Dwyane Wade on NBA Future Amid China Rumors: 'Time Will Tell'
Dwayne Wade hasn't made an announcement on his NBA future and it doesn't appear as though an answer is coming soon.
"In due time," Wade said about making a decision, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. "Time will tell."
According to ESPN, the 36-year-old has three-year, $25 million offer to play in China for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls.
Wade finished this past season with the Miami Heat, where he spent the first 13 seasons of his career, coming through with averages of 12.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
He averaged 16.6 points per game in the playoffs before the team lost in five games to the Philadelphia 76ers.
While there was speculation that would be the end of his NBA career, he refused to make a decision after the season-ending loss.
"Fresh off this NBA season, my 15th year, I sit back and think about that," Wade explained in April, per Ian Begley of ESPN. "Then I dive and throw myself into my family. They're next on my bucket list, making sure I'm there for them. And when it comes to the basketball side of it, which is a long time away from now, then I'll think about that."
He is apparently still unsure about playing a 16th season, but the Heat don't appear to be pressuring him into anything.
According to Reynolds, Heat president Pat Riley will give Wade "more time" to make his decision.
If he does decide to retire, Wade will finish his career as a 12-time All-Star, three-time NBA champion and 31st on the all-time NBA scoring list.
