In this episode of The Check In with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob recap their 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

Dwyane talks about finally winning the 10th Annual All-Star Spades Tournament with Gabrielle Union after years of losses, sealing it with a risky “blind eight” bid. Bob shares stories from his daughter Bobbi’s big “Sweet 13” celebration, and Dwyane reflects on introducing his son Xavier to Barack Obama, a moment that scored him serious cool points at home.

They also discuss Chris Paul’s retirement, plus the current state of All-Star Weekend, including why the Three-Point Contest now feels bigger than the Dunk Contest.

 The episode touches on Dwyane’s new Revolve partnership for Way of Wade, the Utah Jazz’s team-building approach, and the premiere of The Goat, the animated film featuring Gabrielle Union  with a quick cameo from Dwyane himself.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen. 





What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction 
01:02 All Spades Tournament Recap
13:29 Bobbi’s Sweet 13 
16:39 Creating A Safe Space For Children 
20:52 Chris Paul Retires! 
24:19 Way Of Wade 
27:41 Change In The Dunk Contest
32:50 New Generation Vs Old Generation 
34:12 All Star Weekend Xavier 
36:43 Jaren Jackson Jr To The Jazz
45:52  Is OKC Beatable?
49:04 MJ Is A Champion Again 
50:50 The Premiere Of “GOAT”
56:22 Conquering Me By Jolinda Wade

In this episode of The Check In with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob recap their 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
Dwyane talks about finally winning the 10th Annual All-Star Spades Tournament with Gabrielle Union after years of losses, sealing it with a risky &ldquo;blind eight&rdquo; bid. Bob shares stories from his daughter Bobbi&rsquo;s big &ldquo;Sweet 13&rdquo; celebration, and Dwyane reflects on introducing his son Xavier to Barack Obama, a moment that scored him serious cool points at home.
They also discuss Chris Paul&rsquo;s retirement, plus the current state of All-Star Weekend, including why the Three-Point Contest now feels bigger than the Dunk Contest.
&nbsp;The episode touches on Dwyane&rsquo;s new Revolve partnership for Way of Wade, the Utah Jazz&rsquo;s team-building approach, and the premiere of The Goat, the animated film featuring Gabrielle Union&nbsp; with a quick cameo from Dwyane himself.
&nbsp;
Music Credit: Khari Mateen.&nbsp;
 
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:02 All Spades Tournament Recap</li>
<li aria-level="1">13:29 Bobbi&rsquo;s Sweet 13&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">16:39 Creating A Safe Space For Children&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">20:52 Chris Paul Retires!&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">24:19 Way Of Wade&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">27:41 Change In The Dunk Contest</li>
<li aria-level="1">32:50 New Generation Vs Old Generation&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">34:12 All Star Weekend Xavier&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">36:43 Jaren Jackson Jr To The Jazz</li>
<li aria-level="1">45:52&nbsp; Is OKC Beatable?</li>
<li aria-level="1">49:04 MJ Is A Champion Again&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">50:50 The Premiere Of &ldquo;GOAT&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">56:22 Conquering Me By Jolinda Wade</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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My Honest Take on All-Star Weekend, Tanking Culture & Chris Paul’s Retirement

In this episode of The Timeout with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob welcome Udonis Haslem to break down the playoffs.

 

UD comes in with two stories that say everything about his championship mindset, playing through a broken finger in 2012 and snatching Jeremy Lin’s shoe out of Dwyane’s hand mid-game because he was “seeing red.”

 

On the East, they focus on how Cleveland will try to wear down Jalen Brunson, the paint battle between Mobley, Allen, KAT, and Mitchell Robinson, and give Donovan Mitchell his flowers for bouncing back in Game 7. Out West, Dwyane says Wembanyama has no weaknesses on either end while UD breaks down why OKC’s trio of Holmgren, Jaylin Williams, and Hartenstein are built to handle him.

 

They also debate Anthony Edwards walking off with eight minutes left and praise SGA’s back to back MVPs.





Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​






What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Unbreakable Bond And Post-Retirement Collaboration
03:23 Knicks’ “Final Or Bust” Expectations 
06:35 The Rest Vs Rust Debate In The Playoffs 
09:16 Playing Through Pain: UD’s Broken Finger Story 
10:57 Donovan Mitchell & The Cavaliers’ Game 7 Response
15:04 Transitioning To Media And Handling Player Reactions
19:15 Knicks Vs Cavaliers Matchup Breakdown 
25:25 The Role Players & X Factor 
30:10 Praising SGA’s Back To Back MVPs
35:31 The Wemby Effect On The Timberwolves 
37:31 Debating Anthony Edwards Walking Off & The Jeremy Lin Shoe Story 
44:14 Wemby Vs Chet & The Spurs Vs Thunder Matchup 
52:42 Championship Desires & The Pain Of Winning 
58:17 Dealing With Knicks Fans

In this episode of The Timeout with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob welcome Udonis Haslem to break down the playoffs.
&nbsp;
UD comes in with two stories that say everything about his championship mindset, playing through a broken finger in 2012 and snatching Jeremy Lin&rsquo;s shoe out of Dwyane&rsquo;s hand mid-game because he was &ldquo;seeing red.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
On the East, they focus on how Cleveland will try to wear down Jalen Brunson, the paint battle between Mobley, Allen, KAT, and Mitchell Robinson, and give Donovan Mitchell his flowers for bouncing back in Game 7. Out West, Dwyane says Wembanyama has no weaknesses on either end while UD breaks down why OKC&rsquo;s trio of Holmgren, Jaylin Williams, and Hartenstein are built to handle him.
&nbsp;
They also debate Anthony Edwards walking off with eight minutes left and praise SGA&rsquo;s back to back MVPs.
 
Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
 
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:10 Unbreakable Bond And Post-Retirement Collaboration</li>
<li aria-level="1">03:23 Knicks&rsquo; &ldquo;Final Or Bust&rdquo; Expectations&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">06:35 The Rest Vs Rust Debate In The Playoffs&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">09:16 Playing Through Pain: UD&rsquo;s Broken Finger Story&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">10:57 Donovan Mitchell &amp; The Cavaliers&rsquo; Game 7 Response</li>
<li aria-level="1">15:04 Transitioning To Media And Handling Player Reactions</li>
<li aria-level="1">19:15 Knicks Vs Cavaliers Matchup Breakdown&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">25:25 The Role Players &amp; X Factor&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">30:10 Praising SGA&rsquo;s Back To Back MVPs</li>
<li aria-level="1">35:31 The Wemby Effect On The Timberwolves&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">37:31 Debating Anthony Edwards Walking Off &amp; The Jeremy Lin Shoe Story&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">44:14 Wemby Vs Chet &amp; The Spurs Vs Thunder Matchup&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">52:42 Championship Desires &amp; The Pain Of Winning&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">58:17 Dealing With Knicks Fans</li>
</ul>

DWade & Udonis Haslem Break Down Wemby’s Mentality, SGA’s MVP & Cavs vs Knicks

In this episode of TimeOut with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane Wade and Bob Metelus explore the mental toughness and connectivity required to build a lasting legacy, specifically pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder as a team exhibiting the professional rhythm and consistency of a championship contender. D.Wade posits that the "separator" in the NBA isn't just raw talent, but the ability to sustain excellence through the "slow burn" of the playoffs and the resilience to handle the "wrath" of high-stakes setbacks, as seen in his discussion of career longevity and the strategic growth of emerging dynasties.

Wade breaks down why he believes the league is "destined" for a long-term rivalry between OKC and the San Antonio Spurs, noting that their consistency and role-definition set them apart from teams still searching for their identity. Drawing from his own storied career and the path of legends like LeBron James, he emphasizes that true NBA longevity is achieved through deep game study and the mental fortitude to "level up" when the pressure is highest.

In this episode of TimeOut with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane Wade and Bob Metelus explore the mental toughness and connectivity required to build a lasting legacy, specifically pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder as a team exhibiting the professional rhythm and consistency of a championship contender. D.Wade posits that the "separator" in the NBA isn't just raw talent, but the ability to sustain excellence through the "slow burn" of the playoffs and the resilience to handle the "wrath" of high-stakes setbacks, as seen in his discussion of career longevity and the strategic growth of emerging dynasties.
Wade breaks down why he believes the league is "destined" for a long-term rivalry between OKC and the San Antonio Spurs, noting that their consistency and role-definition set them apart from teams still searching for their identity. Drawing from his own storied career and the path of legends like LeBron James, he emphasizes that true NBA longevity is achieved through deep game study and the mental fortitude to "level up" when the pressure is highest.

Dwyane Wade Reacts to Thunder Dynasty Comparisons & LeBron’s Future

In this Timeout Q&A episode, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions covering nerves, career highlights, and life after the game.

 

Dwyane says his nerves were never about preparation, always about performing for the people he loved most. He also revisits the Big Three villain era, the hostile crowds, the hate their families faced, and his appreciation for how LeBron handled that first game back in Cleveland.

 

On his best years he picks three. The Kentucky triple-double at Marquette, winning the Finals in 2006, and 2008 coming back from multiple surgeries to have a monster individual season and win Olympic gold.

He closes out on parenting his kids as future adults not property, and reflects on his Hall of Fame induction and building a full identity outside basketball over the last seven years.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

In this Timeout Q&amp;A episode, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions covering nerves, career highlights, and life after the game.
&nbsp;
Dwyane says his nerves were never about preparation, always about performing for the people he loved most. He also revisits the Big Three villain era, the hostile crowds, the hate their families faced, and his appreciation for how LeBron handled that first game back in Cleveland.
&nbsp;
On his best years he picks three. The Kentucky triple-double at Marquette, winning the Finals in 2006, and 2008 coming back from multiple surgeries to have a monster individual season and win Olympic gold.
He closes out on parenting his kids as future adults not property, and reflects on his Hall of Fame induction and building a full identity outside basketball over the last seven years.
&nbsp;
Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

My Honest Take on All-Star Weekend, Tanking Culture & Chris Paul’s Retirement

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