I know it’s early into the playoffs, and the Heat are playing the Bobcats, but Dwyane Wade has looked pretty good thus far. Dwyane Wade was just recently a top 5 NBA player just a few seasons ago, but those days are far gone.
In all honesty Dwyane Wade has the best part-time job in the world, but when on the floor he is very effective. In 54 games this season Wade averaged 19.0 ppg, which is his lowest average since his rookie season, but he is shooting close to 55% from the field.
At times, this season it appeared that Wade was on vacation in the Bahamas
more than he was on the hardwood. Despite the “vacations” and injuries Wade seems to be playoff ready.
Wade is no longer “Flash”, but he can show flashes from time to time. This version of Dwyane Wade is a lot smarter, and he takes better shots and picks and chooses his spots better than his early days. It also helps to have LeBron James and Chris Bosh to shoulder the load with.
Dwyane Wade has been criticized for using too many of his FMLA days during the regular season, but Erik Spoelstra and the Heat knew it was important to save Wade for the playoffs.
Through two playoff games Wade has looked rejuvenated, and the plan of resting Wade during the season is looking like a brilliant move. I know it’s early in the playoffs, but if D-Wade can continue to show flashes of “Flash” the Heat will popping champagne bottles in Club Liv during the month of June.
