Dwyane Wade's 44th Birthday Marked by Family Love and Miami Celebrations
In honor of the iconic Dwyane Wade's 44th birthday, South Beach and the entire basketball community paused on January 17 to celebrate the Miami Heat legend. His wife Gabrielle Union and daughter Kaavia James led the heartfelt tributes, making the occasion truly special with emotional messages and intimate gatherings.
Gabrielle Union's Poignant Birthday Tribute to Her Husband
On Friday, NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, celebrated Wade's 43rd birthday with a memorable evening. Union expressed her deep admiration for the basketball star through a poignant post on her Instagram story, capturing the celebration in real-time.
Union raised her glass in a heartfelt toast before Wade cut his birthday cake, saying: "And the guy you call when you dislocate me. I love you. I love you so much and everyone in this room loves you… And I hope this day is as awesome as you are. So if you want to say a few words, bring it in a few people."
The touching video was initially shared by DJ Trauma on Instagram Stories before Union reposted it to her own account. This wasn't Union's first birthday wish for her husband. Earlier in the week, she posted a powerful quote from Wade's retirement speech: "I see myself retiring from the NBA to spend time with my wife and kids. Also retiring as one of the greatest to play the game."
Accompanying the quote were nostalgic pictures of Wade's career victories and personal moments. Union added a loving caption: "It's my baby's birthday!!!! @dwyanewade."
Intimate Birthday Dinner at Yamashiro Miami
The celebration continued at Yamashiro Miami, a Japanese restaurant where the couple enjoyed a special birthday dinner with close friends and family. The restaurant honored the occasion by posting a photo of Wade and Union on Instagram with the caption: "A celebration above the city. Honored to welcome Dwyane Wade and his beautiful wife Gabrielle Union to Yamashiro Miami for a special birthday evening. Happy Birthday to a true legend… Thank you for choosing us to be part of the moment."
Union later shared the same image to her Instagram Stories, writing: "Incredible dinner last night in Miami! Thank you @mattthealchemist for making the connect!" The intimate gathering highlighted the couple's strong bond and the special place Miami holds in their lives.
Kaavia James Steals the Show with Adorable Birthday Message
The couple's six-year-old daughter, Kaavia James, captured hearts with her adorable birthday tribute to her father. On January 18, she shared a carousel post on Instagram featuring multiple photos and videos of precious father-daughter moments.
The first image showed the 44-year-old NBA legend dancing joyfully with Kaavia. Her caption read: "Promise to always follow your lead one step at a time! So lucky to call you daddy! Happy birthday weekend daddy!"
Among the charming visuals was a picture of Wade wearing a bright pink knit beanie and white top, puckering his lips while Kaavia carefully applied lip gloss, gazing at him intently. She wore a white hoodie featuring a cartoon princess, adding to the sweetness of the moment.
Wade, who also has daughters Zaya and Zaire, son Xavier Zechariah (9), and looks after his 21-year-old nephew Dahveon Morris, clearly cherishes these family connections. The birthday celebrations underscored the strong family bonds that define Wade's life beyond basketball.
