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 episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob celebrate Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game against the Washington Wizards.

 

Dwyane reflects on Bam's journey from a raw 19-year-old to a primary offensive engine, drawing a personal connection to Bam's upbringing on 76 Church Lane and what this record-breaking night means for his family's legacy. The hosts break down the physical feat behind the performance: 63 field goal attempts, 32 free throws, and relentless two-way dominance despite constant double- and triple-teams — before pushing back on critics who took issue with the free throw volume and the game's chaotic final minutes.

 

They also address the media controversy surrounding Dwyane's "buzz in the city" comments, where he clarifies his critique is rooted in holding the Heat to the championship standard set during the Shaq, Big Three, and Jimmy Butler eras. The episode closes with Dwyane sending a message of brotherly love to Bam, making clear his high expectations come from wanting nothing less than a championship.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen





What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Tuning In To History 
07:19 The "Hot Hand" Mindset 
08:13 Bam's Evolution On Offence 
11:13 Humble Beginnings And Family Legacy 
12:48 Unstoppable Endurance And Two-Way Play 
20:14 The Arena's Energy & Almost Subbing Out
24:06 Addressing The Critics
31:26 Breaking The "Bucket Getter" Mold 
34:35 Historical Scoring Context 
41:33 Personal Health Update
42:15 The "Buzz In The City" Controversy 
48:05 Holding The Organization To A Championship Standard 
52:50 Looking Ahead & Brotherly Love

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob celebrate Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game against the Washington Wizards.
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Dwyane reflects on Bam's journey from a raw 19-year-old to a primary offensive engine, drawing a personal connection to Bam's upbringing on 76 Church Lane and what this record-breaking night means for his family's legacy. The hosts break down the physical feat behind the performance: 63 field goal attempts, 32 free throws, and relentless two-way dominance despite constant double- and triple-teams &mdash; before pushing back on critics who took issue with the free throw volume and the game's chaotic final minutes.
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They also address the media controversy surrounding Dwyane's "buzz in the city" comments, where he clarifies his critique is rooted in holding the Heat to the championship standard set during the Shaq, Big Three, and Jimmy Butler eras. The episode closes with Dwyane sending a message of brotherly love to Bam, making clear his high expectations come from wanting nothing less than a championship.
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Music Credit: Khari Mateen
 
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:14 Tuning In To History&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">07:19 The "Hot Hand" Mindset&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">08:13 Bam's Evolution On Offence&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">11:13 Humble Beginnings And Family Legacy&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">12:48 Unstoppable Endurance And Two-Way Play&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">20:14 The Arena's Energy &amp; Almost Subbing Out</li>
<li aria-level="1">24:06 Addressing The Critics</li>
<li aria-level="1">31:26 Breaking The "Bucket Getter" Mold&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">34:35 Historical Scoring Context&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">41:33 Personal Health Update</li>
<li aria-level="1">42:15 The "Buzz In The City" Controversy&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">48:05 Holding The Organization To A Championship Standard&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">52:50 Looking Ahead &amp; Brotherly Love</li>
</ul>

Dwyane Wade Reacts to Bam Adebayo’s HISTORIC 83 Point Game

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>

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

In this episode of The Check In, Dwyane Wade and Bob bounce between nostalgia, parenting chaos, and life after basketball. Wade reflects on the Heat’s 2006 championship run ahead of its 20-year anniversary, remembering the comeback from 0–2, Pat Riley’s culture, and what it meant to learn how to win at the highest level.

 

Off the court, Wade talks about being in full-time dad “Uber mode,” balancing travel with family, and the funny frustration of raising competitive kids. He shares how golf, photography, and even a quick movie cameo have filled his post-retirement life, plus a powerful reflection on a recent trip to Africa that reconnected him to his roots.

 

The episode also mixes in NBA trade talk, Hall of Fame debates, and a hilarious dive into famous Mandela Effect misquotes, a classic blend of hoops, humor, and real life.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen

 

What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction 
01:10 Check-In With Dwade & Bob
12:33 WNBA All-Star Weekend, Extreme Weathers ,& Birthday Celebrations
16:59 Reflections On The 2006 NBA Championship 
24:10 Dwyane Wade's Journey In The NBA
29:06 NBA Trade Deadline 
33:09 Golf Analog For NBA Players
39:10 Dwade's Early Career & Stan Van Gundy
42:13 Sports: Athletes Expressing Frustration
45:17 The Porsche 
49:13 Dwade's Cameo In "GOAT" Movie 
54:02 Photography & A Trip To Africa 
58:36 Mandela Effect Misquotes
01:03:24 Bill Belichick Is Not A Hall Of Famer?! 

In this episode of The Check In, Dwyane Wade and Bob bounce between nostalgia, parenting chaos, and life after basketball. Wade reflects on the Heat&rsquo;s 2006 championship run ahead of its 20-year anniversary, remembering the comeback from 0&ndash;2, Pat Riley&rsquo;s culture, and what it meant to learn how to win at the highest level.
&nbsp;
Off the court, Wade talks about being in full-time dad &ldquo;Uber mode,&rdquo; balancing travel with family, and the funny frustration of raising competitive kids. He shares how golf, photography, and even a quick movie cameo have filled his post-retirement life, plus a powerful reflection on a recent trip to Africa that reconnected him to his roots.
&nbsp;
The episode also mixes in NBA trade talk, Hall of Fame debates, and a hilarious dive into famous Mandela Effect misquotes, a classic blend of hoops, humor, and real life.
&nbsp;
Music Credit: Khari Mateen
&nbsp;
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:10 Check-In With Dwade &amp; Bob</li>
<li aria-level="1">12:33 WNBA All-Star Weekend, Extreme Weathers ,&amp; Birthday Celebrations</li>
<li aria-level="1">16:59 Reflections On The 2006 NBA Championship&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">24:10 Dwyane Wade's Journey In The NBA</li>
<li aria-level="1">29:06 NBA Trade Deadline&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">33:09 Golf Analog For NBA Players</li>
<li aria-level="1">39:10 Dwade's Early Career &amp; Stan Van Gundy</li>
<li aria-level="1">42:13 Sports: Athletes Expressing Frustration</li>
<li aria-level="1">45:17 The Porsche&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">49:13 Dwade's Cameo In "GOAT" Movie&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">54:02 Photography &amp; A Trip To Africa&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">58:36 Mandela Effect Misquotes</li>
<li aria-level="1">01:03:24 Bill Belichick Is Not A Hall Of Famer?!&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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

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