Simple question, does Wade as he is right now deserve the max.
Forget about the Wade from 3 years ago, that guy is gone. I'm talking about the Wade who the last 2 seasons has played 69 and 54 games.
I would also suggest that you consider that he gets 'banged up' and has 'knee issues' every single year now, the actually put him on a plan this year to save him for the playoffs. Yet last night he seemed to have no hops whatsoever, and no real explosion to get past someone.
My contention is that not only has Wade played his best basketball, but most importantly his play is going to drop off dramatically and I dont think he will be in the league in 4 years and probably not 3. Hence I would not give him anything close to the max.
If he opts out, it will be very interesting to see how Miami plays it considering Melo might be an option for them. Complete conspiracy theory but I think the 'lets create a big 4' is a ruse to get him to opt out, so that they can bring in Melo to replace him.
Forget about the Wade from 3 years ago, that guy is gone. I'm talking about the Wade who the last 2 seasons has played 69 and 54 games.
I would also suggest that you consider that he gets 'banged up' and has 'knee issues' every single year now, the actually put him on a plan this year to save him for the playoffs. Yet last night he seemed to have no hops whatsoever, and no real explosion to get past someone.
My contention is that not only has Wade played his best basketball, but most importantly his play is going to drop off dramatically and I dont think he will be in the league in 4 years and probably not 3. Hence I would not give him anything close to the max.
If he opts out, it will be very interesting to see how Miami plays it considering Melo might be an option for them. Complete conspiracy theory but I think the 'lets create a big 4' is a ruse to get him to opt out, so that they can bring in Melo to replace him.