In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson lock in on playoff battles, underdog energy, and elite leadership.

They break down the Pacers-Cavs series, giving Indy props for their pace, team ball, and Haliburton’s leadership. Carlisle’s steady coaching and the forwards’ floor spacing get big nods. Cleveland, despite star power and awards, looked outmatched and “shell shocked.”

Jokic gets love for “coaching from the floor,” controlling the game with IQ and poise. SGA shines as a rising MVP, carrying OKC with smart, two-way play. And while MPJ’s struggles are real, the crew knows Denver needs his scoring to repeat.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Can The Pacers Handle The Pace?
08:31 Carlisle's Steady Coaching
10:27 Find Your Place & Work Hard
14:24 Coaching From The Floor
22:00 Two Way Play
28:27 How Injuries Affects Players
35:24 What's Up, Who's Hooping?
44:12 What's Up, Who's Losing Touch?

In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson lock in on playoff battles, underdog energy, and elite leadership.
They break down the Pacers-Cavs series, giving Indy props for their pace, team ball, and Haliburton&rsquo;s leadership. Carlisle&rsquo;s steady coaching and the forwards&rsquo; floor spacing get big nods. Cleveland, despite star power and awards, looked outmatched and &ldquo;shell shocked.&rdquo;
Jokic gets love for &ldquo;coaching from the floor,&rdquo; controlling the game with IQ and poise. SGA shines as a rising MVP, carrying OKC with smart, two-way play. And while MPJ&rsquo;s struggles are real, the crew knows Denver needs his scoring to repeat.
Music Credit: Khari Mateen.
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">00:51 Can The Pacers Handle The Pace?</li>
<li aria-level="1">08:31 Carlisle's Steady Coaching</li>
<li aria-level="1">10:27 Find Your Place &amp; Work Hard</li>
<li aria-level="1">14:24 Coaching From The Floor</li>
<li aria-level="1">22:00 Two Way Play</li>
<li aria-level="1">28:27 How Injuries Affects Players</li>
<li aria-level="1">35:24 What's Up, Who's Hooping?</li>
<li aria-level="1">44:12 What's Up, Who's Losing Touch?</li>
</ul>

Dwyane Wade sits down with pioneers in sports, fashion, music, and business for an intimate conversation about their origins, and the reasons they keep pushing to innovate. These are all-time greats talking through memorable moments from their careers, telling intimate, behind-the-scenes anecdotes that we never saw in the press, journeys, struggles, triumphs, and that shared excitement as they push forward to their next challenge.

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Building Legacies: Haliburton Deserves Respect, Who’s Built for the Conference Finals & Is Ant the NBA’s Next Face?

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob open with pure nostalgia, Bob’s old DJ name “DJ Bowlegs,” his high school dance group “Skinny Boys in the House,” and how Miami teens had to verbally pitch themselves over the phone and verify their weight at Publix before a date.

Dwyane talks about his post-NBA recovery routine, steam, sauna, cold plunge, massages, and chiropractic work, visiting Zaya’s school for three days with his dad waking up to grits and bacon, and Zaya’s 19th birthday at Nobu alongside her second annual Translatable Ball. On business, he shares his pride in Steph Curry joining Li-Ning with the Wade brand and how risky that original signing felt 14 years ago.

They also get into Druski hosting the BET Awards, the new Scary Movie, and Dwyane going full fan mode yelling at the TV during a Bears game before closing out the “But Why?” segment with Bob’s recycled lunch sign peeve and Dwyane going off about people touching his clothes when he’s in white.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

 

What We Discussed
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Drake’s Three Albums And The Iceman Artistry
6:30 - Bob’s DJ Legacy: DJ Bowlegs
7:45 - Retro Dating: High School Verbal Profiles And Scaling at Publix
10:45 - Dance Groups And Phone Serenade Ad-libs
11:45 - Official Show Check-In: Navigating Busy Lives
13:20 - Dwyane’s Longevity Journey And Recovery Regimen
17:15 - Capricorn Astrology And A Natural Drive to Share
20:45 - Protecting Personal Flow And Energy
23:45 - Grits, Bacon, And Visiting Zaya’s School
25:00 - Zaya’s 19th Birthday And The Translatable Ball
28:15 - Parenting Across Multiple Generations
31:30 - True Fulfillment Vs. Fading Sports Trophies
32:45 - Steph Curry’s Record-Breaking Deal With Li-Ning
39:45 - Druski Hosting The BET Awards And Chappelle Comparisons
44:50 - Scary Movie Franchise And Wayans Family Creativity
48:45 - Sports Fandom And Yelling At The Bears
54:00 - Silencing Purple Shirt Guy
55:50 - Returning To The Hall Of Fame For Candace Parker
59:45 - But Why? Bob’s Phone Sign Peeve
1:03:40 - But Why? Dwyane’s Touching And Poking Peeves

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob open with pure nostalgia, Bob&rsquo;s old DJ name &ldquo;DJ Bowlegs,&rdquo; his high school dance group &ldquo;Skinny Boys in the House,&rdquo; and how Miami teens had to verbally pitch themselves over the phone and verify their weight at Publix before a date.
Dwyane talks about his post-NBA recovery routine, steam, sauna, cold plunge, massages, and chiropractic work, visiting Zaya&rsquo;s school for three days with his dad waking up to grits and bacon, and Zaya&rsquo;s 19th birthday at Nobu alongside her second annual Translatable Ball. On business, he shares his pride in Steph Curry joining Li-Ning with the Wade brand and how risky that original signing felt 14 years ago.
They also get into Druski hosting the BET Awards, the new Scary Movie, and Dwyane going full fan mode yelling at the TV during a Bears game before closing out the &ldquo;But Why?&rdquo; segment with Bob&rsquo;s recycled lunch sign peeve and Dwyane going off about people touching his clothes when he&rsquo;s in white.
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Music Credit: Khari Mateen.
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What We Discussed 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - Drake&rsquo;s Three Albums And The Iceman Artistry 6:30 - Bob&rsquo;s DJ Legacy: DJ Bowlegs 7:45 - Retro Dating: High School Verbal Profiles And Scaling at Publix 10:45 - Dance Groups And Phone Serenade Ad-libs 11:45 - Official Show Check-In: Navigating Busy Lives 13:20 - Dwyane&rsquo;s Longevity Journey And Recovery Regimen 17:15 - Capricorn Astrology And A Natural Drive to Share 20:45 - Protecting Personal Flow And Energy 23:45 - Grits, Bacon, And Visiting Zaya&rsquo;s School 25:00 - Zaya&rsquo;s 19th Birthday And The Translatable Ball 28:15 - Parenting Across Multiple Generations 31:30 - True Fulfillment Vs. Fading Sports Trophies 32:45 - Steph Curry&rsquo;s Record-Breaking Deal With Li-Ning 39:45 - Druski Hosting The BET Awards And Chappelle Comparisons 44:50 - Scary Movie Franchise And Wayans Family Creativity 48:45 - Sports Fandom And Yelling At The Bears 54:00 - Silencing Purple Shirt Guy 55:50 - Returning To The Hall Of Fame For Candace Parker 59:45 - But Why? Bob&rsquo;s Phone Sign Peeve 1:03:40 - But Why? Dwyane&rsquo;s Touching And Poking Peeves

Dwyane Wade Is Still Chasing a Trophy, Just Not The One You’re Thinking

In this Ask Me Anything, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions on career, mindset, and a few surprises.

Dwyane opens up about playing without a meniscus since age 19, multiple knee surgeries, a high pain tolerance, and the intensive leg work his trainers used to keep him on the floor. On killer mentality, he says you’re born with it but it has to be nurtured, and that after retiring he had to go to therapy just to figure out where to put that energy.

His favorite championship is 2006, no hesitation, leading the team at 24 and jumping on the scorer’s table to soak it all in, a moment that later inspired a dance for a movie cameo. On recognition, he says the most meaningful respect came from the fear of the guys he played against, and despite missing the 2008 MVP he’s fully at peace with his legacy.

He also admits his guilty pleasure movie is Pootie Tang and that he watches Fast and Furious because he likes knowing exactly what’s going to happen.

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed:
0:10  Performing Without a Meniscus
4:22 - Guilty Pleasure Movies & Familiar Plots
6:10 - Nurturing a Killer Mentality
9:17 - 2006 Championship & The Scorer’s Table Celebration
12:44 - Career Recognition, Respect, and Impact

In this Ask Me Anything, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions on career, mindset, and a few surprises.
Dwyane opens up about playing without a meniscus since age 19, multiple knee surgeries, a high pain tolerance, and the intensive leg work his trainers used to keep him on the floor. On killer mentality, he says you&rsquo;re born with it but it has to be nurtured, and that after retiring he had to go to therapy just to figure out where to put that energy.
His favorite championship is 2006, no hesitation, leading the team at 24 and jumping on the scorer&rsquo;s table to soak it all in, a moment that later inspired a dance for a movie cameo. On recognition, he says the most meaningful respect came from the fear of the guys he played against, and despite missing the 2008 MVP he&rsquo;s fully at peace with his legacy.
He also admits his guilty pleasure movie is Pootie Tang and that he watches Fast and Furious because he likes knowing exactly what&rsquo;s going to happen.
Music Credit: Khari Mateen.
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">0:10&nbsp; Performing Without a Meniscus</li>
<li aria-level="1">4:22 - Guilty Pleasure Movies &amp; Familiar Plots</li>
<li aria-level="1">6:10 - Nurturing a Killer Mentality</li>
<li aria-level="1">9:17 - 2006 Championship &amp; The Scorer&rsquo;s Table Celebration</li>
<li aria-level="1">12:44 - Career Recognition, Respect, and Impact</li>
</ul>

Ask Me Anything: Dwyane Wade Opens Up About His Career, Mindset & Legacy

In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob are joined by Dorell Wright and Jaysson Pena to talk about ACE Members Only, the golf and lifestyle brand Dwyane and Dorell built from a shared love of the game. The group discusses how a friendship that spans more than 20 years evolved into a business, the vision behind creating an exclusive golf community, and experiences ranging from Masters week to the Ryder Cup-style Ace Cup at Pebble Beach.

 

They also dive into ACE’s partnerships with brands like Malbon and CAN, the importance of making golf more accessible, and how the Wade Family Foundation and Wright Legacy Foundation are helping introduce more young people to the sport. Along the way, Dwyane shares why golf has become such a meaningful part of his life and how the lessons it teaches extend far beyond the course.





Music Credit: Khari Mateen.

What We Discussed: 
00:00 The Origin of ACE and the Importance of Giving Back
01:10 Introducing Jaysson Pena and the ACE Movement
02:53 Banter over Dorell’s Custom Vessel Golf Bag
04:15 Dwyane and Dorell’s Introduction to Golf
08:39 Describing the Mission of the ACE Brand
11:30 Merging Fashion and Lifestyle into Golf
18:29 A 20-Year Friendship Turned Business Partnership
27:00 Building the ACE Community and Leveraging VIP Access
36:12 Experiencing The Masters and the Evolution of Golf Culture
41:58 Partnering with Malbon
52:47 Pebble Beach, The Ace Cup, and Exclusive Membership
01:02:28 Integrating Aligned Brand Partners
01:05:00 Utilizing Foundations and Showing Up for the Youth
01:09:54 Advice to Youth: How Golf Mirrors Life
01:16:55 The ACE Members Only Elevator Pitch

 

In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob are joined by Dorell Wright and Jaysson Pena to talk about ACE Members Only, the golf and lifestyle brand Dwyane and Dorell built from a shared love of the game. The group discusses how a friendship that spans more than 20 years evolved into a business, the vision behind creating an exclusive golf community, and experiences ranging from Masters week to the Ryder Cup-style Ace Cup at Pebble Beach.
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They also dive into ACE&rsquo;s partnerships with brands like Malbon and CAN, the importance of making golf more accessible, and how the Wade Family Foundation and Wright Legacy Foundation are helping introduce more young people to the sport. Along the way, Dwyane shares why golf has become such a meaningful part of his life and how the lessons it teaches extend far beyond the course.
 
Music Credit: Khari Mateen.
What We Discussed:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 The Origin of ACE and the Importance of Giving Back</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:10 Introducing Jaysson Pena and the ACE Movement</li>
<li aria-level="1">02:53 Banter over Dorell&rsquo;s Custom Vessel Golf Bag</li>
<li aria-level="1">04:15 Dwyane and Dorell&rsquo;s Introduction to Golf</li>
<li aria-level="1">08:39 Describing the Mission of the ACE Brand</li>
<li aria-level="1">11:30 Merging Fashion and Lifestyle into Golf</li>
<li aria-level="1">18:29 A 20-Year Friendship Turned Business Partnership</li>
<li aria-level="1">27:00 Building the ACE Community and Leveraging VIP Access</li>
<li aria-level="1">36:12 Experiencing The Masters and the Evolution of Golf Culture</li>
<li aria-level="1">41:58 Partnering with Malbon</li>
<li aria-level="1">52:47 Pebble Beach, The Ace Cup, and Exclusive Membership</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:02:28 Integrating Aligned Brand Partners</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:05:00 Utilizing Foundations and Showing Up for the Youth</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:09:54 Advice to Youth: How Golf Mirrors Life</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:16:55 The ACE Members Only Elevator Pitch</li>
</ul>
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