Gabrielle Union sends loving birthday tribute to Dwyane Wade's nephew Dahveon Morris
Gabrielle Union, wife of NBA legend Dwyane Wade, shared a heartfelt birthday message for Dahveon Morris, her husband’s nephew, who just turned 23. Wade is the legal guardian of Dahveon.
In an Instagram story, Union posted a throwback photo with Dahveon, adding the message "Happy Birthday!" along with an Elmo sticker. She wrote:
"I can't believe (Dahveon) is 23!! We love you kiddo!!"
Dwyane Wade is a father of four: Zaire, Zaya, Xavier and Kaavia, and also serves as Morris's legal guardian.
Wade was granted custody of Dahveon when he was 12 years old through a “concurrent custody by extended family” petition in Miami-Dade County family court.
Judge Barbara Areces made the ruling, according to county records. Dahveon’s mother, Deanna Morris, maintained her parental rights.
The Wade household is a blended family, with Wade having custody of Zaya and Zaire from his previous marriage to Siohvaughn Funches-Wade. Xavier is Wade's child with Aja Metoyer, and Kaavia is the daughter of Wade and Gabrielle Union.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union reflect on their challenges after marriage
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union tied the knot on Aug. 30, 2014. Celebrating their 10-year anniversary this year, the duo reflected upon their relationship's highs and lows.
Union posted a collection of photos and videos from their anniversary celebration, expressing how she and Wade, whom she referred to as her "homie, lover, partner and best friend," have gone through thick and thin together.
"Through sickness and health, crisis and celebrations, through bad golf days and flubbed lines and new adventures... We stand united and we thrive. 10 toes down, 10 years in, forever to go,” Union said.
In one video, Dwyane Wade acknowledged that their ninth year together was particularly tough.
“Year nine was hard for us,” he said. “We were kind of reminiscing how we got to even here.”
He went on to thank Union, saying:
“Thank you for being there to show me all of the things I forget along the way. Thank you for continuing to show me that you ain’t going nowhere, that you’re willing to love me through shortcomings I’ve had and the moments of growth that I have."
In response, Union expressed her gratitude to Wade and their friends for helping their relationship remain strong. She said receiving support during hard times has been crucial in helping them navigate effortlessly.