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Did Dean Wade Diss the Cavaliers in 76ers Interview?
3 Oct
Summary
- Wade sought a championship environment with the 76ers.
- He prioritized playing time and team contribution over stats.
- Speculation arose that his comments were a slight to Cleveland.
Dean Wade recently joined the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that has fueled speculation among some Cleveland Cavaliers fans. Wade, speaking on a Philadelphia radio show, indicated his primary motivation for signing with the 76ers was the pursuit of a championship. He clarified that he is not a stats-driven player and embraces doing the "small things" for a team.
His comments were made in response to a question about his role on the 76ers after other significant player acquisitions. The interview did not directly address his departure from the Cavaliers. It remains unclear how much the Cavaliers valued retaining Wade, especially given their salary cap situation at the time of his move.
Wade's decision to sign with Philadelphia was based on his assessment of the team's fit for him as a professional, prior to other notable player signings by the 76ers.
