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The son of an NBA legend faces serious charges after his arrest in California.
Dwyane Wade’s son, Zaire, was arrested earlier this week in Burbank on suspicion of domestic violence after police allegedly found a woman with cuts and lacerations to her face and body.
According to NBC Los Angeles, someone called 911 on Sunday around 5:30 a.m. local time after hearing a woman screaming. When police arrived, they found the injured woman and Zaire.
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Zaire Wade poses for a photo with his father, Dwyane Wade, after the game against the Agua Caliente Clippers at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on December 1, 2021. (Juan Ocampo/NBAE)
Zaire was later arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, criminal threats and false imprisonment after the parties spoke to authorities.
The 24-year-old was released shortly before noon later that day after posting $50,000 bail. The outlet also said an emergency protection order had been put in place and the case was being referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Former NBA player Dwyane Wade and his son Zaire Wade spend time on the court after the game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 30, 2021. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
A handgun was also seized at the scene, the outlet added.
Zaire attended Sierra Canyon High School, where he was basketball teammates with LeBron James’ son Bronny for one season (Zaire’s senior year was Bronny’s freshman season). Their fathers won two titles with the Miami Heat. He chose to turn professional instead of attending college and last played for South Africa in 2024.
Zaire is one of two children Dwyane had with his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches. Dwyane is now married to Gabrielle Union and they have two children together. Wade also fathered another child with a third woman.
Dwyane Wade thanks fans and his Miami Heat teammates before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on April 9, 2019. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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His father is a Hall of Famer and won three championships with the Heat. Dwyane was a 13-time All-Star, scoring champion in 2008-09 and was recently named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team as one of the league’s 75 greatest players of all time.
