NBA: Player Rankings – Week 9

18. Dwyane Wade (SG, Miami Heat) 

December 25, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) reacts after small forward LeBron James (6) dunks to score a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Even though Dwyane Wade has been battling injury and missed some games in addition. He is still producing at a very high level. Wade has been battling constant knee injuries and old 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. Despite missing eight games this season,Wade is still performing at a high level while averaging 19.9 points, 5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game and posting a PER of 22.35, which ranks 15th 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.