Wade to seek therapy to help transition into retirement
Dwyane Wade was nicknamed after superhero "Flash" for his blazing speed on the court. But the Miami Heat legend knows he's far from invincible and isn't afraid to admit he'll seek professional help as he transitions into retirement.
"I'll be in therapy. Seriously," Wade told ESPN's Rachel Nichols on "The Jump" on Friday. "I meant it, it is going to be a big change. I told my wife, I said, 'I need to do therapy, and we need to do a little bit.'
"I was always against someone that don't know me telling me how to live my life or giving me instructions. But I need someone to talk to about it. Because it is a big change. Even though I got a long life to live, other great things I can accomplish and do, it's not this. So it's going to be different."
Wade will call it a career after 16 seasons in the NBA. He was drafted fifth overall by the Heat in the 2003 draft, winning three titles with the club and Finals MVP in 2006.
The 37-year-old made 13 All-Star appearances and earned first-team All-NBA honors twice. Wade isn't sure what lies ahead, but welcomes whatever challenge awaits.
"I have no idea what it is I want to do yet," Wade said. "But I definitely know I want to do a little bit of everything. Especially in the beginning, I want to see what I can be great at. I'm so used to being great at something or trying to strive to be great at something. That's what I want to be at whatever else I choose to do. We'll see."
The Heat are currently a 1/2 game back of the final playoff spot with four games remaining.