Dwade Calls Kobe The 2nd Best Player ever

[aboss4real24]

Despite an eloquent written statement following LeBron James' departure from the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade has been relatively silent regarding his ex-teammate, but while he was back in Chicago earlier this week for the "Dwyane Wade and Brandon Marshall Sports Academy", #3 was back to his friendly and outgoing himself when asked questions by the media.

SB Nation's Windy City Gridiron was there to capture Wade's conversation, and was kind enough to share it with us. Wade was asked who his favorite player to battle on the hardwood and wasn't shy in his response. Wade explained that he is longing for his next battle with LeBron James saying:


"Well, it used to be Kobe Bryant... the second best all time.... now, I have a new favorite player to play against... my former teammate, LeBron James."

It's obvious that Dwyane's competitive fire has been sparked and he is no doubt getting prepared to play the new and improved Cavaliers this season. It's of course Interesting that Wade considers Kobe the second best of all time, however it's evident that there is a tremendous amount of respect between the two.

The Dwyane Wade vs. Kobe Bryant battles have been some of the most entertaining to watch as an NBA fan, and the LeBron vs Wade contests of the past have been captivating as well. I have no doubt that while LeBron and Wade have no bad blood between them, Wade is emotionally invested and will give his all against LeBron to deliver some very entertaining basketball.

http://www.hothothoops.com/2014/7/25...e-lebron-james

[Cold soul]

Yes, this was already posted here yesterday.

[Dragic4Life]

Bitter piece of shit.

[NumberSix]

Pretty sure he was saying Kobe is the 2nd best SG ever. Not player overall.

[Im Still Ballin]

[COLOR="Magenta"]what do u thing bout diz OP?[/COLOR]

[choppermagic]

Pretty sure he was saying Kobe is the 2nd best SG ever. Not player overall.

Well, when the generally consensus is that the GOAT is also a SG, then it could mean the same thing. But i dont think he meant that. Players tend to respect the other greats in their own era more than other players they have never played against. Wade has never played against Russell or Wilt or Magic, Bird, etc. so i can see him calling Kobe No. 2 of all time.

[red1]

he has always praised kobe. he is just a humble dude unlike a certain bean-head

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Pretty sure he was saying Kobe is the 2nd best SG ever. Not player overall.

Same. I personally think that Kareem is #2 and no way that Kobe has the right to be higher at this point.

[bizil]

In terms of perimeter players (not just SG's), u can make the case Kobe is the 2nd greatest of all time. U can also make that argument in peak value as well. As far as the 2nd greatest overall, I would say that's Kareem or Wilt.

[Trollsmasher]

it's a well known fact that D-Wade is not very intelligent

[SpecialQue]

Pretty sure he was saying Kobe is the 2nd best SG ever. Not player overall.

No, that's not what he was saying. That's your agenda talking.

[Kingwillball]

Well Kobe obviously isn't 2nd best ever. If it were not for championships on stacked teams it would not be far fetched to call him one of most overrated ever..

[GODbe]

Good on the second greatest shooting guard of all time to show some respect to his superior . Not that I agree with him though, Kobe's the GOAT.

[SwayDizzle]

Good on the second greatest shooting guard of all time to show some respect to his superior . Not that I agree with him though, Kobe's the GOAT.

[tmacattack33]

Bleh, if three peating last year (which would have also lead to Lebron staying on the team to go for a four-peat the following year) didn't give weak azz Wade enough motivation to step up, why would you think he'll be able to step up to the task next year?