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Dwyane Wade On His Unusual Obsession And Pre-Game Carbo-Loading

Dwyane Wade's Unusual Obsession
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The Miami Heat guard -- and author of A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball -- fills in the blanks.

As told to Arianna Davis

Before a game I always...
eat two big bowls of pasta. I stay away from carbs otherwise, but pasta gives me fuel for those four quarters. I throw in some protein like chicken and a ton of marinara.

The last time I laughed really hard was...
while filming one of those "Harlem Shake" videos with the team in our locker room. When we were on the road, I got so sucked in watching them on YouTube that I told the guys we should make our own. Our dance moves cracked me up. I had on a huge teddy bear head. And gold chains.

I've become obsessed with...
crazy, colorful socks. I like to put a spin on my outfits, and socks make it easy. The last pair I wore had funky African designs. They were inspired by my favorite movie, "Coming to America." I will never get tired of Eddie Murphy in those outlandish outfits.

An item I recently crossed off my bucket list was...
traveling to London and Switzerland last summer with my lady [actress Gabrielle Union] and sons [Zaire, 11, and Zion, 6]. I'd always wanted to take my boys on an overseas trip, somewhere they'd never forget. You should have seen the looks on their faces when they saw the Swiss Alps from a helicopter. Not sure where the next stop is, but there's always Disney World.

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Before You Go

Dwyane Wade's Fashion Evolution
June 2012(01 of52)
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The champion downplayed the typical suit-and-tie look by throwing on a knitted periwinkle and orange tie when he went on "The View" with his teammates. Also, jeans and... purple suede shoes!? (credit:The View)
June 2012(02 of52)
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While on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," Wade showed the host how to properly wear his signature nerd glasses. Also notable was his grey scarf, black blazer, and an unexpected pop of color with peach pants. (credit:Late Night With Jimmy Fallon)
June 2012(03 of52)
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He must have been feeling extra confident after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder, because Wade takes the weird factor up a notch when rocking a pair of flip-up glasses at the post-game press conference on June 19. Possibly an homage to his nearly name twin, Dwayne Wayne? (credit:Getty)
June 2012(04 of52)
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Wade adds funk to his sophisticated suit with a pair of leopard-print eyeglasses on June 18. (credit:AP)
June 2012(05 of52)
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Besides the nerd glasses, Wade also wears a teal bandage on his finger to match his shirt on June 14. (credit:AP)
June 2012(06 of52)
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Bling! Wade wears a fly watch to go with his gingham suit on on June 12. (credit:AP)
June 2012(07 of52)
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Wade and teammate LeBron James join the NBA's nerd glasses fashion revolution during a post-game conference on June 9. (credit:AP)
April 2012(08 of52)
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Wade plays it cool while hanging out with New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow, wearing a casual Yves Saint Laurent shirt under a light jacket at a baseball game in April 2012. (credit:AP)
February 2012(09 of52)
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Wade sits with fashion buddy LeBron James at the Taco Bell Skills Challenge in February 2012 while donning a sleek combo: leather jacket with the "nerd glasses" that got people talking. (credit:Getty)
January 2012(10 of52)
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Wearing a khaki-colored suit, Wade turns heads at the Philips Arena in January 2012 at an Atlanta Hawks game. (credit:Getty)
December 2011(11 of52)
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While at a party at The Webster in December 2011, Wade mixes a suit jacket with jeans for a casual but classy look. (credit:Getty)
November 2011(12 of52)
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He might live in Miami, but this Chicago native know how to keep warm. During an Oregon Ducks game in November 2011, Wade goes all black when taking a picture with mascot, Puddles. (credit:Getty)
September 2011(13 of52)
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During the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in September 2011, Wade modernizes old school chic by adding sneakers to his outfit. (credit:Getty)
September 2011(14 of52)
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At Prada Fashion's Night Out in September 2011, Wade makes the suit more casual with a waffle tee and snakeskin sneakers. (credit:Getty)
September 2011(15 of52)
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With a striped shirt peeking through his black jacket, it adds a touch of flair to his dark color scheme at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in September 2011. (credit:Getty)
June 2011(16 of52)
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We don't even know where to start. The silk baby blue suit jacket, whacky pocket square, and ripped jeans are not working at the DSquared2 fashion show in June 2011 in Italy's fashion capital, Milan. (credit:Getty)
June 2011(17 of52)
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We're too distracted by Wade's fitted suit with a pop of pastel yellow to notice the blatant product placement in this post game conference in June 2011. (credit:Getty)
June 2011(18 of52)
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Wade struts new kicks in game against the Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals. (credit:Getty)
June 2011(19 of52)
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Wade and Carmelo Anthony are the men in black during the Versace fashion show in June 2011. (credit:Getty)
June 2011(20 of52)
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Wade even looks good when he's feeling down. Sporting a khaki suit at this post-game news conference, we feel a little bit better about the Heat's loss to the Mavericks during the 2011 NBA Finals. (credit:Getty)
March 2011(21 of52)
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Fashion runs in the family! While enjoying tennis matches at the Sony Ericsson Open in March 2011, his boys Zaire, left, and Zion are also dressed to impress. (credit:Getty)
February 2011(22 of52)
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With the rest of the Miami Thrice, Wade wears a navy blue suit and patterned tie at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in February 2011. (credit:Getty)
October 2010(23 of52)
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Wade gets political while supporting then Florida governor candidate Kendrick Meek in October 2010. Wearing a nice button up with khakis, we have to point out that cargo shorts a little passe. We'll give it to him that it was two years ago. (credit:Getty)
May 2010(24 of52)
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At the May 2010 New York City premiere of "Just Wright," the basketball player looks just that in a charcoal suit. (credit:Getty)
February 2010(25 of52)
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Wade shows growth from his over-sized hoodie days when standing next to Dwight Howard at the NBA All-Star Jam Session in February 2010. (credit:Getty)
February 2010(26 of52)
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For a daytime look, Wade adds a grey suit jacket to the khaki mix at the All-Star Luncheon he hosted with Mike Modano in February 2010. (credit:Getty)
February 2010(27 of52)
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Pairing a purple tartan scarf with his grey and pink get up, he shows more originality in fashion than football player Pierre Thomas at the FABULOUS 23 dinner hosted by Jordan Brand in February 2010. (credit:Getty)
February 2010(28 of52)
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Wade outshines Carmelo Anthony and Michael Jordan with his grey suit and pink tie at the FABULOUS 23 dinner hosted by Jordan Brand in February 2010. (credit:Getty)
August 2009(29 of52)
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When he removes his suit jacket, Wade is still suave in a cream shirt and patterned tie at the Michigan Avenue Magazine private dinner in Chicago in August 2009. (credit:Getty)
August 2009(30 of52)
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Wade resurrects old Hollywood glamour in a tux during the 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (credit:Getty)
June 2009(31 of52)
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In a talk with young men from D.C. area schools in June 2009, Wade pairs periwinkle with grey for a playful but serious look. President Obama seems to approve. (credit:Getty)
June 2009(32 of52)
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While accepting an award at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's 24th Annual Sports Spectacular in June 2007, he shows his professional side in a three-piece suit, but adds some flair with gold accents. Note the giant yellow diamond in his ear. (credit:Getty)
June 2009(33 of52)
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Wade relaxes during a Lakers-Magic basketball game in June 2009 when wearing a simple baseball cap and button-up shirt. (credit:Getty)
June 2009(34 of52)
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Wade is all fun at the A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival in June 2007 while wearing a casual but crisp white sweater in June 2009. (credit:Getty)
May 2009(35 of52)
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During Spike TV's "Guys Choice Awards" in May 2009, Wade struts his stuff in a brown leather jacket. (credit:Getty)
February 2009(36 of52)
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Wade gets a little too daring with fashion when he pairs red-rimmed classes with a yellow and blue outfit during on All-Star Saturday Night in February 2009. Party on the top, business casual on the bottom. (credit:Getty)
February 2009(37 of52)
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Not only does he try out the bow tie, he pairs it with a bright yellow cardigan at the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2009, where he served as assistant coach of the Rookie team. He exudes confidence while being interviewed by Craig Sager, whose outfit is arguably just as bright. (credit:Getty)
February 2009(38 of52)
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Not only does he try out the bow tie, he pairs it with a bright yellow cardigan at the 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2009, where he served as assistant coach of the Rookie team. (credit:Getty)
February 2009(39 of52)
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Wade gets a little too daring with fashion when he pairs red-rimmed classes with a yellow and blue outfit during on All-Star Saturday Night in February 2009. (credit:Getty)
November 2007(40 of52)
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Wade tries out a new color, mustard, in his suit collection before a game against the Charlotte Bobcats in November 2007. (credit:Getty)
August 2008(41 of52)
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Wade even makes casual look good, wearing just a white tee and a frayed hat when watching the American women's basketball team take on the Czech Republic at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. (credit:Getty)
August 2008(42 of52)
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In a look that suits everyone, Wade joins the rest of the American basketball team during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, styled by American design icon Ralph Lauren. (credit:Getty)
July 2007(43 of52)
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Mixing darks and lights, Wade goes clean cut at the ESPY Awards in July 2007. (credit:Getty)
June 2007(44 of52)
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Just when we thought he'd made a full fashion metamorphosis, Wade shows up at the 2007 BET Awards after party dressed like a sunny side up egg. (credit:Getty)
March 2007(45 of52)
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Wade exudes Miami cool in this olive-colored button up during the women's final at the 2007 Sony Ericsson Open. (credit:Getty)
January 2007(46 of52)
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A wrapped ankle doesn't cramp Wade's style, since everyone's too busy looking at his new Jordans in January 2007. (credit:Getty)
July 2006(47 of52)
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Although they didn't know they'd be teammates yet, Wade and LeBron James seem to bond over a fashion moment. Wade brings back the Panama hat, matching his cream suit at the ESPY Awards in July 2006. (credit:Getty)
June 2006(48 of52)
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Sigh, Wade's clothes take a relapse when he goes baggy while playing one-on-one with Adam Sander on TRL in June 2006. (credit:Getty)
June 2005(49 of52)
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Wade's fashion sense goes up a notch when this time, he pairs an uber South Florida-style Panama hat with his suit at the ESPY Awards in July 2005. (credit:Getty)
July 2004(50 of52)
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Young Wade apparently took fashion advice from Samuel L. Jackson, wearing a newsboy hat to match his suit at the ESPY Awards in July 2004. (credit:Getty)
Sprite Slam Dunk Contest(51 of52)
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PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 14: Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat sits courtside for the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday Night, part of 2009 NBA All-Star Weekend at US Airways Center on February 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Dwyane Wade, LeBron James(52 of52)
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Miami Heat forward LeBron James, right, acknowledges someone in the crowd as he and guard Dwyane Wade, left, sit out an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Miami. James is battling hamstring tightness and Wade and Mario Chalmers are dealing with right ankle sprains. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
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