“This Is the Real D Wade”: ‘Stunned’ Redditor Missed Out on Dwyane Wade ‘Sliding Into His Facebook DMs’ 14 Years Ago

Back in 2008, Facebook was the premier social media platform. Everybody was on it, celebrities, actors, influencers, even NBA superstars. , In 2009, one of the greatest NBA superstars of all time, Dwyane Wade joined the website. At the time, many doubted the legitimacy of these celebrity profiles. However, fast-forward 14 years, and one Redditor has dug out some old DMs from D-Wade’s account, which is now believed to be the real deal.

The early 2000s saw the social media boom take the world by storm. Several platforms presented themselves, but it was Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook that came to the forefront. Everyone was flocking to these sites, as it was a great way to communicate in the online space. Even athletes and celebrities jumped in on the action, as it allowed them to stay in touch with their communities. As time moved on, social media proved to be a boon, becoming a big part of an athlete’s brand.

Redditor digs up 14-year-old DMs he received from Dwyane Wade on Facebook

Recently, a Redditor was scrolling through his Facebook profile when he found a DM request from an unlikely source. He realized that 14 years ago, he had received a message request from none other than Dwyane Wade himself. Something that they couldn’t believe.

The message in question was a heartwarming one. He thanked the Redditor for his love and support, appreciating the comments he had left on his page. He then went into how he was planning to get into the “whole Facebook thing” and that he would share some of his thoughts every now and then. D-Wade then signed off, thanking the user again for all the good wishes.

Flash also made mention of the road game the Miami Heat had against the Utah Jazz coming up. And, fittingly, the Redditor happened to be in the building that night, watching the game. All the while unaware that one of the basketball’s newest Hall of Famers had sent him a message.

Going through FB message requests. Did I actually get a message from D Wade nearly 15 years ago and didn’t know it?
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It certainly is an interesting story and one that is admittedly hilarious to reminisce upon 14 years later. After all, imagine going years without realizing that an NBA legend has sent you a DM. Nevertheless, it’s great to see that the message was finally uncovered, giving fans an inside glimpse of the appreciation D-Wade had for them.

Social media has become an important part of athletes like D-Wade and others

The role social media plays in today’s world is immense. Almost every single person on planet Earth has one social media platform or the other. It has become an especially important tool for athletes and others like Dwyane Wade who wish to create and maintain their brands. With the attention they get from the same, they can secure several NIL deals and even pique the interest of college scouts.

More and more athletes are learning the importance of social media and how it can impact their futures as professionals. It can determine so many different things, and in many cases has proved to be more important than talent and skill. It will be interesting to see just how social media continues to affect and evolve in the world of sports.