Dwyane Wade Confirms He Fathered A Son During "Break" From Gabrielle Union

Dwyane Wade has confirmed that he fathered a son when he and current fiancee Gabrielle Union were spending time apart earlier this year.

"I had a time, a part in our break, in our pain and our hurt, a blessing came out of it in my life, having a son that was born healthy," Wade said at a press conference on Monday. "So I'm moving on ... I'm in the public eye, so obviously that's a part of it. It comes with the territory."

The NBA star added that he will "always focus on what's most important to me and my family, and that's being a great father. I've always tried to show my importance in my kids' lives and it doesn't change now. So, I, my lady and my family have continued to move forward, and I think that's evident with the ring and the proposal that I gave her, with our lives."

The couple confirmed their engagement last week with photos and messages on their Twitter and Instagram accounts. Wade has primary custody of sons Zaire, 11, and Zion, 6, from his marriage to Siohvaughn Funches, and he is also raising a nephew at his Florida home.

"Celebrity relationships [are] very hard," Wade said back in September on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. "This was a big year for us and our relationship from the standpoint of she was shooting her show Being Mary Jane, going most of the year. I was dealing with my injuries, trying to win a championship, so we kinda took a step back ... We supported each other but at the end of the day we came back together and [said], 'Listen, we want to continue this, we want to continue to try to get better each day,' and she's been with me, and I've been with her all summer long. We're going strong now."