Can we be proud of D. Wade?

[Silkk the Shaka]

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).

Don't forget about the emergence of the Warriors & Grizz as young forces to be reckoned with in the West.  Top to bottom, this was a great playoffs.  Only sporting even better in my mind is the tournament, and it's only slightly so like you said.

[LAZER]

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.

Ha are you really THAT sad over these posts?? Should we take away their diplomas too??

[Lennys Tap]

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).

+1. For anyone who loves/appreciates/understands the game of basketball this was the pinnacle.

[Pakuni]

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

Bill Simmons' "insight":

http://deadspin.com/bill-simmons-thinks-memphis-fans-get-tense-because-mlk-510443204

[Eldon]

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.

AAAAAND on top of that, he talked so much trash about Milwaukee after he left (one time, for example, trying to convince Bogut and Marvin Williams not to come to Mil when the Bucks had the first pick).  I cannot stand Gary Payton.  And while he was a Buck, anyone remember that strip club incident in Toronto?  To paraphrase 'B*tch, you know who I am?!? Im Gary Payton!!'  As if dude is some household name.  Pff.  It pisses me off that he has a championship ring on his finger.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Bill Simmons' "insight":

http://deadspin.com/bill-simmons-thinks-memphis-fans-get-tense-because-mlk-510443204

I like the fact that he uses his national platform to push basketball, but his attempts at humor and the incessant, gratuitous, inane pop culture references are cringe-worthy.

[Tums Festival]

Ha are you really THAT sad over these posts?? Should we take away their diplomas too??

Well, let me put it this way. I went to read the comments on their post and was taken aback by the number of people associated with the school calling him a jag, dirty player, whiner and crybaby rather than offering congratulations. And yes it made me sad that people that went to the school (or are students now) would be that disrespectful about someone who's done more for Marquette's basketball visibility than anyone except Al. I always hope that Marquette alumni and fans will conduct themselves with class, but those comments in that context and situation showed me there are some serious pricks out there, and that's what got me down. Should their diplomas be taken away? No, but they were acting like their diplomas read "Notre Dame" rather than "Marquette."

[Silkk the Shaka]

Well, let me put it this way. I went to read the comments on their post and was taken aback by the number of people associated with the school calling him a jag, dirty player, whiner and crybaby rather than offering congratulations. And yes it made me sad that people that went to the school (or are students now) would be that disrespectful about someone who's done more for Marquette's basketball visibility than anyone except Al. I always hope that Marquette alumni and fans will conduct themselves with class, but those comments in that context and situation showed me there are some serious pricks out there, and that's what got me down. Should their diplomas be taken away? No, but they were acting like their diplomas read "Notre Dame" rather than "Marquette."

Why any MU fan wouldn't be beyond grateful that Wade put on our uni is past my ability to comprehend

[Sunbelt15]

Why any MU fan wouldn't be beyond grateful that Wade put on our uni is past my ability to comprehend

+1

[ChicosBailBonds]

Why any MU fan wouldn't be beyond grateful that Wade put on our uni is past my ability to comprehend

+2003

There is hope for you yet 

[Pakuni]

Why any MU fan wouldn't be beyond grateful that Wade put on our uni is past my ability to comprehend

"I am not grateful that Dwyane Wade played for Marquette," said no Marquette fan ever.

[WarriorInNYC]

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.

It does seem that way.  Obviously Cleveland hates the Heat/Lebron and Boston detests them very much as well.  I think Texas strongly rooted for the Spurs as Dallas played them two years ago, and San Antonio is in it this year.  Oklahoma, they played them last year.

What is real interesting though, is if you go to Sportsnation's site today and check out some of the polls.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/9409197/are-heat-nba-latest-dynasty

The one above if you look at the map for how many more championships will Lebron win with the Heat, the same players vote mostly against Lebron (Illinois, Indy, Ohio, Massachusetts, Texas, and Oklahoma).  Illinois votes the strongest against him.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/

On the home page, if you scroll down and view the poll for how many championships will Lebron win total in his career, there are only  5 red states (voting mostly against Lebron) and those are Illinois, South Dakota, West Virginia, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.  And again, Illinois votes the strongest against Lebron.

Maybe Chicago has more of a problem with Lebron than with the Heat/Wade.  Especially once you consider that when taking Lebron away from the Heat, Illinois still votes strongly against him, yet Ohio, Indiana, Texas, Boston does not vote as strongly.

[MerrittsMustache]

It does seem that way.  Obviously Cleveland hates the Heat/Lebron and Boston detests them very much as well.  I think Texas strongly rooted for the Spurs as Dallas played them two years ago, and San Antonio is in it this year.  Oklahoma, they played them last year.

What is real interesting though, is if you go to Sportsnation's site today and check out some of the polls.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/9409197/are-heat-nba-latest-dynasty

The one above if you look at the map for how many more championships will Lebron win with the Heat, the same players vote mostly against Lebron (Illinois, Indy, Ohio, Massachusetts, Texas, and Oklahoma).  Illinois votes the strongest against him.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/

On the home page, if you scroll down and view the poll for how many championships will Lebron win total in his career, there are only  5 red states (voting mostly against Lebron) and those are Illinois, South Dakota, West Virginia, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.  And again, Illinois votes the strongest against Lebron.

Maybe Chicago has more of a problem with Lebron than with the Heat/Wade.  Especially once you consider that when taking Lebron away from the Heat, Illinois still votes strongly against him, yet Ohio, Indiana, Texas, Boston does not vote as strongly.

I assume that the mindset is that every championship that Miami/LeBron wins will be one less that D-Rose wins. Given the way this year's series played out, many Bulls fans believe that the Heat are vulnerable if Rose is healthy. I personally don't think that's true but several of my Bulls fan friends do.

There's likely a bit of "we don't want to win more than MJ" in the thought-process as well.

[warriorchick]

I assume that the mindset is that every championship that Miami/LeBron wins will be one less that D-Rose wins. Given the way this year's series played out, many Bulls fans believe that the Heat are vulnerable if Rose is healthy. I personally don't think that's true but several of my Bulls fan friends do.

There's likely a bit of "we don't want to win more than MJ" in the thought-process as well.

Not sure most Chicagoans give a crap at this point about D. Rose at this point.

[keefe]

AAAAAND on top of that, he talked so much trash about Milwaukee after he left (one time, for example, trying to convince Bogut and Marvin Williams not to come to Mil when the Bucks had the first pick).  I cannot stand Gary Payton.  And while he was a Buck, anyone remember that strip club incident in Toronto?  To paraphrase 'B*tch, you know who I am?!? Im Gary Payton!!'  As if dude is some household name.  Pff.  It pisses me off that he has a championship ring on his finger.

Well, having said which, the grilled ahi and Kumamoto's at his restaurant are pretty damn good. 

[RawdogDX]

I assume that the mindset is that every championship that Miami/LeBron wins will be one less that D-Rose wins. Given the way this year's series played out, many Bulls fans believe that the Heat are vulnerable if Rose is healthy. I personally don't think that's true but several of my Bulls fan friends do.

There's likely a bit of "we don't want to win more than MJ" in the thought-process as well.

I agree with you.  However, that will change if the bulls trade for kevin love.  Rose, Love, Noah and Butler would be a beast for the heat. 

[WI inferiority Complexes]

"I am not grateful that Dwyane Wade played for Marquette," said no Marquette fan ever.

Shhh... you're ruining their fun.

[Galway Eagle]

"I am not grateful that Dwyane Wade played for Marquette," said no Marquette fan ever.

I am not grateful that dwyane wade played for Marquette. I am grateful he turned out the way he did but from my understanding of his academic position and the other schools offering scholarships to him (I believe Illinois State and Depaul though I've also heard stories that he never had any other offers) he should be grateful he played for Marquette.  Ok all the people here can commence hating me.  

[Silkk the Shaka]

"I am not grateful that Dwyane Wade played for Marquette," said no Marquette fan ever.

Come on dude.  You know what I mean.  Instead of congratulating him, some alum are sh*tting on him via social media.  Incredibly stupid.

[ChicosBailBonds]

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.

That's an incorrect assumption. I've actually seen him play in person against the Lakers, Clippers, etc.  I will say this, the NBA this year was fun to watch at times. First time in many years I've been able to say that.  Now just get rid of some of the stupidest rules in sports like advancing the ball at the end of the game after a timeout, actually call traveling, palming, etc, and don't be afraid to foul out the stars (avoid calling fouls on certain players just because they are stars) and we're getting somewhere.

I did enjoy the ride, and having Bulls fans and Lakers' fans heads explode last night only made my day that much more enjoyable.  Viva la Wade....so glad someone got him to MU and so much happier he remains committed to MU despite the pettiness of some MU fans to denigrate him for some of his loyalty to certain people.

[Lennys Tap]

I did enjoy the ride, and having Bulls fans and Lakers' fans heads explode last night only made my day that much more enjoyable. 

You frequently post how much joy it brings you to watch other people's heads explode. Two questions: Where did you learn to enjoy such a thing and are you seeing anyone about it?

[keefe]

You frequently post how much joy it brings you to watch other people's heads explode. Two questions: Where did you learn to enjoy such a thing and are you seeing anyone about it?

Lenny

Actually, I rather enjoy making Taliban heads explode. I find it therapeutic.

AFSOC TACP: Death From Above

[ChicosBailBonds]

Pretty much unwatchable for most of the last 10 years and the ratings prove it.  Glad to see the game might be coming back finally, because the last decade people were staying away (rightly so).  In the last 15 years, only three games make the top ten since 2011 and two of them were this year.  OUCH!

http://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2013/06/spurs-heat-game-7-final-ratings/#chart

[willie warrior]

Have not seen many, if any posts lately here since the Pacers games about Wade cheap shots and whining, denigrating him. I guess since the Heat won, and Wade was instrumental in it again, it will shut up the whiners for a while.

Strange though, haven't seen anybody blast Magic for his praise of Wade. After all, Wade gives millions to charity, etc., so where are the critics of him now?

[Thomas' Danish Delight]

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhWfDCkomXFplTS3d1

Don't know if this has been posted before but here's something for us to look out for in a few years!