Rare Photos of Dwyane Wade

SI Staff | Jun 20, 2012

Rare Photos of Dwyane Wade /

Rare Photos of Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade

Here's a look back at some rare photos of the Heat star, who is pictured here when he was 8.

Dwyane Wade and Keith Waleskowski

Due to the NCAA's Proposition 48, Wade was ineligible to play his freshman year at Marquette. He was cleared to play his sophomore year and had an immediate impact. In this photo, he shows off his defensive skills by blocking the shot of Dayton's Keith Waleskowski.

Dwyane Wade

At the 2003 NCAA Tournament, Wade recorded a triple-double (29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists) in a victory over top-seeded Kentucky.

Dwyane Wade

Wade celebrates after defeating Kentucky.

Dwyane Wade

Wade videotapes the crowd as he gets on the bus at a farewell rally before the 2003 Final Four.

Roy Williams and Dwyane Wade

Kansas coach Roy Williams looks down at Marquette's Dwyane Wade, who had gotten hit in the nose, during their Final Four game. The Jayhawks would go onto win 81-78.

Dwyane Wade

Wade poses for a photo during NBA Draft Media Day in New York City.

Lamar Odom, Eddie Jones, Dwyane Wade, Brian Grant and Caron Butler

Wade was drafted fifth overall in the 2003 NBA Draft. Int his photo, the guard poses with teammates Lamar Odom, Eddie Jones, Brian Grant and Caron Butler during the Heat's annual Media Day.

U.S. Olympic Team

Members of the U.S. Olympic team pose before flying to Athens for the competition. The Americans finished a disappointing third, behind Argentina (gold) and Italy (silver).

Dwyane Wade

Wade strikes a pose during a SI photo shoot.

Rosario Dawson and Dwyane Wade

Wade and actress Rosario Dawson present the award for "Best Breakthrough Athlete" at the 2006 ESPY Awards.

LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade

The gems of this year's free agent class - LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Wade - pose together during a photo shoot in Hoston.

Dwyane Wade

Wade shows off his championship ring.

Dwyane Wade

Wade poses with some Miami area children during a SI for Kids photo shoot.

Jolinda Wade

Jolinda Wade shows off a bobblehead of her son.

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Wade takes some time from his busy schedule to visit the barber.

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Wade shows off his skills at his Young, Fly and Flashy Skating Party in Lynwood, Ill.

Dwyane Wade and Star Jones Reynolds

Wade Jr. and Star Jones Reynolds watch Serena Williams battle Justine Henin at the Sony Ericsson Open women's final.

Dwyane Wade and Paul Pierce

Wade and Paul Pierce attend the BET Celebrity Billiards Bash in Los Angeles.

Dwyane Wade

Wade shoots an oversized basketball during the Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival in Los Angeles.

Dwyane Wade and Snoop Dogg

Wade poses with Snoop Dogg at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center's 24th Annual Sports Spectacular in Century City, Calif.

Dwyane Wade and Chris Brown

Wade and Chris Brown attend Game Four of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Magic and Lakers.

Alonzo Mourning, Tiger Woods and Dwyane Wade

Alonzo Mourning, Tiger Woods and Wade stop for a photo during Tiger Jam 2009 in Las Vegas.

Jolinda and Dwyane Wade

Jolinda and Dwyane Wade attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Community Partnership for the Homeless in Miami.

Dwyane Wade and Ludacris

Wade greets rapper Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges during NBA All-Star Saturday Night in Phoenix.

Dwight Howard and Dwyane Wade

Dwight Howard and Wade speak with guests during the NBA All Star Jam Session in Dallas.

Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Michael Jordan

Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Michael Jordan attend the Fabulous 23 Dinner during All-Star Weekend in Dallas.

Dwyane Wade

Wade attends the premiere of Just Wright at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.

Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose

Wade tries to make a move on Bulls guard Derrick Rose during Game 4 of the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat won to advance to the Finals, where they lost to the Mavericks.

Dwyane Wade and The Oregon Duck

Wade "posts up" The Oregon Duck before a Ducks-Trojans game in Eugene.

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Wade puts on his Santa hat while hosting a holiday event for kids at Santa's Enchanted Forest in Miami.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

Wade celebrates as he kisses girlfriend Gabrielle Union after the Heat defeated the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Published Jun 20, 2012

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