What does it take to reach the top to hold the single most important trophy in the game high above your head?

My guest today can tell you all about that.

NBA legend Dwayne Wade was a 13-time all-star and three-time champion. After 16 seasons in the

league, Dwayne was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, receiving a statue in his honor

outside the Miami Arena he called home for the majority of his career. But as D. Wayne will tell

you himself, basketball was only the beginning.

D. Wade is so much more than the sport. In fact, he's six foot, four inches of pure goodness.

He is a father, an advocate, and husband. Married to actress Gabrielle Union, Dwayne is half of

one of Hollywood's most stylish couples. Since retiring from the league six years Union, Dwayne is half of one of Hollywood's most stylish couples.

Since retiring from the league six years ago, Dwayne's been running a production company,

now hosting a weekly digital show on the Y Network. He's also a commentator and operates multiple

businesses partnering on everything from wine to sneakers. Then there's his philanthropy.

The Wade Family Foundation supports marginalized communities in need.

This is a man committed to sharing what he has earned.

And recently, after a very public career, Dwayne revealed a very private battle with cancer.

A year and a half since his initial diagnosis,

Dwayne is ready to speak,

hoping his platform will help other people.

The Dwayne you'll meet today is healthy, healed, and full of life.

This guy's the real deal, engaging, thoughtful, and a class act.

I can't wait for you to hear more.

I'm Hoda Kotmi.

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