Dwyane Wade Reflects on How the Spelling of His Name Influenced His New Podcast Series: 'It Gets You to Think' (Exclusive)

Photo:Metelus Studios Metelus Studios Dwyane Wadeis still processing his goal of reaching the pinnacle of pro basketball. “I think we all live in that imposter syndrome, right?” Wade tells PEOPLE exclusively on the eve of his 42nd birthday and the debut of his new iHeartPodcasts series,The Why with Dwyane Wade. “You’re going through the moment, but the moment kind of goes so fast. You’re like, ‘Did that happen? Is that real?

Dwyane Wade Reflects on Kobe Bryant's Wish to Inspire Others in Jersey Retirement Speech

Dwyane Wadereiterated a message near and dear toKobe Bryant’s heart at his jersey retirement ceremony. As his Miami Heat jersey was retired during the middle of the home team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Wade paid tribute to the late NBA star in a powerful speech. “Kobe said themost important thing is to try to inspire othersso they can be great in whatever they choose to do. I hope I’ve inspired all of you,” he said.

Dwyane Wade Reflects on What Basketball Gave Him Ahead of Doc Release: 'It Restored My Family'

It’s a month of reflection forDwyane Wadeas he prepares for the release of a raw and comprehensivenew documentaryabout his life — before and after he became one of the NBA’s most dominant players. Life Unexpectedincludes years of footage of private and public moments from Wade’s journey, and doesn’t shy away from the more trying times — a rough childhood in Chicago, a painful custody battle, and more. “It was very difficult,” he tells PEOPLE of recounting those memories for the film, “and I think a lot of it is, once you’ve dealt with something — whether it was 10 years ago or six years ago — and then you have to bring it back, it becomes current again.

Dwyane Wade Responds to 'Post-Thanksgiving Hate' Over His Child Zion's Appearance in Family Photo

The former Miami Heat player, 37, spoke out on Twitter in response to “some post-thanksgiving hate” over a pair offamily photosthat wifeGabrielle Unionposted on Instagram earlier this week, in celebration of Thanksgiving. In the images, the actress, 47, poses alongside husband Wade, their daughterKaavia Jamesand Wade’s second-youngest childZion Malachi Airamis, who can be seen resting a hand on Wade’s shoulder, showing off some long nails as well as a slightly cropped top.

Dwyane Wade Responds to Ex-Wife's Objection to Daughter Zaya Changing Her Name: 'This Isn't a Game'

Dwyane Wadeis responding after his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, alleged in a court filing this week that he’s trying to “profit” from their transgender daughterZaya’s “name and gender change.” Wade, 40, acknowledged the situation in an Instagram post on Thursday morning, where he began a message, writing, “Since this must be the new way of parenting, I guess I have toaddress these allegations here, which is a damn shame.” Noting how he is currently “on a life-changing trip in our motherland, Africa,” the formerNBAplayer continued, “I’ve received a social media post about me forcingour 15 year old childto be someone she’s not and to do something against her will.