Dean the Dream Wade

[Derek]

Is there any logical reason whatsoever that when every time that Wade scores a sub runs up to the scorers table to check in for him immediately? Insanity from what I can tell.

The logical explanation is that the two events are unrelated

 

[Cavatt]

I m not sure what advantage there is playing Maker over Wade.

 

[weepinwillow]

I m not sure what advantage there is playing Maker over Wade.

Well, Maker has a longer neck. So there's that.

 

[Lee]

I m not sure what advantage there is playing Maker over Wade.

Honestly I don't see the advantage of either. Only think is Wade is technically a rookie so maybe there is growth?

Maker has proven he is worthless.

 

[Dr No]

Honestly I don't see the advantage of either. Only think is Wade is technically a rookie so maybe there is growth?

Maker has proven he is worthless.

I agree. I think Wade has some potential upside as a bench guy on a good team in a year or two. I don't think he wins you any games this year, but he could be a nice, cheap, utility guy on the roster in a couple of years when we could be pretty good and winning an extra game or two matters. With a couple of years experience, he's likely going to be the kind of guy you need to keep you competitive when injury bug hits like it is now - and then go back to the bench and not cause any problems once the starters return.

 

[Lee]

I agree. I think Wade has some potential upside as a bench guy on a good team in a year or two. I don't think he wins you any games this year, but he could be a nice, cheap, utility guy on the roster in a couple of years when we could be pretty good and winning an extra game or two matters. With a couple of years experience, he's likely going to be the kind of guy you need to keep you competitive when injury bug hits like it is now - and then go back to the bench and not cause any problems once the starters return.

I know many like him on here, I am not a fan, I see very little upside. But he is undrafted, free, and right now the most important ability for us is availability.

 

[Cavatt]

Honestly I don't see the advantage of either. Only think is Wade is technically a rookie so maybe there is growth?

Maker has proven he is worthless.

He gives effort on defense and he can shoot. Keeping an eye on his rebounding

 

[Lee]

He gives effort on defense and he can shoot. Keeping an eye on his rebounding

He played 71 minutes last year total, shot 4 three pointers made 2...way too small of a sample size for anything

This year in 117 minutes he has made 5 of 15 three pointers, so for his very limited career he has shot 37% from 3 on a total of 19 shots.

I will say the Jury is still out on his shooting and ability to defend, even if he gives effort. He isn't overly athletic for his position either, and no its not that he is white, its that he isn't athletic.

I am just not convinced he is a contributor in the NBA yet...maybe, but not as high on him as some are.

 

[Cavatt]

He played 71 minutes last year total, shot 4 three pointers made 2...way too small of a sample size for anything

This year in 117 minutes he has made 5 of 15 three pointers, so for his very limited career he has shot 37% from 3 on a total of 19 shots.

I will say the Jury is still out on his shooting and ability to defend, even if he gives effort. He isn't overly athletic for his position either, and no its not that he is white, its that he isn't athletic.

I am just not convinced he is a contributor in the NBA yet...maybe, but not as high on him as some are.

I think he is pretty athletic. I also think it is tough to judge the 11th man when he is playing with the 14th and 15th man

 

[bigfoot5415]

Is bad

 

[Comeback kid]

Nobody knows because they won’t play him long enough to get warmed up. And it’s a quick sub out if he makes a shot. He plays more when he misses. Figure that out.

 

[Alec]

How bad is Wade in practice if Stevens is getting burn over him? What the hell is Stevens anyway, a 6'6 guy who shoots like 22% from 3?

I just don't get it.

 

[bigfoot5415]

How bad is Wade in practice if Stevens is getting burn over him? What the hell is Stevens anyway, a 6'6 guy who shoots like 22% from 3?

I just don't get it.

Wade is a warm body. That's his only place in the NBA.

 

[Alec]

Wade is a warm body. That's his only place in the NBA.

That may be the case. But the data suggests he can shoot the ball a little. would've been a welcome addition tonight. especially down two starting PFs and giving up size everywhere but C.

 

[Erbium]

That may be the case. But the data suggests he can shoot the ball a little. would've been a welcome addition tonight. especially down two starting PFs and giving up size everywhere but C.

He HAS to be a better shooter than Cedi, Windler & Stevens.