“I saw him coming. I got out of body a little bit.” That’s the natural reaction when meeting an idol. Whether it’s an athlete, a musician, or your all-time favorite celeb, that moment is really precious. And guess what? Even Dwyane Wade, a three-time NBA champion, isn’t immune to it. At the 2024 Met Gala, Wade had his fanboy moment when he met Ed Sheeran up close. Just when he thought that was a one-time experience, Sheeran surprised him live on Today with Jenna & Friends.

At the 2024 Met Gala, Dwyane Wade had his fanboy moment and his wife, Gabrielle Union, definitely noticed. As the couple walked the red carpet, Wade suddenly found himself in close proximity to Ed Sheeran. Wade was completely starstruck by the British singer’s presence. So much so that Union had to check on him, asking if he was keeping it together. Ten months later, The Flash finally shared why Ed Sheeran holds a special place in his heart. Turns out, Wade used to listen to Sheeran’s music before playoff games. He admitted: “I played Ed before playoff games, and I did. The reason is because when artists say things that connects with you. ‘Thinking Out Loud’ is one of my favorite songs, came out in 2014, yes, an amazing song.”

Wade isn’t the only NBA player with an affinity for Ed Sheeran. In 2017, LeBron James went viral for singing along to ‘Shape of You’ during warm-ups.

Wade casually shared his Met Gala experience on the Jenna & Friends show when host Jenna Bush Hager decided to hit him with a surprise. Mid-conversation, she played a video message from none other than Ed Sheeran himself. “Hello mate, yeah lovely to meet you at the Met Gala and I hope you have a great time hosting the Today show today and yeah, It was really really lovely to meet you and Hope to see you soon” And Wade? Absolutely in awe. Pure, unfiltered shock and excitement.

But the real bombshell came next. Sheeran casually dropped, “I’ll be on tour in the States next year, so come whenever.” Wade’s reaction? A full-on “Ohhhhhhhhhh” moment. He was so stunned that he admitted, “You all got me on that one.” And his reply to Ed? “Ed, I’m coming.”

Yeah, it’s safe to say Wade just secured a concert hookup. Now, here’s the big question, if this is true and Ed Sheeran is officially touring the U.S. next year, how hyped are the fans? Would you grab a ticket? Let’s hear your thoughts!

Gabrielle Union sharing Dwyane Wade’s absolute obsession with Ed Sheeran’s music

Last year, Dwyane Wade had a night to remember at the Met Gala with his wife, Gabrielle Union. But the real highlight? His ultimate fanboy moment with British singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran, all caught on camera.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on the Met Gala steps, Union couldn’t resist calling Wade out on his love for Sheeran “First of all, he loves Ed Sheeran. Are you keeping it together right now?” she teased. Then, she hit fans with an unexpected fun fact about Wade’s pre-game ritual. “Like, he used to play him before playoff games.”  She said.

That’s right before hitting the court, Wade was vibing to Sheeran’s music. And now, nearly a year later, Sheeran himself has acknowledged it. Now, let’s pause for a second and picture this. A three-time NBA champion, a Finals MVP, one of the coldest hoopers to ever grace the court… blasting Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” as part of his pregame routine. And that’s exactly what he did. He shared a video of himself in a green room, vibing to the song.

On the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon show. He said, “Listen, everybody is a little surprised, she said I played Ed before playoff games, and I did.” With Ed hinting at a U.S. tour next year, Wade might not be the only one gearing up for an unforgettable concert experience.

Wade may have retired from the game, but his love for Sheeran’s music remains a key part of his champion mindset. Just like a clutch playoff moment, some things stay with you forever.