Dwyane Wade is Better Suited as a Facilitator
Nov 12, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) passes the ball as Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) defends during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Pacers won 81-75. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
The biggest question entering the season for the Heat: can Dwyane Wade stay healthy for all 82 games?
Eight games later, Wade has started all eight, and is averaging 19.8 points, 6.4 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. Additionally, Wade is shooting 50% from the field and 45% from behind the arc.
Wade seems and looks very comfortable as the team’s main facilitator.
Via Joseph Goodman of the Miami Herald:
"“It makes me feel good that the other guys are feeling good about themselves by me drawing two guys, kicking it to them and them hitting shots and getting into that rhythm and flow.”"
With LeBron out-of-town, Miami desperately needed a player to score and dish out the ball effectively. Dwyane Wade is that player, and it looks like he has a chip on his shoulder after James’ departure.