Dwyane Wade, the former Miami Heat star and current stakeholder in the Chicago Sky, has been showing strong support for his team both on and off the court. Recently, Wade attended a game between the Sky and the Sun, accompanied by his wife, actress Gabrielle Union-Wade. The couple’s presence at the game caught significant attention, particularly due to Union-Wade’s striking game day look.
Before heading to the game, Gabrielle Union-Wade shared a series of photos on social media, showcasing her outfit with the caption, “Heading to the court like Spalding 😉.” Her look certainly impressed her husband. On his Instagram account, the three-time NBA champion posted several photos of Gabrielle from the game, captioning them, “Let me interrupt this program to say DAMN my wife is Beautiful!”
Union-Wade responded playfully in the comments, writing, “Waiiiiit I’m sitting next to you in the hottub 😍,” and also shared the post in her Instagram story. Dwyane Wade, 42, matched his wife’s stylish appearance with an all-black ensemble, including pants, a vest, and ‘Girl Dad’ Li-Ning sneakers. These sneakers are part of Wade’s signature basketball shoe line created by Li Ning in collaboration with Jackie Chan.
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Recap of the Game Between Sky and Sun
Despite the enthusiastic support from Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade, the Chicago Sky narrowly lost to the Connecticut Sun with a final score of 82-86. The Sky initially held the lead until the second quarter, but the Sun made a significant comeback. This turnaround was particularly notable as Connecticut played the entire fourth quarter without star player Alyssa Thomas.
Thomas, known for her consistent performance, including a triple-double against the Indiana Fever in a pre-season game, was ejected in the fourth quarter following a flagrant 2 foul against Sky rookie Angel Reese. The incident occurred when Thomas extended her arm while rebounding, knocking Reese to the ground.
Despite the intense moment, Angel Reese expressed no hard feelings towards Thomas. Instead, she appreciated the challenge, stating, “I hope y’all know that. They’re not supposed to be nice to me or lay down because I’m Angel Reese or because I’m a rookie… Thank you AT for sending a message to me because I got back up and I kept going and kept pushing.” Reese’s response highlighted her resilience and determination to continue improving and competing at a high level.
The true impact of this incident and the lessons learned by Reese will likely be seen in future matchups between the Sky and the Sun. Meanwhile, the Wades continue to show their unwavering support for the Chicago Sky, contributing to the team’s vibrant and competitive spirit.