Former NBA superstar Dwayne Wade has been one of the most memorable basketball icons in recent memory. He has been away from the game since his retirement in 2019, but made a huge move on Friday to reintegrate himself into the sport.
Wade is best known for his time with the Miami Heat, winning three NBA Championships with the organization. He also played for his hometown Chicago Bulls towards the latter stages of his career.
It is in his hometown where his next’s basketball journey will begin, as he has reportedly officially signed on as a member of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky ownership group on Friday.
BREAKING: NBA legend Dwyane Wade is officially joining the Chicago Sky ownership group, he tells ESPN, becoming the latest high-profile figure to invest in the league at a pivotal juncture in its 27-year history. pic.twitter.com/YDAYglhKO9
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) July 14, 2023
Wade took to social media on Friday to confirm the news, sharing his excitement about the decision in a statement on Twitter.
“It’s an incredible feeling being on this side of history. To see growth, on the business side, for something that I’ve been passionate about my whole life is an amazing feeling. There are amazing things happening in the WNBA. It’s official! This is for the home team- literally.”
It’s an incredible feeling being on this side of history. To see growth, on the business side, for something that I’ve been passionate about my whole life is an amazing feeling. There are amazing things happening in the @WNBA. It’s official! This is for the home team– literally.… pic.twitter.com/lsvQovpj5z
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) July 14, 2023
This is certainly a massive step for both the Chicago Sky and the WNBA as a whole. Fans offered their opinions about the move on social media shortly after it emerged.
"There's something special growing in the WNBA. Something even more special growing in my hometown. I am excited to be able to invest in the Chicago Sky. The support is amazing. Let's build Sky town."
— Dwyane Wade
(via @DwyaneWade)pic.twitter.com/HyHyRIBTsh https://t.co/7qg82r0Rh4
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 14, 2023
Dwyane Wade is investing into his hometown Chicago Sky.
Supporting the WNBA to the next level 👏 pic.twitter.com/76eBDHYNY2
— THE SHIFT (@theshift_sports) July 14, 2023
The #WNBA (and Dwyane Wade) is so important @ariivory @alexaphilippou https://t.co/8oTXXZXN5B
— Andrew Taylor (@andrewtaylor09) July 14, 2023
Dwyane Wade is joining the WNBA's Chicago Sky ownership group, becoming the latest high-profile figure to invest in the league at a pivotal juncture in its 27-year history 👀#WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/2EyDfRstZw
— BetUS Sportsbook & Casino (@BetUS_Official) July 14, 2023
Former #mubb legend Dwyane Wade is becoming a #WNBA owner.
Wade, who is from Chicago, is also a minority owner of the Utah Jazz and the MLS' Real Salt Lake. https://t.co/3i0QQqseWi
— John Leuzzi (@ByJohnLeuzzi) July 14, 2023
Having an icon in the sport like Dwyane Wade sign on to a WNBA team could undoubtedly lead to massive growth for the league as a whole. He becomes the second notable former NBA player to invest in a WNBA team, as Magic Johnson is also in the ownership group of the Los Angeles Sparks.
