Here's a look back at some rare photos of the Heat star, who is pictured here when he was 8.
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.
At the 2003 NCAA Tournament, Wade recorded a triple-double (29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists) in a victory over top-seeded Kentucky.
Wade celebrates after defeating Kentucky.
Wade videotapes the crowd as he gets on the bus at a farewell rally before the 2003 Final Four.
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.
Wade poses for a photo during NBA Draft Media Day in New York City.
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.
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).
Wade strikes a pose during a SI photo shoot.
Wade and actress Rosario Dawson present the award for "Best Breakthrough Athlete" at the 2006 ESPY Awards.
The gems of this year's free agent class - LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Wade - pose together during a photo shoot in Hoston.
Wade shows off his championship ring.
Wade poses with some Miami area children during a SI for Kids photo shoot.
Jolinda Wade shows off a bobblehead of her son.
Wade takes some time from his busy schedule to visit the barber.
Wade shows off his skills at his Young, Fly and Flashy Skating Party in Lynwood, Ill.
Wade Jr. and Star Jones Reynolds watch Serena Williams battle Justine Henin at the Sony Ericsson Open women's final.
Wade and Paul Pierce attend the BET Celebrity Billiards Bash in Los Angeles.
Wade shoots an oversized basketball during the Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival in Los Angeles.
Wade poses with Snoop Dogg at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center's 24th Annual Sports Spectacular in Century City, Calif.
Wade and Chris Brown attend Game Four of the 2009 NBA Finals between the Magic and Lakers.
Alonzo Mourning, Tiger Woods and Wade stop for a photo during Tiger Jam 2009 in Las Vegas.
Jolinda and Dwyane Wade attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Community Partnership for the Homeless in Miami.
Wade greets rapper Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges during NBA All-Star Saturday Night in Phoenix.
Dwight Howard and Wade speak with guests during the NBA All Star Jam Session in Dallas.
Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Michael Jordan attend the Fabulous 23 Dinner during All-Star Weekend in Dallas.
Wade attends the premiere of Just Wright at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.
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.
Wade "posts up" The Oregon Duck before a Ducks-Trojans game in Eugene.
Wade puts on his Santa hat while hosting a holiday event for kids at Santa's Enchanted Forest in Miami.
Wade celebrates as he kisses girlfriend Gabrielle Union after the Heat defeated the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.