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Dwyane Wade hit back at his ex-wife Siovhaughn Funches’ “nonsensical” attempt to block their daughter Zaya’s name and gender change in a new court filing Monday.

The retired NBA player advocated for Zaya’s right to “live more comfortably and honestly in all aspects of her life” in documents obtained by Page Six.

“This petition is about allowing Zaya to take on the milestones of being a young adult with confidence and joy,” the doc read.

The athlete, 40, explained how the legal changes would act in the teenager’s “best interest” in many areas of her life “from simple introductions and food orders, to applying for a driver’s license and filling out college applications.”

The filing concluded, “While it certainly would have been preferable for Zaya’s mother to be supportive of this important part of Zaya’s journey, Zaya should not be forced to put her life on hold while she waits for Siohvaughn to acknowledge and accept her truth.”

Funches, 41, accused Wade earlier this month of “pressuring” their child to “move forward” with a name and gender change “in order to capitalize on financial opportunities.”

The counselor, who used her daughter’s deadname in the filing, requested Zaya make the changes herself when she is “at the age of majority.”

Wade clapped back at his former partner, whom he divorced in 2010, via Instagram.

Zaya came out in 2020.

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Zaya came out in 2020.

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Zaya came out in 2020.

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Zaya came out in 2020.

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Zaya came out in 2020.

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