Baron Davis says rookie Dwyane Wade was a nightmare to defend: "It was like, man, who the f—k is this dude? originally appeared on Basketball Network.
The 2003 NBA draft class is widely regarded as one of the greatest in league history. While stars like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony commanded much of the attention during their rookie seasons, it was the fifth overall pick, Dwyane Wade, who left the most profound mark the earliest.
Playing for the Miami Heat, Wade quickly emerged as a game-changer for his team, making one clutch play after another to lead them past the Charlotte Hornets and into the second round of the 2004 playoffs.