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In this Q&A edition of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane answers fan questions on playoffs, his career, and the evolution of the game.

He talks about keeping his routine the same in the playoffs but sharpening every detail, staying even-keeled through the emotional swings, and how winning a championship is about blending youth and veteran knowledge without taking a single moment for granted.

On the three-point conversation, Dwyane shuts it down fast. His job was to attack downhill and create for teammates, same reason Jordan never chased threes.
He breaks down how today’s game is faster with more versatile bigs, but says the last five minutes of a close game still looks exactly the same as it always did. Wraps up loving the parity in today’s league, anybody can beat anybody right now.


Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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In this playoff edition of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob break down the first round with fan questions throughout.

Dwyane talks about the Timberwolves’ crowd-fueled defense, how much the Nuggets missed Aaron Gordon the second he came out, and shares his personal formula for winning a series, stars win two, role players win one, the coach wins one. He also gives Scoot Henderson his flowers, warns Knicks fans not to get too comfortable with Atlanta finding their footing under Coach Quinn, and explains why playoff officiating naturally goes to whoever controls the physical temperature of the game.

Fan questions cover Damian Lillard’s return, advice for playoff rookies, what championship prep really feels like, why Dwyane never prioritized the three, and how today’s game compares to his era.

Dwyane wraps buzzing about the parity this playoffs, anybody can beat anybody right now.


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


What We Discussed:
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Jaden McDaniels And The Timberwolves Intensity
03:13 The Playoff Formula And Denver’s Adjustments
05:16 Handling Injuries: The Spurs And The Trailblazers Dynamic
07:38 Scoot Henderson’s Defensive Impact
09:12 Knicks Vs. Hawks And CJ McCollum’s Leadership
12:13 Officiating And The Suns Vs Thunder Series
15:30 The Houston Rockets’ Playoff Challenge
16:01 LeBron James’ Masterful Performances
16:41 Fan Q&A: Should Damian Lillard Return For The Blazers
18:45 Fan Q&A: Advice For Rookies In The Playoffs
21:05 Fan Q&A: The Details Of Winning Championships
23:37 Fan Q&A: Postseason Preparation Routine
25:54 Fan Q&A: Dealing With The “Can’t Shoot 3s” Narrative
31:45 The Current State Of The NBA Playoffs
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In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob bond over fatherhood, from Kaavia surprising Dwyane with real flowers to Bob catching his 13-year-old up way past bedtime, which leads into a real conversation about discipline and the slow death of the dad fear factor.

Dwyane opens up about the learning curve of calling NBA playoffs for Amazon, finding his rhythm, managing his voice, and not overshadowing current players with his own stories. Basketball talk covers Edwards, Mitchell, Wembanyama, playoff injuries, and Dwyane joking the Clutch Player of the Year award came about 20 years too late.

The guys also compare an Usher and Chris Brown show to a hypothetical Michael Jackson and Prince concert, talk about seeing Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium, and go deep on the lost art of burning mix CDs.

New segment alert, “But Why?” Dwyane vents about a delivery driver ringing his gate at 5:50 AM and Bob goes off on drivers who honk the second a light turns green. Dwyane also shares a 12-hour commercial travel nightmare and says he wishes he had invested in a private jet way earlier.


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


What We Discussed:
0:00: Introduction
0:15: Official Welcome & The Art Of DJing
03:35: Dwyane’s Hectic Travel Schedule
07:16: Fatherhood Pt 1: School Drop-offs
08:16: Fatherhood Pt 2: Raising Teenagers
15:29: A Sweet Morning Surprise
16:13: Broadcasting The NBA Playoffs On Amazon
25:54: The Impact Of Injuries In The Playoffs
33:34: Watching The NBA As Former Players
37:23: NBA End-Of-Season Awards
41:11: The NBA’s 65-Game Threshold
44:09: Missing Out On New Awards
46:24: Justin Bieber At Coachella & Superstar Power
51:00: The Usher & Chris Brown Mega Concert
55:23: Jay Z At Yankee Stadium
57:15: New Segment: But Why - Early Deliveries
01:01:05: But Why: Impatient Drivers
01:02:45: The Peacefulness Of Japan
01:04:00: Airline Travel Nightmares
01:11:40: Cool Dad Merch
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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
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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
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