Happy birthday! Dwyane Wade turns 44 today

The iconic and legendary basketball player turns 44 on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

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Dwyane Wade is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Dwyane Wade has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wade, a cultural icon

Born Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. in Chicago on January 17, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Wade's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Dwyane hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dwyane Wade as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Dwyane, you're the best!

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