Dwyane Wade attended the second annual Translatable ball with his wife Gabrielle Union on May 30, where he spoke exclusively to E! News about what his daughter Zaya, who came out as transgender in 2020, has taught him about fatherhood. Wade said he is constantly learning from Zaya, praising her courage and understanding of feeling safe and protected. The former NBA star highlighted how Zaya has blossomed and shown an incredible understanding of these values.
dwyane wade went to the trans ball with gabrielle union and talked about what zaya's taught him. he said she's shown him what real courage looks like and how to feel safe. pretty wholesome stuff.
Wade's comments come amid ongoing national debates about transgender youth rights, and his public support as a high-profile athlete and parent adds visibility to trans families. The Translatable ball itself is a cultural event celebrating trans joy and resilience, and Wade's participation signals continued allyship from major sports figures.
wade keeps showing up for his kid in a big way, and that matters when trans kids are constantly under political fire. a former nba star at a trans ball is a pretty loud signal.
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