The Old Guard(s)
The Bulls’ starting backcourt of Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo have almost a quarter-century of NBA experience. Ginobili does not start for the Spurs, but the ageless Argentine still contributes in this 15th NBA season. Parker, the man who always rocks a day’s stubble just as long as his buzzed hair, counties to help his club win at an extremely high clip.
Ginobili’s numbers won’t blow anyone away, and Parker has only played in 14 games and is averaging just under 10 points. But the duo always pose a threat.
Rondo plays his best when he knows more people are watching. He recorded a triple-double last week in the team’s win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. And after his recent blowup with a Bulls’ assistant coach, Rondo should come into tonight’s contest thoroughly motivated.
Wade has been playing well for the Bulls, averaging 19.8 points per game, which is good enough for second on the team. The 34-year-old is also playing the second most minutes for Chicago at a shade over 31. In his three December games, Wade is averaging almost 26 points, five assists and four rebounds in roughly 35 minutes a night.
Congrats to @DwyaneWade, just the 8th player since 1984 to post 20,000 points, 5,000 assists and 4,000 rebounds! Here's to many more! pic.twitter.com/I8Q7nLhBmA
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 6, 2016
Look for Wade to play well, as the surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer will be out to prove he can still hang against one of the best teams in the league.