The aftermath of NBA free agency and Summer League brings upon a brief, yet dark period to the realm of NBA media, where only the most precarious narratives lurk and crosses the line between informed analysis and personal bias. Dwyane Wade is the most recent victim of this period, as his placement in all-time rankings have been supposedly “threatened” by Paul Pierce and James Harden.
To have arguably the third best shooting guard of all time, a top-20 player ever, a three-time champion and Finals MVP under a microscope, reeks of pure boredom. Although, it doesn’t have to be — the stats, historical accomplishments and context can help bring fans back to reality.