It's not surprising that last season's compressed schedule took its toll on Wade, who turned 30 years old in January. He missed 17 games and required offseason knee surgery, though he should be fully healthy when this season starts. The downside is that the Heat likely will put less weight on his shoulders to limit his injury risk. Even last season we saw some dramatic changes in his production. He doesn't attack the lane as much; last year, he took 2.5 fewer free throw attempts and snagged 1.6 fewer rebounds per game than the previous season. He also essentially stopped shooting 3s. At this stage of his career, he's no longer a top-five fantasy option, but he should be a steady contributor worthy of an early second-round pick. Let's just hope he can stay healthy.
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