Dwyane Wade on the ’06 Heat Reunion and Why Championships Aren’t Just About Winning

In this episode of The Check In, Dwyane Wade and Bob bounce between nostalgia, parenting chaos, and life after basketball. Wade reflects on the Heat’s 2006 championship run ahead of its 20-year anniversary, remembering the comeback from 0–2, Pat Riley’s culture, and what it meant to learn how to win at the highest level.   Off the court, Wade talks about being in full-time dad “Uber mode,” balancing travel with family, and the funny frustration of raising competitive kids. He shares how golf, photography, and even a quick movie cameo have filled his post-retirement life, plus a powerful reflection on a recent trip to Africa that reconnected him to his roots.   The episode also mixes in NBA trade talk, Hall of Fame debates, and a hilarious dive into famous Mandela Effect misquotes, a classic blend of hoops, humor, and real life.   Music Credit: Khari Mateen   What We Discussed: 00:00 Introduction  01:10 Check-In With Dwade & Bob 12:33 WNBA All-Star Weekend, Extreme Weathers ,& Birthday Celebrations 16:59 Reflections On The 2006 NBA Championship  24:10 Dwyane Wade's Journey In The NBA 29:06 NBA Trade Deadline  33:09 Golf Analog For NBA Players 39:10 Dwade's Early Career & Stan Van Gundy 42:13 Sports: Athletes Expressing Frustration 45:17 The Porsche  49:13 Dwade's Cameo In "GOAT" Movie  54:02 Photography & A Trip To Africa  58:36 Mandela Effect Misquotes 01:03:24 Bill Belichick Is Not A Hall Of Famer?!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.