By Kayce T. Ataiyero
Photography by Sumner Dilworth
Styled by Calyann Barnett

For three months during the NBA off-season, Dwyane Wade returns to his hometown Chicago, to recharge his batteries and step out of the spotlight. The king of Miami happily trades signing autographs on South Beach for lounging on a plush couch in the TV room of his River West townhouse.

Yes, townhouse.

The 28-year-old, who has earned the affectionate nickname Flash and once owned a 9,000-square-foot mansion in a tiny Miami suburb, lives in a lovely yet modest row house (even though he reportedly earned $15 million last year). It is here that we catch up with the All-Star baller…

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