One of the most iconic teams in the NBA, the Miami Heat, has been blessed with some of the greatest stars on the court. LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, and Jimmy Butler are a few names who have led Miami to great heights. However, no one’s name is more synonymous with the franchise than that of Dwyane Wade. While playing alongside and struggling together to win a championship, Wade forged a special bond with his teammates. As Wade?s “brother” recently retired from the league, he seems to have taken some time to teach a few things about basketball to the Flash‘s son Zaire Wade, who has been in the news due to his massive deal with a Chinese company.
Loyalty is a dying art in today’s basketball landscape. There are hardly any players who have spent their entire careers with one franchise. And that number decreased with the retirement of a 20-year veteran and Heat icon. However, he now has times for off-court basketball activities.
Zaire Wade engages in a battle against Dwyane Wade?s “brother”?
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Dwyane Wade?s relationship with Udonis Haslem is very special, as he named the 43-year-old as his daughter Kaavia?s godfather. Haslem also shares a great relationship with Wade?s family. Recently, the Hall of Famer?s son went head-to-head with the 3x NBA champion at the Li Ning Basketball Elite Camp in China.
Zaire shared a snap from his battle with Haslem in his IG story, writing “Unc griddy“. His father, who was proud to watch his son and brother?s 1vs1, reshared the photo on his Instagram as well. Haslem is the only player to have spent 20 years with the Miami Heat Franchise. He was drafted back in the year 2003. He is also the Heat?s all-time leading rebounder.
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After Miami’s loss in the Finals against the Denver Nuggets, he announced his retirement. While the Heat struggle to bring another champ on their roster, fans wonder how the 21-year-old?s game will evolve as he keeps learning from the legends of the basketball world.
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The young athlete has been making a lot of noise in the business world with his latest deal with a $12 billion worth Chinese Sportswear brand.
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Zaire Wade signed a partnership deal with Li Ning
Zaire?s father Wade has had a long-standing partnership with the Li Ning sportswear brand. Following in his father?s footsteps, the 21-year-old has also joined hands with the company. He signed a $10 million deal with the brand. Further, his line-up will be launched as ?Li Ning Son of Wade.’
In an urge to welcome his son to the Li Ning Family, Wade took to his Instagram to congratulate his son and wrote, ?Legacy, Congrats, welcome to your @wayofwade family?officially! #ProudPapa?.
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