Can we be proud of D. Wade?

[ChicosBailBonds]

God, I hope so. unnatural carnal knowledgeing clowns who are self righteous pricks trying to tear down the greatest talent our program has witnessed. Know your role, paeans.

+2003

[Newsdreams]

Lebron ESPN conference "....Wade is one of the greatest 2 guards and one of the greatest players in NBA history..."

[Newsdreams]

Magic talking to wade right now on ESPN ".....you are one of the greatest unselfish players I've ever known..." and people here who can't even play basketball are questioning whether we can be proud of Wade.

[MUSF]

Lebron ESPN conference "....Wade is one of the greatest 2 guards and one of the greatest players in NBA history..."

I guess this will probably not surprise anyone, but I think that is probably true. I think it will be absolutely true when his career is complete.

[Newsdreams]

Magic finishes talking to Wade with the following statement "...you are not only the most unselfish player I've ever known, but the most unselfish person in the phase of the earth I've ever known..." pretty strong statement from Magic. Still people here question his character.

[setyoursightsnorth]

I guess this will probably not surprise anyone, but I think that is probably true. I think it will be absolutely true when his career is complete.

I'm not Wade bashing here, I'm very happy for him and proud. But no one is going to say bad things about their teammate. With that said, is he a hall of famer? Without a doubt. I think he's a top 7 (2 guard) when all is said and done. High praise from magic and LbJ

[Newsdreams]

I'm not Wade bashing here, I'm very happy for him and proud. But no one is going to say bad things about their teammate. With that said, is he a hall of famer? Without a doubt. I think he's a top 7 when all is said and done. High praise from magic and LbJ

Magic still praising him and they are talking about Lebron.

[MUSF]

I'm not Wade bashing here, I'm very happy for him and proud. But no one is going to say bad things about their teammate. With that said, is he a hall of famer? Without a doubt. I think he's a top 7 (2 guard) when all is said and done. High praise from magic and LbJ

You may be correct, but top 5 or top 7 is a great NBA career.

Just curious, who are the six you have ahead of him?

[Tums Festival]

Wade on ESPN press conference "...being a kid from Marquette University..."  

Shows how grateful he is.

It truly saddens me reading the anti-Wade comments on Marquette's Facebook page where they posted congratulations to him. I'd like to think those people are just idiots caught up in the anti-Heat media hype, but they certainly shouldn't be considered Marquette alumni or fans.

[Eldon]

Making this thread more ridiculous by the second!

Kid from marquette? Didnt he go to indiana? (Teal, of course)

[Newsdreams]

Shows how grateful he is.

It truly saddens me reading the anti-Wade comments on Marquette's Facebook page where they posted congratulations to him. I'd like to think those people are just idiots caught up in the anti-Heat media hype, but they certainly shouldn't be considered Marquette fans.

To me they should not even consider themselves Marquette alumni.

[TallTitan34]

I went to go see Wade play the Bucks at the Bradley Center back around 2008 when I was at Marquette.  

Nearly the entire arena booed Gary Payton every time he touched the ball or had his name announced. Was this a case of butt hurt Bucks fans?????

[keefe]

I went to go see Wade play the Bucks at the Bradley Center back around 2008 when I was at Marquette.  

Nearly the entire arena booed Gary Payton every time he touched the ball or had his name announced. Was this a case of butt hurt Bucks fans?????

Payton owns a great seafood place in Seattle, Seastar. You will see him in the bar sometimes. Excellent seafood place.

[Sunbelt15]

Lebron ESPN conference "....Wade is one of the greatest 2 guards and one of the greatest players in NBA history..."

With that being said, would anyone now place Wade in the "NBA Top 50 Players of All Time" list? And if so, who would you eliminate?

I would probably replace Clyde Drexler. Always thought he was over-rated.

[MerrittsMustache]

I guess we'll just ignore New York, Georgia...both with Eastern Conference teams, both making the playoffs then.  

You can ignore it if you wish, the comments here over the years, etc, show a lot of butt hurt by Bulls fans.  The voting in this poll does nothing to dissuade that perception.  Maybe it isn't true and it's all unfair.  You're right that Rawdog called that out, I'm just taking it a step further and pointing out other states with good teams, some in the Eastern Conference, that for whatever reason come in much differently.  Probably a weird coincidence.



http://www.youtube.com/v/0uHXMBagx-k

http://www.youtube.com/v/A04k7dSomEk

http://www.youtube.com/v/EJGOEjXkElk

http://www.youtube.com/v/9xt8GhYM4rI

Again, he didn't say EVERY state. He was merely pointing out that Bulls fans/Illinois are not alone in disliking the Heat. The numbers proved that. Taking it a step further is pointless because that's not the argument. You were wrong. Deal with it. End of discussion.

[Avenue Commons]

With that being said, would anyone now place Wade in the "NBA Top 50 Players of All Time" list? And if so, who would you eliminate?

I would probably replace Clyde Drexler. Always thought he was over-rated.

Wade is Top 50. Bill Simmons wrote a great article a couple of months ago arguing that when Wade's career was done he would be considered one of the top 20 PLAYERS of all time at any position.

At the two I would only put Jordan, Big O, and probably Kobe ahead of DWade. I've long argued that DWade is a better athlete than Kobe. Better all around game than West.

[Tums Festival]

To me they should not even consider themselves Marquette alumni.

Thank you, I amended my original post.

[ChicosBailBonds]

[ChicosBailBonds]

Again, he didn't say EVERY state. He was merely pointing out that Bulls fans/Illinois are not alone in disliking the Heat. The numbers proved that. Taking it a step further is pointless because that's not the argument. You were wrong. Deal with it. End of discussion.

Yup, get it.  Rawdog, you are correct....for the other Bulls fans your are more hypersensitive about Lebron than the rest of the country.  Accept it.  He's in your head....heads exploded last night in Illinois 

[MUfan12]

I went to go see Wade play the Bucks at the Bradley Center back around 2008 when I was at Marquette.  

Nearly the entire arena booed Gary Payton every time he touched the ball or had his name announced. Was this a case of butt hurt Bucks fans?????

Different situations, but to a degree. The Bucks traded one of their most beloved players for the guy, who didn't want to be here.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Wade is the best thing to happen to Marquette since AL, and it will take a monumental acheivement (like a national title) to unseat him from that throne.  His midrange jumpers plus swarming D last night was a thing of beauty.  If he's healthy in the finals next year there's no way they're not three-peating.

[MUSF]

I went to go see Wade play the Bucks at the Bradley Center back around 2008 when I was at Marquette.  

Nearly the entire arena booed Gary Payton every time he touched the ball or had his name announced. Was this a case of butt hurt Bucks fans?????

Yes it is.

What's your point?

[Pakuni]

Yup, get it.  Rawdog, you are correct....for the other Bulls fans your are more hypersensitive about Lebron than the rest of the country.  Accept it.  He's in your head....heads exploded last night in Illinois 

[Wade for President]

Magic still praising him and they are talking about Lebron.

In addition, Magic (Magic freakin Johnson) called DWade one of the best players the game of basketball has ever seen.

Heavy, heavy words.

Bill Simmons is one of the funniest, most insightful basketball writers ever.  Hope he continues his tv gig.

The NBA Playoffs were insane (yet again).  Between JFB coming on to the national stage, great series against the Pacers and Heat, and a epic legendary series between the Spurs/Heat...the Playoffs can't be beat (slight nod to the tourney I guess).

[Lennys Tap]

Loud and Proud

I know you haven't seen DWade play since March 2003 (except maybe for the Olympics) because you find the NBA unwatchable. Too bad. Those of us who appreciate great basketball have enjoyed the ride.