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Since June of 1998, the month that Michael Jordan took his last shot as a member of the Chicago Bulls, pundits have been trying to tout the next “Air” apparent. After last night’s win in Detroit, I am convinced that Dwayne Wade is this man. The sophomore guard from Marquette is proving that the previous rounds were no fluke. He pumped in another 36 points last night, despite the Pistons’ best efforts to keep him under wraps.

When Wade scored only 17 points in the game one loss, Shaq and Alonzo Mourning picked up Wade at his house and both encouraged and assured him that his time was now. It certainly is now, as the Heat continue to rely heavily on Wade to come through, especially with a hobbled Shaq.

Michael Jordan was everything to his team during his prime. He was the leader, the scorer, the prime defender and the clutch performer. Dwayne Wade isn’t there yet, but he’s sure off to a great start. Not only has he made the postseason in his first two years in the league, but he’s also won a playoff series in both years; trying to win his third straight in these playoffs.

The aerial moves are there. The ability to carry his team is also present. What Dwayne Wade needs to work on in order to ascend to greatness is his long range jumper. If he can consistently hit it, then the NBA has its next poster child. Wade already has that uncanny talent of creating his own shots. It was a skill that worked out pretty well for Jordan throughout his career. You can see why Shaq had no problem deferring to Wade when he came over from LA. I wonder how Kobe Bryant feels having to sit at home and watch all the postseason action. Do you think he pretends it’s him passing the ball to O’Neal?