Miami Heat<\/a> and eventually won the series MVP award. <\/p>\nSeveral other Hall of Famers were a part of the action, including players Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O\u2019Neal, Gary Payton, Dirk Nowitzki, and the head coach, Pat Riley.<\/p>\n
Being that Wade was such an important piece to Miami\u2019s victory that year, his decision to \u201clike\u201d the Cuban quote on Instagram was something that fans couldn\u2019t help but notice.<\/p>\n
via @ClutchPoints: It\u2019s been nearly two decades, and Mark Cuban still hasn\u2019t forgotten about what he believes was a 2006 NBA Finals that benefited the eventual champion, Miami Heat. \u2026 Some fans were pointing out the free-throw disparity, with Miami making more attempts than Dallas, 207-155, throughout the entire series.<\/p>\n
At the end of the day, Cuban\u2019s comments won\u2019t take away part of Wade\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n
The 2003 fifth-overall pick won his first NBA Finals that year, and it ended up being his only Finals MVP win, despite being a three-time NBA Champion.<\/p>\n
During that postseason, Wade was dominant. He appeared in 23 games, shooting 50 percent from the field and 38 percent from three, to average 28 points per game. He dished out six assists per game, while accounting for six rebounds and two steals per outing.<\/p>\n
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Mar 28, 2019; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) celebrates after making a basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images \/ Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Wade\u2019s social media activity is likely just a way for the 13-time All-Star to rub some salt in the wound. It\u2019s not like Cuban\u2019s Mavs were ring-less during their time anyway.<\/p>\n
Sure, there might be some frustration over the 2006 NBA Finals, but the Mavs got their revenge on Miami. In 2011, the Mavericks beat the Heat 4-2 in the NBA Finals. Instead of Wade, Dirk Nowitzki was the series MVP. It remains the one and only title for the Mavs since they entered the NBA in 1980. <\/p>\n
At this point, it would take another NBA Finals victory for the Mavs in order for Cuban to move on. For the time being, Wade is enjoying seeing the memories from a different lens. <\/p>\n
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