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Dwyane Wade Photobombs California Couple's Coastal Proposal
Who knew Dwyane Wade was a romantic? Probably his wife, Gabrielle Union. Here's what happened when he witnessed a surprise beach engagement.

SANTA BARBARA, CA — It isn't every day you ask the woman of your dreams to spend her life with you. So when a professional basketball player photobombs her saying "yes!" it must be the best luck ever.
Ryan Basch and girlfriend Katie Ryan have been together for nearly six years, according to his Instagram. A trip to Santa Barbara and a stroll along the beach was the perfect place for this Sonoma County man's proposal.
World famous basketball player Dwyane Wade was captured in the background of her reaction.
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View this post on InstagramWhen @dwyanewade happens to be taking a sunset stroll on the beach and walks by mid-proposal
A post shared by Ryan Basch (@ryanbasch) on Oct 14, 2020 at 4:48pm PDT
You can see the look of "awwww" on Dwyane Wade's face, perfectly captured in the photo as he accidentally photobombed the couple's engagement.
The retired three-time NBA champion and Miami Heat player, husband to Gabrielle Union, paused his sunset walk to share in the couple's joy, visibly moved by the proposal. Afterward, he took a photo with the pair.
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View this post on InstagramHahahahaha this is insane!!! @dwyanewade you’re the man!
A post shared by Ryan Basch (@ryanbasch) on Oct 14, 2020 at 6:24pm PDT
"It was so dope to witness you guys love!" Wade shared on his Instagram story.
Ryan Basch shared his thoughts, saying: This is insane! Dwyane Wade, you're the man!
The sweet engagement was quickly picked up by Sports Illustrated who shared Wade's private DM with the pair.
"I need y'all marriage to work," he said, adding that their engagement is now on his conscience.
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