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Another day, and it’s another obstacle that Dwayne Wade is finding himself have to get over, but just like the pro he is, he slams dunks!

The newly engaged Miami Heat star name has been in the rumor mill recently about him possibly having a child outside of his relationship with Gabrielle Union. In a statement at the Pepsi Center before his game with the Denver Nuggets, Wade came clean about the child and stated that him and his family are ready to move on.

According to Wade, during his separation period from Union is when he fathered the child.

“I had a time, a part in our break, in our pain and our hurt, a blessing came out of it in my life, having a son that was born healthy. So I’m moving on.”

Before making the announcement, Wade knew that he would have to speak on the child due to his fame.

“I’m in the public eye, so obviously that’s a part of it. It comes with the territory.”

Family, is what matters to the Miami Heat star first.

“I always focus on what’s most important to me and my family, and that’s being a great father. I’ve always tried to show my importance in my kids’ lives and it doesn’t change now. So, I, my lady and my family have continued to move forward, and I think that’s evident with the ring and the proposal that I gave her, with our lives.”

When questioned if Wade has seen the newborn?

“Yeah, I’ve got a chance to see him. You know me. I’m involved in my kids’ lives. When my kids were living at home with me, or wasn’t living at home with me, I tried to do everything I could to see them. Obviously I got custody of them for different reasons, but nothing changes with my life.

“Like I’ve said, this is something that my family knows and my now fiancee worked through when we got back together, and understood that we wanted to continue our lives together and continue supporting our family and we’re going to do that. That’s what I’ve always done.”

Gabrielle Union went to Twitter to address critics about pointing fingers in the situation.

Hope everyone has a great day! #LoveLightandGoodTimes

Workin on ME has gotten me MUCH further than obsessing/criticizing/judging other folks. U never lose when u work on yourself

If u are unhappy/angry/resentful w/ ur life, before u pt the finger & place blame/shame on others… Look at urself. WE control our own destiny

That “you complete me” mess is total crap… Work on YOURSELF. Become whole, healthy & happy & watch what happens #LoveAndLight

The goal is NOT perfection… The goal is to be whole

Props to D Wade for handling the situation like a BOSS! Props to Gabrielle also for sticking by her man during this time as well. #TrueLove

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