Dwyane Wade to retire after 2018-19 season

[Otule's Glass Eye]

https://twitter.com/legionhoops/status/1029552721529954304?s=21

[brewcity77]

So then next year we can count on him for TBT? 

[Marqevans]

Come back for his degree?

[wadesworld]

Come back for his degree?

No need when you attend Harvard after MU.

And IU of course.

And now Georgia.

[MU82]

He's had one heck of a career.

[Goose]

Heck of a career is right on. Been a joy to watch DWade all of these years.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Seeing the recent career paths of guys like Hoiberg at ISU, Ewing at Georgetown and Mullin at St. Johns, would Wade ever get into coaching?  Diener I think gets back into it once he officially stops playing.

[GGGG]

Seeing the recent career paths of guys like Hoiberg at ISU, Ewing at Georgetown and Mullin at St. Johns, would Wade ever get into coaching?  Diener I think gets back into it once he officially stops playing.

Does anyone know why he left Marquette?  Was the lure of playing more too much to pass up?  Did he not enjoy coaching...or maybe did he not enjoy his role with Marquette?

[BrewCity83]

I'm looking forward to seeing Wade go to the Hall of Fame.

[barfolomew]

I'm looking forward to seeing Wade go to the Hall of Fame.

Yes, good thing they will only do a bust of him so we don't have to worry about what shorts he is wearing.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Does anyone know why he left Marquette? Was the lure of playing more too much to pass up?  Did he not enjoy coaching...or maybe did he not enjoy his role with Marquette?

That.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

It appears I have created a fake headline

https://twitter.com/dwyanewade/status/1029773300489232384?s=21

[brewcity77]

Seeing the recent career paths of guys like Hoiberg at ISU, Ewing at Georgetown and Mullin at St. Johns, would Wade ever get into coaching?  Diener I think gets back into it once he officially stops playing.

I recall Wade saying he didn't want to coach. I can't find it now, but thought he said he wasn't interested.

[MuMark]

I thought I heard the tbt announcers saying Travis didn't think coaching was for him?

[MU82]

Wade might have his eye on ownership - if not of part of an NBA team than maybe some other business in some other industry.

According to Basketball Reference, he has made almost $200 million during his playing career. And that doesn't count his endorsements. Even if 60% of that went to taxes, agents and "stuff," if he invested the other $80-100 million even semi-wisely during what has been a 10-year bull run he'd have a heck of a lot of money available for all sorts of ventures.

I'd rather be a managing partner (like MJ) than a coach any day.

[Cooby Snacks]

Wade might have his eye on ownership - if not of part of an NBA team than maybe some other business in some other industry.

According to Basketball Reference, he has made almost $200 million during his playing career. And that doesn't count his endorsements. Even if 60% of that went to taxes, agents and "stuff," if he invested the other $80-100 million even semi-wisely during what has been a 10-year bull run he'd have a heck of a lot of money available for all sorts of ventures.

I'd rather be a managing partner (like MJ) than a coach any day.

He’s said as much: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/23/dwyane-wade-nba-owner-seattle-supersonics

I’m all for this happening someday.

[MU82]

He’s said as much: https://www.si.com/nba/2018/06/23/dwyane-wade-nba-owner-seattle-supersonics

I’m all for this happening someday.

Maybe I saw a reference to that and it was in the back of my mind. Either way, thanks for the link.

[MomofMUltiples]

Does anyone know why he left Marquette?  Was the lure of playing more too much to pass up?  Did he not enjoy coaching...or maybe did he not enjoy his role with Marquette?

During TBT Travis said that when he came to Marquette to join the coaching staff he was very burnt out as a player.  After three years of "rest", when the offer presented to play again, he jumped at it.  Now he wants to play for as long as he can.  I don't recall him saying anything about not wanting to coach.  Wouldn't surprise me to see him come back once he's done playing.

[NWarsh]

During TBT Travis said that when he came to Marquette to join the coaching staff he was very burnt out as a player.  After three years of "rest", when the offer presented to play again, he jumped at it.  Now he wants to play for as long as he can.  I don't recall him saying anything about not wanting to coach.  Wouldn't surprise me to see him come back once he's done playing.

He said so during an interview after one of the TBT games.  He said the university means so much to his family (wife went there as well) and that he sees himself involved at the university in some capacity when he finally does hang them up.

[GoldenWarrior11]

He said so during an interview after one of the TBT games.  He said the university means so much to his family (wife went there as well) and that he sees himself involved at the university in some capacity when he finally does hang them up.

Say Wojo gets offered the Duke job when Coach K retires, I'd be perfectly fine with hiring Diener as a replacement.

[warriorchick]

Say Wojo gets offered the Duke job when Coach K retires, I'd be perfectly fine with hiring Diener as a replacement.

Based on what?

[Nukem2]

Based on what?

Yes, he does need some experience.  Though, Chris Mullin did not...oh, wait...

[brewcity77]

Say Wojo gets offered the Duke job when Coach K retires, I'd be perfectly fine with hiring Diener as a replacement.

If we're making the alumni call, it would be Brian Wardle all day. Built a consistent winning program at Green Bay & entering year 4 has Bradley looking like they are ready to carve out a place in the upper echelon of the MVC. Proven winning coach that knows the Midwest & views Marquette as a destination job.

[tower912]

Time flies.    And Wardle is ahead of Diener on the potential HC-who-is-an-alum-and-theoretically-will-be-at-MU-until-fired list. 

[JWags85]

TD can still play, as evidenced by his performance in TBT and a roster spot in a top 5 league in Europe.  I would imagine he could probably play till he's 40 in some capacity if he wanted, give his game and style of play.

[Herman Cain]

TD can still play, as evidenced by his performance in TBT and a roster spot in a top 5 league in Europe.  I would imagine he could probably play till he's 40 in some capacity if he wanted, give his game and style of play.

I really enjoy watching Diener play. I hope he keeps going as long as he can.

[brewcity77]

Time flies.    And Wardle is ahead of Diener on the potential HC-who-is-an-alum-and-theoretically-will-be-at-MU-until-fired list.

That said, I'd be happy if Wojo was still here in 15 years. Because there's no way he makes it to 20 without some major success.

[avid1010]

I thought I heard the tbt announcers saying Travis didn't think coaching was for him?

They did say that...hopefully they are wrong...

[Skitch]

I remember on Dan LeBatard's radio show (which is out of Miami and seems to have good connections with the Heat) it was mentioned awhile back that Wade thought watching Kobe's last season was uncomfortable and they didn't think he would ever announce a final season he would just retire.

[#UnleashSean]

Say Wojo gets offered the Duke job when Coach K retires, I'd be perfectly fine with hiring Diener as a replacement.

It's what I want to happen, someone who has ties to the university who will stay for a long time. Marquette's greatest weakness is not having a long term coach. I hope Diener or Wardle is someone who can eventually become that.

[Marcus92]

Having ties to the university isn't a mandatory.

Bobby Knight grew up in Ohio and played at Ohio State (perhaps Indiana's biggest rival). He then worked as an assistant and head coach at Army before joining IU -- where he won 662 games and 3 national titles over the course of 29 seasons.

Dean Smith was born in Kansas (over 1,000 miles from Chapel Hill). He played and served as an assistant coach at the University of Kansas before joining the staff at North Carolina -- where he won 879 games and 2 national titles over the course of 35+ seasons.

Coach K grew up in Chicago (800 miles from Duke's campus). He played for Bob Knight at Army before joining the staff there. In 1980, he was named the head coach at Duke -- where he's won more than 1,000 games and 5 national titles over the course of nearly 40 years.

Those are just a few examples. It's true that coaches such as Roy Williams and Jim Boeheim are alumni of their schools. But that's not the most important factor in a coach's longevity.

[MU82]

Having ties to the university isn't a mandatory.

Bobby Knight grew up in Ohio and played at Ohio State (perhaps Indiana's biggest rival). He then worked as an assistant and head coach at Army before joining IU -- where he won 662 games and 3 national titles over the course of 29 seasons.

Dean Smith was born in Kansas (over 1,000 miles from Chapel Hill). He played and served as an assistant coach at the University of Kansas before joining the staff at North Carolina -- where he won 879 games and 2 national titles over the course of 35+ seasons.

Coach K grew up in Chicago (800 miles from Duke's campus). He played for Bob Knight at Army before joining the staff there. In 1980, he was named the head coach at Duke -- where he's won more than 1,000 games and 5 national titles over the course of nearly 40 years.

Those are just a few examples. It's true that coaches such as Roy Williams and Jim Boeheim are alumni of their schools. But that's not the most important factor in a coach's longevity.

Excellent point.

And some alums proved to be gawd-awful coaches.

Matt Doherty was exhibit A, but plenty of others: Jim Les; Kevin Ollie (quick fade after winning title with Calhoun's players); Chris Mullin; Sidney Lowe; etc.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Excellent point.

And some alums proved to be gawd-awful coaches.

Matt Doherty was exhibit A, but plenty of others: Jim Les; Kevin Ollie (quick fade after winning title with Calhoun's players); Chris Mullin; Sidney Lowe; etc.

Other than Majerus, I don't think MU has had an MU grad as HC either.  At least in the lifetime's of even our eldest alums.

Brian Wardle is the only one on the horizon as best as I can tell. MU was Rick's worst stop.

[Marcus92]

Having ties to a university is also no guarantee that a successful coach will stay. Chris Mack (who played at Xavier and left the school as head coach to take the Louisville job) is the latest example.

[Newsdreams]

What if Doc gets tired of the NBA?