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Dwyane Wade’s 2006 Championship Glory Reignites Debate Over His Peak
There has been some kind of phenomenon with Wade and the legendary 2006 Finals series in the wake of the resurfacing of an ancient post...
That image so perfectly captures a moment in history—a winning moment—that is still heatedly debated nearly two decades later, as it shows Wade holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy with all sorts of confetti pouring down around him, while Shaq stands by. Shaq’s announcement right after the game, “Dwyane Wade is the best player in the world,” has been accepted as either the true crowning approach for the then young star or a hidden dig at his then-Laker teammate, depending on whom one cares to listen to. Whatever Shaq’s intentions were-wise or petty-the photo (and debate) will exist forever to maintain Wade’s 2006 as one of the most exciting championship carries ever in NBA history.
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