Except they have next to nothing at the two most important positions in the NBA and they can’t sniff a bench. That has Eastern Champs written all over it, right?

I’m a Wolves fan and root for the home team here in DC at times…

- But clearly, Wade is NOT on Kobe’s level
- Pierce has proven and put in his work, Wade is establishing his name
- that same defense would frustrate Wade cause it’s not like his bamafied teammates could help

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woah either you’re the most biased hater ever or you ride the short yellow bus every morning. i’m sorry but this is just ridiculous.

1. not on kobe’s level? when not healthy sure. I even concede i think kobe is a better player. but to say wade’s not on his level is just asinine. he single handedly carried his team to a ship. and if i recall he still has something neither bron nor Kobe have. a finals mvp. they may be a better. but he IS on their level. just as clutch. just and impactful when healthy and motivated.

2. how in **** is pierce more “proven” than wade? wade’s best statistical years are much better than pierce’s best. arguably his worst last year are on to par with some of pierce’s best. he’s accumulated more accolades than pierce in much less time. he’s had more postseason success. (last season being the first year he even missed the playoffs) and honestly he’s just a flat more dominant. and anyone who’s watched more than last years finals will tell you that.

3. wade is not kobe. he’s a relentless attacker with a much deadlier first step. the celtics defense probably would frustrate him also but i suspect he would eventually get away from them the same way Bron did in game 7. he won’t sit on the perimeter like Kobe and just bomb up threes. that’s not his game. i don’t think pierce would have the same type of success because d wade is just a completely different animal. his explosiveness would give him fits.

Personally, I think this squad finishes above .500 this year in the Eastern Conference.