How Sweet It Is
Wade, was easily the most valuable player for Team USA, and commentator Doug Collins said as much, “Team USA plays its best ball when Wade is on the floor.” Indeed, Wade showcased his all-around game steals, rebounds, defensive presence & of course a penchant for scoring in droves. Before the games began Wade said he was going to ‘play angry’ because naysayers didn’t think he belonged on the team.
My question is would Team USA win Gold w/o All-Star D. Wade? Not even close, the semi final game against Argentina was closer than most would like to admit, and with James & Bryant plagued with fouls the USA was in dire straits. Enter D. Wade, Captain Save A Nation!! Outside of Bryant & James no one had the ability to get to the rim the way Wade did.
Those guys couldn’t get on track in the semi final game. Then in the Gold medal round, James had a respectable 16 points, but hardly was a difference maker. Kobe, didn’t GET OFF, until the 4th quarter. Had Wade not scored 21 points at half time the game wouldn’t have even been close. In fact, Chris Bosh along with Wade saved face for Team USA in the gold medal game.
Howard, who couldn’t make free throws to save his life was plagued with fouls. So, in comes Bosh who displayed defensive prowess unheard of from him. He rebounded and blocked shots, and got out on the breaks for easy transition points. At the line, Bosh held his own with a much higher percentage than Howard. Moreover, he was outmatched by the Gasol brothers. Pau, had more skill and Marc had more strength. However, Chris had more tenacity & desire to win. In the end, that made all the difference in the world….
DA BIG 3, USA BALL
D. Wade was the best player on a team full of All Stars. Yet, he never complained about being 6th man. Nor , did he complain about playing out of position. He was the consummate professional. Wade had a point to make, he didn’t like having his spot handed over to Bryant. Remember Bryant wasn’t on the team originally, he just came aboard last off-season. He wrestled Wades spot away, while Wade recouperated from shoulder & knee injuries.
Kobe Bryant may be the best player in the NBA, but D. Wade is the best clutch player in the NBA. How do you explain his 60% field goal percentage in the olympics? Granted each player had a role on this team; Kobe was the lockdown defender (couldn’t stop Navarro, MIlls or Ginobli), Lebron was the vocal leader, and D. Wade provided BUCKETS!!
Dwyane Wade is the MVP & Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of these 29th Olympic Games!!
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