Dwyane Wade recently called out fans who think they understand the NBA just because they play pickup or watch games. The former Heat star, who says he carried a Michael Jordan-like mentality , made it clear on a recent podcast that comparing streetball to professional basketball disrespects the effort and dedication it takes to succeed in the league.

This attitude is not just limited to basketball. In many sports, fans feel they know more than the players. In the NBA, social media is full of people criticizing athletes without ever playing at that level themselves. Wade’s remarks highlight how wide the gap really is between fans and professionals.

“That’s the disconnect between fans and hoopers,” Wade said. “You fans, y’all think y’all know what it’s like because y’all hoop… and

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