Dwyane Wade says he left Florida over anti-LGBTQ legislation

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Former Miami Warmth star Dwyane Wade is speaking about a part of the rationale he moved his household out of Florida.

Wade mentioned the rising political motion in opposition to the LGBTQ group, led by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, was a significant factor.

The basketball icon has a 15-year-old daughter who got here out as transgender again in 2020.

On Thursday’s episode of “Headliners” with Rachel Nichols, Wade admitted that Florida had its advantages, however household got here first.

“I’ve to make choices for my household, not simply private, particular person choices,” Wade mentioned. “Clearly the taxes are nice, having Wade County is nice, however my household wouldn’t be accepted or really feel comfy there, in order that’s one of many the explanation why I don’t reside there.”

The Florida Home of Representatives notably handed a invoice to make it a felony to supply gender-affirming care to transgender minors, like Wade’s daughter, Zaya.

The 41-year-old had an extremely profitable profession with the Warmth, profitable three NBA Championships in what followers have nicknamed Wade County.