Feisty-Pattern-951

189 | 17 hours ago

Wade has always been known as a very good defender who can guard multiple positions. Hes the type of player that fits on the top teams but most of the lesser teams won’t want him. Hes a free agent this year and I bet many of the top teams go after him.

narcistic_asshole | Cavaliers

55 | 16 hours ago

I hate to see him go, but assuming we can’t afford him this offseason I’m excited to see another fan base experience Wade and his ability to put up the worst box score stats you’ll ever see while simultaneously leading the team in +/-.

He’s such an extreme example of a role player and its hilarious how much our fans argue over whether he’s a brilliant or terrible player.

finix2409 | Cavaliers

10 | 16 hours ago

I have seen him dunk, he’s great!

archaelleon | Cavaliers

6 | 15 hours ago

Single handedly won us that one Celtics game

XxX_22marc_XxX | Celtics

1 | 8 minutes ago

Records indicate that game never happened

ianbits | Cavaliers

5 | 15 hours ago

They’ll for sure let him walk with Tyson expected to play a bigger role next year. Drippy Dean will be forever loved though.

SpicyMustard34 | Cavaliers

2 | 10 hours ago

i would rather keep Dean than Tyson. Tyson got played out of the last game from his lack of size and maturity. this whole playoffs he’s been a non-factor.

Dean has always been an amazing defender, he’s got a really good shot when he’s confident, and i don’t want to lose him.

ianbits | Cavaliers

5 | 10 hours ago

He’s also in his second year and first playoffs with meaningful minutes. Tyson has way more offensive upside and is going to be getting paid $4m a year for the next two years. They 100% are going to stick with Tyson, it’s just a question of if they want to give Dean a deal too.

eajacobs | Cavaliers

5 | 15 hours ago

He’s a decent catch and shoot 3 point shooter! I wish he’d remember that and take his open looks vs Detroit!

StaleMemesNoDreams | Cavaliers

1 | 11 hours ago

Part of why Wade is so good for us is because of how team-friendly his contract is. I’d prefer to keep him since our team is short of forwards, but if he asks for more than $10m/year, I think the FO should let him walk lest he ends up becoming a bad contract.

There are plenty of wings who can’t shoot in this league, it shouldnt be that difficult to find a replacement.

artvandelay916 | ATL

1 | 10 hours ago

I thought his 3 was better but I guess not? I thought his whole job was 3 and D

WD51 | Spurs

16 | 17 hours ago

Wonder what he gets. Im sure Spurs would be interested as a Barnes replacement now that Barnes getting long in the tooth and we have a glaring need for bigger forward until Carter Bryant comes more into his own.

Would 36m/3yr be enough?

Feisty-Pattern-951

10 | 17 hours ago

As a Laker fan I want them to get him lol. They need guys that can guard multiple positions. Hes a low volume three point shooter but shoots it decently. Won’t be surprised if the cavs try to keep him though. I think he’s one of the best UFAs tbh since it’s such a weak year.

WD51 | Spurs

7 | 16 hours ago

At the same time I feel like these defensive forwards also have a huge potential for big drop off as they get older/injured and lose athleticism. Hes 29.

Mediocre-County-7648 | Cavaliers

0 | 12 hours ago

Honestly, the cavs role players have been huge, more impactful relative to their role than stars. Merill, Strus, Wade have been incredible

Feisty-Pattern-951

2 | 12 hours ago

Last year the Cavs were built to be a great regular season team, this year they’re built for playoffs. Much more physicality and having Harden + Spider in the last 5 minutes is a huge upgrade over last year.

Mediocre-County-7648 | Cavaliers

4 | 10 hours ago

In spite of all the trolling and criticism, Harden has been an absolute tractor for the Cavs in a few games. Even when he bricks, he still puts so much pressure on the defense and allows guys like Strus and Merill to roam free and they’ve been hitting 3s

CBrennen17

2 | 9 hours ago

He’s a classic you hate him when he’s not on your team guy. Then you get him on your team and you’re like oh “he’s fucking fantastic. “

KorgG29 | Bucks

80 | 17 hours ago

How this guy can guard POA guards at 6’10” is beyond me

ianbits | Cavaliers

50 | 17 hours ago

Quick feet and doesn’t gamble much. Forces them to wear down. Also effort, but that’s kind of oversimplifying it. Plenty of guys put in effort but aren’t as good defending as Drippy Dean.

Also helps that he’s like, the total inverse of Cam Thomas usage wise. On offense they don’t expect anything of him, they just point him at a guy and say go all the fuck out on defense.

ButWhatIsADog | Cavaliers

31 | 17 hours ago

I think the not gambling much is a big part of it. Dean almost never bites on pump fakes. He’ll just keep a hand up and step in.

Feisty-Pattern-951

8 | 14 hours ago

Also really good at not fouling

d12fsu | Magic

33 | 17 hours ago

Franz Wagner as well*. It’s magic in 5 if he doesn’t get hurt.

WalkingOnSunshine_ | Cavaliers

26 | 17 hours ago

Yeah he held Cade to ⁷⁄₂₂ while the primary defender

CalTono | Hawks

-7 | 16 hours ago

It’s also Magic in 5 if you guys just build around him and trade Paolo, I wonder if your guys’ subreddit also sees that Franz is kind of just straight up better

Exzqairi | Pistons

7 | 16 hours ago

Banchero gets that series to 7

Wagner without Banchero would not have been able to carry Orlando to the win. They need each other or to swap one out for another star

CalTono | Hawks

1 | 16 hours ago

I don’t think they need each other, I think they make each other worse, it isn’t the Jays situation where at least both guys can shoot the 3 pretty well, it’s a weakness for both of them, but Franz is more efficient and to me is a better passer, I think he can be all-NBA if Paolo isn’t there

If I am Orlando I am looking over at Milwaukee and packaging a Giannis trade

Exzqairi | Pistons

5 | 16 hours ago

I agree Franz is the better option to stick with, but that still doesn’t mean he would have been able to single handedly eliminate the Pistons last round

Orlando really need a better guard in my opinion instead of another athletic non-shooter on the wing or someone who is inconsistent from 3

CalTono | Hawks

0 | 16 hours ago

Paolo also singlehandedly didn’t do that, he was pretty subpar other than the 2 blow up games in games 5 and 7, both games the Magic lost anyways

Franz just fits better and doesn’t take idiotic mid range pullups when he is bigger than everyone on the court

dolphingarden | Warriors

6 | 14 hours ago

Cade doesn’t have a quick first step. He’s more of a size and power player at the backcourt. Wade has no chance against quick guards like Ant.

axecalibur | CHI

2 | 12 hours ago

Coach: Watch 20 hours of Cade footage.

this_place_stinks

2 | 10 hours ago

He is incredibly disciplined. Rarely falls for any fakes or anything.

Zarbua69 | Knicks

2 | 9 hours ago

Holy shit he’s almost 7’??? That’s actually incredible

finix2409 | Cavaliers

59 | 17 hours ago

The best DWade to ever play the game of basketball.

AcanthocephalaSad541 | Heat

30 | 17 hours ago

Best SF to ever put on a Cavs jersey as well

StarsCanScream | Cavaliers

2 | 12 hours ago

Cavs Legend DWade, not to be confused with Cavs Legend DWade

Mr_Disappointment

3 | 17 hours ago

D-Dub if you hang with Paul Pierce.

scarypary

1 | 12 hours ago

We got the best James to ever lace em up too

Remy13Hadley | Thunder

27 | 17 hours ago

unironically the best D.Wade to ever suit up for the Cavs

darthllama

23 | 17 hours ago

Coming into this series, a lot of people seemed to not realize that the Cavs defend Cade pretty well, and Dean Wade is a big part of that.

Over the last two regular seasons, Cade’s shooting about 42% against the Cavs, and that’s currently what he’s shooting in this series

SquidwardLover48 | Cavaliers

18 | 16 hours ago

If wade had slight confidence in his shot he’d be one of the best role players in the league easily

archaelleon | Cavaliers

9 | 15 hours ago

Yeah if he could consistently make 2-3 threes a game he’d be worth his weight in gold

Ok-Name-5504

15 | 12 hours ago

He weighs 228 lbs which is equal to 3,325 Troy ounces

At 4,652 USD per Troy oz, that’s roughly $15.5MM

I think he gets more than that this summer

eajacobs | Cavaliers

3 | 15 hours ago

During the regular season, he did! Not sure what’s happened to that aspect of his game

Bim_Jeann | Cavaliers

1 | 7 hours ago

Precisely. Unfortunately, he’s scared of the ball. Still love him though.

ianbits | Cavaliers

17 | 17 hours ago

Yeah their strategy has been to find a way to screen Wade off of him as much as possible. This was true in the regular season as well. He defends him really well.

It’s a big dent in the offense having him on the floor (we saw how things opened up with Strus and Merrill) but against a heliocentric offense like the Pistons he’s got his value.

Entire-Click2280

12 | 17 hours ago

I mean, I don’t blame him. Most struggle to score on D Wade

MiddleStudy

5 | 17 hours ago

Difference maker. Imagine how much more of an impact if his shooting wasn’t gone

SquidwardLover48 | Cavaliers

4 | 14 hours ago

For reference, at one point we had a 100 ortg with him on the court but a fucking 92 drtg LMAO

SpicyMustard34 | Cavaliers

1 | 10 hours ago

Jif Diff Maker.

Acet14

5 | 16 hours ago

What really helps is the Pistons deficiencies around Cade. Cade’s super power is that he is typically too big for any PG or SG and can handle most SF as well. Coincidentally, most teams’ best player is at wing so they’re not going to be burning the candle at both ends to keep Cade in check. Well Cavs just so happen to have a SF combo that is not expected to bring it on offense so can through height and weight, match Cade’s physicality all game. Now the Pistons defeciency part in this is that Cavs do not respect their clear outs since they have no one else that is a threat from outside beside Duncan Robinson (who if he played, they prob don’t lose that lead). The Cavs deployed aggressive doubleteaming near mid-court on Cade and also sagged way off Thompson to keep the lane clogged. Will see what JB does to address this, because unless it’s a fast break, Pistons are not scoring through that with their current personnel. Cannot have Thompson chilling in the corner. He needs to constantly be cutting.

Antique_Pin5266

2 | 6 hours ago

Robinson is not the clear cut answer to the Pistons problems either since he’s a sieve on the defensive end

AlternativeDirt6124 | Spurs

2 | 16 hours ago

If Dean Wade goes to the heat would he be allowed to wear the D. Wade jersey

tonydanzatapdances | Raptors

5 | 16 hours ago

Makes me feel better knowing Cade struggles against this guy and Ingram had to have surgery immediately after the series. Let me believe Ingram can be good in the playoffs!

Diamond4Hands4Ever | Warriors

2 | 14 hours ago

I always wondered why he starts but after watching him, you can tell he does all the little things well.

MoJoo | Cavaliers

2 | 14 hours ago

As one of the Wade haters I can never hate how good he is at defense. He has been excellent this series I just think at points Strus brings that same level of defense and can actually shoot. How much Harden or Mitchell get double team due to Wade just being an empty space on floor offensively has been rough. Think it’s def just how that exact game is flowing, but sometimes think the offense slows down way too much with Wade.

xMoneymaker

1 | 17 hours ago

It also helps when Cade doesn’t have a second option.

Lmnhedz | Thunder

4 | 17 hours ago

That’s part of what increases his value in this matchup, yes.

theguytomeet | Magic

1 | 14 hours ago

Dean Wade and Franz the Cade defenders. 🙏🏾. Love the agendas

soudlasantos

2 | 8 hours ago

Lunch pail type of guys

axecalibur | CHI

1 | 12 hours ago

White guys are Cade’s kryptonite.

soudlasantos

1 | 8 hours ago

Does Wemby count? He is half white (mother’s side)

shangalang69 | Raptors

1 | 9 hours ago

Ingram just got surgery for the Heel Spur he was playing on btw

NeedsCoffeNowe

1 | 8 hours ago

Wow

Pt497 | Cavaliers

1 | 8 hours ago

They force a switch off Wade every possession.

One_Seaworthiness323

-1 | 17 hours ago

What that mean?

mlippay

12 | 17 hours ago

Means Dean Wade has defended Cade extremely well.

Cade Cunningham while defended by Dean Wade in Round Two — 107 possessions 17 points 9 assists 6 turnovers 5⁄17 shooting

Cade Cunningham while defended by Dean Wade in Round Two — 107 possessions 17 points 9 assists 6 turnovers ⁵⁄₁₇ shooting