Dwyane Wade Won’t Wait Until 2010
Dwyane Wade (photo. Mannion)
Hey everyone, my name is Liz Toppi and I will be posting for the next couple of months as an intern at Dime. I am a senior at the University of Rhode Island and a Rhode Island native. I’ve been playing basketball since I can remember and I love the game. My favorite player is Rajon Rondo and I’m a Celtics fan (and at no point in time wish to discuss that last game against the Magic in this past series).
The topic in question today is whether or not Dwyane Wade will wait until 2010 to sign an extension with the Miami Heat. He has until July to make that decision and is taking his time with it. I think he is going to stay. It’s obvious he wants to have a commitment with an organization and that organization appears to be the Heat. I say Michael Jordan, you think Chicago Bulls. I say Larry Bird, you think Boston Celtics. I say Dwyane Wade, and what do you think? Miami Heat.
What are your thoughts?
May 26th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Yoooo says:
For some reason, I dont really think Miami Heat – D Wade. And Im not even trying to be an asshole
May 26th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
CasualFan says:
I think he will stay. As long as Pat Riley is running things out there, there is s good chance that they can build a contender. The Heat have already proven to Wade that they know what they are doing, and if B Easy becomes the player he was hyped up to be as the 2nd overall pick I can see him and Wade having roles as a clear #1 and #2 option combo.
May 26th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
doc says:
I would stay if I was him.He in MIA,and Pat Riley trying to win every year.Okay Rhode Island representer.
May 26th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
DanTan says:
nice work Liz. keep it up!
May 26th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Pig says:
@1 Yeah me too..When i think of heat i see Alonzo,Hardaway and some of the refs who gave HEAT their title..
May 26th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Rare Air says:
I think Riles will convince him to stay. At this point I dont really know where else would be a great fit for him. Miami has a team that could do some damage in the next few years. D Wade was looking hella strong this year, Miami is a good scene for him.
May 26th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
SWAT says:
hmm…i dont kno if players see it as they used to. i mean obviously you get the correct PR answers “Yea i would like to come back…” but how many times do you hear a player say i want to retire as a ______. And even if thy do that look wht Boozer did. Sadly our society has become a what have you done for me lately type and this is how i see a majority of the current NBA players, and this is no knock against tht hustle because i think tht some of these dudes actually deserve the money. Bottom line i think it’s gonna boil down to who has the most to offer.
May 26th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Metropolitan's Finest says:
to me : you say Wade,
I think Chicago
I think he would thrive there and plus that pic DIME posts of him in the Jordan jersey kinda has a subliminal message to it.
May 26th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Bron42 aka Had springs before slam ball says:
When i hear miami i think pj brown body slamming knicks players….then D wade….He should stay but he better work some of them Fav 5 connections and get another star out there with him….Tell dwight to move in with him or somethin.
May 26th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
the cynic says:
remember game 7 of magic/celtic when Hedo was busting up Pierce left and right
May 26th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
@Liz
“My favorite player is Rajon Rondo and I’m a Celtics fan (and at no point in time wish to discuss that last game against the Magic in this past series).
OK I get the Rondo thing, I like his style of play. But why not discuss the last game of the series? I mean are those really questions you are not prepared for?
Also, I say he stays
May 26th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Kermit the Washington says:
…You say Dwayne Wade and I think “injury”.
May 26th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
George W Kush Sr says:
Why leave Miami?
Their contracts arent that bad, they will be able to do something for him. Its a great city. I dont see him leaving.
May 26th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Jah says:
Welcome Liz!
I’m Jah, the newfound biggest fan of the Miami Heat since the creation of something called “Oklahoma City Thunder.”
I’m calling for the Heat to continue to build around a winner in Dwyane Wade…he stays.
R.I.P. Sonics.
May 26th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Sanpitch says:
When you say Michael Jordan I think retirement… wait no he’s back… no wait retirement…. no wait! Washington Wizards!! WTF Mike? Why did you do that to us all?
May 26th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
JuiceMode says:
Miami Heat, D-Wade, no question. Not Glen Rice, not Tim Hardaway, not Rony Seikaly, not Steve Smith. Only Alonzo Mourning comes close. If they get help, i.e. Boozer, then he definitely stays…
May 26th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
John says:
He should stay. Pat Riley is always in the win now mode. The Heat have a 23 Million expiring contract of Jermaine Oneal and a 7 Million expiring contract of Mark Blount, plus Dorrel Wright, Cris Quin, Jamario Moon, Joel Anthony, Diawara, MLL and picks to get 3 players. Something along the lines of Kirk Hinrich, Caron Butler and Tyson Chandler. Get it done Riley !
Kirk – Chalmers
Wade – Cook
Caron B. – James Jones
Beasley – Haslem
Tyson – Magloire
May 26th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Tbest says:
Boston Sucks!!
May 26th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Liz says:
@ Drink the Hatorade:
It was kind of a joke – I don’t want to talk about it because it was THAT embarrassing, not because I can’t answer questions.
May 26th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
loganlight says:
Welcome Liz!
D Wade is staying put. He LOVES the south beach and they love him. He is a freaking super star who has already cemented his name as an all time great… and he’s getting better.
I have no doubt that he re-signs. The Heat management have already committed to building around him and are starting to round out a semi-successful roster. If Joel Anthony continues to build his game (picks up some pointers from O’Neal on the turn around J), if Mario decides to step up his ball handling skills, and if B Easy puts a thought process into his game – Miami is straight.
Of course, we could use another dominant center – but who couldn’t?
D Wade is a lifer in Miami.
LL
May 26th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Ian says:
Heat i think rice then wade oh and some body slams
May 26th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
einnod says:
Hey Liz can we get a bio picture of you or something?
Are you a dime piece?
May 26th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
yeah right says:
You say Dwayne Wade, I think Free Throw
May 26th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Michorizo says:
You say Miami and I say Bitches Everywhere
May 26th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Rizwan says:
I hope he stays. Miami need to competitive and without him they are not. Anyway, who is he gonna go to if he doesnt resign?
May 26th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
cesar says:
@michorizo
LOLLLLLL
May 26th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
nick says:
you can’t really compare jordan/bulls ect. and wade/miami. he’s been playing for 5 years. i don’t think many people would think of the team miami when wade is mentioned. but yeah he should stay a lot longer
May 26th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Marques says:
I don’t think he is going to stay in Miami. I think he is going to go to a team that is winning right now and has a shot at getting another championship. I could see him going to Chicago since that’s where he is from and they have players to trade away and expiring contracts they can get rid of to make room for Wade.
May 26th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
David Brandon says:
micho and einnod,
hella funny…
whats up liz. glad to have another voice out there. even it is stuck in the eastern conference!
May 26th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
big ben says:
dwYAne wade should go to a winning team. he’s an animal. welcome liz, any bio pics?
May 26th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Ashlov says:
Hey Liz, welcome aboard.
Aside from Miami being a great city, Florida being tax free, the Heat having a great owner, and Wade being a demigod there, he’ll stay for two other big reasons. The Heat can pay him more than anyone else, and with the CBA more than likely reducing the maximum that players can make, Wade will stand to lose more money by not signing an extension.
Wade has already established a legacy in Miami. At this point, Riley will help him build on it by acquiring another star player and a stellar supporting cast.
If Wade signs an extension this summer, expect Riley to acquire Chris Bosh and trade all of his expiring contracts for one helluva supporting cast.
May 26th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Ashlov says:
@yeah right
Liz says Dwyane Wade, you think Free Throw, I say bitter Mavs fan.
May 26th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Derek H says:
Nice work Liz, i think your right about Wade he will stay in Miami. Representing RHODE ISLAND BABY!
May 26th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Chaos says:
Welcome Liz and great point….
Miami is one of the big markets in the US that needs a star(NYK, LA, Boston and Chicago aint the only ones) so money aint a problem and they have the money and flexibility to put a team together to win soon. keep chalmers and b-easy, go get amare, hinrich, Caron, jamison, or tyson, or even a young developing center (deandre jordan anyone?). he already has showed that he can get a team to the post season and he as a hell of a following wherever her goes. when he visits you know u goin to see him play. Riles will make sure he stays
May 26th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Englishteach says:
holy crap, this girl is a terrible writer. my 8th grade students would spend time revising this, I cannot recall a failure such as this.
May 26th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
ur brother says:
i think dat he might sign wit da bulls in chitown his hometown
May 26th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Kryptonite Hops says:
You say the Heat, and I think of Keith Askins (being burnt up by Allan Houston in the playoffs way back)
May 26th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
west coast says:
I think Wade will stay in Miami but I think he will play it out until ‘10. If he keeps the Heat in limbo that puts the pressure on Riley to bring in better players this off season. He does not run the risk of being traded since they cant get a value close to him as well. He is still getting good endorsements and Miami has favorable tax laws which means he will most likely stay because he takes home more money.
May 27th, 2009 at 12:20 am
TomGfromCanada says:
Dwayne Wade = Toronto
May 27th, 2009 at 1:07 am
added says:
D-wade…come home to the bulls baby
May 27th, 2009 at 4:04 am
rick773 says:
The thought of a DWADE DROSE backcourt yikes…All we need is one star to make a move then everybody else will follow
May 27th, 2009 at 4:53 am
Soopa says:
“Bron42 aka Had springs before slam ball says:
When i hear miami i think pj brown body slamming knicks players”
Made me laugh lol. Its so true. Those were the days.
May 27th, 2009 at 7:59 am
iain. says:
When I hear Dwayne Wade i think DAMN your first post and you get the guys NAME wrong? Way to research, Rook. Go fetch Austins Doughnuts.
May 27th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Metropolitan's Finest says:
@ iain
You retard….his name is spelled the way in the post title…
it’s pronounced how you have it written
SCREW LeBron….hahahahahahahahahaha
May 27th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Chicagorilla says:
“why don’t you just go home?”-Happy Gilmore
Dwayne, listen to happy and just come back home. Wade and Rose….yeeeeeeeeaaaahhhhhh
May 27th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Dagomar says:
Welcome Liz.
Honestly I identity Mourning with the Heat. I also think Wade will stay in Miami if he has a sense that the team has a concrete plan for improving itself.
May 27th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Kerri-Lyn says:
Hey Liz!
Congrats and keep doing what you’re doing. People are always going to hate no matter what so keep your head up! It seems like yesturday we were on that court together tearing stuff up lol! I’m so happy for you!!! ttyl <3
May 27th, 2009 at 11:21 am
DADDY GREEN says:
stop talkin bout loyalty. if another team makes an offer he can’t refuse, he’s gone. same with LBJ23 and chris bosh. and y wouldn’t they its a business thing. but if mia and cleveland owners are smart, they’ll lock up the best stock in the biz and tell them they’ll provide a good overall team for title contention. and if not………MARK CUBAN PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GET RID OF THESE CLOWNS ON THE MAVS ROSTER AND GIVE DIRK SOME SOLID ROLE PLAYERS AND SECOND SCORER’S. WE HATE WADE FROM 05-06 BUT WE’LL GLADLY TAKE HIM ON THE ROSTER LOL
May 27th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Sixx says:
What’s going to be interesting for all these Class of ‘10 guys (LeBron, Bosh, Wade) is that they are eligible to sign extensions this summer.
If they don’t sign one, then you can read into it as them saying “see ya” to their respective teams.
May 27th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Billy Sunday says:
i think michael jordan and his retired number hanging up in the rafters when i think of miami heat
May 28th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
mike_ says:
Wade is staying with no questions asked. He started something great with the Heat and will remain there to build the team up for the long run. I doubt he’ll be made an amazing offer. So he’ll stay put and be one of those guys who aren’t thrown around team to team and make an even bigger name for himself with Miami.
Nice work Liz, representing that URI-RI-Celtic pride. Don’t listen to the people who have nothing else better to do than to trash you or ask for pics. Keep up the great work.
May 28th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Dank says:
Hey man ur halarious…love ya
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:48 am
baiyukugua says:
I think he will stay,althrough i don not want him to stay.Heat why don not you choose some excellent player to help him.Champion baby
June 4th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Liz's DAD says:
I’m very proud of my daughter representing the Celtics & RI at Dime this summer. Some good basketball talk. When your team has the tradition of the Celts & Lakers then come talking your trash. For all you guys that want pics of Liz (she’s beautiful) I know you are living in your mama’s basement and she’s telling you to shut off your computer now & go to sleep it’s past your bedtime (9:30) So put on your Jordon jersey and get cozy under the Bulls Blanket and nighty night.
June 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 am
Seminole_Soulja says:
thats funny. rondo is my favorite player also and tho boston has the big 3 peirce, garnet, and allen without rajon it wouldnt be the same. hes really coming into his own and in the next few season look for him to really be a threat