Zaire Wade, son of Dwyane Wade, to sign with G League: Sources

Posted by Abbie Anker on Thursday, June 6, 2024

Zaire Wade, the son of longtime NBA star Dwyane Wade, is signing a contract with the G League, sources told The Athletic.

Zaire Wade, 19, is expected to join the Utah Jazz's G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Dwyane Wade became a part-owner of the Jazz in April.

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Is this a surprise?

Brian Bennett, senior college basketball editor: It’s not stunning, considering he has the same last name as the new, high-profile part-owner of the Jazz. The younger Wade had a hard time getting on the floor for a star-studded Sierra Canyon High School team and was considered a modest, three-star prospect whose best college offers were from the likes of South Carolina, DePaul and TCU.

There is some upside because of his youth, athleticism and bloodlines. But Zaire Wade will have to show quite a bit of growth as a player to avoid the distinct scent of nepotism here.

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