DWade to the Land

[Eldon]

Officially a cavalier.

https://sports.yahoo.com/dwyane-wade-makes-official-headed-214528632.html

[tower912]

I fear there is not much left in the tank.  This is clearly loading up for one last shot at GS.  Will Wade be able to guard anyone in June.   I understand what Cleveland is trying to do, but I don't see that this tips the balance. 

[The Lens]

This team is going to be a pain in the a$$ during the 2011 playoffs.

[jsglow]

This team is going to be a pain in the a$$ during the 2011 playoffs.

It'll be interesting to see how much Dwayne plays.  It's all about one last year in the league spending it with his best friend.  There was nothing left for him in Chicago.

[Golden Avalanche]

If Cleveland signed a player named Abba Cabba who got 18, 4, 4 last year on 43% shooting, people would be praising their ability to stack another option for when they play Golden State in the Finals. We'd be excited, rather then bored, to anticipate a fourth straight matchup next June.

But that player is Wade and people shrug about the addition. Strange.

[wadesworld]

If Cleveland signed a player named Abba Cabba who got 18, 4, 4 last year on 43% shooting, people would be praising their ability to stack another option for when they play Golden State in the Finals. We'd be excited, rather then bored, to anticipate a fourth straight matchup next June.

But that player is Wade and people shrug about the addition. Strange.

If Abba Cabba's body had started to break down at the age of 30 and he was 36 years old now, I'm not sure how exciting it is with a poor 43% shooting/45% eFG%.  Playing in 59 games isn't overly exciting.

[MU82]

If Abba Cabba's body had started to break down at the age of 30 and he was 36 years old now, I'm not sure how exciting it is with a poor 43% shooting/45% eFG%.  Playing in 59 games isn't overly exciting.

They don't need Wade for 59 games or even 40 games. If he is healthy going into the playoffs, he will help the Cavs. Will it be enough to get them into the Finals again? Quite possible. Will it be enough to help them beat the Warriors? Almost surely not. There was not a single player they could realistically acquire who would be able to do that.

Wade at less than $3M is the ultimate low-risk, maybe-big-reward play.

[Eldon]

IMO, the most important aspect of Wade on the Cavs is the locker room chemistry that he brings, since he is personal friends with LeBron. 

I have read stuff that said players don't play with LeBron, they play for him.  LeBron seems to have had trouble respecting coaches.  I think he respects Wade, as does the rest of the team.  And I think Wade can serve as a type of unofficial coach. 

[WarriorFan]

Wade is capable of 20/5/5  for a 20 game stretch when it matters.
That's all they need.
The first 60+ games are a warm up.

[wadesworld]

They don't need Wade for 59 games or even 40 games. If he is healthy going into the playoffs, he will help the Cavs. Will it be enough to get them into the Finals again? Quite possible. Will it be enough to help them beat the Warriors? Almost surely not. There was not a single player they could realistically acquire who would be able to do that.

Wade at less than $3M is the ultimate low-risk, maybe-big-reward play.

I don't think Wade makes any difference on the court for the Cavs, which is why I don't think people are excited about the signing whether his name is Dwyane Wade or Abba Cabba.  The Cavs were going to lose in the Finals to the Warriors for the 2nd straight year regardless of whether Dwyane Wade had that roster spot or I had that roster spot.

IMO, the most important aspect of Wade on the Cavs is the locker room chemistry that he brings, since he is personal friends with LeBron. 

I have read stuff that said players don't play with LeBron, they play for him.  LeBron seems to have had trouble respecting coaches.  I think he respects Wade, as does the rest of the team.  And I think Wade can serve as a type of unofficial coach. 

I don't think a lot of guys who have played with Wade are his biggest fan anymore.

[NickelDimer]

I'll be rooting for the Cavs. That would make for one hell of a story

[Herman Cain]

Cavs have two MU guys on the team so by default they are tied with Detroit for the team I care most about in the NBA.

Wade will be an important factor comes the playoffs. Also I believe the league has done some things with the schedule to eliminate many of the back to back games so Wade may play more than expected during the regular season.

Wade has a very high basketball IQ and has chemistry with Lebron therefore as long as he is healthy he will make a major contribution. 

[Galway Eagle]

Cavs have two MU guys on the team so by default they are tied with Detroit for the team I care most about in the NBA.

Wade will be an important factor comes the playoffs. Also I believe the league has done some things with the schedule to eliminate many of the back to back games so Wade may play more than expected during the regular season.

Wade has a very high basketball IQ and has chemistry with Lebron therefore as long as he is healthy he will make a major contribution.

Is assistant coach not part of the team? That's low bro

[Markusquette]

I fear there is not much left in the tank.  This is clearly loading up for one last shot at GS.  Will Wade be able to guard anyone in June.   I understand what Cleveland is trying to do, but I don't see that this tips the balance.

D Wade's still got it.  Not like he used to of course, but he's still a star.

[Spotcheck Billy]

The Cavs won't be able to rest Wade when healthy with today's new rules (at least in road games).

[Wade for President]

Are some of you guys serious?  You don't think DWade will have an (major) impact with the Cavs?  Many people who have seen him this summer, say that he's in great shape.  A healthy (as healthy as a 35 yr old with the mileage he has) and motivated DWade, on a team where he doesn't have to be the focal point of the offense, is a huge addition for the Cavs.  His supreme bball IQ will help overcome any physical shortcomings.

As a few posted, they don't need Wade to go all out for 82 games.  They'll lean on him for his playoff experience, defense, and leadership (both on and off the court).

Never was a Cavs fan, but with two of MU's grittiest ballers on the roster, I have no choice but to pull for CLE.

[MU B2002]

IMO, the most important aspect of Wade on the Cavs is the locker room chemistry that he brings, since he is personal friends with LeBron. 

I have read stuff that said players don't play with LeBron, they play for him.  LeBron seems to have had trouble respecting coaches.  I think he respects Wade, as does the rest of the team.  And I think Wade can serve as a type of unofficial coach.

Which is interesting because the reports out of Chicago were that Wade did very little to help develop younger players (outside of Jimmy) and the team had some bad chemistry issues.  Now granted much of the problem is the team that Gar-Pax assembled, and lack of respect for the coach.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Are some of you guys serious?  You don't think DWade will have an (major) impact with the Cavs?  Many people who have seen him this summer, say that he's in great shape.  A healthy (as healthy as a 35 yr old with the mileage he has) and motivated DWade, on a team where he doesn't have to be the focal point of the offense, is a huge addition for the Cavs.  His supreme bball IQ will help overcome any physical shortcomings.

As a few posted, they don't need Wade to go all out for 82 games.  They'll lean on him for his playoff experience, defense, and leadership (both on and off the court).

Never was a Cavs fan, but with two of MU's grittiest ballers on the roster, I have no choice but to pull for CLE.

I don't think people think he won't have a major impact, it's just that fair or not, the bar for any team with James on it is whether or not they can win the national championship. And the reality is that barring injuries, no one is beating Golden State in a best of 7 series.

[Galway Eagle]

I don't think people think he won't have a major impact, it's just that fair or not, the bar for any team with James on it is whether or not they can win the national championship. And the reality is that barring injuries, no one is beating Golden State in a best of 7 series.

Toronto might want to have that name changed to NBA championship

[DienerTime34]

What's that country song ... I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was? Something like that. Anyways, a lot of over analysis here. If Wade can help tip the scales from a loss to a victory in a single Finals game, it will be a great move for the Cavs. What does it matter - at all - what his regular season contribution is? The NBA Playoffs are an entirely different animal.

[The Lens]

D Wade's main gig is going to be ordering the right Barolo if LeBron is in the restroom.  CLE has continued to surround LBJ with old, aging vets.  That might make for fun team dinners but until they get an athletic wing who can check, they're toast when it counts. 

[StillAWarrior]

I don't think people think he won't have a major impact, it's just that fair or not, the bar for any team with James on it is whether or not they can win the national championship. And the reality is that barring injuries, no one is beating Golden State in a best of 7 series.

As a Cavs fan, I agree with this analysis.

[tower912]

D Wade's main gig is going to be ordering the right Barolo if LeBron is in the restroom.  CLE has continued to surround LBJ with old, aging vets.  That might make for fun team dinners but until they get an athletic wing who can check, they're toast when it counts.

I thought that was Crowder.     If, and I mean IF Cleveland can get to the finals with Rose and Wade healthy and relatively rested, they may be able to flip a game.    But neither plays much defense and GS is going to run circles around them.    Now IF they are healthy, rested, and playing to their career best on defense too, they could tip the scales.    But that is an awful lot of miles and injuries to count on in June. 

[Dr. Blackheart]

Wade will be what Ray Allen was for the Heat.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Wade will be what Ray Allen was for the Heat.

Not sure if it's wise to use Wade as a corner 3 pt shooter.