Dont Hate Miami
Dwyane Wade might be the most selfless player you could find in the NBA – on and off the court. Do you know that in 11 years, Wade has NEVER been the highest paid player on the Heat? Think about that.
Now take a look at some of these facts and you’ll see why he will go down as the most beloved player in Miami Sports history when it’s all said and done.
We were all prepared to give Wade a full 6-yr max contract when he helped create the Big 3 era in the summer of 2010.
— Albert Random (@AlbertRandom1) July 18, 2014
Wade instead took what at the time figured to be an $18M discount to help make room for teammates Miller and Haslem.
— Albert Random (@AlbertRandom1) July 18, 2014
Wade’s discounted contract had 2-yrs, $42M remaining on it when he opted out this summer, to allow the Heat to retool.
— Albert Random (@AlbertRandom1) July 18, 2014
Knowing that his body isn’t what it once was and the trust he had in Micky and Pat, Dwyane did what was right for the team this year and opted out.
Wade opted out despite knowing that injuries have robbed him of his ability to recoup that money. http://t.co/yCmf0lWK2d
— Albert Random (@AlbertRandom1) July 18, 2014
The hope was obviously to get LeBron to stay and bring in some other talent, but, we know how that turned out. However, instead of now pushing for a long term deal to pay him over the 42 he was previously owed for the next two years, he took ANOTHER discount to help the team.
Wade instead shocked us all, agreeing to new contract w/ both lower annual salary and just 2-yr term, essentially compounding his sacrifice.
— Albert Random (@AlbertRandom1) July 18, 2014
So, what’s the grand total of Wade’s sacrifice to the Heat?…. I bet you won’t believe it:
Wade’s generosity has resulted in what'll be a 6-yr total sacrifice of $29M, relative to what we were all more than happy to give 4 yrs ago.
— Albert Random (@AlbertRandom1) July 18, 2014
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