The expectations all pointed upward for Dwyane Wade in a season where he built on his Olympic buzz, winning the gold medal and arguably being the team’s MVP. Wade tore through the season, averaging the most points per player in the league (30.2) and creating a portfolio worthy of MVP status.

Thus was born the monicker, MV3.

Well, Wade would finish 3rd in the MVP balloting, behind Lebron James, but continues to get some accolades. It was announced that Wade would join Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Dirk Nowitzki and Dwight Howard on the All NBA first team.

Not bad for a “comeback” season. Something to prove, indeed. Now, what is left for a followup?

This is Wade’s first all-NBA first team award. He has the scoring title and improved his team from 15 wins last season to 43 this season. He was also named to the NBA’s 2nd defensive team, being the only player to get 100 steals and 100 blocks this season.