Christmas almost went sideways for the Wades last year. They usually do warm weather—think Hawaii vibes—but Dwyane Wade decided to switch things up with a snowy holiday in North Fork, Long Island, where they’d just bought a new home. He checked the weather app (a cozy 35°), but surprise, wind chills dropped it to -6°. The 43-year-old, being a Chicago guy, loved it. Gabrielle and Kaavia? Not so much. Fast forward to today, and the mother-daughter duo, as soon as they could, snuck off on their own, somewhere way warmer… and without him.
But where was Wade? The Chicago Sky minority owner stayed close to the action—and to his hometown team before their next shot comes May 22 against the Liberty. Fans had high hopes for the Sky, but things unraveled fast against the Indiana Fever. With rookie head coach Tyler Marsh and a mix of new veterans still figuring things out, Chicago’s chemistry just wasn’t there yet.
But first, let’s head west—to the sunny shores of Los Angeles, where Gabrielle Union found her happy place and some warmth—on the beach, barefoot in the sand, surrounded by the women who shaped her. Three generations came together for a sun-soaked celebration of family, strength, and womanhood. Gabrielle shared photos on Instagram from the day, capturing laughter, waves, and a legacy of love. Her caption said it all: “Generations of wisdom— and one tiny wild card.” A beautiful nod to the past, the present, and the little spark of energy leading the way forward.
But this wasn’t little Kaavia’s first beach rodeo. Just a few weeks earlier, during Easter, she was already making waves—literally. Dwyane Wade shared a string of Instagram stories from their holiday, showing Kaavia and her dad soaking up the sun at the beach, sipping chocolate milk like it was the ultimate beachside cocktail. It was a simpler, quieter celebration compared to their usual grand holidays, but it was full of heart. Kaavia, of course, stole the show—doing headstands, dancing to the music, and turning the sand into her own little stage.
But this time, Wade was busy fulfilling his co-owner duties, stepping away from his usual dad-and-husband role for a bit.
Dwyane Wade shows up at Chicago Sky practice
It didn’t take long for Dwyane Wade to show up after the Chicago Sky’s rough season opener. Just days after a blowout 93–58 loss to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, Wade — a minority owner of the Sky and a proud Chicago native — pulled up to the team’s practice facility. The Sky posted a photo of him in the building with the caption, “hey friennnnnd ,” and honestly, it couldn’t have come at a better time. Wade has always been hands-on about supporting this team, and after that kind of loss, his presence said: let’s regroup, reset, and get back to work.
This season opener wasn’t just any regular game — it was a headline-grabber. College rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark were back on the same court, and all eyes were locked in. The Fever-Sky matchup drew a staggering 2.7 million average viewers and peaked at 3.1 million — the most-watched WNBA regular season game in 25 years. But while Clark’s squad cruised to victory, Wade still had his eyes on the bigger picture. “Angel Reese is somebody I know that she [Teresa Weatherspoon (former Chicago Sky coach)] really wanted,” he said after the WNBA Draft. “And to be able to get her at the seventh pick, that’s a huge win. And she fits Chicago.”
Despite the rough debut, Reese showed promise. She put up 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, continuing her double-double streak and becoming the fastest player in league history to reach 450+ points and 450+ rebounds. But unfortunately, the conversation after the game took a turn. The WNBA announced it was investigating reports of racial abuse directed at Reese during the loss. It was a sour note to an otherwise historic night for viewership, and it added even more weight to Wade’s presence at practice. He wasn’t just there as a co-owner — he was there as a mentor, as a supporter, and as someone who knows what it means to show up when things get tough.
While one was unwinding with generations of wisdom and joy, the other was stepping into the storm, rallying a young WNBA team after a tough loss. That’s the magic of the Wades. Even when life takes them in opposite directions—sun-soaked shores for some, hardwood huddles for others—they’re each holding it down in their own way. Family first, always. Just not always in the same zip code.
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