Dwyane Wade Says Kobe Bryant's Oscar Win Inspired Him: 'You Have to See Someone do Something'

Dwyane Wade and Kobe Bryant.Photo:Stephen Dunn/Getty Stephen Dunn/Getty Dwyane Wadeis sharing how Kobe Bryant has inspired him beyond the basketball court. During an appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonFriday, Wade, 42, discussed the impactBryant’s 2018 Oscar winfor the animated short filmDear Basketballhad on him as he reflected on the late NBA legend’s legacy outside of the sport. “I remember when Kobe won his Oscar,” he continued. “It showed me and it told me if you get behind something you’re really passionate about, that people can feel your heartbeat through it, then great things can happen obviously you know through their basketball.

Dwyane Wade Shares New Ways He 'Challenges' His Mind and Body After Retirement: 'I Love Hot Yoga' (Exclusive)

Dwyane Wade.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Wade, 42, tells PEOPLE, “I think in retirement, I’ve become a better student of my mind and body,” while discussing his continued partnership with Thorne, a science-driven wellness company that the former NBA star says has changed the way he thinks about fitness and nutrition. In August,Wade shared with PEOPLEthat he struggles with “mental fog” at times. Now, six months later, Wade says he’s “learning how to handle” the issue through challenging his mind and body in new ways.

Dwyane Wade Talks About Kobe Bryant's Importance to the 2008 'Redeem' Team: He 'Kicked Us Into Gear'

Photo: Joe Rimkus, Jr/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Allen Iverson. Tim Duncan.Dwyane Wade.Carmelo Anthony.LeBron James. It was a team that, on paper, looked nearly unstoppable. But the 2004 United States men’s basketball squad — which also boasted the likes of Carlos Boozer, Lamar Odom, Shawn Marion and Stephon Marbury on its 12-man roster — only managed to win bronze despite being favorites to win it all. “I think we all will say we were embarrassed, right?

Dwyane Wade's 5 Kids: All About His Sons and Daughters

Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Dwyane Wadeis most known for his basketball skills, but off the court, the three-time NBA champion is also a dad. Wade shares two children with ex-wife Siovaughn Funches: Zaire, 23, andZaya, 17, as well as a son, Xavier, 11, with Aja Metoyer. In 2018, Wade and his wife, actressGabrielle Union, welcomed a daughter, Kaavia James, 5. Wade is also the legal guardian of his nephew, Dahveon Morris, 21.

Dwyane Wade's Ex-Wife Files Petition Objecting to Legally Change Daughter Zaya's Name

Dwyane Wade’s ex-wife has filed a petition objecting to legally changing the name and gender of their daughter Zaya, alleging that the former NBA star is “positioned to profit” from the change and expressing concerns that he “may be pressuring” Zaya for financial gain. In Funches-Wade’s recent filing, the 41-year-old claims that Wade is “positioned to profit from the minor child’s name and gender change with various companies through contacts and marketing opportunities including but not limited to deals with Disney.