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Dwyane Wade Explains Why He Retired as He Prepares for Prime Video's NBA Launch

He says he stepped away after losing his explosive edge, channeling his competitive drive into a new on-air role.

Overview

  • Dwyane Wade told GQ Hype he knew it was time to retire when he "didn't have that special quality" anymore and the game stopped being as fun.
  • He said the toughest part of retirement is missing "being better than people" and feeling "really good" at something.
  • Wade is joining NBA on Prime as a rotating in-game commentator and studio analyst in the streamer’s first season carrying NBA games.
  • His first scheduled appearance is Oct. 24, with an on-air team Sporting News reports will include Candace Parker, Blake Griffin, Dirk Nowitzki, Stan Van Gundy, Taylor Rooks, Udonis Haslem, Brent Barry, and Steve Nash.
  • The three-time NBA champion and 13-time All-Star retired after the 2018–19 season and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.