Wade to star in Facebook docuseries
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dwyane Wade has come to an agreement with Facebook to air a docuseries on his life off the basketball court.
"I’ve enjoyed partnering with Facebook to share some of my off-the-court moments in this five-part series," Wade said, according to Todd Spangler of Variety. "I hope by sharing some of these candid moments that it helps inspire others to follow their dreams, take risks, challenge yourself to get through life’s obstacles, and take the time to appreciate and enjoy the life you work so hard to build."
The 12-time All-Star has already gained a strong following on the social media platform, with over 11 million followers. Many of Wade's posts include moments relating to life on the court or his wife, actress Gabrielle Union.
The series will showcase his 2017 offseason, which included visits to Fashion Week and China as well as his preparation for the 2017-18 campaign. The five-part series "BackCourt: Wade" will premier Nov. 20 on the series' Facebook page and will be posted every Monday.