Dwyane Wade has just one wish from his kids. During his childhood, the Flash “missed structure” from his parents, who split shortly after his birth. This missing aspect and more, he has been successful in providing to his kids. But all he wants from them in return, is to be remembered and honored for his legacy with a task of not much effort. Hence, it was quick to receive an approval from his eldest son. 

“I told my kids, I don’t ask much, but I do want my picture in the house. He started this. Give me my props. Whatever you end up doing and however level you take it, cool. But just remember who started it. I told my kids,” the proud father of five mentioned on his podcast, The Wine Down.

His son Zaire quickly commented on the Instagram post featuring the clip from the podcast, writing “SNM,” which could mean ‘Say No More,’ along with a laughter and a 100% emoji. Zaire, at age 22, is the eldest of Wade’s kid. Like his father, he has embraced basketball. Though not in NBA, the point guard has played the African Basketball league and NBA G-League. 

“That double-edged sword, having someone who is so close to you, that you can just watch every day, ask any questions in the world that you want. Not everybody has that access, and that ability to, you know, pick his brains. So, I definitely took advantage of it growing up,” Zaire has told Muscle & Fitness last year. Now that is all Wade wants. Be a person to whom his kids can turn to, succeed, and thrive thereon, but also remember who started it all.

While it may sound a bit humorous at first, photos have always meant a lot to the Miami Heat champ. It’s no wonder he asks his kids to have his photos. The NBA legend even pulled out his younger daughter’s photo when asked about his personal collection for Versace’s new campaign.

Wade’s photographic memoir Dwyane was a homage to his NBA career. 

Dwyane Wade wants to lead with love

D-Wade’s photographic memoir also tells us a lot about his childhood. The 3x NBA champ recalled how missing structure from his parents taught him its importance.

 He spoke about not being able to call his father when needed and how it impacted him. “So I missed a lot of that. I missed family. Besides my sister, I missed structure from parents,”  Wade said in an interview with People. Wade’s mother suffered from substance abuse during his childhood. She conquered the battle and lives a clean life now. 

While Wade doesn’t blame his parents for that, he is happy that they have eventually taken the right steps in their lives. All his experiences taught him to be a father who leads with love. “I want to be somebody who my kids always understand, that can adapt, and that is willing to grow and is willing to learn… I’m always going to lead with love. So that’s what I try to be for my kids,” Wade said.

From supporting daughter Zaya to guiding his son Zaire, Wade continues to be a shinning example of a good father.

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