Dwyane Wade, the iconic figure in Miami Heat history and a three-time NBA champion, has bared his soul, sharing candid and unfiltered insights into one of the most challenging periods of his life. He openly admitted to his now-wife, Gabrielle Union, that he fathered a child with another woman during a break in their relationship in 2013.
Known for his composure on the basketball court, Wade didn’t hold back when speaking on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast. He delved into the emotional and mental turmoil he and Gabrielle faced, both at the time and in the aftermath, as they grappled with the consequences of his actions. “You’re thinking about it all. It was all scary,” Wade confessed. “You know this is going to hurt someone that you’ve been building a relationship with and a life with.”
The NBA legend also shared that he contemplated ending his relationship with Union to avoid confronting the truth. “I tried to pussyfoot around it,” Wade revealed. “I tried to break up with her. ‘Hey, things have been bad lately.’ ‘Hey, we’ve been having a little distance in our relationship anyway.’ I tried all of that. She kept showing up.”
Despite the shocking revelations, Wade expressed profound gratitude for Union’s unwavering support. He stated, “I couldn’t have gotten through that moment without her sticking with me.” The couple, who exchanged vows in 2014, has been actively addressing their issues, with therapy playing a significant role in their journey. “It hasn’t been perfect,” Wade reflected. “It will never be perfect. We go to therapy, been to therapy. We’ve had arguments about it, regular conversations about it.”
Intriguingly, Wade, who has experienced both victory and defeat on the basketball court, noted that disclosing the truth to Union was “way harder” than losing in the NBA Finals. Having led the Miami Heat to victory in 2006 and facing a defeat in the 2010-2011 season against the Dallas Mavericks, Wade certainly knows how to handle losses.
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However, this personal revelation came at a particularly challenging time—during the 2012-2013 playoffs and heading into the finals. “Man, that was a rough time for me,” Wade admitted. Despite the turbulence, the Heat secured another title in 2012 and clinched back-to-back NBA championships in 2013 after a thrilling victory against the San Antonio Spurs.
Looking back on the journey since the revelation nine years ago, Wade acknowledged the ongoing effort required to mend and nurture their relationship. “It’s been something that’s going to continue to be something that I have to work at and work on. It doesn’t go away because years come or because I say, ‘I’m sorry.'”
With time, distance, and space playing crucial roles, Wade and Union are learning to see things differently, working together to build a stronger and more resilient bond. The NBA legend concluded, “Time, distance, space, it doesn’t help it, but it allows you to see things differently when you have time away from it.”
This intimate glimpse into Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s relationship showcases a story of redemption, resilience, and unwavering love, reminding us that even amidst trials and tribulations, love can conquer all.
