Published 18:11 IST, March 16th 2020

Dwyane Wade reveals how his financial advisor suspected he had a gambling problem

Dwyane Wade has opened up on how his financial advisor felt that he had a gambling problem during his playing days in the NBA by trying to bond with teammates.

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Former NBA star Dwyane Wade has revealed that his financial advisor aided him through his gambling problem. Through Dwyane Wade gambling, 38-year-old former Miami Heat star lost so much money that Dwyane Wade financial advisor felt his client had a gambling addiction. Most of Dwyane Wade gambling took place on road trips and travelling with former teammates during NBA season.

Dwyane Wade gambling problem: Dwyane Wade financial advisor intervenes

Dwyane Wade gambling problem revolved around his former Miami Heat teammates. While touring on road trips and on planes, Dwyane Wade gambling problem cost three-time Miami Heat champion a reported $2 million. Fortunately, Dwyane Wade financial advisor helped intervene and pull away from Dwyane Wade gambling problem.

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Dwayne Wade gambling did t involve casi visits

Dwyane Wade revealed that his financial advisor called him up to ask wher or t his client was suffering from a gambling problem. Although Dwyane Wade explained that he is t a gambling man and never visited casis, in order to bond with his teammates, he would involve himself to play cards on plane and on road trips.

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Dwyane Wade discusses gambling problem

Dwyane Wade addressed that he never regretted his early spendthrift purchases which also included fancy cars.  Miami Heat legend claimed that he could have been smarter. Dwyane Wade also discussed that being a team player can prove to be financially costly. Fortunately for Dwyane Wade, his financial advisor helped him through this tough time and he is one of lucky ones as most sports players don't have financial advisors to guide m through such a crisis.

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When will NBA return?

NBA issued a statement on March 11 claiming that NBA will be suspended until furr tice. NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated that NBA will be suspended for a minimum of 30 days. re have w been fresh reports that NBA could be suspended for as long as three months in a "best-case scenario".

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18:11 IST, March 16th 2020