A multimillion dollar contribution to his alma college and the unveiling of a monument outside the Kaseya Center have been among the events of the last two days for Miami Heat great Dwyane Wade.

Wade has promised to donate $3 million to Marquette University, the institution where the legendary player studied. During the Golden Eagles’ game versus Villanova University on Monday, Marquette made the donation announcement.

Wade said during a press conference after halftime, “I’ve always talked about, when a door opens, not squeezing through that door and letting it close by me holding it open.” “We have the chance to keep that door open for our future generation.”

In the NBA draft of 2003, the Hall of Fаme guard was chosen with the fifth overall choice. Wade’s want to return favors to the institution that helped mold him into the athlete he is today makes perfect sense.

Wade said, “Fans get to come to the games and enjoy all the hard work that’s put in behind the scenes.” However, practice is where I earned the most money. That is the foundation of my legacy. Therefore, if every student who graduates from this institution is able to see that nаme on that court, maybe that would convey to them the idea that opportunity is created here and that they should seize the chance presented to them.

His gift will support initiatives like their summer reading program, the creation of a low-income children’s program, and the growth of their center for sports and human performance research. This includes the basketball team’s new practice space, which will bear Wade’s nаme.

Wade said, “It’s a great way to start the 42nd birthday week.” It’s not exactly a great birthday at forty-two. Isn’t everyone between the ages of 40 and 45 not celebrating? However, I’m at a loss for words when it comes to these last few hours. I’m very appreciative. I consider myself to be among the luckiest individuals on the planet because of all the possibilities and locations I get to sit in.