LeBron James was conspicuously absent at Dwyane Wade’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame earlier this month. Stephen A. Smith believes that James should have been there to personally thank Dwyane Wade for his contributions when James first joined the Miami Heat from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Smith emphasized how critical it is to honor Wade for the friendship and assistance he gave to James while they were both in Miami. Especially when both of them shared a special bond which is present to date.
Stephen A. Smith takes aim at LeBron James’ decision to skip Wade’s HOF induction
LeBron James’ case for GOAT designation would be much weaker without Dwyane Wade, who played a significant role in James’ first two championship runs.
Wade was present at Chris Bosh’s Hall of Fame induction to honor the two players’ interwoven careers, but LeBron was conspicuously absent from the 2023 Hall of Fame ceremony that Wade presided over. Stephen A. Smith was taken aback and felt obligated to stress a few points.
When asked about James’s absence from Wade’s induction, Stephen said: “I was shocked, of all people, that LeBron was not there, To me, the last person who should have missed Wade’s induction into the Hall of Fame was LeBron James…. LeBron James, one could easily argue, wouldn’t even know what it’s like to be a champion had it not been for Dwyane Wade.”
Smith’s view is in line with the significant role Wade played in writing James’ championship story, highlighting the value of their teamwork and joint triumphs.
How many seasons was Dwyane Wade in the NBA?
In his 16-year career, Dwyane Wade wowed basketball fans as a member of the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers. For his entire stellar career, he played in 1,054 regular season games and averaged 22.0 pts, 5.4 asts, and 4.7 rebs. Wade’s inclusion in a record 13 NBA All-Star Games attests to his legendary standing on the court.
Wade won three NBA titles and was named Finals MVP once; his accomplishments are sure to go on as a testament to his greatness. His dedication to the sport and his teammates, especially his relationship and chemistry with LeBron James is still remembered by both the players and fans. His contributions to the sport will be felt for a long time to come, both by the clubs he played for and the spectators who watched him play with awe.
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