Dwyane Wade had an outstanding career as an NBA player. He was recently inducted into the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, after retiring in 2019. He spent the majority of his 16-year career playing for the Miami Heat. Wade won several accolades and four titles in total all while earning himself world-level recognition. Today, he’s known as one of the greatest shooting guards of all time.
Wade is a father to four children and just like him, his peers also have beautiful families. For example, LeBron James is another legend of the game. He has had immense success over the years while playing in the NBA. And now, he stands strong as arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. James also has a family of his own. He has two sons and a daughter, who is the youngest.
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James’ sons have all ventured out into the world of sports. Wade’s eldest child, Zaire has played professional basketball in the United States and Africa. James’ sons, Bronny and Bryce have yet to turn pro. Bronny is currently enrolled at the University of Southern California where he is expected to play for the USC Trojans. Bryce is still in high school but shows major similarities to his father’s game.
Dwyane Wade believes having a Sports Hall of Fame parent can open doors
There is one thing all three offsprings have in common, it’s that their fathers have impeccable legacies. Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were the faces of the NBA at one point. Especially when it comes to LeBron, his legacy ranks extremely high which will be hard to carry forward if you’re Bronny or Bryce. As sons of legendary athletes, people will always judge them based on how their fathers played.
Sports commentator, Shannon Sharpe asked Wade to weigh in on this matter and how it possibly impacts their children. He said, “It’s got to be tough… So I have no idea what Zaire is experiencing from that standpoint. And I can’t act like I know. But for me, none of that really matters when you’re between those lines.”
He added, “So having a dad with this name or in this sport can get you in the door. It can get you looks and also can get people to talk about you. Yes, it works both ways. So for me, it’s about what you do when you get between those lines.” Ultimately, the pressure will keep accumulating over time. In reality, Wade and James’ son will have to stand against a lot of criticism if they fail to create a legacy that’s remotely as successful as their fathers.