Dwyane Wade had an “incredible” daddy-daughter date in New York City.

The former professional basketball player, 43, who is a guest host this week for Today with Jenna and Friends, spent the day with his daughter Kaavia, 6, at the American Girl store in New York City. Wade, who shares his daughter with wife Gabrielle Union, said his special outing with his little girl was “amazing.”

“I had an incredible day yesterday. Once I got done with work, I was able to meet my baby at American Girl,” he told co-host Jenna Bush Hager. “I know how much she loves dolls and how much she loves dresses, and just the whole manicures and pedicures that we spent time doing together and to be able to do that here for the show and get interviewed by her, it was amazing.”

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During their visit to American Girl, Kaavia stepped into the interviewer role. The 6-year-old asked Wade, who is a father to three boys and two girls, what his favorite part is about being a girl dad.

“My favorite thing about being a girl dad is the way that you look at me when you see me in the morning,” he replied. “I love that you show your emotions to me, and I love that I can look in your eyes and see my eyes, but in a much beautiful way.”

She went on to ask her father when he was most proud of her. The co-owner of the Utah Jazz replied that it was at that very moment, as she interviewed him.

“I’m so proud of you right now,” Wade said. “You are hosting an interview right now for Jenna and Friends for the Today show. You are 6 years old and you’re doing an amazing job, so I’m most proud of you right now in this moment.”

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The father-daughter duo share a close bond together. On Monday, Jan. 20, a carousel was shared to 6-year-old Kaavia’s Instagram, with the first image showcasing the NBA star, who celebrated his 43rd birthday on Friday, Jan. 17, hugging with his daughter while he showed off a cozy robe with the words “Kaav’s Dad” printed on the chest.

Additional slides showed Wade opening another gift, a gold chain seemingly from Target, and blowing out his candles positioned on a single donut within a 12-pack from Blinkie’s Donuts.

“Usually you got my back, but today I got yours daddy 🫶🏾,” the caption read. “p.s. I’ll send you my @target bill later for this gift 😘”