Despite the backlash, Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade has not been shy about showing his true self in the aftermath of his basketball career. In a recent interview for “Highsnobiety,” Wade spoke on one of his most controversial traditions and explained where his hygiene and fashion habits first originated.
“My father has always been a man who would take care of himself. My uncles took care of themselves. I always knew that’s what I wanted to do: I wanted to be one of them sharp-dressed men who smelled good, who stayed clean-shaved, and all that.” So Wade has always done the same: massages, facials, nail appointments. “I’ve been getting my nails painted since 2007,” Wade said, via Clay Skipper.
Wade, 42, rose to stardom in Miami, where he played for 15 years. During his electric, high-flying days in the league, Wade was a fan favorite and always managed to avoid getting into something that might distract from the mission.
In recent years, Wade has revealed a different side to him, and this has caused some division among the fans. Unlike other stars, the criticism for Wade isn’t about any wrongdoing or indictment of character but about the image he’s sending and the example he’s setting for the next generation.
Like it or not, Wade’s fashion choices are still taboo for men in today’s culture and the mere image of him with painted nails is enough to invoke outrage for some people.
Of course, Wade and his family have battled against this scrutiny before. From wearing dresses to having an openly trans daughter, Wade is a walking controversy in today’s politically charged climate but he knows how to handle the abuse. Fortunately for the NBA legend, he’s learned not to let it get to him and he’s enjoying the freedom that comes with being himself in front of the public — no matter how controversial.
Dwyane Wade Is Showing A New Side Of Himself
While most fans will recognize Wade as a 3x champion, 8x All-NBA player, and first-ballot NBA Hall of Famer, he’s making quite a name for himself in the fashion world and he says it’s become an important part of his post-NBA life
“Me and my body, we love putting on clothes. It’s not something I play around with,” said Wade. “It’s a part of my personality, it’s a part of my lifestyle. So I’m not just wearing clothes. I put that sh*t on.”
Wade is hardly the first NBA star to take his look to another level. Famously, Dennis Rodman did quite a lot of work on himself, including dyeing his hair in different colors several times over the course of his career. There’s also the case of Russell Westbrook, who was roasted for days after wearing a skirt to a fashion show.
With Wade, the situation isn’t quite as extreme but he’s made it clear that his sense of style is a big part of who he is now. After earning over $157 million in his career, Wade has more than enough money to invest in this passion, and one can only imagine what he’s already spent on all the highest-quality clothes.
Whether you love it or hate it, Dwyane Wade has committed to being his full, authentic self and that means expressing his style in a unique, flashy, and memorable way.
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