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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.

The Why with Dwyane Wade

In this episode, Dwyane and Bob welcome back long-time friend and fellow sports aficionado D. Wright for a deep dive into the latest in NBA and NFL. They kick off with bold predictions for the upcoming NBA season, debate potential MVP candidates in the NFL, and explore the growth and vision behind their exciting venture, the ACE Brand. 
 
What We Talked About:
 
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00:00 Introduction
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01:01 The nerve-wracking reality of doctor visits
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02:11 Finding the true spirit of the holidays
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04:40 The toll of sports injuries over time
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10:25 Dwyane and D Wright on today’s NBA rules
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14:27 The rise of the NBA’s young stars
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16:49 NBA Championship predictions
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24:35 Cowboys football team drama
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30:32 DJ Khaled's Golf Event
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37:00 The story behind ACE
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42:46 Retirement for fatherhood
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49:50 Chris Paul’s leadership and legacy in the NBA
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56:48 Is crypto worth it?
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1:02:32 Setting goals for 2025
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Evolution: Welcoming back D Wright to Discuss NBA Predictions, NFL MVP, Building the ACE Brand, and More

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Introducing: The Why with Dwyane Wade

In the first episode of "The Why with Dwyane Wade," Dwyane has a revealing roundtable discussion with his fellow 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker. The legendary group covers a range of topics including Dirk and Dwyane's personal issues dating back to the 2006 NBA Finals, the 2011 "coughing" incident and why they have never spoken about their "beef" before. They also get into... who is the true European GOAT, what motivated them the most during their careers, and Dwyane tells an unbelievable story about the 2013 Finals that shocks Tony Parker.

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Part 1 - Pantheon with Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker

In Part 2 of the first episode of "The Why with Dwyane Wade," Dwyane continues the roundtable discussion with his fellow 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker. The legendary group talks about their relationships with the great Kobe Bryant, how Kobe dramatically impacted each of their careers and why they still think about him today. Plus, they discuss how they learned to become leaders in the NBA, Dwyane tells the story of what he bought with his first NBA paycheck, and they all reveal which fan base was the toughest to compete against. 

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Part 2 - Pantheon with Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker

In Part 1 of Episode 2 of "The Why with Dwyane Wade," Dwyane sits down with fellow Hall of Famer Pat Riley for an intimate discussion. The two Heat icons talk about the time Riley had to play 1-on-1 vs a streetball legend to keep his spot of the Lakers roster, how Riley first learned to be a leader and the reasons he decided to draft Dwyane in 2003. 
 
 

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Part 1 - Legacy, Leadership and Heat Culture with Pat Riley

In Part 2 of Episode 2 of "The Why with Dwyane Wade," Dwyane sits down with fellow Heat legend and Hall of Famer Pat Riley. They discuss the difficult decision to trade for Shaq, the incredible run to the 2006 title and how Riley created Heat Culture in Miami.

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Part 2 - Legacy, Leadership and Heat Culture with Pat Riley

On Episode 3 Dwyane goes into the studio to have a conversation with legendary rapper and record executive Rick Ross. The two discuss Ross's experience growing up on the streets of Miami Gardens, Ross talks about his days as an All Dade County football player and his health scares over the years. Ross tells the story of the time he bought 11 cars at once, why he decided to purchase 30 Wingstop franchises and then Ross turns the tables and asks Dwyane about the famous photo of him and LeBron James. Dwyane gives the full detailed story behind the photo for the first time, and Ross names the move... Strawberry Danish!

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Strawberry Danish with Rick Ross

Episode 4, Dwyane is joined by fellow Olympic Gold Medalist, one of the greatest ski racers of all-time Lindsey Vonn. The two discuss their knee injuries, multiple surgeries and Lindsey gives Dwyane rehab advice. Lindsey tells an amazing story of winning a cow in a race and why she kept the cow for years, she reveals the training regiment that got her to the elite level of ski racing, and why her kids will never fly private, but her dogs will! The two legends end with a discussion about "Premium" birthdays and what both of their "Why's" are moving forward.

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Premium Plus with Lindsey Vonn

On Part 1 of Episode 5, Dwyane sits down with his close friend, and 10-time NBA All-Star, Carmelo Anthony for an intimate conversation. They cover Melo's family and childhood growing up in Brooklyn and Baltimore, how he learned about his late father's interesting life, becoming friends with LeBron in high school and why Melo got stranded at Oak Hill.

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Part 1 - Peace God, Carmelo Anthony

On Part 2 of Episode 5, Dwyane sits down with his close friend, and 10-time NBA All-Star, Carmelo Anthony for an intimate conversation. Melo opens up about why he never believed he would win a National Championship or play in the NBA. They discuss why Melo is still upset about the 2003 Draft, his dramatic time with the Knicks, and Melo's struggles to deal with the end of his incredible playing career. 

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Part 2 - Peace God, Carmelo Anthony

Episode 6, Dwyane talks with his long-time friend and hospitality entrepreneur David Grutman. Grutman is known as the King of Miami Nightlife for opening LIV nightclub at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel and is the founder of Goot Hospitality which owns restaurants, hotels, bars and nightclubs all over Miami and the world. 
 
The two friends discuss the keys to success in Miami, who should be on the Miami Mt. Rushmore, and dive deep into David controversial decision to allow the Mavericks to celebrate their 2011 NBA Finals victory at LIV.

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Miami Mt. Rushmore and Club LIV Celebrations with David Grutman

Miami Mt. Rushmore and Club LIV Celebrations with David Grutman

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