Seriously Jeff Van gundy? calling Wade a top 4 or 5 shooting guard of all time?
Seems a little ridiculous but everyone jumped on me when I thought calling Manu Ginobli a "Sure Fire Hall of Famer" which i thought was a little absurd too.
How many shooting guards have played at an MVP caliber level like Wade has? Who have dominated an NBA Finals like Wade did back in 2006?
There are a few two guards who have had better longevity than Wade but not many who have reached the same peak that Wade has. I think it depends on how you rate those two things - longevity vs peak. I think if peak is your primary baseline (which I do), then Wade has a strong case as a top 4-5 shooting guard of All-Time.
Yeah I definitely take longevity over peak. I can't get excited about guys like Gilbert Arenas or T-Mac along with others.
Just the fact that Manu Ginoboli has barely cracked 10,000 points is kind of laughable.
Even so though I don't disagree that is an argurment for Wade being a to 3,4,5 shooting guard of all time but to just blurt it out likes it's just common knowledge I think is ridiculous.