Actress Gabrielle Union, wife of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, has had her fair share of relationships with basketball players. In fact, before Wade entered the picture, Union dated former NBA player Jason Kidd during their high school years. Both Union and Kidd attended Foothigh High School in Pleasanton, California, and they briefly dated before eventually breaking up. The two players later faced off against each other in the 2011 NBA Finals, where Kidd’s Dallas Mavericks triumphed over Wade’s Miami Heat.
Union shared her experiences with Kidd during a candid interview on the popular show “Hot Ones.” She revealed that Kidd dumped her just before prom, leaving her with a thumbs up and a simple goodbye in front of her father.
In addition to discussing her relationship with Kidd on “Hot Ones,” Union has also written about the experience in her memoir. She considers the adolescent breakup a learning lesson and an important part of her journey to becoming the woman she is today.
The couple’s personal history adds an interesting twist to the 2011 NBA Finals match-up between Wade and Kidd. It serves as a reminder that, while professional sports may often take center stage, the personal lives and relationships of these athletes can be equally fascinating and compelling.
Looking back on her past relationships, Union has certainly come a long way since her high school days with Kidd. Today, she is happily married to Dwyane Wade and continues to enjoy a successful career in Hollywood—proving that sometimes even the most painful breakups can lead to better things.
