Considering that this is Dwyane Wade we’re talking about here. This is a big challenge. With all the knee problems last season he managed to play in 54 games. So there is definitely room to improve for Flash.
His goal this season? Simply, to play in all 82 games.
My guess is Erik Spoelstra feels differently. Wade may play more regular season games, but he’s going to get his rest.
I’ll add this reminder (pointed out by the brilliant Tom Haberstroh at ESPN): By giving the players a full week off around the All-Star Game but not lengthening the NBA season most teams have one more back-to-back and some more compressed schedule dates. Which is going to mean some heavier wear on guys like Wade. (Quote via ProBasketballTalk.
That is a great point. Back-to-backs are a basketball players worst nightmare. The players asked for it and they got it. I hope Dwyane Wade can stomach it.
