For NBA legends, greatness isn’t just measured in rings and records. It’s also about the respect they earn from their peers. And for Dwyane Wade, that respect is immortalized in fabric. Throughout his career, he collected jerseys from some of the game’s biggest names, creating a collection that basketball fans would envy. But there was just one problem: finding space for it at home

After 16 seasons, three NBA championships, a scoring title, and an Olympic gold medal, Dwyane Wade’s legendary career was coming to an end. His final season was a celebration, a farewell tour filled with standing ovations, emotional tributes, and one special tradition: jersey swaps. Throughout 2018-19, Wade exchanged jerseys with NBA superstars and rivals, creating a collection that any basketball fan would kill for. Wade’s collection includes some of the greatest names in basketball—Shaquille O’Neal, Isiah Thomas, Charles Barkley. But despite the impressive haul, there was one unexpected challenge: finding space for them in his own home, thanks to Gabrielle Union.

On TODAY with Jenna & Friends, Wade admitted that keeping his prized collection wherever he wanted was nothing more than a daydream. “I have some of them hanging up, not all of them. Just a few of my favorite players in my house, in my garage… The only area I got in my house.” Jenna laughed and asked, “So, it’s a man cave?” Wade’s response? “Well, I had to make something like a man cave. My wife didn’t give me much.” Even NBA legends have to make compromises at home, and in Wade’s case, Gabrielle Union has the final say on where his collection goes.

On the final episode of the show, we learned something truly special about our favorite man, Dwyane Wade. Hopefully, this won’t be his last time gracing the set, but if it is, he left with a memory he won’t forget. As Wade was wrapping up, Jenna and the entire crew had one last surprise, another jersey for his collection. But this time, it wasn’t from an NBA legend. It was from the show itself. A token of respect. A symbol of gratitude. A way to say thank you for all the incredible moments he shared with them over the years.

Dwyane Wade’s No. 3 Rises to the Rafters: A Legacy Cemented

Dwyane Wade’s legendary career with the Miami Heat got its ultimate mic-drop moment on Feb. 22, 2020, when the Miami Heat officially retired his No. 3 jersey. No surprises there. I mean, was there ever a doubt? Wade was the Miami Heat. From the moment he was drafted No. 5 overall in 2003, he changed everything. In his rookie year alone, he took the team from 25 wins to 42 just like that.

Then came 2006, Wade’s defining moment. Down 2-0 to Dallas, he put together one of the greatest Finals performances in NBA history, averaging 34.7 points, attacking relentlessly, and drawing fouls at a historic rate. His Finals MVP run was Jordan-esque

Then came the Big Three Era. Unlike other stars who joined ready-made superteams, Wade was the architect. He orchestrated LeBron James and Chris Bosh joining in 2010, turning Miami into the NBA’s powerhouse overnight. The result? Four straight Finals appearances, two championships, and a dynasty that reshaped the league.

By the time he retired, Wade had locked in Miami’s all-time records in points (21,556), assists (5,310), and steals (1,492). His jersey collection reflects the respect he earned from the best in the game, while his own No. 3 hanging in Miami’s rafters cements his place among basketball’s elite.

But even as he holds Heat franchise records and three championship rings, one thing remains clear: at home, Gabrielle Union still calls the shots