Former NBA Superstar Dwayne Wade's Financial Advisor Thought He Had A Gambling Problem

At times, former NBA superstar Dwayne Wade lost so much money gambling that his financial advisor thought he had a gambling addiction.

In a recent interview with Men’s Health, the former Miami Heat guard said that playing poker on road trips was commonplace and that sometimes he lost much more than he anticipated.

“There have been times where I wanted out because I was losing so much money,” said Wade. “Like, my financial advisor called me and was like ‘Hey, is this something we need to talk about? Do you have a problem?’”

Earlier in the interview, Wade said that he’s “not a big gambler” and that he doesn’t go to casinos. But the games took place because it helped teammates become closer.

“When you play sports, it’s like a right of passage that you have to play cards on the plane,” said Wade. “It’s kind of like… a team thing. It’s how we connect. It’s how we bond. And I’ve lost a lot of money on the plane just trying to play with my teammates.”

High-stakes gambling among teammates, especially in the NBA, is not uncommon. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made an appearance on Poker After Dark last September to play in a $100-$200 no-limit hold’em cash game.

Green’s teammate, Klay Thompson, said last December that the Warriors roster was full of card sharks and confirmed that gambling on plane rides was par for the course.

You can watch the entire interview with Wade below:

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