Dwayne Wade Poses Nude For ESPN Magazine's Cover

Miami Heat basketball player Dwayne Wade sheds his clothes to appear in ESPN Magazine's annual Body Issue. During the shoot, Wade, 34, talked about his body insecurities. Pretty pleased with the outcome of the shoot, he said being part of the Body Issue project was like taking a leap outside his comfort zone after refusing to swim without his shirt on as a child.

"It was uncharted water for me," the 13-year NBA veteran said. "It was one of those moments where it's good to overcome a fear of something.

"It's bigger than me showing my body off. That's not as important to me as telling a story of overcoming a fear. It hopefully gives someone confidence to really be their authentic self."

According to ESPN, Wade had turned down invitations from the magazine for seven years before agreeing to pose in 2016.

Dwayne Wade

Dwyane Wade of ESPN Magazine Body Issue

Dwyane Wade of ESPN Magazine Body Issue

Dwyane Wade of ESPN Magazine Body Issue

Little wonder Gabrielle Union is never letting go. Lol! Below is the proud wife's response to her husband's 'Nekid' photo shoot.

The magazine is slated to be released online on July 6 and will be available on newsstands on July 8. We have to see more of that hot body. Wink*