Sports Illustrated and ESPN recently released their NBA rankings, and Dwyane Wade is certainly not happy about it. Some fans seem disappointed by this news as well. According to Clutch Points, the Chicago Bulls shooting guard doesn't think these rankings will affect his concentration and performance this upcoming season. Nevertheless, looking through his Twitter posts, anybody can see why he is so upset with the rankings.
DWade's NBA ranking Twitter posts
My JR,SR YRs of High School. My Freshman,Sophomore YRs of college (until the Tourney). My Rookie YR in the NBA. NO One knew who I was.
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) September 13, 2017
I've worked for everything I've become. Never given. So pls if you're a fan or supporter of mine don't @ me with no nonsense about rankings
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) September 13, 2017
Rankings don't win you championships. Rankings don't get your jersey retired(one day) & They don't get you into the Hall of Fame(🤞🏾one day)
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) September 13, 2017
For this season of basketball I got some work to do ✊🏾💪🏾!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) September 13, 2017
Indeed, the NBA rankings will not guarantee players a championship, a spot in the Hall of Fame, or their jerseys being retired, but it sure does give them the motivation to achieve those things.
Dwyane Wade is listed at the 74th spot on Sports Illustrated's NBA rankings, while ESPN failed to include him in its Top 100.
He ended his NBA rankings comments with a Twitter image captioned with "My belief is stronger than your doubt!!!"
My belief is stronger than your doubt!!! #Season15isapproaching pic.twitter.com/zxRPHDa7AR
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) September 13, 2017
Dwyane Wade, however, is concentrating on pumping up for the upcoming NBA season. On two different occasions, he was seen working out with LeBron James and Paul George in Los Angeles. While it seems routine for Wade to be working out with several other NBA players, his recent meeting with LeBron sparked rumors that they are solidifying their plans to join the Lakers next season.
Meanwhile, Dwyane Wade's contract with the Chicago Bulls recently made it to the headlines when it was reported that Wade is asking for a buyout during which he is expected to join Lebron James in Cleveland. The report was never confirmed, and the Chicago Bulls have since denied talking about the buyout where Wade's contract is concerned.
Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and the LA Lakers
Wade and James met again on Thursday for another pre-season workout. The two bonded as shown on LeBron James's Instagram story. The Cavaliers Nation reported that Wade's status with the Chicago Bulls has shown no "movement," meaning he might stay with the team for another season. His contract with the Chicago Bulls is locked in at $47.5 million for two years with a player option on the second year of the contract.
After 13 seasons with the Miami Heat, Wade said, "I look back with pride and amazement at all we have accomplished together. This was not an easy decision, but I feel I have made the right choice for myself and my family."
Heat owner Micky Arison and president Pat Riley also expressed their appreciation of his contributions to the team.
