WY Network by Dwyane Wade

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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.

  1. Sep 2

    Before Steph Curry & Klay Thompson, There Was Dorell Wright

    In this episode of The Timeout, Dwyane Wade, D Wright, Bob, and Chris Johnson dive deep into Dorell Wright’s unconventional journey to the NBA and the lessons learned along the way. The crew rewinds to 2004, when Dorell entered the NBA Draft straight from prep school with just four years of organized hoops under his belt. Miami took a chance—and Heat fans let their boos fly, wanting Jameer Nelson instead. But Dorell wasn’t fazed, laser-focused on escaping his “war zone” upbringing and stepping into the league with quiet confidence. Wade, now a vet, admits he was among the doubters, while Wright shares the raw emotions of draft day and the pressure of proving himself. Pat Riley’s mentorship, Miami’s nightlife, and real brotherhood come up as Dorell reflects on finding his place—on and off the court. Key themes hit hard: how it's okay to pivot, grow, and not know who you’ll be from day one. And how the streets treat ballplayers differently depending on the zip code, L.A. vs small-town realities. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 0:00 Introduction  01:35 D Wright: Humble Beginnings 09:26 From Chicago To La, Baseball Roots At Holly Park 12:49 From Baseball Diamonds To Basketball Courts 15:37 Golf Chats, Legends & The Rise Of Russ 19:46 Transitioning From Baseball To NBA 28:04 From Southwest Dreams To NBA Dreams 30:53 Draft Day Doubts, Betting On The Dream 41:23 From Booed To Beloved 46:52 Drafting & Dreaming: Feeling Meant To Be   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Before Steph Curry & Klay Thompson, There Was Dorell Wright

  2. Aug 28

    Chris Johnson: The Trainer Behind the NBA's Biggest Stars

    In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane, Bob, and Dorell Wright turn the spotlight on co-host Chris Johnson for part one of his full story. Chris opens up about growing up in Waco, Texas with two supportive fathers, a mother who never said a negative word about his biological dad, and a grandfather named Shot Shot who ran a barbecue business and whistled from blocks away when the streetlights came on. He refused to change his last name at 10 because Magic Johnson was the coldest player he’d ever seen, and his mother used his child support checks to teach him banking and let him buy Jordans and Starter jackets. He talks about getting subbed out at the park as a kid, training alone on his imagination, a coach who slid plays to him on index cards during history class, and deciding at 13 that if the pros didn’t work out he was going to be one of the best coaches in the game. He also covers rupturing his Achilles, watching 9/11 unfold helpless in his mother’s bed, earning a master’s in counseling at 22 with a 4.2 GPA, and coaching a 16-0 national championship football team before getting his real shot in basketball. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed:  0:00 - Introduction 2:36 - The Family Height Debate and Genealogy 4:19 - Early Athletic Beginnings and Waco Roots 5:54 - Growing Up with Two Fathers in a Blue-Collar Home 8:01 - The Impact of a Mother’s Narrative 10:14 - Choosing Johnson and Financial Lessons from Child Support 14:55 - Discovering His Stepfather and Generation Photos 18:32 - Sharecropper Roots, Height, and Son Isaiah 21:44 - Texas Football Culture and Street Games 24:10 - Grandfather Shot Shot and Barbecue Business 26:42 - Overcoming Playground Rejection and Becoming Multi-Sport 31:40 - Instilling Work Ethic and the Ambition at 13 34:43 - Preacher Roots, Church Life, and Competitive Instincts 39:24 - Mentor Coach Dwayne Silver and the 13-Year-Old Promise 44:43 - VHS Highlight Tapes, Zone Defense, and High School Dominance 50:54 - The Achilles Injury and Transition to Graduate Assistant 52:15 - Loneliness, September 11th, and Critiques of College Systems 59:51 - Master’s in Counseling and Emotional Intelligence 1:02:06 - Coaching High School Football and Basketball in Texas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chris Johnson: The Trainer Behind the NBA's Biggest Stars

  3. Aug 19

    Dwyane Wade Is Still Chasing a Trophy, Just Not The One You’re Thinking

    In this episode of The Checkin with Dwyane Wade, Dwyane and Bob open with pure nostalgia, Bob’s old DJ name “DJ Bowlegs,” his high school dance group “Skinny Boys in the House,” and how Miami teens had to verbally pitch themselves over the phone and verify their weight at Publix before a date. Dwyane talks about his post-NBA recovery routine, steam, sauna, cold plunge, massages, and chiropractic work, visiting Zaya’s school for three days with his dad waking up to grits and bacon, and Zaya’s 19th birthday at Nobu alongside her second annual Translatable Ball. On business, he shares his pride in Steph Curry joining Li-Ning with the Wade brand and how risky that original signing felt 14 years ago. They also get into Druski hosting the BET Awards, the new Scary Movie, and Dwyane going full fan mode yelling at the TV during a Bears game before closing out the “But Why?” segment with Bob’s recycled lunch sign peeve and Dwyane going off about people touching his clothes when he’s in white.   Music Credit: Khari Mateen.   What We Discussed0:00 - Introduction0:32 - Drake’s Three Albums And The Iceman Artistry6:30 - Bob’s DJ Legacy: DJ Bowlegs7:45 - Retro Dating: High School Verbal Profiles And Scaling at Publix10:45 - Dance Groups And Phone Serenade Ad-libs11:45 - Official Show Check-In: Navigating Busy Lives13:20 - Dwyane’s Longevity Journey And Recovery Regimen17:15 - Capricorn Astrology And A Natural Drive to Share20:45 - Protecting Personal Flow And Energy23:45 - Grits, Bacon, And Visiting Zaya’s School25:00 - Zaya’s 19th Birthday And The Translatable Ball28:15 - Parenting Across Multiple Generations31:30 - True Fulfillment Vs. Fading Sports Trophies32:45 - Steph Curry’s Record-Breaking Deal With Li-Ning39:45 - Druski Hosting The BET Awards And Chappelle Comparisons44:50 - Scary Movie Franchise And Wayans Family Creativity48:45 - Sports Fandom And Yelling At The Bears54:00 - Silencing Purple Shirt Guy55:50 - Returning To The Hall Of Fame For Candace Parker59:45 - But Why? Bob’s Phone Sign Peeve1:03:40 - But Why? Dwyane’s Touching And Poking Peeves See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dwyane Wade Is Still Chasing a Trophy, Just Not The One You’re Thinking

  4. Jul 31

    Ask Me Anything: Dwyane Wade Opens Up About His Career, Mindset & Legacy

    In this Ask Me Anything, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions on career, mindset, and a few surprises. Dwyane opens up about playing without a meniscus since age 19, multiple knee surgeries, a high pain tolerance, and the intensive leg work his trainers used to keep him on the floor. On killer mentality, he says you’re born with it but it has to be nurtured, and that after retiring he had to go to therapy just to figure out where to put that energy. His favorite championship is 2006, no hesitation, leading the team at 24 and jumping on the scorer’s table to soak it all in, a moment that later inspired a dance for a movie cameo. On recognition, he says the most meaningful respect came from the fear of the guys he played against, and despite missing the 2008 MVP he’s fully at peace with his legacy. He also admits his guilty pleasure movie is Pootie Tang and that he watches Fast and Furious because he likes knowing exactly what’s going to happen. Music Credit: Khari Mateen. What We Discussed: 0:10  Performing Without a Meniscus 4:22 - Guilty Pleasure Movies & Familiar Plots 6:10 - Nurturing a Killer Mentality 9:17 - 2006 Championship & The Scorer’s Table Celebration 12:44 - Career Recognition, Respect, and Impact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ask Me Anything: Dwyane Wade Opens Up About His Career, Mindset & Legacy

  5. Jun 24

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

    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   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  6. Jun 11

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

    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. @MiamiHeatMusic 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 Up20:27: The Turning Point: When They Knew They Could Win It All24:49 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 Team31:07 Hometown Hero34:32 A Tight-Knit Brotherhood: 100 Fights But No Grudges36:22 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 Back46:13 Doing It Their Way And The Bond They Share 48:32 D-Wade’s Motivation49:45 Collecting Debts: Shaq’s Unfulfilled Bentley Promise #MiamiHeat #Checkin #DwyaneWade #2006Champions #HeatNation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  7. Jun 5

    Dwyane Wade on What Separates NBA Champions From Everyone Else

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dwyane Wade on What Separates NBA Champions From Everyone Else

  8. May 29

    How To Play Like D. Wade + Have A Championship Mindset

    In this Timeout, Dwyane and Bob take fan questions on mental preparation, career what-ifs, and life on and off the court.   Dwyane says the real separator between good and great was never physical, it was mental. He was always scouting defensive tendencies and anticipating plays before they happened. On thriving in today’s NBA, he calls it copy and paste, same career, maybe a few more threes.   He opens up about using the 2008 season as a sanctuary during a painful public custody battle, channeling everything he couldn’t control off the court directly into his game. Also shares that he got a massage before every single game, not just for the body but to manage his anxiety and get his mind right.   Closes with a golf analogy about how people obsess over fixing their swing while ignoring ball placement, his way of saying get the foundation right and everything else follows. Music Credit: Khari Mateen.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ What We Discussed:  0:00 Introduction  00:34 Playing In Today’s Era  01:05 Handling Injuries And Losing Seasons  02:39 Becoming A Student Of The Game 04:40 The Power Of Compartmentalization 06:29 Pre-Game Massages And Golf Soreness    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How To Play Like D. Wade + Have A Championship Mindset
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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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  • Creator
    WY Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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