Dwyane Wade's Top 10 Fly-Over Finishes

Few players in NBA history, perimeter or otherwise, have attacked the rim with as reckless an abandon as Dwyane Wade.

The superstar guard for the Miami Heat has carved out quite a career for himself by defying gravity and making defenders look silly in the process.

With his world-class combination of speed, hops and smooth handles, the Chicago native can get to the cup from anywhere on the court in a manner that's eerily reminiscent of none other than Michael Jordan.

Don't believe me? Then have a look at these 10 fantastic flushes plucked from Wade's extensive catalog of classic jams.

10. D-Wade Throws It Down on Erick Dampier in NBA Finals

The fact that this facial on Erick Dampier from the 2006 NBA Finals barely made the list speaks to just how many spectacular slams Wade has racked up over the course of his pro career.

Well, that and that Dampier is about as underwhelming a recipient of such an effort as you'll yet find on a basketball court.  

9. Wade Skies for the Slam over Luis Scola

Wade has always been a do-it-yourself type of player, as in steal-it-yourself, dribble-it-yourself and slam-it-yourself.

Like he does here, over Luis Scola of the Houston Rockets in 2010.

8. D-Wade Flies over Ray Allen for Follow-Up Flush

Nobody will ever mistake Ray Allen for a great rebounder, though it still takes some serious hops to leap over a 6'5" shooting guard.

Brownie points to Wade here for flushing home the offensive board in a playoff game against the Boston Celtics and for out-hustling three of his own Heat teammates in the paint.

7. Wade Serves Up Facial on Emeka Okafor

Dwyane Wade doesn't always dunk on great post defenders, but when he does, he prefers to make them look silly.

Just ask Emeka Okafor, who was on the receiving end of this vicious D-Wade jam against the Charlotte Bobcats in 2008.

Also, pay close to attention to how quickly and easily Wade splits the double-team up top before finishing at the rim over Okafor.

6. Dwyane Wade Blows by Birdman

Most guards are wary of shot-blockers when they snake their way into the paint.

Dwyane Wade, on the other hand, turns the tables, striking fear into the heart of every big man who'd dare challenge his shot and hope to keep his dignity intact.

Not that Chris Andersen is a particularly dignified ballplayer, though Wade makes him look more like Lil' Wayne than Birdman with this baseline jam.

In case you were wondering—yes, this one earned special consideration for having Dick Vitale on the call.

5. D-Wade Blasts the Big Ticket

Remember when Kevin Garnett played for the Minnesota Timberwolves?

Dwyane Wade certainly does, or at least he ought to after terrorizing the Big Ticket with this sensational slash to the basket from 2007. 

Who ever said Wade needs to have the ball in his hands at all times to be effective?

4. Dwyane Slices and Dices His Way Through the Celtics

KG's escape from Minnesota couldn't keep him out of harm's way against Dwyane Wade.

If anything, playing in Boston has only subjected the Big Ticket to bigger, better and more frequent facials from Wade, seeing as how the Celtics and the Heat seem to meet in the playoffs just about every year now.

The three-point potential of this play, with the help of the harm on KG at the end, certainly adds some value as well.

3. Wade with the Dipsy-Doo Dunkaroo Against Turkey

You didn't think Dwyane Wade saved all of his best slams for the NBA, did you?

If so, please feel free to check out this video from a game between Team USA and Turkey at the 2006 FIBA World Championships, wherein Wade receives the outlet pass, takes a dribble, brings the ball over one defender's noggin and then dunks on another's.

Too bad that wasn't enough for the good ol' U.S. of A. to bring home the gold from Japan that year.

2. D-Wade Violates the Airspace over Anderson Varejao

If ever there were one play that made LeBron James wonder, "Gee, I'd really like to play on a team with this Dwyane Wade fellow," this one was probably it.

Granted, Wade didn't dunk on King James here, though the soul-crushing and-one facial he applies to Anderson Varejao, Bron-Bron's teammate on the Cleveland Cavaliers, was more than ruthless enough to catch his attention.

Not to mention the screaming call from Marv Albert, who probably hadn't been that excited about anything since the last time he checked into the Pentagon City hotel.

1. Wade Wallops OKC with Whirling Dervish Dunk

Ever wonder what a play that encapsulates all of Dwyane Wade's most jaw-dropping attributes would look like?

The quickness to leave a defender behind. The craftiness and agility to get around another. The strength and athleticism to rise to the rim, with or without a running start.

Well, folks, here it is for you, courtesy of game between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder last season.

Clearly, Blake Griffin wasn't the first man to posterize Kendrick Perkins—that distinction belongs to D-Wade.

Also, have you ever heard Mike Tirico that blown away by a play?

My point exactly. I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Marquette.

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