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[bksballer89]

The thing that I love most about Wade is what will ultimately lead to his demise.

He plays like a crash test dummy.

Guys like him and Manu are not meant to last.

But, they are both still here.

He actually stop playing like that if you actually watch.....That is one of the reasons his ft's numbers are down as he now pick & choose his spots to attack like a mad man instead of doing all game long. He only been avg 5+ fts per game over the last 3 seasons

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

He actually stop playing like that if you actually watch.....That is one of the reasons his ft's numbers are down as he now pick & choose his spots to attack like a mad man instead of doing all game long. He only been avg 5+ fts per game over the last 3 seasons

Yes.

But, the damage to his body has already been done.

Wade is no longer the guy they called Flash.

But, he was still the 2nd best sg in the NBA last Season.

At least he was statistically.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

He will be fine probably for 2-3 more seasons should be interesting

Sounds about right.

I think Wade will be just fine next Season.

Granger is the guy they should be worried about since it doesn't look like Beasley will be back.

 

[bksballer89]

He will be fine probably for 2-3 more seasons should be interesting

15 seasons is great

 

[Hambombs]

Yes.

But, the damage to his body has already been done.

Wade is no longer the guy they called Flash.

But, he was still the 2nd best sg in the NBA last Season.

At least he was statistically.

No. Klay thompson is the best shooting guard "warriors front office"

 

[bksballer89]

Yes.

But, the damage to his body has already been done.

Wade is no longer the guy they called Flash.

But, he was still the 2nd best sg in the NBA last Season.

At least he was statistically.

Agree. He's not the player he was in 2009 but he can still avg low 20's and be a very efficient player.

 

[Hambombs]

15 seasons is great

He's had a great career

 

[Hambombs]

Agree. He's not the player he was in 2009 but he can still avg low 20's and be a very efficient player.

Should be interesting to see what his effciency is with no lebron taking all the attention

 

[bksballer89]

Should be interesting to see what his effciency is with no lebron taking all the attention

His usuage will go up and he always been about a high 40's shooter before Lebron so I think he will have a per of 22 or more and his fg% should be 48 or a little higher

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Agree. He's not the player he was in 2009 but he can still avg low 20's and be a very efficient player.

I mean, who is?

Some of these posts read like Wade is some kind of fat, lazy underachiever.

The guy has given his heart, soul and body for the Heat.

Resting him for the regular Season was by design.

He has one bad finals and all of a sudden he's a dog?

 

[bksballer89]

Last year was Wade's lowest usage% since his rookie year

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Should be interesting to see what his effciency is with no lebron taking all the attention

Obviously, they won't be as good.

But, I am curious as well.

I think the offense will be more fluid now that guys won't be standing around watching Lebron play.

I still think Bosh will be the go to guy.

But, Wade and Deng could chip in 18-20 ppg easily.

Shabazz had a horrific SL.

But, the kid is a winner and will give them a spark.

McRoberts is a grinder and can do the dirty work.

The Heat should be fine.

 

[bksballer89]

I think Bosh & Wade will avg in the low 20's while Deng as you said will probably chip in with about 14-17 PPG.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

No. Klay thompson is the best shooting guard "warriors front office"

Hey, pretty soon that might actually be the truth.

I love Klay and Beal.

I'd take both over the King of Matador Defense, Harden.

I can't stand to watch him play.

Good scorer, horrible shot selection, defense is a 4-letter word.

 

[Hambombs]

Hey, pretty soon that might actually be the truth.

I love Klay and Beal.

I'd take both over the King of Matador Defense, Harden.

I can't stand to watch him play.

Good scorer, horrible shot selection, defense is a 4-letter word.

I agree I think he's already top 5? Lol harden is always fun to watch on defense

 

[bksballer89]

I agree I think he's already top 5? Lol harden is always fun to watch on defense

He probably is top 5. SG is really weak right now.

My top 5 in no particuliar order

Wade
Kobe
Harden
DeRozan
Klay/Beal

 

[WiggyRuss]

He probably is top 5. SG is really weak right now.

My top 5 in no particuliar order

Wade
Kobe
Harden
DeRozan
Klay/Beal

I dunno.....all those guys have their plusses and minusses- center is definitely the weakest position in the NBA- but SG is probably a close 2nd- center is like Howard, Davis, Cousins and it gets pretty mediocre pretty quick....

theres not one legit superstar on their that does not come with some warts SG wise....

PF is stacked with guys like Alrdidge, Love, Griffen, Bosh

PG is probably the deepest position in the league- i mean- CP, Parker, RW, Lillard, Kyrie, Rose, Bledsoe, Wall, Rondo, are all very very good players

SF has probably the most talent- LeBron and Durant obviously- Melo,

 

[WiggyRuss]

i guess i forgot Drummond, Jefferson, Noah and M.Gasol and DUH- DUNCAN! at center...maybe not as shallow as i thought.....add whatever you might thinkof brook lopez, deandre jordan, bogut, asik, hibbert, sanders, vucevic.....

i gotta revise my comment- i do think SG is the shallowest and overall least talented position in basketball right now.....




and just a side note outta nowhere----one guy who i think teams that need a defensive wing should try and trade for is Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the "Hornets"....he came into the league at 19- his offensive game was really really raw- and he had to physically mature. Now- its still gonna take another year or two- and it probably wont happen till his 2nd contract- but i think this guy eventually develops into a 1st or 2nd team all defense player- and could be the 3rd or 4th best guy on a contender. Teams DESPERATELY need players that can guard good 2's and 3's and even stretch 4's on the wing- and having one of those guys help out so much- and I really think MKG turns into an elite wing defender.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

i guess i forgot Drummond, Jefferson, Noah and M.Gasol and DUH- DUNCAN! at center...maybe not as shallow as i thought.....add whatever you might thinkof brook lopez, deandre jordan, bogut, asik, hibbert, sanders, vucevic.....

i gotta revise my comment- i do think SG is the shallowest and overall least talented position in basketball right now.....




and just a side note outta nowhere----one guy who i think teams that need a defensive wing should try and trade for is Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the "Hornets"....he came into the league at 19- his offensive game was really really raw- and he had to physically mature. Now- its still gonna take another year or two- and it probably wont happen till his 2nd contract- but i think this guy eventually develops into a 1st or 2nd team all defense player- and could be the 3rd or 4th best guy on a contender. Teams DESPERATELY need players that can guard good 2's and 3's and even stretch 4's on the wing- and having one of those guys help out so much- and I really think MKG turns into an elite wing defender.

Center and Pg are surprisingly deep.

I think the top Centers are good for this era.

But, not spectacular historically.

PG might be a different story....

So much talent...

 

[Hambombs]

He probably is top 5. SG is really weak right now.

My top 5 in no particuliar order

Wade
Kobe
Harden
DeRozan
Klay/Beal

I guess we will see how Kobe comes back.