It might seem a little strange to say. At this time last year, Hassan Whiteside was not on an NBA team. Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have over 20 All-Star games between them, are decorated former Olympians and have won multiple championships together.
Sometimes perception isn't reality, and reputations, for better or worse, leave a scent that doesn't fade away as fast as Gerald Green can hoist jumpers. It sticks like the ball in Wade's hands on too many possessions. (I should probably stop with these horrible similes and just make my point.