NBA Rumors: Dwyane Wade Given Deadline to Accept Zhejiang's Contract Offer
The Zhejiang Golden Bulls have reportedly given veteran guard Dwyane Wade a deadline of two to three days to respond to their contract offer.
According to the Beijing Youth Daily (h/t former Chinese basketball reporter Zhang Duo and Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel), the Chinese Basketball Association club will pursue other foreign players if Wade does not accept.
Per Chinese media reports (h/t ESPN.com), Zhejiang offered Wade a three-year, $25 million contract.
The 36-year-old Wade split last season between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat.
He averaged 11.4 points per game, the lowest scoring average of his 15-year NBA career,primarily as a bench player.
D-Wade is a 12-time All-Star and three-time NBA champion who has all the makings of a surefire Basketball Hall of Famer.
With the exception of one season with the Chicago Bulls and half a season with the Cavs, Wade has spent his entire career with the Heat.
Despite his status as an NBA legend, Wade has deep roots in China, as he signed a lifetime contract with apparel company Li-Ning earlier this month.
Although Wade can still be a useful player in the NBA in a lesser role, he could potentially be a superstar in the Chinese Basketball Association.
Stephon Marbury, Tracy McGrady and Metta World Peace are among the players who transitioned to the CBA after successful NBA careers.
