NBA Free Agency 2016: 5 best fits for Dwyane Wade
1. Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade has flirted with leaving the Miami Heat before. He explored options when he was a free agent in 2010 and after his deal was up in recent seasons. However, each time Wade thought about leaving Miami, he returned due to loyalty and championships.
Wade has had a storied career with the Heat. He won a title in 2006 with Shaquille O’Neal and in 2012 and 2013 with LeBron James and Chris Bosh. D-Wade has also put up dominant numbers, averaging 23.7 PPG throughout his 12-year career. The fans and executives love him, so they will probably look to bring him back. It wouldn’t be surprisingly at all if Wade decided to return either.
The only caveat is the declining production. Wade played in 74 games in 2015-16 but put up just 19 PPG, his worst number since his rookie season, and a career-worst 15.9-percent from three-point range. If Wade is demanding a high price for a return and the Heat aren’t willing to meet it, then they may part ways.
When it comes down to it, loyalty may be the biggest factor. Wade has shown this before, and if he really wants to stay with the Heat, he’ll stick with the franchise that drafted him in 2003.
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