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Robert Zeglinski

Olympics fans (mostly) enjoyed Dwyane Wade announcing Team USA’s opening group stage win

If Dwyane Wade intended to use the Paris Olympics as an announcer for a future NBA job, his plans seem to be going quite well.

A three-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat, Wade is calling men’s basketball games in Paris alongside lead play-by-play man Noah Eagle. The legend’s NBA background and specific knowledge of the players on Team USA have already made him a seamless fit as a color commentator. Wade really shined as the Americans blew out Team Serbia 110-84 in their opening Group C game.

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What stood out most was Wade’s apparent catchphrase referring to players like LeBron James with the pronouns “he-HIM.” Wade’s live analysis of plays was also top-notch, too. No frill, no fluff. He just took in the game and provided the right amount of insight.

However, there are some rough parts around the edges for the still-green broadcaster.

For one, Wade definitely overused the “he-HIM” catchphrase. A more experienced announcer uses it maybe a few times a game, not several times in one half like Wade did. Wade also constantly referenced his “personally” knowing the players on Team USA. We get it. You are friends with LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Back to the game, please.

With that said, these are things Wade can definitely work on with more experience because the overall product he’s delivered thus far at the Olympics has been top-notch. ESPN, NBC, Amazon — take notes for any color commentator openings.

Wade is available. And if he wants the opportunity, he will probably be great.

Fans have enjoyed Wade’s turn as an Olympics announcer so far

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