Basketball Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade revealed Thursday that nearly half of one of his kidneys was removed in late 2023 after doctors found a tumor. The Chicago native shared the story of the “shocking” diagnosis and the emotional toll it took on him on the latest episode of his “The Why” podcast.

Wade was left with 40% of his right kidney after the surgery — and he said on his podcast that it was a challenge for him in many ways.

Dwyane Wade, an NBA legend, Chicago native and former Chicago Bulls guard, revealed on Thursday that he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent kidney surgery more than a year ago.