Heat: Wade is Garbage in These Playoffs

[HarlemHeat37]

Wade is having an atrocious playoffs for his standards, tbh..

His PER is down to 18, he has the worst offensive rating in Miami's rotation outside of Battier, and the rest of his metrics are terrible, as well..even when he's struggling, his defense is still very solid, but his offense has been very poor..

When Wade is playing like this, Lebron has the worst championship supporting cast since 2006 Wade, tbh..

[Killakobe81]

Wade is having an atrocious playoffs for his standards, tbh..

His PER is down to 18, he has the worst offensive rating in Miami's rotation outside of Battier, and the rest of his metrics are terrible, as well..even when he's struggling, his defense is still very solid, but his offense has been very poor..

When Wade is playing like this, Lebron has the worst championship supporting cast since 2006 Wade, tbh..

brighten up buttercup ... Wade gonna drop 25 next game 12 in the 4th ...

[HarlemHeat37]

I actually do think Wade will have a big game 5, tbh..

[Killakobe81]

I actually do think Wade will have a big game 5, tbh..

everyone thinks James will go offf ...I do too ... but only early to set the tone.
Then he will spoonfeed Bosh, wade birdman and ray ...
Wade will feel good early and close strong.

[Chinook]

Looking at just points, rebounds and assists, it's pretty interesting to see how close San Antonio's and Miami's Big Threes have performed this post-season:

Miami Big Three:
Points: 53
Rebounds: 17
Assists: 13.6

Spurs Big Three:
Points: 52.3
Rebounds: 17.6
Assists: 14.7

Both groups have a lot of room to grow, as only James has been consistent. Looking at the role-players, Splitter would seem to be the biggest challenge for the Heat, while guarding the three-point line is a priority for both teams. Unless Wade steps it up (while Ginobili fails to), the Heat actually seem to be at a personnel disadvantage.

[AaronY]

Looking at just points, rebounds and assists, it's pretty interesting to see how close San Antonio's and Miami's Big Threes have performed this post-season:

Miami Big Three:
Points: 53
Rebounds: 17
Assists: 13.6

Spurs Big Three:
Points: 52.3
Rebounds: 17.6
Assists: 14.7

Both groups have a lot of room to grow, as only James has been consistent. Looking at the role-players, Splitter would seem to be the biggest challenge for the Heat, while guarding the three-point line is a priority for both teams. Unless Wade steps it up (while Ginobili fails to), the Heat actually seem to be at a personnel disadvantage.

Splitter had serious trouble posting up two guards in the WCF last year..

[AaronY]

I mean I like him but its not like he's some kind of matchup nightmare..

[Chinook]

I mean I like him but its not like he's some kind of matchup nightmare..

Splitter's playing well now. He was posting up Gasol just fine. Battier shouldn't be able to stop him, either.

[Calispursfan11]

Splitter's health, size, skill and will are going to overwhelm the Heat if they can even beat this hungry Pacers team. All that aside, Wade is still garbage. No one has proven it different.

[rogues]

I'll bump this when later tonight and in the finals.. people thinking Wade is done..

[rogues]

Wade is definitely a manufactured star. It all started in the 2006 NBA Finals when Stern decided to attempt, but ultimately failing, at making him the next Michael Jordan.

2>1 rings, got..

[callo1]

Wade is an overrated s bag who tries to portray a good image. The punk should have been suspended for a game after throwing that elbow.

[TDMVPDPOY]

roids and std is deadly combination

[Chinook]

I wonder if the Cavs will try to trade the first-overall pick for him if the Heat don't win it all this season.

[redzero]

Remember when in 2011 he looked like a legit Finals MVP candidate?

He was the best player in those Finals.

[Calispursfan11]

At this point, thinking Wade is going to break out is like thinking that Kwame Brown will still break out. Cheers!

[Killakobe81]

He was the best player in those Finals.

Nope, that would be Dirk, but 2nd best ... sure ...

[Darius McCrary]

Wade's been one of the most overrated NBA players at any position since he was drafted. He's a sports center dunk/ft reel player that has already started to decline because he's as injury prone as Manu.

[Jacob1983]

Heat fans still butt hurt over 2011. I love it.

[dbreiden83080]

He's going to dominate game 5, tbh..

Bold prediction when he hasn't done all postseason..

[Seventyniner]

Given Wade's production so far, you could argue that in a Spurs/Heat series, the Spurs have the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 8th best players.
1) LeBron
2) Parker
3) Duncan
4) Bosh
5) Ginobili
6) Wade
7) Leonard
8) Splitter

You could make a decent argument that Danny Green is playing better than Ray Allen, too.

[Calispursfan11]

Given Wade's production so far, you could argue that in a Spurs/Heat series, the Spurs have the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 8th best players.
1) LeBron
2) Parker
3) Duncan
4) Bosh
5) Ginobili
6) Wade
7) Leonard
8) Splitter

You could make a decent argument that Danny Green is playing better than Ray Allen, too.

This tbh.

[Chinook]

Given Wade's production so far, you could argue that in a Spurs/Heat series, the Spurs have the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 8th best players.
1) LeBron
2) Parker
3) Duncan
4) Bosh
5) Ginobili
6) Wade
7) Leonard
8) Splitter

You could make a decent argument that Danny Green is playing better than Ray Allen, too.

Yeah, and probably Diaw over Battier if he's motivated. The Spurs are definitely the move talented team. It's all going to be about who steps up in the big moments, though. I think Splitter will be above Leonard in this series, though.

[LkrFan]

Get at me Acehole! 1-6* in a must win game!!

*So far. Bron carrying him per par, tbqh, fwiw

[HI-FI]

so what is the general consensus on HGH's knee? some say he's faking it ala Rapist. But he looks off to me and his numbers aren't good.

is he casting? or if he's injured, will this continue to be an issue throughout the next series?