Dwyane Wade is the most famous athlete to be born in Chicago, Illinois, and he has had an astounding NBA and college career. Dwyane Wade was born on January 17, 1987, in Chicago, Illinois. His full name was Dwyane Tryone Wade Jr. After he was born, his parents split apart. His mom took custody of Wade and his 5-year-old sister. The first 8 years of Dwyane's life, he lived with his mother. However, that year his life took a turn when he left to live with his father and his stepmom. When he did this, he got away from the crime and gang violence. “A year later, Wade’s father moved the family to Robbins, Illinois, a south Chicago suburb. Wadde’s new environment allowed him to play basketball outside with his stepbrothers, new friends and father, who coached part-time at a local recreational center.
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Richards High School in Oak Lawn, where his older stepbrother Demetrius had already made a name for himself as the star of the basketball team.” (“Dwyane Wade: Biography, NBA Champion, Miami Heat Shooting Guard”). He attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During his first year, he had to sit out due to his low GPA. Although, he had a low GPA, he was still allowed to attend school and practice with the team. His sophomore year he averaged 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. That year, he led the team to a 26-7 record. As a junior, he led Marquette to the school's first Conference championship. He was their team's top scorer. That same year, he also took them to their first final four spot since they last appeared in 1977. Also that year, he was the fourth player ever to have a triple double. Due to his new fame and
Richards High School in Oak Lawn, where his older stepbrother Demetrius had already made a name for himself as the star of the basketball team.” (“Dwyane Wade: Biography, NBA Champion, Miami Heat Shooting Guard”). He attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During his first year, he had to sit out due to his low GPA. Although, he had a low GPA, he was still allowed to attend school and practice with the team. His sophomore year he averaged 17.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. That year, he led the team to a 26-7 record. As a junior, he led Marquette to the school's first Conference championship. He was their team's top scorer. That same year, he also took them to their first final four spot since they last appeared in 1977. Also that year, he was the fourth player ever to have a triple double. Due to his new fame and