Give DWade the respect he deserves thread

[HIF]

I'm amazed at how much bad mouthing and bad feeling is being shown by Heat supporters to DWade at the moment.

Without DWade we would in all liklihood still be Title-less and Ring-less. There is only 1 other person who deserves a similar amount of respect and that's Pat Riley, the architect, but without Wade none of this happens.

Forget Shaq, Forget Lebron, even forget Zo and UD (as much as we love them). Without DWade we are still nothing.

He joined us a rookie, a young team on the up (as can be said about a dozen teams every season) but a young team who had squat on the shelves/walls and only an imposter banner in the rafters.

He attracted Shaq, he played superhuman ball for our first ever title, he attracted Lebron and Bosh and he played superhuman ball for our second (and what should have been our third titles), he taught Loser Lebron how to be a winner and claimed us an unprecedented third title in just 10 years.

He bled Heat Red in "his house". And he made us Heat fans relevant throughout the world.

I feel sorry for what the guy went through which made him go to Chicago. I forgave him before he even did it because without him our Heat wouldn't be our Heat.

I do get annoyed when people talk up Dion at Wade's expense (I'm sorry Dion as it's not your fault, you seem a nice guy). Dion will never lead us to a title let alone 3 and even if he did those titles would not be the same as Wade's first Heat titles, they would be great but only on the shoulder's of giants. however he will not lead us to 3 titles.

Dwyane Wade, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the greatest basketball years of my life, they were unimaginable only a few years before you arrived let alone in the early days of loss after gritty loss.

You will always have my respect and I hope all Heat fans will show you their respect and remove the hurt and hate from their hearts and mouths.

I look forward to your statue outside the building and hope that it is a single person statue, not part of a big 3 or team statue. To be joined only by a Pat Riley statue in the foreseeable future.

Thanks Dwyane.

Respeck!

[goodboy]

We all love Dwade. There is no denying that. We only bash him at his expense associated with the Bulls, that's all. Not what he has done for us and given us. If he comes back great, if he doesn't great. Yes, it doesn't change the fact that he will always be the best ever to put on a Heat jersey (Till Zaire Wade comes along )

[Wolfy1983]

He's with the enemy. Bashing is warranted until he returns in a Heat uniform.

[RJM]

"He don't play here no mo."

[HeatFanLifer]

Wade had a great career here.

[Dr_Heat]

He will be back in Miami somehow in the next 2 years

[eddieheatfan]

dont care,he's no longer with the heat.the heat will retire his jersey at some point.meh

[Grumpy Heat Fan]

He acted very immature on his way out and didn't treat Riley like a friend.

He turned hostile on Riley really quick, even though the whole world knows that Wade's knees are shot and it's "bone on bone" and he has had big time injury issues. But Wade wouldn't recognize that.... instead, he called Riley a bitch, demanded big money, played the victim card, and then signed with a rival team. Suddenly Wade was acting like he took paycuts in every contract he signed. Dude only took ONE paycut, in 2010, so that he could form the Big 3 and keep UD. Aside from that, Wade was always offered the max contract like anyone else...

Whatever happened to being a humble Christian man? You'd be surprised how great life turns out when you obey God.

Thanks Wade for the great times. But you tarnished your legacy by going to Chicago and acting the way you did.

If he comes back, yeah whatever, if it helps us win. If he doesn't come back, why even make a thread about him. He left. He burned bridges with the people who backed him the most.

We moved on. I mean, dude, the man was threatening to go to CLEVELAND of all places, right after the sting of Lebron leading us on and leaving us and calling us college.

Wade screwed up a fairytale career with the Heat. He's a grown man and he made his bed. Let him lay down in it now.

[Cmon_Son-_-]

I Miss D-Wade 53 Weeks and Counting

[Flash4thewin]

He acted very immature on his way out and didn't treat Riley like a friend.

He turned hostile on Riley really quick, even though the whole world knows that Wade's knees are shot and it's "bone on bone" and he has had big time injury issues. But Wade wouldn't recognize that.... instead, he called Riley a bitch, demanded big money, played the victim card, and then signed with a rival team. Suddenly Wade was acting like he took paycuts in every contract he signed. Dude only took ONE paycut, in 2010, so that he could form the Big 3 and keep UD. Aside from that, Wade was always offered the max contract like anyone else...

Whatever happened to being a humble Christian man? You'd be surprised how great life turns out when you obey God.

Thanks Wade for the great times. But you tarnished your legacy by going to Chicago and acting the way you did.

If he comes back, yeah whatever, if it helps us win. If he doesn't come back, why even make a thread about him. He left. He burned bridges with the people who backed him the most.

We moved on. I mean, dude, the man was threatening to go to CLEVELAND of all places, right after the sting of Lebron leading us on and leaving us and calling us college.

Wade screwed up a fairytale career with the Heat. He's a grown man and he made his bed. Let him lay down in it now.

Did Riley treat him as a friend? NO so come on wake up Grumpy. This is a business, their is no loyalty in business. One does what is best for himself just like in life. Wade made sacrifices and was supposed to get paid, the one who failed his obligation here is Pat. Wade no longer trusted Pat and left. Let that sink in. Back to reality here, Wade wanted a 2/50 mil offer which was in line with what the market. Heck he wanted to sign for a 3/45 the year before but Pat said no. If you notice Pat is the recurring theme here. With out Wade Pat doesnt get Shaq, Without Wade Pat doest get Lebron. So when its time to man up and pay his obligations did Pat do the right christian thing? Yeah its no coincidence TJ didnt take a penny less or take a deal what was more trade friendly to the team. Did Whiteside take less, Nope. The funny part here is that Pat is doing what he feels is right but at the same time he has one foot out the door and will be gone sooner than most think. Pat was floating the ideal of working from LA, that should tell you all about where his mind really is. So before you start attacking Wade take a deep breath, look at what he did and just show respect. If you got mad he left for more money dont get mad at him, look at our front office. If you think we are better without him thats great but lets not forget we where in the lottery while his team made the playoffs. Dont let your anger blind you. We have a new season coming up and who know maybe with the right breaks we can make it to the second round of the playoffs.

[FlashFlare]

I miss Wade every day

[Grumpy Heat Fan]

He acted very immature on his way out and didn't treat Riley like a friend.

He turned hostile on Riley really quick, even though the whole world knows that Wade's knees are shot and it's "bone on bone" and he has had big time injury issues. But Wade wouldn't recognize that.... instead, he called Riley a bitch, demanded big money, played the victim card, and then signed with a rival team. Suddenly Wade was acting like he took paycuts in every contract he signed. Dude only took ONE paycut, in 2010, so that he could form the Big 3 and keep UD. Aside from that, Wade was always offered the max contract like anyone else...

Whatever happened to being a humble Christian man? You'd be surprised how great life turns out when you obey God.

Thanks Wade for the great times. But you tarnished your legacy by going to Chicago and acting the way you did.

If he comes back, yeah whatever, if it helps us win. If he doesn't come back, why even make a thread about him. He left. He burned bridges with the people who backed him the most.

We moved on. I mean, dude, the man was threatening to go to CLEVELAND of all places, right after the sting of Lebron leading us on and leaving us and calling us college.

Wade screwed up a fairytale career with the Heat. He's a grown man and he made his bed. Let him lay down in it now.

Did Riley treat him as a friend? NO so come on wake up Grumpy. This is a business, their is no loyalty in business. One does what is best for himself just like in life. Wade made sacrifices and was supposed to get paid, the one who failed his obligation here is Pat. Wade no longer trusted Pat and left. Let that sink in. Back to reality here, Wade wanted a 2/50 mil offer which was in line with what the market. Heck he wanted to sign for a 3/45 the year before but Pat said no. If you notice Pat is the recurring theme here. With out Wade Pat doesnt get Shaq, Without Wade Pat doest get Lebron. So when its time to man up and pay his obligations did Pat do the right christian thing? Yeah its no coincidence TJ didnt take a penny less or take a deal what was more trade friendly to the team. Did Whiteside take less, Nope. The funny part here is that Pat is doing what he feels is right but at the same time he has one foot out the door and will be gone sooner than most think. Pat was floating the ideal of working from LA, that should tell you all about where his mind really is. So before you start attacking Wade take a deep breath, look at what he did and just show respect. If you got mad he left for more money dont get mad at him, look at our front office. If you think we are better without him thats great but lets not forget we where in the lottery while his team made the playoffs. Dont let your anger blind you. We have a new season coming up and who know maybe with the right breaks we can make it to the second round of the playoffs.

Tell me what sacrifices did Wade make?

He only took ONE paycut in 2010, and he did that willingly to form a Big 3 with Lebron and Bosh and resign Haslem. That's it. And he got to enjoy 4 straight Finals appearances and 2 more titles out of it.

2003 Draft contract : normal contract like everyone else

2006 contract : maxed contract, exactly like the one Lebron got from Cavaliers in the same off-season.

2010 contract : The Big 3 took a paycut to play together. This is the 1st and only time Wade took a paycut.

2014 contract : by now, Wade's knees are done, bone on bone, and he has big injury issues. He still wants max money even though he's injury prone?

Aside from that, what sacrifices? Are you saying that Riley "owed" Wade a big payday because he took a paycut in 2010 to form the Big 3? That's ridiculous.


When you look at the FACTS, someone poisoned Wade's mind against Riley, acting like Wade was "owed" something for so many sacrifices he made. Wade only took ONE paycut in his career from Riley, ONE, and that was in 2010 so Wade could form a big 3 and resign Haslem.

Where does Wade get this self-entitled "I was wronged by Riley" attitude? What the hell did Riley do to Wade except build him championship contenders and help him be the 1st 2003 draft player to win a ring and Finals MVP (Darko don't count) ?????

[MHeat0279]

He acted very immature on his way out and didn't treat Riley like a friend.

He turned hostile on Riley really quick, even though the whole world knows that Wade's knees are shot and it's "bone on bone" and he has had big time injury issues. But Wade wouldn't recognize that.... instead, he called Riley a bitch, demanded big money, played the victim card, and then signed with a rival team. Suddenly Wade was acting like he took paycuts in every contract he signed. Dude only took ONE paycut, in 2010, so that he could form the Big 3 and keep UD. Aside from that, Wade was always offered the max contract like anyone else...

Whatever happened to being a humble Christian man? You'd be surprised how great life turns out when you obey God.

Thanks Wade for the great times. But you tarnished your legacy by going to Chicago and acting the way you did.

If he comes back, yeah whatever, if it helps us win. If he doesn't come back, why even make a thread about him. He left. He burned bridges with the people who backed him the most.

We moved on. I mean, dude, the man was threatening to go to CLEVELAND of all places, right after the sting of Lebron leading us on and leaving us and calling us college.

Wade screwed up a fairytale career with the Heat. He's a grown man and he made his bed. Let him lay down in it now.

Did Riley treat him as a friend? NO so come on wake up Grumpy. This is a business, their is no loyalty in business. One does what is best for himself just like in life. Wade made sacrifices and was supposed to get paid, the one who failed his obligation here is Pat. Wade no longer trusted Pat and left. Let that sink in. Back to reality here, Wade wanted a 2/50 mil offer which was in line with what the market. Heck he wanted to sign for a 3/45 the year before but Pat said no. If you notice Pat is the recurring theme here. With out Wade Pat doesnt get Shaq, Without Wade Pat doest get Lebron. So when its time to man up and pay his obligations did Pat do the right christian thing? Yeah its no coincidence TJ didnt take a penny less or take a deal what was more trade friendly to the team. Did Whiteside take less, Nope. The funny part here is that Pat is doing what he feels is right but at the same time he has one foot out the door and will be gone sooner than most think. Pat was floating the ideal of working from LA, that should tell you all about where his mind really is. So before you start attacking Wade take a deep breath, look at what he did and just show respect. If you got mad he left for more money dont get mad at him, look at our front office. If you think we are better without him thats great but lets not forget we where in the lottery while his team made the playoffs. Dont let your anger blind you. We have a new season coming up and who know maybe with the right breaks we can make it to the second round of the playoffs.

Tell me what sacrifices did Wade make?

He only took ONE paycut in 2010, and he did that willingly to form a Big 3 with Lebron and Bosh and resign Haslem. That's it. And he got to enjoy 4 straight Finals appearances and 2 more titles out of it.

2003 Draft contract : normal contract like everyone else

2006 contract : maxed contract, exactly like the one Lebron got from Cavaliers in the same off-season.

2010 contract : The Big 3 took a paycut to play together. This is the 1st and only time Wade took a paycut.

2014 contract : by now, Wade's knees are done, bone on bone, and he has big injury issues. He still wants max money even though he's injury prone?

Aside from that, what sacrifices? Are you saying that Riley "owed" Wade a big payday because he took a paycut in 2010 to form the Big 3? That's ridiculous.


When you look at the FACTS, someone poisoned Wade's mind against Riley, acting like Wade was "owed" something for so many sacrifices he made. Wade only took ONE paycut in his career from Riley, ONE, and that was in 2010 so Wade could form a big 3 and resign Haslem.

Where does Wade get this self-entitled "I was wronged by Riley" attitude? What the hell did Riley do to Wade except build him championship contenders and help him be the 1st 2003 draft player to win a ring and Finals MVP (Darko don't count) ?????

This is exactly the way i see it as well.

[YounG_A]

He's the reason why I started watching and playing basketball, when he retires I'll probably cry.
Can't wait until he comes back so I can be lame and blast the song "Coming Home"
American Airlines Arena will always be Wade's house.

[Altered_Beast]

i forgive wade he looked out for himself in the end and wanted more money i probably wouldve done the same. long relationships breaking up are always going to be tough or nasty or sad and all in one so i can ignore the details of it all and just accept that pat didnt want to hamstring the team and wade felt like he can still get paid what he felt he deserved. in the end wade got his money and things are looking up for the heat so its a win-win

this will always be wade county.

[Darkstar]

He signed with an enemy therefor he is an enemy. To hell with each and every player that isn't a member of the Heat. My loyalty is to Miami and not any of it's players.

[HIF]

He signed with an enemy therefor he is an enemy. To hell with each and every player that isn't a member of the Heat. My loyalty is to Miami and not any of it's players.

Then you don't understand history and its importance. Long after you and I are dead DWade will be remembered as a Heat great.

[DWadeno3]

This thread shows the inner child plenty of grown men have in them when it comes to sports.

[BIRDMAN BIRDMAN]

Wade will always be that ex that you've longed love only to go separate ways due to some sht, but you still know deep down inside that it's just wrong not being together and you'll end up coming back together again someday

[MHeat0279]

He signed with an enemy therefor he is an enemy. To hell with each and every player that isn't a member of the Heat. My loyalty is to Miami and not any of it's players.

Then you don't understand history and its importance. Long after you and I are dead DWade will be remembered as a Heat great.

The problem is not DWade being the greatest player to ever play for Miami, it is the way the handled his contract extension, to some of us it was not the right way, and definitely in my opinion the Heat did not owe him anything. We treated him with respect, and thanks to the paycut in 2010 he got some more rings to his legacy, no hard feelings he moved on and so did we.