It’s not time for Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade to retire just yet.
It’s official: the Miami Heat have been eliminated from the 2018 NBA Playoffs.
Falling short 104-91 in Game 5 of the first round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, the team’s 2017-18 run has now come to an end.
Despite keeping up nicely during the first two quarters of play, even going into the half tied at 46 a piece, Miami once again fell apart in the third quarter. And unfortunately, were unable to save themselves in the fourth.
Heartbreaking to Heat Nation, certainly, but not quite the only thing on their minds Tuesday night.
Instead, many fans are worried that they may have witnessed Dwyane Wade’s last game.
Earlier this year, the superstar admitted he isn’t sure what his future holds. And while he did have a solid postseason campaign, averaging 16.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 25.4 minutes of play, time isn’t on his side; at the age of 36, one has to wonder just how much he has left in his tank.
Now it’s true that his return to the Heat was all any of us could ever ask for. Having spent a season with the Chicago Bulls and half a year with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was clear the guard really only ever belonged in Miami.
And yet, it still doesn’t feel like it’s the right time for Wade to say goodbye. Not quite yet, anyway.
Here are five reasons why Dwyane Wade should stick it out with the Miami Heat, for at least another year.