Before Jimmy Butler’s takeover, Miami was Dwyane Wade’s city when it came to basketball and all things NBA. He was there when to lead them to a title in 2006 and then again as LeBron’s co-star in 2012 and 2013. But despite playing nearly 1,000 games for the Heat, D-Wade isn’t often seen kicking it in his old stomping grounds. Why is that?
As Wade revealed in an interview on Headliners with Rachel Nichols, he doesn’t really associate himself with the state of Florida now and moved out of there some time ago after his NBA retirement. According to Wade, whose 15-year-old child came out as transgender in 2020, the state’s anti-LGBTQ policies are what pushed him away.
“That’s another reason why I don’t live in that state,” Wade said. “A lot of people don’t know that. I have to make decisions for my family, not just personal, individual decisions… I mean, obviously, the tax [situation] is great. Having Wade County is great. But my family would not be accepted or feel comfortable there. And so that’s one of the reasons why I don’t live there.”
Here's what Dwyane Wade said on Headliners when I asked him about anti-LGBTQ laws in Florida: "That's another reason why I don't live in that state. A lot of people don't know that…my family would not be accepted or feel comfortable there." pic.twitter.com/1ya0AevA1C
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) April 26, 2023
The Wade family did not feel welcome in Florida, which does make sense given the political atmosphere of the area. It’s just a shame that a guy like Dwyane Wade, who was such an important icon for the city, is no longer involved with the Heat organization.
Dwyane Wade Is Part Owner Of The Utah Jazz
The Jazz have increased their worth since Wade became a part of ownership, and he’s seen plenty of ups and downs in the few short years he’s been there. Already, his impact is being felt, and the team seems to be going great places under his guidance.
“This is a team that’s still trying to learn how to win together,” said Wade on the Jazz. “Still trying to learn how to win in this league. It’s very hard to win in this league. It just doesn’t happen because you’re a great player, or a great young player, or having multiple players who are great. It’s nothing different than this team learning how to win.”
So, Wade is doing an admirable job running the Jazz and turning them into a premier NBA franchise. But it’s hard not to wonder if a return to Miami is in his future.
Perhaps if the city becomes more open and welcoming, he’ll be ready to come back. For now, he’s putting his family first, and nobody can blame him for that.
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