At least, he has been for the majority of the time since the organization—then a no-time champion, now a three-time champ—made him the fifth player selected in the famed 2003 draft.
But he isn't a member of Miami's 2018-19 iteration yet, and it's unclear if he plans to become one. Retirement could be in the cards for the 36-year-old, who kept coy about his impending decision during a recent conference call with reporters.
"In due time," Wade said, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. "Time will tell."
The Heat are willing to wait for his decision, with team president Pat Riley telling reporters, "I want him back as a player" and adding they'll "give him some more time" to make his decision.