Dwyane Wade - Midrange Mastery
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- čas přidán 13. 08. 2016
- Dwyane Wade is a midrange maestro. “I’m confident in my mid-range more than any shot,” Wade said. “I feel like my mid-range is as good as any other shot I take.” In his final year with the Miami Heat, he attempted just 44 three pointers during the season, compare that to 1139 shots inside the arc (the third highest 2 point field goal attempt mark in the entire league), and it’s easy to see where Wade butters his bread. He converted 533 2-point field goals, which was good for 9th in the league. Obviously not all of those shots were midrange jumpers, but those figures perfectly illustrate the old school nature of Father Prime.
At 34 years of age, the Olympic Gold Medalist averaged only 30.5 minutes per game through 74 games, but when it came time to be the man, he was in fine form. Each of Miami’s two playoff series went to 7 games, and Wade had his largest scoring output since 2010-2011, with 21.4 points per game (15th in the league for the postseason) and the 12th best Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of the entire playoffs.
The point of this video is to showcase what a special player Dwyane still continues to be. Age is starting to catch up to him, but there’s something ageless about the midrange game. His moves, jukes, jab dribbles, shoulder shimmies, and footwork are all things to be studied and admired, so I put together a few of them here for exactly that reason. These are all from the 2015-16 season aka his final run in Florida. To paraphrase Cypress Hill, he's insane in the mid-range.
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Mid Range is where all the beauty of shooting in basketball happens.
Yes, its takes much more creativity than shooting 3's, with Curry being the exception there.
The focus is on his exceptional mid-range shooting, but the ballhandling in this vid is also a testament to how great Wade was. That doesn't even consider his finishing, passing, and shot-blocking.
He reminds me of Jordan and kobe the way he fades ,, shit is beautiful
His mid-range jumper was always strong outside of '04, '10 and '12. Hate when people say him and LeBron are identical shooters... they're not. Wade has a far superior mid-range jumper (compare '06/'07/'11 Finals. LeBron is a better 3 point shooter, though.
lls lebron 3 better during season, wade mid range way better but playoffs wade 3 is better
facts nvm u said it all lls
Ballin Too Yeah, I'm actually surprised Wade shoots a better 3PT% than Kobe in the Playoffs:
Wade - 34.2%3PT
Kobe - 33.1%3PT
LeBron - 32.1%3PT
Lebron, Wade, and Bosh were light os out from midrange back in 12-13
WormChemistry Agreed but it was because of how great the 'Pace and Space' offense was for Miami. Look at how the acquisitions of Norris Cole, Shane Battier, and a healthy Mike Miller changed the Heat from '11 to '12. Same thing with Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis in '13.
Wade is no joke. I always liked the way he gets to his spots, *when it comes to rising up for that pull-up in the midrange area.*
yeah when it comes to getting to your sweet spot in the mid range, the best 2 in the leauge are Wade and CP3
One of the best to ever do it
Dwade may not be a good 3pt shooter, but he’s midrange was elite. Never focused about his numbers and just wanted to win. He’s still elite without doing too much, without stat-padding, and always played the game the right way. That’s why he’s underrated if we’re talking about him in the all time great.
his 3 point percentage is better than lebron kobe and mj in the playoffs. he just doesn’t take them as much. it’s not a consistent part of his game. but he is more than capable of making three’s.
@@LucrativeLessonsWithLandy sometimes i don't think people even watch d-wade play and come up with all kinds of assumptions. They are brainwashed by the media to think that there are no better players than lebron kobe, and mj.
@@metsrus facts. 06-11 wade is 1a and 1b with 87-91 mike. no one else's peak was better.
I grew up watching Jordan but Wade is my favorite 2 guard.
Truly perfecting your craft. Half of these shots don't even touch the rim
Such a efficient player for an undersized 2 guard without a 3 point shot. Great finisher inside and had all the mid range moves to get good looks. He made tough looks as well. Remarkable NBA talent. I think, somehow, he has fallen into the underrated category. Couldn’t stop him. Too quick. Too efficient. Too crafty. Too reliable around the basket. So athletic in his prime with a lethal first step and could stop on a dime. Man what a player! At 6’4, you could rely on him to hop up there and finish lob passes as well. Man. I love D Wade.
the three ball was in his game at his peak from 08-11
@@LucrativeLessonsWithLandy not really man. The corner three and timely shots pretty much exclusively. He never used the 3 as an offensive weapon.
@@christianolson8543 he did. maybe not consistently but it was there. i watched him, he’s my fav player.
Forever my starting point guard in sports talk or 2k. Callin him 6'4 is a stretch and he could do any and everything you can possibly think of on a basketball court. Lock up and strip your quickest guard, block your bigman at the rim, take you to the hole, post up, mid range pull up. Try to cover all that and he'll just find a wide open teammate. Unreal player.
He’s basically an under control Westbrook, with a smoother jumper and wanted to win instead of collecting big stat lines. Maybe a little less fast and not quite the freakish leaper, but Wade could definitely jump, rebound, and was lightning quick, especially with his first step
Little less fast?? Lol Prime Wade was faster than Westbrook. There's a reason he was called Flash
This is proof that this guy is the greatest. He has mastered the game! His talent surpasses all. When Wade is in full beastmode, his game becomes legendary. His game is not just good, it's awesome. He takes and makes shots that are incredible. His confidence and poise shows me how qualified this guy is to be the greatest of all time. The perfect end to his career is finishing his career in Chicago, the fans will experience his all round dominance of the game. Wade is the father of today's guard, they all studied him. Westbrook is not on the same level as DWade. Harden, Klay, Derozan. Wade is still king of the game lowkey. Lebron is the face, Kobe was the face, Mike is the game and Wade is the legend. Steph is now the face, Lebron is hanging on, Kobe retired, Mike is still the game and Wade is still a legend.
Fuck Chicago nigga 😭😭😭😭😭🤡
He's not Jordan, but you can see just how much Jordan and Kobe inspired that mid range jumper game.
I remember when Wade first got in the league, he was all about attacking the basket and using his athleticism, but towards the end of his career, one had to respect the evolution of moves that he developed. He became one hell of a guard, between his stellar defense and his offensive arsenal, he may not be the greatest of the greats, but he has for damned sure earned his respect.
He’s 3rd best shooting guard. I believe behind Mj & Kobe that’s by far top tier level to be in that discussion and shown his leadership & value
Anyone hear dude say. No way when wade took the shot and then Shit when he made it at 3:00
Yea lmao I think it was Zach Lavine
Flash's game is just so aesthetically GOATED. Just so smooth with it
That turn-around is so damn pretty 😍
@@extra-samsaric3836 I would always mimic him when I would go out and practice hoops.
When you realize this is all just from 2016 at age 34! Not even his prime.
Dwyane Wade -Postup Powerhouse
Your watching a maestro. He was so good
He's arguably the best mid range shooter ever
The closest 2 guard to Jordan
Its Kobe
KBTITAN-24 Kobe aped Jordan's moves but had a different game stylistically. Shot more 3s and overall had more shots in his arsenal than Jordan or Wade. Wade's floater sets him apart from Jordan, but their games are more similar, especially in Wade's prime.
That and the fact that Wade and Jordan were more muscular and were primarily slashers, while Kobe has always preferred jumpers.
@@TheIcemanthomas it wasn't a thing of preference, kobe didn't have the athletic hability to blow by defenders as often as wade and jordan
3rd best sg in history be hind kobe and jordan
prime wade was the GOAT.
***** ur a compleate fool putting james har_en over wade
I think he deleted the comment. rightfully so. such blasphemy
Jerry west is number 3
+Trevon Martin such an okay defender that he had more blocks then Kobe mj and LeBron and he's shorter then them all and played less then them all.
Underrated footwork!
That footwork and handles. Its like the stepbacks and side steps of the 2020s
Greatness personified 🙌🏾
3rd best sg of all time
great video man D-WADE THE GREAT! He has perfected his mid range game since he can't slash a lot anymore he still does it but not as much due to age and injuries
I noticed wade hoops different in the road wearing that black. His game look silkier on the road you can tell he enjoy hooping in other arenas
Can't wait to see Wade do this mastery now that he's with my Bulls
2:59
Dwyane wade shoots crazy shot
Timberwolves player- "No way...?"
Shot goes in
Timberwolves player- "Shit"
Do you know which player it was?
@@vyshak4455 no i think it was in the audience
@@reflux1059 One audience guy saying that wouldn't have been picked up by the mics
So smooth
My favorite player of all time . The Flash was nasty with it . Midrange game on point , he did hit more 3's later in his career .
The best slasher ever!
Mid range game is and always will be nasty
Simple steps but superb stride, zigzag and speed. he always scores constantly at around 30-35% with creating space and another chances. And it’s FUN to see Turn around jump shot!!! not the typical pick up jumpshots
I would love to see a Euro Step compilation for Wade 🔥🔥🔥
Gonna be interesting to see him play in a different uniform next season. Can't underestimate the value of playing next to Rajon Rondo for a guy who is always cutting.
Best player in the game
The top 3 all time shooting guards all have good mid range jumpers
Dwyaaane Waaaaaaade 💯
My dad said he was A mix of Penny and Kobe with the defensive Skills of Gary Payton But with Shotblocking.The league had no idea how to contain him for the first 5 years
2016 dWade was the last best of dWade we’ve seen. Felt like i was watching a 2008 dWade
Not surprising that a lot of these clips are clutch baskets.
I play identical to him at my career, my dude is a 6'5 sg shot creator, absolute sniper at mid
1. Jordan
2. Kobe
3. Wade
4. Iverson
5. West
that's achievements but if wade never got hurt like the first 2 he would have had more accolades then both. accolades don't matter except rings tho. a dwyane wade in his 20's was the best basketball player ever. as a rookie he played like he was already a superstar lol.took a shaqless team to almost ecf. Wade is goat.
+God WestBrick ? ok
Then T-Mac!
drexler?
W
amazing job ;)
GOAT
yup but ppl sleep on this guy and don't know beauty like we do.
They really don't know
Dwade is the greatest NBA player of all time
How do you take clips from different videos
I like how simple his game is, essentially just finding a way to line up his right shoulder before the shot and rising up lol. I like simple and consistent strategies. Compare with kyrie who is much better from midrange however he has such a deep range of moves, that it seems impossible to learn anything from it other than that, he's incredible.
If wade had lebron's knees, he would be the greatest sg of all time
He def likes the left side of the Paint/Box, agreed though Mastered.
Could you do a Pat Beverley lockdown part 2 por favor. It's been 2 years since the last one
those fade shots are even tougher than curry's 3ptrs
welcome home fam!
reminds me of a DeRozan this year
hopefully he plays good with the bulls
I thought it was really interesting how much he prefers that left wing area.
Its because if your a right hand shooter, your hand is already aligned to the basket so its easier to shoot form left side
Wade gone eat in Chicago!!! Just watch em play!!
The two greatest players to ever play the game will have played for Chicago when everything is said and done.
You know it's true
MJ was indeed the best - his jump stop + elevation move was always available not to mention is post move/fadeaway…pure art. Kawhi’s mid-range is also amazing but different as he tends to front up and utilise the jab step to create space versus MJ’s elevation - even in his older years. Amazing.
Do a Middleton one pleaaaase
one dislike smh they must not really be a real nba fan
not a big wade fan.........But every time a shot went up I was like "FOH!!!!!!!!!!!" wasn't nothing you could do against a prime wade! nigga was beast!
3rd best SG all time.
still cant believe media chose DeRozan over him in all-star voting. If wade's shooting and crossover is fking smooth, then DeRozan is...... you know what i mean.
2:58
"no way...shit"
Yeah i heard that too lmao
When wade did those moves against the Nets, there was a Knicks fan celebrating hahaha
Can you create a video about Michael Jordan?
Good Video Think You Can Do Rudy Gay ?
This has been repeated before. But if it weren't for injuries, his prime was comparable to jordan. I mean 6'4 and the best shot blocking guard, put some respect on that man!
2:58 "No way. Shit."
Hey Elberto, I wanted to let you know that I used a couple of your videos to make a public playlist about basketball defense. I thought I could atleast ask for your promission to use it in my playlist. I'm making this playlist for myself and for my friends, that I'm trying to teach to get better at playing defense. Please react or messasge me back as soon as possible.Thanks BTW if the grammar in my comment is not correct I'm sorry because i'm not a native english speaker.
Please, feel free! I love coaching, and the reason I make these videos is equal parts to show things off and highlight them and for people to watch and study them (when possible). Thanks!
***** what do you mean?
***** yeah what about it? I know he has the best vision in the league, but thats passing I wanna focus on defense.
+Yessassin I just want to clarify. Will's comment was addressing me. He was requesting a video, but he did it as a comment to your original comment but that comment was for me.
oh sorry then.
people really underate Wade's scoring ability today because they only care about 3s. Someone really tried to tell me harden is a better all around scorer than wade.
I feel like he shot was broken on the big 3 heat
If Bosh wasn't dealing with the blood clot during this season, Heat woulda made it to the finals and duked it out against the Warriors.
nah
Westbrook can be deadly if he mastered the mid range
Every time I watch this I see Donovan Mitchell
I wonder brother how exactly do u see Donovan Mitchell because he cannot make any of these shots consistently
i think he studied kobe's moves. i heard shit! when wade got that bucket!
Ala Jordan midrange
How can he make these but not threes?
John Park He just doesn't shoot threes much. Check the 2016 playoffs though.
pity that Heat was eliminated by Toronto
yeah, it would have been a fun series Lebron vs DWade
0:56
Donovan Mitchell
That's a jordan half spin fake and fadeaway.
bruh that's just a half spin fadeaway, MJ didn't create the move
Brian Dawkins MJ patented it, it his go to move anywhere on the perimeter. No his not the first but nobody does that so often his entire career other than Jordan
he's not a chicago native, he is a native of Africa
??? Yes he has ancestors from Africa but he was born in Chicago
My midrange is as good as Dwade
first
and thanks for the video
he so great midrange, but why can't he hit 3s very well?
Ask Bruce Bowen why he is so great at shooting 3's but can't hit a free throw..
travesty that he didnt win atleast one mvp
Preach. They gave it to Lebron in 08-09 when wade led the league in scoring. Cavs had the 1 seed but the heat were trash that year outside of wade, yet they still were a 5 seed
FanOfMostSports are you kidding me LeBron had the 4th highest PER in nba history, he also had a better defensive rating than wade and on top of that won 66 games, if anything he shouldve been unanimous mvp
Yimba Iyoko he’s team was way better than dwade’s team. Dwade’s next best teammate was beasley in his rookie year. Dwade had 2 rookies in their starting 5 and a lot of young guys you people don’t know in their bench. Yakhouba diawara is an example. Plus ilgauskas and mo williams were still good at those times. Varejao was good also.
Dwyane Wade>>>>Kobe Bryant
you know 🏀.
Kobetards and Golden State Warriorstardssuckdick Whose man is this?
You're drunk go home
I thought James harden would've taken D Wade's spot as third best shooting guard. No! Maybe Klay Thompson but its hard to say cause he was never the best player on his team. Klay ahead of James though. He comes of as a more selfless player.
1:15 Hassan Whiteside is no doubt talented, but can be a complete bonehead and a liability on offense. Just about anyone else besides Wade loses the ball or misses the shot there.
i wonder if Dwyane Wade will be fake crying again on his Hall of Fame speech like he did when Kobe Died. I have the video on my page..his eyes were CRYSTAL CLEAR. He was making sniffling sounds and his nose was dry. Watch the video here ot elsewhere. It was disgusting. No one cries with clear eyes. Gabrielle gave him something acting lessons!! Disgusting
One of the prettiest jumpers