to their children. However, it doesn’t come as easily to everyone. Enter Dwyane Wade.

While he received a harsh welcome about his parenting skills, Wade has continued to evolve. Today, the Miami Heat legend stands as a model parent. And, his daughter can vouch for it.

Dwyane Wade turns a new leaf as a father

The Wade family legacy is nothing to sneeze. Just days ago, the Chicago native celebrated an emotional moment with his own father on stage at the Hall of Fame ceremony. In his own right, Dwyane Wade tried to carry that same message forward.

While the weekend saw celebrations of the historical milestone, the family also gave many interviews. One, by DWade’s daughter, Zaya, caught everyone’s eyes.

After The Flash himself confessed to the struggles of fatherhood, the glowing words from Zaya came as a shocking surprise. Speaking to harpersbazaar.com, the 16-year-old spoke about her dad’s impact.

“My dad is who truly inspires me the most. Kids always tend to look up to their parents, but not only did I idolize him growing up, but especially now, as I’m growing older and getting to know him and see him as a real person, I realize that he has played such an essential role in supporting me and the way that I choose to present myself to the world. He’s been so supportive and my biggest advocate. “

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On his journey of improving as a father, she said, “He took the time and learned and grew. I want to have that same mentality going through anything in my life.”

It is clear that the 3-time champion has grown as a father and a human. Of course, things were different not too long ago.

Wade’s harsh reality check

On the court, Wade got a reality check during his stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018. Off the court, the shock was much more personal and harrowing.

While her words may be glowing now, the relationship between father and daughter has seen some rough days. In fact, Wade himself confessed about a time when young Zaya hid away from her father in her mother, Gabrielle’s arms.

Calling the moment a brutal reality check, it forced Dwyane to reconsider his approach to parenting. Today, it seems like the recalibration has worked out wonderfully well and the two are finally close.

Both on and off the court, Wade has been a pristine example of the direction to follow. Here’s celebrating a Miami legend and Hall-of-Famer, Dwyane Wade.

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