Teams may take LeBron over Wade, seeing that he's 21. No one in their right mind would take Garnett at this point in his career. When he was younger, perhaps.
LeBron has minimal desire to win and chokes when shooting big free throws. Wade's ruthless and a better defender.
Nash is actually a liability on defense, much less a mediocre defender. He may be one of the greatest point guards ever, but the Suns' system works just as much for him as he does for it. Check the numbers that opposing PGs put up against him (usually). He couldn't guard me.
Garnett has the complete game, but he's getting older. No title. No playoff success.
Arenas is too spotty. He's close, but he's small and can be backed down by larger guards. Plus, he hasn't won anything yet, either.
Dirk is not nearly the passer Wade is, and he's a so-so defender. Plus, he tends to disappear in big games (at least in the Playoffs).
I like Marion, and he's one of the few that can match Wade's defensive numbers, but he's not even the best player on his team. He's the most versatile, and seeing that you only see the NBA by looking at stats, I can see why you'd mention him.
Anyone else you'd like me to shoot down?
And ... as evidenced by the way he left the court today, Wade's a class act as well. That's what you really don't like about him, Matt. He's a good guy, and you can't stand it. Does a guy need a criminal record for you to cheer for him?
Congrats go out to the Bulls and their fans. You beat an old and inferior team, and though I hated to see it happen, I'll be rooting for you against Detroit.