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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Passing the Torch: Young NBA Stars Are Taking Over, AAU Hoops, & Why D-Wade Loves Today’s Game

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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How Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright Went From Miami Heat Teammates To Co-Founders

In this special episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob reunite the 2006 Miami Heat championship team to celebrate 20 years since the title. Shaq, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, Udonis Haslem, Antoine Walker, and Dorell Wright all pull up for the conversation.

The crew kicks off comparing themselves to current players, Shaq debates Wemby vs. Gobert for Zo, UD sees himself in Bam, and Dwyane calls Anthony Edwards his modern equivalent. Shaq opens up about sacrificing his numbers to empower Dwyane as the star, and admits his real motivation for winning was getting a ring before Kobe. Zo shares how a serious kidney illness made him take a massive pay cut just to get back and chase a title.

They talk about Pat Riley taking over and immediately bringing accountability, defining roles, and forcing the team to actually know each other’s families. And they own being the most unserious championship team ever, 41 parties on the road, three hour practices, until Shaq convinced Riley to move practice to the afternoon.

UD gets his flowers from everyone in the room for how he locked down Dirk Nowitzki, and Dwyane closes it out sharing that his whole motivation was making sure Shaq, Zo, and GP got the championships their legacies deserved. 

@MiamiHeat


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



What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction 
00:37 Player Comparisons: Who Would You Be In Today’s Game?
08:41 Shaq’s Arrival And Defining Roles In Miami 
11:53 Motivations: Chasing Kobe And Closing Windows 
15:55 Proving The Doubters Wrong 
17:10 Role Players Stepping Up
20:27: The Turning Point: When They Knew They Could Win It All
24:49 Pay Riley Takes Over: Accountability And New Rotations 
27:53 Changing The Culture: Forced Bonding And Pushing Back Practice 
30:17 Work Hard, Play Hard: The “Unserious” Partying Team
31:07 Hometown Hero
34:32 A Tight-Knit Brotherhood: 100 Fights But No Grudges
36:22 The Young Guy’s Perspective: Dorell Wright 
38:15 Throwbacks: Draft Rivalries And The “Malik Allen Game”
40:57 The Aftermath: How Winning The  Championship Actually Felt 
44:39 Gary Payton’s Decision To Come Back
46:13 Doing It Their Way And The Bond They Share 
48:32 D-Wade’s Motivation
49:45 Collecting Debts: Shaq’s Unfulfilled Bentley Promise 

#MiamiHeat #Checkin #DwyaneWade #2006Champions #HeatNation

In this special episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob reunite the 2006 Miami Heat championship team to celebrate 20 years since the title. Shaq, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, Udonis Haslem, Antoine Walker, and Dorell Wright all pull up for the conversation. The crew kicks off comparing themselves to current players, Shaq debates Wemby vs. Gobert for Zo, UD sees himself in Bam, and Dwyane calls Anthony Edwards his modern equivalent. Shaq opens up about sacrificing his numbers to empower Dwyane as the star, and admits his real motivation for winning was getting a ring before Kobe. Zo shares how a serious kidney illness made him take a massive pay cut just to get back and chase a title. They talk about Pat Riley taking over and immediately bringing accountability, defining roles, and forcing the team to actually know each other&rsquo;s families. And they own being the most unserious championship team ever, 41 parties on the road, three hour practices, until Shaq convinced Riley to move practice to the afternoon. UD gets his flowers from everyone in the room for how he locked down Dirk Nowitzki, and Dwyane closes it out sharing that his whole motivation was making sure Shaq, Zo, and GP got the championships their legacies deserved.&nbsp; @MiamiHeat Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction&nbsp; 00:37 Player Comparisons: Who Would You Be In Today&rsquo;s Game? 08:41 Shaq&rsquo;s Arrival And Defining Roles In Miami&nbsp; 11:53 Motivations: Chasing Kobe And Closing Windows&nbsp; 15:55 Proving The Doubters Wrong&nbsp; 17:10 Role Players Stepping Up 20:27: The Turning Point: When They Knew They Could Win It All 24:49 Pay Riley Takes Over: Accountability And New Rotations&nbsp; 27:53 Changing The Culture: Forced Bonding And Pushing Back Practice&nbsp; 30:17 Work Hard, Play Hard: The &ldquo;Unserious&rdquo; Partying Team 31:07 Hometown Hero 34:32 A Tight-Knit Brotherhood: 100 Fights But No Grudges 36:22 The Young Guy&rsquo;s Perspective: Dorell Wright&nbsp; 38:15 Throwbacks: Draft Rivalries And The &ldquo;Malik Allen Game&rdquo; 40:57 The Aftermath: How Winning The&nbsp; Championship Actually Felt&nbsp; 44:39 Gary Payton&rsquo;s Decision To Come Back 46:13 Doing It Their Way And The Bond They Share&nbsp; 48:32 D-Wade&rsquo;s Motivation 49:45 Collecting Debts: Shaq&rsquo;s Unfulfilled Bentley Promise&nbsp; #MiamiHeat #Checkin #DwyaneWade #2006Champions #HeatNation

What It Takes to Win: D.Wade Checks In With Brotherhood Behind Miami’s First NBA Title

In this episode of The Timeout with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob Metelus preview the NBA Finals and break down one of the most intriguing matchups in years. Dwyane reflects on leading a team to the Finals in his third season and explains why Victor Wembanyama is facing a challenge few young stars have ever seen. They discuss New York's return to the Finals after decades of waiting, the front office moves that built this Knicks team, and why the Spurs' culture continues to produce contenders. The two also dive into Dylan Harper's breakout postseason, debate whether experience or confidence matters more in June, and explain why the "game within the game"—adjustments, composure, and mental toughness—often decides championships. Plus, Dwyane shares stories from a recent reunion with his 2006 championship teammates as he approaches the 20-year anniversary of his Finals MVP run.

In this episode of The Timeout with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob Metelus preview the NBA Finals and break down one of the most intriguing matchups in years. Dwyane reflects on leading a team to the Finals in his third season and explains why Victor Wembanyama is facing a challenge few young stars have ever seen. They discuss New York's return to the Finals after decades of waiting, the front office moves that built this Knicks team, and why the Spurs' culture continues to produce contenders. The two also dive into Dylan Harper's breakout postseason, debate whether experience or confidence matters more in June, and explain why the "game within the game"&mdash;adjustments, composure, and mental toughness&mdash;often decides championships. Plus, Dwyane shares stories from a recent reunion with his 2006 championship teammates as he approaches the 20-year anniversary of his Finals MVP run.

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