They said small markets can’t deliver classics—well, this Finals is proving otherwise. D-Wade, Bob, and Chris break down how OKC’s young coaching staff outmaneuvered Indy’s vets, flipping Game 6 on the road and putting the Thunder one win away from a title. They talk Halliburton’s clutch gene, why this OKC run is more impressive than any MVP season, and how this unpredictable series might come down to Game 7 fireworks. Forget the big names—this is pure basketball.

They said small markets can&rsquo;t deliver classics&mdash;well, this Finals is proving otherwise. D-Wade, Bob, and Chris break down how OKC&rsquo;s young coaching staff outmaneuvered Indy&rsquo;s vets, flipping Game 6 on the road and putting the Thunder one win away from a title. They talk Halliburton&rsquo;s clutch gene, why this OKC run is more impressive than any MVP season, and how this unpredictable series might come down to Game 7 fireworks. Forget the big names&mdash;this is pure basketball.

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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In this episode of The Checkin, Dwyane Wade and Bob are joined by Dr. Clayton Lau, a urologic surgeon at City of Hope, for an honest conversation about men’s health and why avoiding the doctor can be dangerous.

 

Dwyane opens up about being diagnosed with stage 1 kidney cancer, the fear that came with it, and how finding the right doctor changed everything. Dr. Lau walks through the successful surgery, explaining how robotic-assisted technology allowed for precision and a smooth recovery, even with added complexity during the procedure.

 

Together, they talk about why men often delay care, the importance of routine screenings like colonoscopies and PSA tests, and why taking health seriously is not selfish but necessary to be present for family and life.

 

The episode closes with a look at where medicine is headed and a reminder that we maintain our phones better than our bodies, and it may be time to change that.

 

Music Credit: Khari Mateen. 

 

What We Discussed:
00:00 Introduction
02:47 Checkin With Dr Clayton Lau
04:36 The E-bike Story
04:54 Checkin With Dwyane
05:46 MBBS Specialty: Urology 
08:37 Dr Clayton: Experience & Journey In Urology 
10:31 Robotic Assistant Surgery 
17:28 Types Of Cancers & Risks
20:50 In-N-Out Burgers
22:59 Advocating For Self Health
25:59 Does The Doctor See A Doc?
27:43 How To Get Proactive With Your Health
33:28 Unnecessary Questions Before Surgery
35:36 Dealing With The Fear Of Health Complications 
38:03 Robots Vs Humans In Healthcare
41:43 Dwyane's CT Scan
48:30 Best Practices To Maintain A Healthy Body
50:00 Debunking Kidney Surgery Myths

In this episode of The Checkin, Dwyane Wade and Bob are joined by Dr. Clayton Lau, a urologic surgeon at City of Hope, for an honest conversation about men&rsquo;s health and why avoiding the doctor can be dangerous.
&nbsp;
Dwyane opens up about being diagnosed with stage 1 kidney cancer, the fear that came with it, and how finding the right doctor changed everything. Dr. Lau walks through the successful surgery, explaining how robotic-assisted technology allowed for precision and a smooth recovery, even with added complexity during the procedure.
&nbsp;
Together, they talk about why men often delay care, the importance of routine screenings like colonoscopies and PSA tests, and why taking health seriously is not selfish but necessary to be present for family and life.
&nbsp;
The episode closes with a look at where medicine is headed and a reminder that we maintain our phones better than our bodies, and it may be time to change that.
&nbsp;
Music Credit: Khari Mateen.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">00:00 Introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">02:47 Checkin With Dr Clayton Lau</li>
<li aria-level="1">04:36 The E-bike Story</li>
<li aria-level="1">04:54 Checkin With Dwyane</li>
<li aria-level="1">05:46 MBBS Specialty: Urology&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">08:37 Dr Clayton: Experience &amp; Journey In Urology&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">10:31 Robotic Assistant Surgery&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">17:28 Types Of Cancers &amp; Risks</li>
<li aria-level="1">20:50 In-N-Out Burgers</li>
<li aria-level="1">22:59 Advocating For Self Health</li>
<li aria-level="1">25:59 Does The Doctor See A Doc?</li>
<li aria-level="1">27:43 How To Get Proactive With Your Health</li>
<li aria-level="1">33:28 Unnecessary Questions Before Surgery</li>
<li aria-level="1">35:36 Dealing With The Fear Of Health Complications&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">38:03 Robots Vs Humans In Healthcare</li>
<li aria-level="1">41:43 Dwyane's CT Scan</li>
<li aria-level="1">48:30 Best Practices To Maintain A Healthy Body</li>
<li aria-level="1">50:00 Debunking Kidney Surgery Myths</li>
</ul>

Meet the Doctor Who Saved Dwyane Wade’s Life (Dr. Clayton Lau) | Kidney Cancer Awareness Month Special

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob catch up on a packed few weeks, from the SXSW premiere of “The Dads,” a documentary supporting fathers of non-binary and transgender children, to Oscar weekend where Dwyane skipped the hotel chaos for a quiet Airbnb with his wife, attended Michael B. Jordan’s private celebration, and had a full crowd point at him during a Jay-Z Gold Party song lyric that referenced him directly.

 

Basketball talk covers Victor Wembanyama’s old-school mentality, Kevin Durant passing Michael Jordan on the scoring list, Russell Westbrook passing Steve Nash in assists, and Dwyane pushing back on Patrick Beverley’s claim that James Harden is better than him.

 

With March being Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, Dwyane shares a touching moment from Japan where a stranger thanked him for going public with his diagnosis. The episode wraps with a rant about commercial flying and a joking pitch for “Middle Ground Airlines.”





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





What We Discussed:
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Morning Schedules And Busy Lives
2:55 SXSW & The Dad's Premiere
05:29 Celebrating Michael B Jordan
06:29 Relaxing For The Oscar Weekend 
08:11 Dwyane's New Tattoos 
09:31 The Gold Party And Chris Paul
12:58 Special Moments With Jay Z
16:44 Bob's Weekend And Starbucks "Boycott"
20:00 Aging And Modifying Workouts
22:00 Victor Wembanyama And The Spurs 
28:00 NBA Scoring Records
30:00 Russell Westbrook's Assists Milestone
32:00 The "GOAT" Mentality And Player Comparisons
35:00 Pat Bev's Comments On James Harden
41:00 LeBron James Breaking The Games Played Record
42:00 The NBA's 65-Game Rule
45:00 Mercy Rules And The NCAA Tournament 
47:00 Home Court Advantage In The NBA
51:00 Tiger Woods And Watching The Masters

In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob catch up on a packed few weeks, from the SXSW premiere of &ldquo;The Dads,&rdquo; a documentary supporting fathers of non-binary and transgender children, to Oscar weekend where Dwyane skipped the hotel chaos for a quiet Airbnb with his wife, attended Michael B. Jordan&rsquo;s private celebration, and had a full crowd point at him during a Jay-Z Gold Party song lyric that referenced him directly.
&nbsp;
Basketball talk covers Victor Wembanyama&rsquo;s old-school mentality, Kevin Durant passing Michael Jordan on the scoring list, Russell Westbrook passing Steve Nash in assists, and Dwyane pushing back on Patrick Beverley&rsquo;s claim that James Harden is better than him.
&nbsp;
With March being Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, Dwyane shares a touching moment from Japan where a stranger thanked him for going public with his diagnosis. The episode wraps with a rant about commercial flying and a joking pitch for &ldquo;Middle Ground Airlines.&rdquo;
 
Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
 
What We Discussed:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">0:00 Introduction</li>
<li aria-level="1">0:47 Morning Schedules And Busy Lives</li>
<li aria-level="1">2:55 SXSW &amp; The Dad's Premiere</li>
<li aria-level="1">05:29 Celebrating Michael B Jordan</li>
<li aria-level="1">06:29 Relaxing For The Oscar Weekend&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">08:11 Dwyane's New Tattoos&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">09:31 The Gold Party And Chris Paul</li>
<li aria-level="1">12:58 Special Moments With Jay Z</li>
<li aria-level="1">16:44 Bob's Weekend And Starbucks "Boycott"</li>
<li aria-level="1">20:00 Aging And Modifying Workouts</li>
<li aria-level="1">22:00 Victor Wembanyama And The Spurs&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">28:00 NBA Scoring Records</li>
<li aria-level="1">30:00 Russell Westbrook's Assists Milestone</li>
<li aria-level="1">32:00 The "GOAT" Mentality And Player Comparisons</li>
<li aria-level="1">35:00 Pat Bev's Comments On James Harden</li>
<li aria-level="1">41:00 LeBron James Breaking The Games Played Record</li>
<li aria-level="1">42:00 The NBA's 65-Game Rule</li>
<li aria-level="1">45:00 Mercy Rules And The NCAA Tournament&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">47:00 Home Court Advantage In The NBA</li>
<li aria-level="1">51:00 Tiger Woods And Watching The Masters</li>
</ul>

Dwyane Wade Checks In On His NBA Legacy Comparisons, Oscars After Parties & Airlines Ambitions

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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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.
&nbsp;
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>

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