The list was long but the question was simple.

In light of Dwyane Wade having his ESPN "Homecoming" (taping begins Thursday, Aug. 20), we figured it was the perfect time to ask the ultimate question of his (or any player's) life: Is he the best player to ever come out of his city?

It's a mythical title, but it's a question that could mean more than an MVP, especially if the player is from a respected city that's produced a Dream Team of elite players.

 Join NBA Superstar and hometown hero, Dwyane Wade, in a fun filled evening showcasing Chicago area’s home-grown talent. A variety of performers (singers, dancers, musicians, beat boxer, and more) will compete to become the winner of the 1st annual “D. Wade’s Chicago Has Talent Presented by Gatorade,” with a celebrity host, performer and judges. All net proceeds from the event will benefit Wade’s World Foundation supporting local charities. For more information on the Wade’s World Weekend visit: www.wadesworldfoundation.org

CHICAGO -- Around 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, two games of one-on-eight basketball were going on at the courts off Lake Shore and Hayes in Jackson Park, when a black chauffeured Escalade pulled up to the mostly empty parking lot.

The best active basketball player this court, or any court in Chicago, has ever seen gets out, dressed head to toe in black gym clothes with tiny Jumpman logos, and looks around two side-by-side full courts just a fast break from Lake Michigan.