Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union don't spend much on each other at Christmas

He told E! News: "Gab and I have learned it's not about the price tag or going over the top with gifts. It's about making it meaningful, something that speaks to who we are as a couple.

"We try to focus on experiences. It's about creating memories, not just unwrapping a box. At the end of the day, it's the thought and love behind the gift that counts. That's how we keep it special every year."

Dwyane - who has Kaavia, six, with Gabrielle and Xavier, 11, from his relationship with Aja Metoyer, as well as Zaya, 17, and Zair, 22, with ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches -likes to embrace this time of year, especially following his retirement in 2019.

He said: "There's just something special about having everyone together under one roof, especially after a long, crazy year. I spend so much time traveling during the year even after retiring, so when the holidays roll around, it's like a timeout from everything."

As well as Christmas, Dwyane - who was awarded full custody of his nephew Dahveon, 21, in 2011 - noted that himself and his family love Thanksgiving and he "looks forward" to seeing all of his loved ones in the same room.

He said: "Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and each year we host at my house. I look forward to seeing all of my close family and friends in one room and the amazing conversations we have each year."