Monday, June 19, 2006

Wade = MJ?

I really hate comparisons in general, but the world seems to love them, especially ESPN so I thought I might look into the latest comparison they have been billing. Is Dwayne Wade the next Michael Jordan? In a heart beat, NO. I don't think there will ever be another Jordan. But Wade might be the closest thing to one right now. He is averaging 34.4 points per game in his first NBA Finals appearance. And "hero" status isn't made in the regular season. You can only get that label by performing in the postseason, just as Jordan once did and as Wade is doing now. The only difference that I can see right now between Jordan and Wade is that Jordan was probably a better defender than Wade is currently. Jordan's 3-point shot was probably better, but I might have to say that Wade is better at taking the ball to the hole. Lots will say that Jordan won 6 titles, let's wait and see what Wade can do. Here's something to think about: Look who else was on Jordan's team. He had a great defensive player and all-around player next to him in Pippen plus many others. In the '94 season that Jordan took off, Pippen still helped lead the Bulls to a loss in seven games in the 2nd round to the Knicks. Now, I'm not saying Jordan wasn't a great player, cause he is probably the best ever, but he had some help too. And Jordan didn't lead his team to the Finals until his 7th season. Wade did so in his 3rd. Wade this year has had the supporting cast to help him do so, but he has personally led his team to victory in the playoffs (see the Finals for proof, as he has won two games, 3 and 5, by himself). So here's my suggestion. Instead of calling Wade the next Jordan, how about we just call Wade the next Dwayne Wade?

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