NBA: Player Rankings – Week 8

18. Dwyane Wade (SG, Miami Heat) 

Dec 20, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Sacramento Kings small forward Rudy Gay (8) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Well … this is certainly not the Dwyane Wade we have all come to know over the last 10 seasons; nevertheless, he still deserves a spot on this list. As Wade battles constant knee injuries and older age, he has missed six games this year with the hope and intention that he will hold up better in the playoffs for the Heat to make a three-peat title run. Having said that, Wade is still performing at a high level while averaging 19.9 points, 4.9 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game and posting a PER of 22.58 which ranks 16th in the league. Wade’s performance will be an integral part of the Heat’s three-peat hopes as his partner in crime cannot hold off opposing teams by himself.  The only key question is whether or not Wade’s body can sustain an entire playoff schedule. We will soon find out.