Wade is done.

[9erempiree]

Wade has officially joined the list.....

Tmac
Vince
Iverson
Wade

..of perimeter players who have come and gone through this era.

[roffie]

op u r gonna get raped

[9erempiree]

op u r gonna get raped

The sad thing is that he may get voted in the all star game...

:facepalm

[Heavincent]

The sad thing is that he may get voted in the all star game...

:facepalm

I don't think he'll be starting in the all star game. It will probably be a backcourt of Rondo and Kyrie.

[STATUTORY]

:facepalm

heat bros were trying to put this guy on same level as kobe with straight face

I'm ashamed to carry his photo as my avatar

[pauk]

Well lets just say its no vintage Wade around here....

[9erempiree]

I don't think he'll be starting in the all star game. It will probably be a backcourt of Rondo and Kyrie.

It should be.

I guess Wade has officially made the list of Kobe's peers that has come and go while he's still playing at his level.

[Screamingdoom]

I especially hate the continuous smug look on his face like there's nothing wrong.

[Patrick Chewing]

R.I.P. Wade

[asdf1990]

One time I agree with you, he has turned into a black hole

[Jolokia]

He needs more isos and post play. Went to him in the post like 2 times against an old J-Kidd.

All Heat are doing is Lebron drive and kick to 3 point shooters and Knicks' shooters > Heat.
Knicks can stick on the perimeter since they have rim protection in Chandler and Sheed.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

lol i came to make the same exact thread....

lol pathetic....he is so done

[9erempiree]

One time I agree with you, he has turned into a black hole

It was horrible play by Wade when Lebron was on the bench in the 4th.

I think he missed 2 shots and a turnover.

He could have continued the momentum but he didn't and the Knicks went off.

[outbreak]

It should be.

I guess Wade has officially made the list of Kobe's peers that has come and go while he's still playing at his level.

Did you just say Kobe is still playing at his top level? Have you been watching him chucking this season, not playing d and doing a horrible job of helping his team actually win?

[konex]

Wade was -33 in that game. Unreal

[Haymaker]

I especially hate the continuous smug look on his face like there's nothing wrong. True, I don't get it. It's like he doesn't mind losing or playing like shit. He got a hot girl at home, millions, 2 rings and he doesn't needs to excel at basketball anymore.

[9erempiree]

I do feel bad for Wade because he's no longer the reason why the Heat win games or lose games.

No impact.

[coin24]

Its about time people started to notice this:facepalm

Not sure why anyone had him as top 5-10 in the league even to start this season. He is on an obvious decline, and even worse, hes a SG that cant shoot for shit. Its going to get ugly..

Why bring up Kobe? Hes still playing at a high level, just notched up his 30,000th point and going strong. Wade looks like a piece of shit out there...

[fpliii]

:(

[iDunk]

http://i46.tinypic.com/s10n15.gif

[SevereUpInHere]

I do feel bad for Wade because he's no longer the reason why the Heat win games or lose games.

No impact.


I don't feel bad for him cos he's a ****

[RoseCity07]

I read this every year. Heard it last year. Then he owned Indiana.

[Noob Saibot]

I read this every year. Heard it last year. Then he owned Indiana.

This.

[DaSeba5]

I read this every year. Heard it last year. Then he owned Indiana.

That's what Wade does. He'll be inconsistent all year, and then turn it up when the Heat need him most. That has seemed to be the pattern the last 2 years.

His best games are always after people doubt him.

[KOBE143]

Its sad that LeBron made him like this.. :(

[asdf1990]

Its sad that LeBron made him like this.. :(


he doesn't do anything when he is on the floor without lebron and is the primary ball handler tho

[TylerOO]

Only way Heat dont win title is if Wade is on the team. Trade him pat, I ****ING DEMAND IT

[DaSeba5]

Only way Heat dont win title is if Wade is on the team. Trade him pat, I ****ING DEMAND IT

No Heat fan would ever say that.

[Kingwillball]

Its about time people started to notice this:facepalm

Not sure why anyone had him as top 5-10 in the league even to start this season. He is on an obvious decline, and even worse, hes a SG that cant shoot for shit. Its going to get ugly..

Why bring up Kobe? Hes still playing at a high level, just notched up his 30,000th point and going strong. Wade looks like a piece of shit out there...


I have to agree with this.. And Kobe CARES and almost ALways Plays Hard cause he is a Fierce Competitor which Wade obviously isn't.

[9erempiree]

No Heat fan would ever say that.

It's basketball and it's a tough business.

you have to do what you have to win.

[Magic 32]

You can add Lebron to that list in 3 years:banana:

[Patrick Chewing]

:oldlol:

[Dro]

I read this every year. Heard it last year. Then he owned Indiana.
This..the Heat don't win shit last year if Wade didn't come up big..I expect him to come up big in the playoffs this year too...Miami can't win a championship without him playing at a high level...

[upside24]

I don't know if he is completely done, but it was a horrible showing.

Too many jumpers and not enough quick post moves. He is still strong enough and quick enough to be effective in the post IMO.

The worst play was the complete lack of movement on a Felton drive. Either the lateral quickness is gone or he just didn't try or that would have been a classic Wade block.

I expected him too look better this year after an offseason following a subpar season.

Didn't he mention getting a shooting coach?

[VegasLakerFan]

This..the Heat don't win shit last year if Wade didn't come up big..I expect him to come up big in the playoffs this year too...Miami can't win a championship without him playing at a high level...

Man, and I thought Lakers fans turned against their players after a bad stretch.
Come on, Heat fans! Have some respect for one of your legends!

[DaSeba5]

I think Wade is just taking poor shots. It's like he doesn't care and throws up a brick. There's no ball movement. LeBron gives him the ball, and then gets out of the way.

[DaSeba5]

Man, and I thought Lakers fans turned against their players after a bad stretch.
Come on, Heat fans! Have some respect for one of your legends!

Wade is clearly on a decline, but any Heat fan who trade Wade that easily became a fan in 2010.

[The-Legend-24]

The LeBron effect, turns good/great players into spot up shooters. :oldlol:

[TylerOO]

It's basketball and it's a tough business.

you have to do what you have to win.

Exactly its a business, not playing pick up ball with your friends. You want rings in Miami? Trade D-Whistle

[Dro]

Heat fans really not looking good right now...showing how unloyal they are...Before Lebron = Wade is the MAN!... After Lebron AND Wade carried them to a ring = Wade is sh!t....Gotta love fans..

[DaSeba5]

Heat fans really not looking good right now...showing how unloyal they are...Before Lebron = Wade is the MAN!... After Lebron AND Wade carried them to a ring = Wade is sh!t....Gotta love fans..

Those aren't Heat fans. They are LeBron stans.

[LoneyROY7]

Heat fans really not looking good right now...showing how unloyal they are...Before Lebron = Wade is the MAN!... After Lebron AND Wade carried them to a ring = Wade is sh!t....Gotta love fans..

Most Heat "fans" are LeBron homers in disguise, so this shouldn't be very surprising.

[M.Bustly15A5RU8]

Elevating Kobe by saying Wade is done and thereby indirectly elevating Leb...hold on a second.

:kobe:

[Dro]

I didn't wanna believe most Heat fans were just Lebron stans in disguise..I guess this just proves it..Props to the real Heat fans though..

[DaSeba5]

I didn't wanna believe most Heat fans were just Lebron stans in disguise..I guess this just proves it..Props to the real Heat fans though..

They are on ISH, but I know a lot of Heat fans. They are nothing like what you see on here lol.

[Micku]

I'll personally would wait for a bit. It seems like ppl discuss whatever he is done for two years and a half now. But, Wade isn't attacking and he shoot jumpers which he cannot make.

Although Bosh and Wade had horrible games this time around. He still could go off for 20+ points I think, but he isn't as consistent as he was before. But we'll see as the season goes along. He definitely lost a step.

[DKLaker]

It should be.

I guess Wade has officially made the list of Kobe's peers that has come and go while he's still playing at his level.

True.....and isn't that so amazing, not only is Kobe still good.....he is still great....Mamba must be a vampire or something, no way he should be leading the league in scoring after 17 freaking years.

[TheeBeast]

-3 ppg means he's done?

[stephanieg]

I'll personally would wait for a bit. It seems like ppl discuss whatever he is done for two years and a half now.

Because he's been done for two and a half years.

[No_Look604]

Ledecision backfiring. Not one, not two, not three...

[PJR]

Elevating Kobe by saying Wade is done and thereby indirectly elevating Leb...hold on a second.

:kobe:

Lol these idiots don't even realize this.

[oh the horror]

No one needs to "elevate kobe" by saying Wade is done.


Kobe is in a tier of his own. Just accept it and move on. The dude has evolved his game in a big way to stay relevant among the younger kids out there balling.


WITH THAT SAID....Wade is NOT "DONE"


He has plenty left in the tank. I believe he is hitting one hell of a rough stretch. He is clearly on a steep decline but will bounce back. I NEVER count that dude out.

[G-Funk]

I got at least 7 players ahead of him right now:

Lebron

Durant

Kobe

Rose

Dwight

Melo

Paul

All-Time Shooting Guards List? 4th:

Jordan

Kobe

West

Wade

[G-Funk]

No one needs to "elevate kobe" by saying Wade is done.


Kobe is in a tier of his own. Just accept it and move on. The dude has evolved his game in a big way to stay relevant among the younger kids out there balling.


WITH THAT SAID....Wade is NOT "DONE"


He has plenty left in the tank. I believe he is hitting one hell of a rough stretch. He is clearly on a steep decline but will bounce back. I NEVER count that dude out.


As an elite top 5 player, he is.

[JBrizzy]

I didn't watch this game but in the games I watch he often looks bored.

Also seems like sometimes he makes shots more difficult than they need to be. If he could just shoot a regular jump shot instead of trying to draw a foul, double pumping and fading away all at the same time he would probably be shooting better overall.

Same goes for his drives to the basket. If he just went straight to the hole and put the ball straight in it would be more effective than shooting circus shots with enough spin to make the ball bounce off wherever it comes in contact with the backboard.

I don't know what got into him but my best guess is that after he stopped being the man he lost his motivation. He got inspired in the playoffs last season. Without the motivation he's just going through the motions out there.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

-3 ppg means he's done?

stats are for loser like the espn stat guy

did u watch the game?

[HardwoodLegend]

Wade inspires me with how he goes through the motions a la TMac. That's called SWAG and not giving a F.

[redboy]

He looks like he is suffering hangover from winning a ring.

[VegasLakerFan]

I didn't watch this game but in the games I watch he often looks bored.

Also seems like sometimes he makes shots more difficult than they need to be. If he could just shoot a regular jump shot instead of trying to draw a foul, double pumping and fading away all at the same time he would probably be shooting better overall.

Same goes for his drives to the basket. If he just went straight to the hole and put the ball straight in it would be more effective than shooting circus shots with enough spin to make the ball bounce off wherever it comes in contact with the backboard.

I don't know what got into him but my best guess is that after he stopped being the man he lost his motivation. He got inspired in the playoffs last season. Without the motivation he's just going through the motions out there.

Good observations. Maybe since he's been here before he knows it doesn't really matter until April. His play is predicated on driving and drawing fouls, and he knows that he has to save that style of play until the playoffs. He knows he'd be done by then if he played that way now. He'll have his moments. He just won't have them now.

[oh the horror]

Wade inspires me with how he goes through the motions a la TMac. That's called SWAG and not giving a F.



Losing to the Washington Wizards, and then a Carmelo-less Knicks team is not "swag" dude.

[HardwoodLegend]

And LOL@ the person who said he can't stand Wade's "smug expression". What do you expect him to look like? Mopey and conceding he's finished? The only way to bounce back is to fight thru it and play with the same level of confidence as he always does!

[DKLaker]

stats are for loser like the espn stat guy

did u watch the game?


Well said :applause: :applause: :applause:

[FPJ]

Yea, he's gone.

I mean 33.8 MPG / 19.8 PPG / 3.9RPG/4.8 APG / 1.3 SPG / 0.488 FG% while not giving a **** IS ATROCIOUS. What moron keeps this guy in the NBA?

The Heat would be smart to try and trade him and Cole for Fields. Maybe they'll get lucky.

Guy is trash. No team would want him. I cannot wait for the playoffs and watch how he embarrasses himself like everytime he got there.

:biggums:

[TheeBeast]

stats are for loser like the espn stat guy

did u watch the game?

No but last time I checked, 1 game doesn't mean a player is done.

Do you watch the season?

[RoseCity07]

I'm starting to realize why people refer to Wade as "Batman". It's not because he is the best player on Miami. It's not about his relation to Lebron. It's his Dark Knight status. This guy gets counted out so often and every time he comes back when he's really needed. In this way Wade really is Batman.

[Dro]

Has any one ever thought that the reason his motivation is dwindling is because deep down inside, he knows his legacy will take a hit now that Lebron is on his team? Say they win 2-3 more rings, everybody is just going to give Lebron most of the credit and Wade is relegated to not even Pippen status but Horace Grant status. His legacy would've been greater if he were to win 1-2 more rings as THE MAN instead of being the 2nd and sometimes 3rd best player on the team when Bosh is hot....I know he LOVES Lebron an all but at some point, every great player thinks about their legacy...Its like he doesn't really think there's anything else he can do personally to advance his legacy or his status as an all-time great, so he just doesn't give a **** half the time...Is it just me or am I thinking a little to deep?

[madmax]

Wade has officially joined the list.....

Tmac
Vince
Iverson
Wade

..of perimeter players who have come and gone through this era.

agreed...
Lebron is playing with a bunch of inconsistent jumpshooters and over-the-hill fake all-stars. No toughness inside, rebounding and no quality bigmen either. The fact that Bron carried this flawed team to the title speaks volumes of how great dude is...

[Kiddlovesnets]

Has any one ever thought that the reason his motivation is dwindling is because deep down inside, he knows his legacy will take a hit now that Lebron is on his team? Say they win 2-3 more rings, everybody is just going to give Lebron most of the credit and Wade is relegated to not even Pippen status but Horace Grant status. His legacy would've been greater if he were to win 1-2 more rings as THE MAN instead of being the 2nd and sometimes 3rd best player on the team when Bosh is hot....I know he LOVES Lebron an all but at some point, every great player thinks about their legacy...Its like he doesn't really think there's anything else he can do personally to advance his legacy or his status as an all-time great, so he just doesn't give a **** half the time...Is it just me or am I thinking a little to deep?

Maybe thats way too much of a speculation, but I think you do have a point. I mean, whats really frustrating about Wade is that he doesnt seem to give a f*ck about his performance. He acts like he doesnt really care, on this aspect hes probably more demotivated than physically done as many people claim.

[tomtucker]

without wade there would be no ring for lebron last year ....

[KOBE143]

Dwyone Wade.. :confusedshrug:

[Dresta]

I do feel bad for Wade because he's no longer the reason why the Heat win games or lose games.

No impact.
Is it?

Min FG% Reb Ass Blk Stl TO Pts

In Wins 34.2 .523 3.7 5.1 1.0 1.4 2.0 22.8
In Losses 32.6 .358 4.2 3.4 0.0 0.8 1.4 13.2

:coleman:


edit: he's obviously struggling a bit as of late, but i'd imagine he had a pretty chilled summer and is nowhere close to his best.

[Zodiac]

Old, streaky, injury-prone.

I'd be amazed if he shot over .42% next year and missed less than 25 games.

Also before you Heat fans start doing your dumbass trades sending Jeff Teague or Horford to Miami for D-Wade.

It A'int happenin

[Zodiac]

Another thing.

2 of Wade's best 5 games this year came against Brooklyn and Joe Johnson who is half-way allergic to playing defense.

Another one game against Jordan Crawford and the freaking Wizards (Lol)

Then another early on against the Suns who really don't have a decent SG.

Then the last came against the Cs against Terry and Courtney Lee.


I mean if you look at his stat line there are some embarrassing games in there against quality competition and even terrible competition.

[scm5]

He certainly doesn't move like he's done. He's still extremely athletic, just something seems to be off. I'm sure he still has it in him, maybe it's motivation considering any titles he wins now would be considered Lebron's. He just needs to play at a suitable level to continue to get paychecks, and he is. He's around the level of Brandon Roy before injuries. That is seriously not bad.

[Dro]

He certainly doesn't move like he's done. He's still extremely athletic, just something seems to be off. I'm sure he still has it in him, maybe it's motivation considering any titles he wins now would be considered Lebron's. He just needs to play at a suitable level to continue to get paychecks, and he is. He's around the level of Brandon Roy before injuries. That is seriously not bad.
Yep, thats exactly what I was saying..

[NewYorkUSCtrojan]

Wade is a washed up s.o.b. kick him to the d list.

[DuMa]

I'm starting to realize why people refer to Wade as "Batman". It's not because he is the best player on Miami. It's not about his relation to Lebron. It's his Dark Knight status. This guy gets counted out so often and every time he comes back when he's really needed. In this way Wade really is Batman.

"Because he's the hero Miami deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll troll and diss him because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight."

[Derka]

"Because he's the hero Miami deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll troll and diss him because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight."

Beyond gay.

[Clifton]

If Paul Pierce can still pour in 20, Wade can too. The Heat offense wasn't that well orchestrated this game. With all the Lebron isos, Wade and Bosh fell out of rhythm. Heat offense is normally better than that. They panicked.

Wade needs to play like Oscar Robinson. Backing guys down. Chances are, any player who guards him will be smaller or skinnier. Not only is he not athletic enough anymore to score every time starting out 25 feet away from the basket, but players shouldn't be doing that anyway. Set the guy up in position and let him know that the team still depends on him, he'll come through. I just don't want him shooting jumpers, or dribbling too much.

Perimeter players having reliable jumpshots is a very new phenomenon. We've been spoiled by the midrange excellence of Bird and Jordan, but Oscar, Magic, Dr. J, Isaiah Thomas, and others were able to be great for a long time without a reliable, go-to jumpshot. They used their size and their instinct and their experience to beat you, well into their 30s.

[Teanett]

"Because he's the hero Miami deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll troll and diss him because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight."

i'm gay but that's gay as fukk

[9erempiree]

If Paul Pierce can still pour in 20, Wade can too. The Heat offense wasn't that well orchestrated this game. With all the Lebron isos, Wade and Bosh fell out of rhythm. Heat offense is normally better than that. They panicked.

Wade needs to play like Oscar Robinson. Backing guys down. Chances are, any player who guards him will be smaller or skinnier. Not only is he not athletic enough anymore to score every time starting out 25 feet away from the basket, but players shouldn't be doing that anyway. Set the guy up in position and let him know that the team still depends on him, he'll come through. I just don't want him shooting jumpers, or dribbling too much.

Perimeter players having reliable jumpshots is a very new phenomenon. We've been spoiled by the midrange excellence of Bird and Jordan, but Oscar, Magic, Dr. J, Isaiah Thomas, and others were able to be great for a long time without a reliable, go-to jumpshot. They used their size and their instinct and their experience to beat you, well into their 30s.

ROFL....new "phenomenon"?

Did you just barely started watching basketball after Bird and MJ?

It's not a new thing, Kobe's been doing it for almost 20 years now and still doing it.

[Solid Snake]

lol

[LikeABosh]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0307/nba_g_lebron_wade_576.jpg

[DMV2]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2011-06/62260415.jpg

[willds09]

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2011-06/62260415.jpg
Memories of them losing that year:cheers:

[LikeABosh]

http://whatdoumeme.com/media/created/rkbyn4.jpg
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2010-10/57226838.jpg

[LikeABosh]

Memories of them losing that year:cheers:
Heat in that playoff run= 14x more wins than the Knicks in the past decade :cheers:

[RoundMoundOfReb]

"Because he's the hero Miami deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll troll and diss him because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight."
:lol :lol :lol

repped.

[willds09]

Heat in that playoff run= 14x more wins than the Knicks in the past decade :cheers:
itz a new time in basketball now, knickz are back!!:cheers:

[LikeABosh]

itz a new time in basketball now, knickz are back!!:cheers:
Back to what? You think they can win a whole 2 games in this years playoffs? :lebronamazed: Maybe even 3!

[RRR3]

What happened to being a thunder fan, Jotaro Durant?

[willds09]

Back to what? You think they can win a whole 2 games in this years playoffs? :lebronamazed: Maybe even 3!
Are u serious???:biggums: :wtf:

[9erempiree]

Why bump the thread?

Did he have a good game?

:oldlol:

[red1]

http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/mj-laughing.gif

[LikeABosh]

Are u serious???:biggums: :wtf:
Knicks will be lucky to win 2 games in they play the Celtics in the 1st round

[ChandlerParsons]

:roll:
I miss this forum.

[9erempiree]

Exactly one year later since this thread was posted.

Wade is done.

[ralph_i_el]

Exactly one year later since this thread was posted.

Wade is done.

keeps scoring in the paint :confusedshrug:

[cos88]

at this point his just chills, he needs to get ready for the playoffs. anyway way better than kobe at this point.


op is mad that wade had a finals run in 06 that bryant never had :roll:

[GrapeApe]

The ironic thing about this bump is he's playing better this year than he was at this time last year, and he went on to put up 21/5/5/2/1 52% en route to a third ring. Hopefully he continues being "done" if it yields those results.

[TheCorporation]

Wade is one of those players where he plays a really bad game, looks slow and unmotivated and you just think, "maybe he is done" and then he comes back and scores 30 on 50% shooting and you're like :biggums:

[ihatetimthomas]

at this point his just chills, he needs to get ready for the playoffs. anyway way better than kobe at this point.


op is mad that wade had a finals run in 06 that bryant never had :roll:

Why do you make it a point to bash Kobe everytime you post? Do you think you are a genius to say Kobe is worse at this very moment?

[Hyperephania]

Exactly one year later since this thread was posted.

Wade is done.

Okay Wade is done...
Now help me understand this right here:


Miami is 2-3 when Wade is out...

While Wade is out Lebron has been reduced to an Efficient player.

How can Miami change this?

But Wade is still the one carrying the Heat?


You can say that but besides the stats and percentages, scoring 23 points is not enough to win when the best player, Wade, is out.

If Lebron wants to be considered the best or one of the best, he needs to step it up from a scoring stand point.

And Wade is the best player on the Heat?

How does all of this add up? Is Wade the best player? Is he done? Is he the best player and done, and if yes, then how are the Heat winning at all?

[Andrei89]

Exactly one year later since this thread was posted.

Wade is done.


Where were you man? We missed you when Kobe had that dominant game.

[#number6ix#]

Okay Wade is done...
Now help me understand this right here:


But Wade is still the one carrying the Heat?



And Wade is the best player on the Heat?

How does all of this add up? Is Wade the best player? Is he done? Is he the best player and done, and if yes, then how are the Heat winning at all?
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/oh-snap.gif

[Frozen1]

Okay Wade is done...
Now help me understand this right here:


But Wade is still the one carrying the Heat?



And Wade is the best player on the Heat?

How does all of this add up? Is Wade the best player? Is he done? Is he the best player and done, and if yes, then how are the Heat winning at all?

Exposed.

He is a box score watcher. If he watched the games, he would see wade is playing really well in the games he is actually playing. Just there is no need to score 25 a game anymore with lebron on his team. Hell, even lebron is scoring less.

[EnoughSaid]

:roll: Funny how he's looked faster, quicker on his feet this year already. And the jumper is falling consistently as well. We Miami fans know that in the Playoffs, Wade will step up and have a HUGE impact.

[disel]

choke cryant=done!

[Grey Dawn]

Either Ref Pity foul calls or he's done.

[JohnMax]

My boy Wade can finally get back to business... By 9erempiree (OP)

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=355239

[9erempiree]

It has occurred to me that Lebron was the one holding Wade back like he usually does.

[Graviton]

It has occurred to me that Lebron was the one holding Wade back like he usually does.
The good old enemy of my enemy is my friend tactic. I guess Gasol too will flourish in Chicago now that Kobe isn't holding him back, just like Howard did in Houston.