Was Dwyane Wade in his prime with LeBron?

He was in his prime,” Wade said. Chris Bosh would later come to know that he will have to prematurely retire from the NBA to take care of his blood clotting condition. Wade continued, “and LeBron was in his(prime), but I wasn't in mine anymore.
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When was Dwyane Wade in his prime?

Dwyane Wade at his peak was unstoppable. In the 2008-09 season, he submitted one of the most dominating seasons in NBA history, slicing through and shooting over opponents as well as anchoring Miami defensively.
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Who was better Dwyane Wade or LeBron?

Statistically, Dwyane Wade is a better defender than LeBron James—he blocks more shots and steals more. However, James has the unique ability to guard four different positions. He completely shut down the league's MVP, Derrick Rose, in the playoffs.
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When was LeBron in his prime?

27-32 he was in his prime, I'm pretty sure an avg male players prime is 28-32. That being said he's still the best player in the nba hands down. His IQ is ones in a generation and that helps him a lot, he might of lost half a step, but that's it. I think he's still in a prime for Than your typical avg nba player.
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Where does D Wade rank all time?

28 on Top 75 Player List.
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Is Dwyane Wade top 10?

At this point in his career he is undoubtedly one of the top-10, anywhere in the seven-to-10 range. If past success is a measure of how the remainder of his career will turn out, Wade could well sit in the top three-to-five when he finally hangs up his jersey.
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How many primes has LeBron had?

Let's be honest, LeBron James has had nearly three different primes in his 15-year career. He had an amazing 2002-03 season, earning Rookie of the Year honors. However, his first prime probably began during his second year in the NBA.
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When was MJ in his prime?

1: 1990-1991

Michael Jordan's first championship season was by far his best as a Chicago Bull. During the regular season, MJ led the league by scoring 31.5 points a night. He also had six boards, 5.5 assists, 2.7 steals while shooting a career-high 53.9 percent from the field.
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When did LeBron reach his peak?

in the post, LeBron shot an NBA-best 73.7 percent from inside five feet. In 2012-13, continuing to master his craft, he hit 74.6 from that range. This season, he's upped it to a scintillating 77.8 percent. Consequently, James has a career- and NBA-high true shooting percentage of 65.2 on the year.
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How much did wade average with LeBron?

Dwyane Wade averaged 22.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 239 games for the Heat with LeBron James in his career. Not what you're looking for?
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Is Dwayne Wade in the Hall of Fame?

Wade had a legendary career, and he's a lock to become a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer once he's eligible for induction in 2023. However, his career was nearly over before it even began.
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What year did LeBron go to Miami?

James officially signed with the Heat on July 10, 2010, through a sign-and-trade deal which sent two second and two first round draft picks to the Cavaliers and gave the team the option to swap first round picks with the Heat in 2012.
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How many 40 point games does Dwyane Wade have?

Dwyane Wade played in 34 games with 40+ points.
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Why was Dwyane Wade so good?

There aren't many players that utilize their athleticism on defense as well as Wade. We already know that he's a lockdown individual defender and an even better team defender, but Wade is also notorious for his shot-blocking ability which goes unmatched by any guard in history aside from Michael Jordan.
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Who has better stats LeBron or Jordan?

LeBron James' statistics indicate that he is a much better overall basketball player. While Jordan scored more overall, LeBron is a more efficient player, shooting better from two and three-point range. LeBron is also a much better passer and rebounder than Jordan ever was.
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What was LeBron's best year?

James came back even better in 2009. He averaged 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists a game in the regular season. His scoring was slightly down from '08, but his efficiency was up. His 31.76 PER that year remains the best of his career.
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When did LeBron leave his prime?

LeBron Is Still A Beast

The idea that LeBron is past his prime is just false. He may be pushing 40 years old, but he still remains one of the steadiest players in the NBA and continues to play as if he's in his prime.
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What age is a basketball players prime?

Taking a look at a larger sample, data also show that most elite NBA players peak around 27-28. The average age of an All-Star player and an MVP is 26.5 and 27.9, respectively.
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What does it mean when a player is in their prime?

Prime is the peak of athletic and skill upside. It's a very subjective term though as some players never reach full potential, some burn out quickly, some can be said to peak for 5-7 years, and some peak right out of college.
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Is Dwayne Wade top 75?

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade seems excited to be named into the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.
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Was Dwyane Wade ever the best player in the NBA?

Dwyane Wade Is the Third Best Player in the NBA.
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Was Dwyane Wade a good basketball player?

Wade ranked first in free-throw attempts per 48 minutes in 2004–05 and again in the 2006–07 season. Wade was an unselfish player, averaging 5.4 assists for his career. After winning the NBA Finals MVP Award in 2006, Wade developed a reputation as one of the league's premier clutch players.
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