The 2014-15 NBA season set to tip off in six weeks, and Dwyane Wade is a name that’s on the tip of exactly zero tongues.
With LeBron James home with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chris Bosh set to assume the mantle of offensive threat numero uno for the Miami Heat, something exceedingly improbable has transpired: The surefire Hall of Famer has become an afterthought.
This marks a stark shift from seasons past. For the last several years, as Wade’s centrality to the Heat offense has diminished, his narrative import has swelled. In fact, it’s swelled for that very reason.
The primary question the Heat faced during the tail stretch of their title run was whether Wade had the physical wherewithal to continue as a No. 2 option on a contender. Both sides of the debate marshaled powerful evidence.
The case against Wade was strong: his numbers dipped across the board.
In 2013-14, the guard was below his career average in rebounds, points, assists, steals and blocks. During the last three seasons, according to Basketball-Reference, his win shares per 48 minutes slipped from .227 to .192 ...
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Dwyane Wade Facing Unique Opportunity with Miami Heat in 2014-15
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