Dwyane Wade gives gay sports fans another reason to watch the Olympics
announced this week that Dwyane Wade will serve as a basketball analyst for the Summer Games, covering Team USA men’s basketball team.
The role guarantees the Hall of Famer will be a big part of NBC’s coverage, given the dominance of the U.S. in basketball. The men have won four straight gold medals, and seven of the last eight (the women have won seven consecutive golds).
Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“I’m thrilled to join NBC Sports as a commentator for Team USA men’s basketball games,” said Wade in a statement. “The Olympics are the world’s greatest sporting competition with elite athletes competing at the highest level on the world’s largest stage.
I have tremendous pride when I look back at my time competing as an Olympic athlete. I have the utmost respect for these players and their commitment to greatness.”As Wade mentioned, he played for Team USA twice, capturing gold at the 2008 Beijing Games.
