He shoots! He scores! I’m talking about NBA All-Star, Miami HEAT champion, and THE COLLECTION Brand Ambassador Dwyane Wade, naturally. He and the two-time defending NBA champions, the Miami HEAT, are about to they face off once again against the San Antonio Spurs in this year’s finals. And in light of his knee injury, Wade is looking and playing as good as he has in years.
With Wade healthy, the complexion of the 2014 NBA playoffs has changed. His performance — obviously combined with the brilliant plays of Lebron James — is why the Heat don’t look so ready to relinquish the title. “It’s enjoyable not to deal with what I had to deal with,” Wade told USA TODAY Sports. “That’s most enjoyable — knowing I can help my team this year in ways I couldn’t do at this time last season.”
A few stats for you: Wade is averaging 19.2 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds and shooting 52.1% in 13 playoff games. Against the Pacers, he averaged 22.0 points and shooting 56.5% from the field. From Game 5 vs. Brooklyn through Game 3 vs. Indiana, Wade and James each scored at least 20 points, the first time since November they did that in four consecutive games.
Wade recently told the Associated Press, “I’m in the groove and the flow that I want to be in, and also understanding that the game of basketball is tricky. You can get out of it in a second, and you’ve got to figure out a way still to compete and help your teammates win.”
It is Wade’s winning attitude that resonates with us here at THE COLLECTION. We are proud to call Wade our Brand Ambassador. Simply said, Wade has distinguished himself as one of the best players in the NBA, and we are honored to have had him as part of THE COLLECTION family since 2010.
Since tapping Wade as part of our team, we’ve collaborated with the champ on several stunning advertisements for our distinct dealership. He has also hosted our new car launches, most recently for the Maserati Ghibli.
In addition, Wade is also a philanthropist, who gives back to the South Florida community through his Wade’s World Foundation, which is dedicated to providing support to various educational, health and family service programs. THE COLLECTION is always certain to help him on his charitable endeavors. Last year, we sponsored “A Night on the RunWade,” and his holiday toy drive event.
We consider Wade to be a part of our COLLECTION family. In support, our employees wear custom-made Team Wade shirts to work on the day of every playoff game. We’ve also provided a white hot fleet of cars for the past two HEAT championship parades, and our fingers are crossed that there is a three-peat this year!
With the Miami HEAT in hot pursuit for a third consecutive title win, it’s safe to say…THE HEAT IS ON!
