Hard to believe we just completed Year 12 of the Dwyane Wade era in Miami. One that began with so much promise and lofty dreams, crashed suddenly right around the all-star break when Chris Bosh was diagnosed with a blood clots on his lung.

In spite of what, at times, seemed to be a disastrous season, Wade again played extremely well for a 33-year-old shooting guard. Posting 21.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists while shooting 47 percent from the field, Wade showed that he’s not yet ready to throw in the towel.

What Went Right

Seeing Wade re-assume leadership of this franchise was great. That’s not to take anything away from Mr. James, but Wade will always be synonymous with the Heat. The way he played against Cleveland (especially in Miami), was impressive because he gave his all like it was a Game 7. That is something that should be commended.

What Went Wrong

Injuries, again. Missing 20 games due to various injuries may seem like a foregone conclusion with Wade at this point, but in a tight playoff race like the Heat were in, it is paramount to play as many games as possible. Aside from that, it was your typical Wade season. (Or even WITH that, it was a typical Wade season.)

Best Game

Where He Can Improve

It’s been his 3-point shooting since 2003, hasn’t it? Wade shot a sad 28.4 percent from behind the line this season which, amazingly, serves as his average for his career. As he gets older, and loses even a half step more, the 3-pointer can really become his best friend.

Looking Ahead

Wade is now in the “elder statesman” stage of his career, where his biggest impact can come from guiding the younger players on the team through his experiences as a champion. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like there’s a great deal of basketball left in Wade’s future, so looking ahead simply means enjoying what’s left of a Hall Of Fame career.