Zaire Wade on playing pro basketball in Africa, teaming up with Hall of Fame dad Dwyane Wade in business

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In early February 2023, Zaire Wade was celebrating his 21st birthday with friends and family. 

At one point during the day, he received a phone call that presented an opportunity for him to take the next step in his basketball journey. The African Basketball League's Cape Town Tigers offered Zaire a contract for the 2023 season.

The son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade spent the 2021-22 season playing for the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League. But he was ready to fully embrace the opportunity to play professional basketball on a different continent. 

"That was a crazy day. I wasn't expecting a call that day," Zaire told Fox News Digital. 

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Zaire Wade of the Cape Town Tigers shoots a free throw during a game against the SLAC April 27, 2023, at the Dr. Hassan Moustafa Sports Hall. (Julien Bacot/NBAE via Getty Images)

Tigers head coach Rasheed Hazzard and the rest of the organization were impressed by Wade's showcase the prior month.

"We went to the combine a few weeks prior, and I knew I did my thing. And we had some in-person talks with a few teams, so I knew there was some interest, but nothing concrete until that day came. My dad and my trainer Coach Johnson were doing their due diligence behind the scenes…. and not letting me know too much (in the process). And once that day came, it was kind of a surprise. It was great, but I just knew it was time to just take that next step."

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The 22-year-old Wade has faced injury setbacks throughout his basketball career. He attended three different high schools, ending his high