Dwyane Wade returns to the game in a whole new way as Amazon builds a dream team for its first NBA season
Dwyane Wade is re-entering the basketball arena—this time, not as a player but as a broadcaster. Wade has teamed up with Amazon Prime Video as an analyst for their debut season of NBA coverage, which is set to start in October.
This new position represents an exciting phase for the Basketball Hall of Famer, who will infuse his on-court insights and vibrant enthusiasm into the broadcast booth alongside a talented team curated by Amazon.
Dwyane Wade joins
NBA on Prime
to reunite with former rivals
Wade is thrilled to return to the game in a fresh capacity. In an interview with TODAY.com, he shared his excitement about joining the NBA on Prime crew: "When you retire, you're not a part of a team anymore. You're not in a locker room like that anymore.
So it'd be good." He's super excited to reconnect with the team vibe, this time with other former players he battled during his stellar career. Wade also mentioned how pumped he is to call games from courtside, saying, "I like just the natural reaction, being able to be the mind of the listeners, in a sense, being able to bring them to the game with understanding what they're about to watch or what they're watching.
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This isn't Wade's first time in broadcasting.
Prior to this role, he worked as a studio analyst for TNT and commentated on U.S. men's basketball games at the Paris Olympics for NBC with Noah Eagle. Looking back on that experience, he mentioned, "I had a great time doing that with Noah Eagle in the Olympics, and so I want to continue that as well. So those things excite me."
Amazon's 11-year deal with the NBA marks a major shift
Amazon's adventurous leap into NBA broadcasting is part of a bigger trend in how fans watch sports.
The company has secured an 11-year contract with the NBA, indicating a strong commitment to live sports to increase Prime Video subscriptions. This isn't merely a trial run—Amazon is fully committed, and their investment in a premier broadcast team emphasizes their desire to compete with established networks.
Kicking off on October 24, the coverage will feature a doubleheader during the opening week, setting the stage for what could be a game-changer in sports streaming.
Besides the regular-season games, Amazon's package also includes the NBA Cup in-season tournament and conference finals series every other season, making sure there's no shortage of basketball action.
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As Wade steps into this position, he's ready to combine his innate charisma with his solid broadcasting experience. His time at the Olympics taught him the ins and outs, and now he's prepared to enhance his skills with Amazon's elite crew. For fans, it's a moment to see a legend back in action—not holding a ball, but wielding a microphone, offering insights that only a Hall of Famer can deliver.
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