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NBA: New starts in not-so-new places for 4 relocated players

By Mason McFee

MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 09: A fan holds a sign welcoming back Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Arena on February 9, 2018 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 09: A fan holds a sign welcoming back Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Arena on February 9, 2018 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with Dwyane Wade #9 during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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When Dwyane Wade signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on September 26th, 2017 on a one year, $2.3 million dollar deal after getting bought out by the Chicago Bulls, NBA fans rejoiced! There was no Bosh this time around, but Cleveland had Kevin Love and LeBron. No one thought that it made Cleveland instant contenders, but it would at least hopefully offset the Kyrie-sized void in Cleveland’s offense until prized trade acquisition Isaiah Thomas returned from his hip surgery.

Fast forward five months, and Wade is back to where it all started – Miami.

Wade averaged 11.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and 3.5 APG during his short stint in the Land – not bad numbers considering he only averaged 22.0 MPG for the Cavaliers; and only made three starts in 46 games. His eFG% was 48.2%, and ironically shot a career high percentage from beyond the arc – albeit 32.9%.

As much success as Wade had with Banana Boat Buddy ‘Bron, a report was released that James would often find Wade checking Heat scores in the Cavs locker room. Even though it was cool (really weird and wasted years of his career) to see Wade play for his hometown Chicago Bulls for a few years with Pau Gasol (also wasted years of his career), it’s nice to see his heart was always in the right place – home.

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