What was up with Rachal today?

Wade said in postgame that Rachal rolled his ankle in practice. That is only reason he was out.

He should return to health soon, maybe Wed. at Fla.

Well, IDK about Rachal, but when the players were going off the floor for halftime Wade was shaking each players hand and each player lifted their hand to shake his except Sims. He just left his arm hanging by his side and made no attempt to acknowledge the gesture. I'd suppose there's some harsh feelings with him and maybe Rachal with Wade for being disciplined and Wade mentioning on his radio show that players need to be smarter than to do what they did. Sometimes Wade says things that he doesn't realize the negative ramifications it will have on players. I've never had an issue with a coach who didn't competitively play the sport he's coaching, but in this case I believe Wade would choose his words carefully if he had the perspective of a player. Just my opinion on the matter. But, Wade has the right demeanor and players shouldn't be overly insulted by something he says. Fact is, these guys need to realize how scrutinized their lives are being in the public eye, especially with NCAA rules the way they are. I would not have said, "smarter," I'd of said something like, "these guys need to be more careful about decisions."

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Sometimes Wade says things that he doesn't realize the negative ramifications it will have on players. I've never had an issue with a coach who didn't competitively play the sport he's coaching, but in this case I believe Wade would choose his words carefully if he had the perspective of a player.

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Holy shite.

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Well, IDK about Rachal, but when the players were going off the floor for halftime Wade was shaking each players hand and each player lifted their hand to shake his except Sims. He just left his arm hanging by his side and made no attempt to acknowledge the gesture. I'd suppose there's some harsh feelings with him and maybe Rachal with Wade for being disciplined and Wade mentioning on his radio show that players need to be smarter than to do what they did. Sometimes Wade says things that he doesn't realize the negative ramifications it will have on players. I've never had an issue with a coach who didn't competitively play the sport he's coaching, but in this case I believe Wade would choose his words carefully if he had the perspective of a player. Just my opinion on the matter. But, Wade has the right demeanor and players shouldn't be overly insulted by something he says. Fact is, these guys need to realize how scrutinized their lives are being in the public eye, especially with NCAA rules the way they are. I would not have said, "smarter," I'd of said something like, "these guys need to be more careful about decisions."

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Wow

Maybe they need to provide a "Safe Room" where players can go when their feelings have been hurt because the coach said they need to be smarter in the decisions they make.

Give me a break!