A biography for Dwyane Wadehasn’t been written yet.
“I've been blessed to be one of those guys who's looked at as a fashion-forward type of guy.”
“People don't need to necessarily see me in the jersey to understand who I am and what message I'm trying to get across with the things that I'm marketing.”
“My job, my whole life, I've always had that kind of doubter, people have always doubted me. And I don't know how I would succeed without it. So I welcome it, and it gives me a challenge, and I will see if I can live up to my challenge.”
“I'm a playmaker, and I'm going to score. At the end of the day, my job is to put the ball in the basket.”
“Before even Court Grip, I just wanted to be a part of a brand that I felt that listened to the athlete and really catered to the athlete, and gave us what we were looking for.”
“The thing is, I don't do these things for recognition, being a good teammate, being a positive member of the community. I do them because those things make me whole and complete.”
“For home games, I bring my clothes to the arena. I bring two different outfits that I can pick after the game. Road game, I got to wear what I walk in with.”
“A turtleneck is about sophistication.”
“The biggest thing is to let your voice be heard, let your story be heard.”
“When I first got into the league, I tried to fit in. Now I don't care.”
“I think the main thing for kids is to have them believe in themselves.”
“I'm an athlete, so I can dress down with the best of them. I can throw on t-shirts and sweats with the best of them.”
“I think people have had the understanding for many years that whatever happens with the separation of parents, that the kids automatically go to the mother. The fathers don't know their rights.”
“Over my career, I've had to adjust my game.”
“The Miami Heat floor is great, but a lot of them are not.”
“I've been successful in different areas, but nothing brings a smile to my face more than my oldest son, Zaire, and my second son, Zion, saying the kind word of 'Dad.'”
“Yes, it's true - I love the roar of the crowd. When the fans are with you, their voices come together in a big booming rush of sound that you can actually feel in your body - almost like a wave that lifts you and carries you past your own limits.”
“Man, anytime the ball goes through the basket. It doesn't matter if it's a jumper or a drive. Any time the ball goes through the basket, and it's going through consistently, it's demoralizing for any opponent.”
“My upbringing involves individuals who helped me along the way. I don't think I would be here today without that support.”
“The biggest surprise has been making the adjustment after losing a game. In the NBA you could lose tonight and you have to put that game behind you because you have another game the next night.”