Regardless of whether he plays for the Miami Heat beyond the 2017-18 season or hangs up his sneakers this offseason, Dwyane Wade's NBA legacy is unforgettable. He's a surefire Hall of Famer who will one day reside in the pantheon of shooting guards.
That much shouldn't be questioned.
But now that he's offered the possibility of impending retirement, that legacy deserves a closer examination.
Never one to covet the spotlight or engage in farewell tours, Wade told the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson he's entering uncharted territory and doesn't yet know if he'll sign a new contract for 2018-19:
"I don't know.