Court Classics | Basketball Sneakers
Court Classics | Basketball Sneakers
Lot Closed
April 12, 04:12 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
LI-NING, LI-NING, WAY OF WADE 2 ENCORE, SIZE 15
Rubber, Cotton, Synthetic
2014
These sneakers were worn by Dwyane Wade during the 2013 - 2014 Eastern Conference Finals.
The left shoe was worn on May 24th, 2014, when the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 99-87 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. Wade recorded 23 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals. The right shoe is not matched to this game.
The right shoe was worn on May 28th, 2014, when the Miami Heat lost to the Indiana Pacers 93-90 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Wade recorded 18 points, 7 assists, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals. The left shoe is not matched to this game.
After a successful collegiate career at Marquette, Dwayne Wade was drafted as the 5th overall pick in the highly touted 2003 NBA draft. Wade finished with his rookie season with an average of 16 points per game, earning All-NBA Rookie Team honors. In his second year, Wade boosted his scoring average to 24.1 points per game, gaining recognition as one of the league’s top players.
In 2006, alongside Shaquille O'Neal, Wade led the Heat to their first NBA championship. His performance was remarkable. Despite trailing in the series 2 games to none, Wade scored 42, 36, 43, and 36 points consecutively, guiding the Heat to four straight wins and the NBA championship. For his efforts, Wade earned the NBA Finals MVP award.
In 2008, he secured his second Olympic gold medal with the Redeem Team. Upon returning to Miami, Wade played a pivotal role in recruiting LeBron James and Chris Bosh to the team. Despite his individual achievements, Wade prioritized team success, contributing to consecutive championship victories in 2012 and 2013, establishing himself as one of the greatest shooting guards in basketball history.
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