MIAMI - Dwyane Wade had his dislocated left shoulder examined Friday by
specialist Dr. James Andrews, and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley said there's no
rush for a decision on whether season-ending surgery or rehabilitation is the
best treatment.
![](xin_1403040310017031076154.jpg) President Bush, right, shakes hands with the Miami Heat's
Dwyane Wade, left, in the East Room at the White House in Washington,
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, during a ceremony honoring the NBA Champion Miami
Heat basketball team. [AP]
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"It doesn't make any difference," Riley
said. "We know he's gone - four weeks, six weeks, the rest of the year."
There's a chance Wade could return for the playoffs if he decides on
rehabilitation. He sought a second opinion from Andrews after being examined
earlier by team physician Dr. Harlan Selesnick.
"He'll consult with Harlan again," Riley said. "I think he's got all the
information. I don't think the diagnosis is going to be any different than it
was with Harlan."
Wade dislocated his shoulder Feb. 21 when he collided with Houston's Shane
Battier. The All-Star guard led Miami to the NBA championship last year and was
the league's third-leading scorer this season at 28.8 points per game when he
was hurt.
Even if Wade decides on rehabilitation now, he's expected to have surgery
after the season.