Miami Heat Stars Take Their Talents to the Courts of Sony Ericsson Open
March 28, 2011 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Dwyane Wade and Lebron James of the Miami Heat were on hand Saturday night at the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami to take part in a ceremonial coin toss prior to Rafael Nadal’s match against Japan’s Kei Nishikori. “I’m just a huge fan of sports, from women’s basketball to baseball to football to tennis,” said James. “I just respect all the sports and what they do and how they work their craft and try to become great. I think we’re all one. You talk about sport, we’re all one even though we play different sports, and I respect that.”
Wade’s two sons, Zaire and Zion, were also on hand for the coin toss and some photos with Nadal. before the match. Both Zaire and Zion were given oversized tennis balls as they entered the stadium, and like their father’s trade, began dribbling them like basketballs.
"There’s certain things in Miami that guys should experience,” said Wade. “So I had to drag LeBron out here, but I think this is something he’ll probably come back to next year and come back for years after that. This is a good experience. It’s something different and it’s a great day off, getting over here with the kids.”
