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Dwyane Wade describes becoming less ignorant while watching son become 'who she now is'

Retired NBA superstar Dwyane Wade went in-depth this week about family, parenting and marriage on the “All the Smoke” podcast. The three-time NBA champion spoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson about how his view evolved regarding his 12-year-old son, Zion, who prefers to be addressed using feminine pronouns.

Wade: Nothing changes with my love

Barnes asked Wade, 37, what it’s like to play in a masculine sport and “be comfortable enough” to have a relationship with Zion that’s open and honest. Wade has spoken out in support of her as well as everyone else in the LGBTQ community.