Now 33 and entering the twilight years of his career, Dwyane Wade has a message for...well, himself.

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The four-time NBA champion took to Instagram to deliver his 21-year-old counterpart a powerful thought. Perspective, life lessons and family values were heavily considered.

“Young Dwade... you will go thru UPS and DOWNS you're gonna lose your way and feel lost but i promise you you will find your way.. Basketball is going to take you places you've only imagine in your dreams, and beyond...On the court don't hold anything back, what you do now will set the plate for you and your families future. oh btw you will have a beautiful supportive family. They're gonna let you lead and when you fall they will be there to pick you up and wait for you to walk back to the front and lead again.. Go enjoy an amazing life young bull!!!”

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That’s all well and good, but Wade forgot to add one sterling piece of advice.

Don’t. Let. LeBron. Leave.

As Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are currently in the process of learning, life is good alongside a king. It’s a life that delivered Wade four consecutive NBA Finals appearances and two titles. It's a life he saw come to a premature end in in 2014.

It’s also a life a young Wade should be urged to hold onto before it’s too late.

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