Dwyane Wade Injury: Latest Updates on Wade's Foot Injury
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is being called a game-time decision for the Heat's game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
Tweeted Brian Windhorst of ESPN:
"Dwyane Wade did not take part in shootaround because of lingering foot contusion. Will be gametime decision vs. Pacers tonight."
It's worth noting that Wade has been receiving fewer minutes per game this season, which is a good idea considering the way he plays the game and the fact that he's now 29 years old.
Wade has a reputation for slashing to the basket with reckless abandon and putting his body on the line for the sake of his team. But it can work both ways: It's in the team's best interest to have him in as many games as possible.
That's why Wade's foot injury should not be taken lightly. LeBron James may be the team's best player, but Wade appears to be the chosen closer after James' struggles late in games last season. Plus, he's the team's leader at point guard and, let's not forget, he won an NBA championship before James and Chris Bosh ever came to Miami.
According to the Miami Herald, Wade and head coach Erik Spoelstra have both taken the hint, saying that rest is probably the best solution for his foot injury. Spoelstra hasn't ruled out Wade against the Pacers, but there's a good chance Wade could sit.
Obviously, the Heat would like to grab the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed this season, but it should not come at the expense of Wade. If the Heat lose Wade before the playoffs, it's safe to say they won't win the NBA title, LeBron James and all.
There's also the issue of games being bunched up right now due to the shortened 66-game season. There is legitimate concern that it could come at the detriment of older players or injury-prone players.
Said Wade of his foot injury, via the Herald:
""I think the back-to-back the other day kind of hurt me and made it real sore. Probably as sore as it’s been, so at this moment it’s about taking time and being smart and seeing how my foot is going to feel.”
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The Heat need to be extra careful with Wade this season.
Their season depends on it.
Update: Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7:00 p.m. ET by Zachary D. Rymer
The Heat are going to have to tough it out without D-Wade on Wednesday night. Here's the latest from Brian Windhorst:
In a subsequent tweet, Windhorst noted that the Heat are listing Wade as day-to-day. He may have to miss Thursday's game against the Atlanta Hawks as well.
Not exactly great news. But hey, at least this is happening now and not in the NBA Finals.
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