Dwyane Wade could possibly wave the NBA goodbye this year, following an illustrious 15-year-career as one of the best shooting guards the league has ever seen.
The former Marquette star rejoined the Miami Heat this February, after a shocking move to Chicago and a stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. But with the possibility of a 16th season as an NBA player looming, the Heat's all-time leading scorer is delaying his decision.
The Heat obviously want him back for another season, yet there's also a lucrative offer from a Chinese team on the table, while retirement from professional basketball altogether is also an option.
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Speaking via Sun Sentinel, the veteran guard admitted that his return to the Heat did a lot for his career but he won't rush into a decision when it comes to his future.
"I enjoyed being around the guys," he said. "Obviously, I didn't like the fact we lost 4-1 [to the Philadelphia 76ers] in the playoffs. But for me to get back to my comfort zone and show that being in the right situation with the right opportunities that I could still play this game — maybe not above the rim but play the game at a level that can help the team be successful — all those things for me were great."
Wade has a lot to consider, given his off-court responsibilities and has hinted that his choice could hinge on his domestic affairs.
"Every decision at this point," added, "especially in a professional athlete's career, at 36 years old, a lot of it surrounds their families and what's best for them and their families."
In the meantime, Wade is watching his 16-year-old son Zaire compete in AAU events alongside his best friends' kids.
"To be able to watch your kid do something that they love to do and do something that they're passionate about, and to be a father that played a sport that your son and my nephew, as well, play this game, it's just cool to watch them go through this process," he says. "It's something fun to be a part of, to support them, to coach them.
"And having friends' kids, the same way. It's cool that we all can go support each other. It means a lot when the kid's father is there, but it means even more when a Carmelo [Anthony] or LeBron [James] or CP (Chris Paul) or myself show up to the other kids' games, which we call our nephews."