Dean the Dream Wade

[buzzdog]

You think it’s drugs ?

Or lack of. He needs some visits with TT's "doctor".

 

[B Mac]

If we had mid-season Dean, I'd think Orlando was a pretty sure win for us. (Mid-season everyone else would be nice too. )

As it stands today, I worry about foul trouble meaning we might need MULTIPLE of Niang, Morris, TT, and Damian Jones to seriously contribute at some point in the series.

We'll see! Glad the team gets a chance to rest; maybe Dean's knee will recover...

It will have been over 6 weeks since Dean has played in a game once game 1 rolls around. Even if Dean somehow did magically recover enough to play, I can’t imagine JB would trust him to be in the rotation at this point.

I’d chalk Dean up to whatever “itis” Jerome caught and assume Deans days as a Cavalier are done.

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

It will have been over 6 weeks since Dean has played in a game once game 1 rolls around. Even if Dean somehow did magically recover enough to play, I can’t imagine JB would trust him to be in the rotation at this point.

I’d chalk Dean up to whatever “itis” Jerome caught and assume Deans days as a Cavalier are done.

He's still under contract for next year, and partially/mostly guaranteed the year after that. We definitely could have used his skill set this season, but if the guy isn't healthy enough to play...he isn't of any use to the team.

 

[BigZ94]

You think it’s drugs ?

Confidentially CK is a code word for a certain party drug combo…

 

[pinoycavsfan]

Wade with the team in the playoff promotional pics

 

[Bob_The_Cat]

It will have been over 6 weeks since Dean has played in a game once game 1 rolls around. Even if Dean somehow did magically recover enough to play, I can’t imagine JB would trust him to be in the rotation at this point.

I’d chalk Dean up to whatever “itis” Jerome caught and assume Deans days as a Cavalier are done.

I was thinking about this the other day as well. If he can't get back for the playoffs, I think it's definitely possible we've seen Dean play his last game in a Cavs uniform.

 

[BiGZD]

The whole situation is so weird. Like if the injury was so bad he was going to miss the rest of season why wasn't this said. How hard are these dudes going in practice because it sure as hell doesn't show up on game days.The timing is all off

 

[Tlyons]

Yea, dude is more consistently hurt than anything else.

 

[Tlyons]

The whole situation is so weird. Like if the injury was so bad he was going to miss the rest of season why wasn't this said. How hard are these dudes going in practice because it sure as hell doesn't show up on game days.The timing is all off

The whole year has been weird with injuries. From Ty Jerome and the mystery hamstring injuries to our guards to a broken jaw and now this Wade shit.

 

[PIP]

Dude was made in China!

 

[Dr No]

I’m not convinced JBB would play Dean much, even if he got healthy. He’s always been reluctant to play Wade even when it’s been clear we could use him. JBB tends to only give Dean significant minutes when he has no other choice.

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

I’m not convinced JBB would play Dean much, even if he got healthy. He’s always been reluctant to play Wade even when it’s been clear we could use him. JBB tends to only give Dean significant minutes when he has no other choice.

He'd be perfect for this series because of Banchero and the Wagners. Strong frontcourt defense is essential.

 

[bigfoot5415]

Cant wait to trade his ass with Caris for more reliable & more intelligent depth.

 

[Soar]

Who knows.

I think a lot of people are having trouble understanding how Dean has his best game in the NBA and one of the best fourth quarters I’ve seen against Boston. Few days later goes on paternity leave and never plays another game this year.

That’s just objectively hard to reconcile in your head. And it feels like there’s a missing link there.

Wish Dean the best. Still one of the more bizarre season ends I’ve seen.

 

[TheISHT]

Are we sure he doesn't have a sick child or wife potentially and they are protecting his families' privacy?