{"id":737014,"date":"2026-05-17T20:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T20:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/737014\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T20:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T20:33:17","slug":"give-him-that-same-treatment-ex-warriors-star-faces-heat-for-picking-dwyane-wade-over-lebron-james","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/737014\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cGive Him That Same Treatment\u201d: Ex-Warriors Star Faces Heat for Picking Dwyane Wade Over LeBron James"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NBA\u2019s bigger picture holds too many long-standing debates. One of them is who was more lethal in his prime: LeBron James or Dwyane Wade. While most people would likely choose the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> star, Golden State Warriors<\/a> legend Tim Hardaway went the other way. And that didn\u2019t sit well with ex-NBA player Patrick Beverley<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the Crossover podcast, Hardaway, who has played for the Miami Heat from 1996 to 2001, shared his thoughts. \u201cLeBron has longevity. I\u2019m taking Prime Flash over Prime LeBron\u2026 I know basketball. I\u2019m a hall of famer\u2026 Look at the facts. Just look at it. Calm down.\u201d Now, Beverley reposted the tweet. He wrote, \u201cGive him that same treatment yal tried to give me. \ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffe\u200d\u2642\ufe0f ole school done lost his damn marbles.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In simple terms, Patrick Beverley said that when he previously made controversial basketball takes<\/a>, fans heavily mocked and attacked him online. So now he wants people to give Tim Hardaway the same energy for choosing prime Dwyane Wade over prime LeBron James. The 37-year-old also joked about the old-school generation. According to Beverley, they are out of touch with modern basketball opinions.<\/p>\n

Now, the NBA community hasn\u2019t always been kind to Pat. He moved from the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022. Of course, the star guard became a veteran not by fluke; he fought for his position. Therefore, he didn\u2019t see playing with LeBron James<\/a> and Anthony Davis<\/a> as some once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for which he should be eternally grateful. In fact, he told the media, \u201cThey\u2019re gonna be playing with me. I made the playoffs last year; they didn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

The internet reacted to Beverley\u2019s message. Fans commented, \u201cthis looks like a fake quote\ud83d\ude2d\u201d, \u201cPatrick is top 3 funniest players in the league. And he\u2019s not 3,\u201d and \u201cAin\u2019t no way he just said that.\u201d Meanwhile, he once called out the basketball community online, \u201cIt\u2019s funny watching people that\u2019s never played basketball professionally speak about basketball.\u201d And then also, fans ripped the star on social media.<\/p>\n

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However, this time, he wants the fans to react similarly. He wants them to call out Tim Hardaway\u2019s decision to choose prime Dwyane Wade over prime LeBron James. Well, statistically speaking, who is truly better?<\/p>\n

Prime LeBron James vs Prime Dwyane Wade<\/p>\n

Prime Dwyane Wade<\/a> felt like basketball chaos wrapped in a No. 3 jersey. Across 2005-06 to 2010-11, Wade torched defenses for 27.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game while flying at the rim like every possession carried personal beef. In 2009, he grabbed the scoring crown and finished 3rd in MVP voting. However, the loudest flex arrived in 2006.<\/p>\n

Wade shredded the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> for 34.7 points per game in the Finals and dragged the Miami Heat to a championship with pure downhill violence. Every spin, euro-step, and acrobatic finish felt theatrical. Then LeBron James entered the chat with numbers that looked unfair even by video-game standards.<\/p>\n

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A picture featuring Dwyane Wade and LeBron James<\/p>\n

Across 2007-08 to 2012-13, James averaged 28.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.9 blocks while stacking MVPs in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013. He also captured titles in 2012 and 2013 alongside D-Wade at the Miami Heat<\/a>, earning both Finals MVPs beside Wade. Therefore, Wade owned the explosive edge, yet LeBron controlled the bigger basketball universe.<\/p>\n

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Well, prime LeBron James versus prime Dwyane Wade will always start arguments because both players ruled the game differently. However, Tim Hardaway\u2019s pick instantly pulled Patrick Beverley into the chaos again, and this time, he wanted the fans to react as always. Still, once the emotions settle, the picture feels clear. Wade brought fearless destruction, whereas LeBron carried complete control of the basketball world for much longer.<\/p>\n

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