Ball in!
Long before Dwyane Wade earned elite status in the NBA, I was one of his most staunch advocates, not only singing his praises as the game’s best all-around shooting guard but noting his cunning and guile as a floor leader as well. Over the years, I’ve watched him elevate his game from NCAA tournament darling to household name status, particularly during the Heat’s remarkable run to the NBA title in 2005-6, despite detractors who argue that Wade, and thus the Heat, were helped by preferential officiating, reducing their title to no more than smoke and mirrors.
