NBA Finals Game 4 Mavs vs Heat Sponsored by 2-2

**bulletedge** · 06-07-2011

Not live. But I've seen enough to know he is not better than Dwyane Wade.

Watching old highlight films isn't the same as watching a guy win game after game, time after time. There is a reason that he is the logo. I'll give Wade his props- he is awesome. But of players from the earlier days, West in the modern game would still be a superstar.

**midnightpulp** · 06-07-2011

Originally Posted by bulletedge

Watching old highlight films isn't the same as watching a guy win game after game, time after time. There is a reason that he is the logo. I'll give Wade his props- he is awesome. But of players from the earlier days, West in the modern game would still be a superstar.

I'm inclined to agree, but at point guard not at shooting guard.

**DazedAndConfused** · 06-07-2011

No reason why Heat offense should ever be so stagnant. Failure in coaching IMHO

**Texas Chili Dog** · 06-07-2011

Dirk is such a stud. Sitting through the post game press conference patiently. And he is sick as a dog. He just wants to go to bed, but he's not trying to get out of there. He's taking the questions like a man and answering them just as thoughtfully as he always does. I love that man.

**bulletedge** · 06-07-2011

Originally Posted by midnightpulp

I'm inclined to agree, but at point guard not at shooting guard.

Yep- 6-4 is a little small for a PG today. But he could still play. Guys like Cousy or Havlicek who were awesome in their day would struggle with today's athletes.

**dirk4mvp** · 06-07-2011

You can play SG at 6'4. I don't know West's wing span, but somebody like Wade who's 6'4" can play SG easily due to having freakishly long arms.

**DAF86** · 06-07-2011

Originally Posted by Nathan89

Good point.

When the game got even and nobody could buy a basket he should have taken over or at least try to.

**ballhog** · 06-07-2011

Originally Posted by bulletedge

Watching old highlight films isn't the same as watching a guy win game after game, time after time. There is a reason that he is the logo. I'll give Wade his props- he is awesome. But of players from the earlier days, West in the modern game would still be a superstar.

They didn't travel and carry the ball like they do nowadays.

**picc84** · 06-07-2011

Going to sound strange considering he bricked a ft and fumbled the ball, but that was a clutch save by Wade to get the ball to Miller. The ball was in the backcourt and Wade leaped, caught the ball, and threw it into the frontcourt before his body touched the floor. And it went right to Miller, who he could barely see.

I was amazed he even got that off.

**Killakobe81** · 06-07-2011

Originally Posted by picc84

Going to sound strange considering he bricked a ft and fumbled the ball, but that was a clutch save by Wade to get the ball to Miller. The ball was in the backcourt and Wade leaped, caught the ball, and threw it into the frontcourt before his body touched the floor. And it went right to Miller, who he could barely see.

I was amazed he even got that off.

Great point picc. i was saying the same his shot selection was poor in the 4th ... but his court sense and awareness is amazing. Even on Terry's late made FT's WAde had time the rebound perfectly no way the Mavs get that board if terry misses and Wade flew in from the top of the circle.

**midnightpulp** · 06-07-2011

Originally Posted by bulletedge

Yep- 6-4 is a little small for a PG today. But he could still play. Guys like Cousy or Havlicek who were awesome in their day would struggle with today's athletes.

West was 6'2". I just don't see him scoring like he did at the 2 guard against guys like Artest, Bowen, Wade, Tony Allen, etc.

I think he would be a Nash type player with better defense.

**picc84** · 06-07-2011

Originally Posted by Killakobe81

Great point picc. i was saying the same his shot selection was poor in the 4th ... but his court sense and awareness is amazing. Even on Terry's late made FT's WAde had time the rebound perfectly no way the Mavs get that board if terry misses and Wade flew in from the top of the circle.

Not only that, but he was an inch away from blocking Dirk's gw layup. Dude missed it by a hair. His court awareness and IQ is crazy.

**Killakobe81** · 06-07-2011

Originally Posted by picc84

Not only that, but he was an inch away from blocking Dirk's gw layup. Dude missed it by a hair. His court awareness and IQ is crazy.

Not saying his bball IQ is not high ...but i think it's that awareness is what makes him special ...he senses gaps in the defense, anticpates loose balls soo well.

I dont see why people have to bring up the player I wont name ....both are great but this is about Wade not ANYONE else really except maybe Marion and Bosh who have both been better than expected. Surprised to see Bosh's FG% this series he has been great early not much late except the GW ...

**Killakobe81** · 06-07-2011

and of course Lebron ...i think whther you believe in his talent or not we are all waiting for him to make us bear witness again. If you believe you know it's coming ...if you don't you revel in his struggles. I think he is overdue and game 5 will be his coming out party ...