*Retired NBA superstar Dwyane Wade has inked a multiyear deal with WarnerMedia that will include basketball commentating for Turner Sports and working as a creative director for digital sports outlet Bleacher Report.
Wade’s 59th & Prairie Entertainment will also develop additional projects that will be announced at a later date.
“I’m thrilled and grateful to be joining the WarnerMedia family with many exciting opportunities ahead,” Wade said in a press release.
“I have great respect for TNT’s team of analysts and their long-standing commitment to quality sports coverage. After 16 seasons in the NBA, I look forward to connecting with my fans in this new role and bringing my own perspective to the game I love.”
As part of his Turner Sports role, Wade will serve as commentator primarily on TNT’s Tuesday night “Players Only,” alongside Shaquille O’Neal and WNBA star Candace Parker. Wade will also be featured at the playoffs and All-Star Game, the NCAA Final Four and National Championship, TheWrap reports.
“Dwyane is a special talent. He’s a transcendent star with a charismatic, engaging and thoughtful personality on and off the court,” Jeff Zucker, chairman, WarnerMedia New and Sports, said. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to the WarnerMedia family and we could not be more excited to partner with him on these special projects.”
OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: An Emotional Michael Jordan Says His New Clinic in Charlotte is ‘Just the Start’ [VIDEO]
In related news, Michael Jordan sat down with NBC’s Craig Melvin for an interview on “Today” to talk about the two medical clinics he funded in Charlotte. During the interview, Melvin brought up Steph Curry, and MJ noted he wasn’t Hall of Fame material yet.
Curry has already made six All-Star teams, won three championships, two NBA MVP awards.
“He’s still a great player. Not a Hall of Famer yet, though. He’s not,” MJ said.
Do you agree?
WATCH:
Michael Jordan claims Stephen Curry is not a Hall Of FAMER yet. pic.twitter.com/0Ul9iRbPVT
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