NBA Style of Play Still Rules the Hardwood

2008/08/22 19:24:36 @NBA.com: News

In the SPORTING NEWS, Bethlehem Shoals writes "up to this point, Team USA has restored the NBA as the center of the hoops universe, even as the league loses rotation players to European leagues. For proof of this, look no further than Dwyane Wade. Still recovering from injuries, a shadow of himself for much of last season, and rumored to have been included only for sneaker company reasons, Wade is arguably the star of these Olympics. LeBron may actually contribute more, and Kobe's two-way ferocity has made up for some inconsistent shooting. But no one has looked as energized, produced as many highlights, or scared the bejesus out of the field quite like Wade, a player some worried would now be forever compromised by injury. After all, Wade's entire game is premised on athleticism, speed and explosion. His shooting leaves much to be desired, and whether he's driving the lane or going for the steal, opponents know exactly what's coming. They're just powerless to stop it. In short, no Olympian is more "NBA" than Wade.”
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