Top Amazing Plays From Dwyane Wade's Career
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Back in 2003, Pat Riley and the Miami Heat made a decision that would change the shape of the franchise from then on.
Coming off of a very rough season in which the Heat won just 25 games, Miami held the 5th pick in the 2003 NBA Draft the following summer.
Riley knew that he was going to get a top-tier player as the '03 draft featured several prospects that would easily be the first overall pick in a weaker draft.
When the well-hyped LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh were selected with the first, third and fourth picks, respectively, Riley knew that there was still someone special left on the board.
Miami selected Dwyane Wade with the 5th pick, a choice that would prove to be one of the best that Riley has made for the Heat (which is a list that is long and distinguished).
Starting with his rookie season, Wade has become the face of a franchise that has become known as much for its classiness as its propensity for winning.
Though the team has gone through several big changes during his tenure, including the addition (and subtraction) of several top-tier players such as Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James, Wade has always been the foundation for all of the achievements that Miami has accomplished.
A three-time NBA champion, a Finals MVP, a league scoring champion, a ten-time (soon to be eleven-time) NBA All-Star and the all-time leading scorer in Heat history, Wade is undoubtedly the best player to ever put on a Miami uniform.
His allegiance to the team and the region of South Florida will long be remembered by Heat fans and NBA fans as a whole.
Let's have a little fun and take a look at some of the top plays from Wade's career with the Heat.
This is MY house!
Wade puts Anderson Varejao on a poster.
Game-winning shot in first ever playoff game.
Behind the back and nasty finish vs. Bulls.
Wade blocks Amar'e Stoudemire and hits halfcourt shot.
Nasty spin move and two-handed dunk on Kendrick Perkins.
Sick sideline move before hitting Shaq with perfect alley-oop pass.
Leaves defender in the dust and finishes with nasty slam.
Wade dunks on entire Pacers team.
Big time dunk over Jermaine O'Neal in first playoff year.
A ridiculous blind bank shot while in mid-air during 2006 Eastern Conference Finals.
Full court rush and finish over Emeka Okafor.
These are just a small selection of the amazing plays that Wade has made throughout his career. If there are any that were left out, feel free to mention them in the comments section.
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