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Questions about Dwyane Wade

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Dwyane Wade born?

Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. was born on the 17th of January, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois.

What college did Dwyane Wade play for before entering the NBA draft?

Wade committed to Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to play under coach Tom Crean after sitting out his freshman year due to NCAA Proposition 48 academic eligibility rules.

How many NBA championships has Dwyane Wade won with the Miami Heat?

Dwyane Wade won three NBA championships with the Miami Heat during the 2005-06 season, the 2011-13 season, and the 2012-13 season alongside LeBron James and Chris Bosh.

Which major international tournaments did Dwyane Wade win gold or bronze medals at?

Wade won a bronze medal with the 2004 Olympic team in Athens, another bronze medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan, and a gold medal as part of the Redeem Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

When did Dwyane Wade retire from professional basketball and what number was retired by the Miami Heat?

Wade announced his retirement intentions after the 2018-19 season and played his final home game on the 9th of April 2019 before the Heat retired his number 3 jersey on the 22nd of February 2020.