Dwyane Wade Divulges When He Knew He Was A Star In The NBA

Dwyane Wade wasn't a star at first but there was one moment in which he realized he had finally made it.

BYAlexander ColeApr 25, 20202.5K Views

Dwyane Wade recently retired from the game of basketball but his legacy with the Miami Heat will always live on. Wade won three championships with the Heat and is considered to be one of the greatest athletes in the city's history. However, when he first got to the league, Wade certainly struggled at first as it took him a while to get his scoring rhythm going. Eventually, though, he found his pace and quickly became one of the most dangerous players in the league.

During a recent Instagram live session with Steph Curry, Wade was asked when he knew he had become a star in the NBA. As he explains, it all had to do with Kobe Bryant. Essentially, Bryant picked him up for an entire 94-feet which let Wade know that he was enough of a threat offensively to warrant some strong defense. This came after being left wide open for shots at the start of his career.

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Kobe left his mark on numerous players throughout the NBA and with Wade, you can add one more to the list. Obviously, things worked out for the Heat legend as he is well on his way to the Hall of Fame.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.