I may go with the "no advantage" thing in a lower level game (I'm talking about 10 year-olds or less), but not at the high school level or above. At that point I believe a rule is a rule.
With that said, I can accept this being missed, as the official may be looking at other things. But to let it go because Wade didn't gain an advantage is wrong. It's a rule, and these guys know it. If the ref called a travel there, can Wade or his coach really get upset about it? No.
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