My Honest Take on All-Star Weekend, Tanking Culture & Chris Paul’s Retirement
About this episode
Dwyane Wade and Bob recap the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, discussing various highlights including Chris Paul's retirement and the evolution of the Dunk Contest.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Dwyane Wade
Guest: Bob
Topics covered
- NBA All-Star Weekend
- Chris Paul retirement
- family celebrations
- sports culture
- Way of Wade
- Dunk Contest vs Three-Point Contest
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Utah Jazz
Books & works: The Goat
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