Dwyane Wade

 
2006 Sportsman
 of The Year

Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. -
Born: January 17, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois.

Dwyane Wade - Growing Up Dwyane Wade was born on January 17, 1982 in Chicago. His parents split up when he was a kid, and Dwyane bounced around several homes with his mom before moving in with his dad when he was nine. After a standout high school basketball career at Richards High in Oaklawn, Illinois, Wade was named Mr. Basketball Illinois and received a hoops scholarship to Marquette University.

Dwyane Wade didn't play in his freshman year at college because of poor grades, but he worked hard and became a team leader for Marquette over the next two years. In 2003, he led the Eagles to the Final Four and NBA scouts began to notice Dwyane for his explosive moves to the hoop and Michael Jordan-like outstanding scoring.

Dwyane Wade was picked fifth overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat.

Despite the hype of Lebron James and Carmelo Anthony, it's doubtful the Miami Heat would trade Dwyane Wade for anyone. After less than two full season in the NBA, he's become an NBA All-Star, a top scorer and is also considered one of the nicest guys in the league. He donates a ton of money to charity and is well liked by teammates.