My Honest Take on All-Star Weekend, Tanking Culture & Chris Paul’s Retirement

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 Change In The Dunk Contest 32:50 New Generation Vs Old Generation  34:12 All Star Weekend Xavier  36:43 Jaren Jackson Jr To The Jazz 45:52  Is OKC Beatable? 49:04 MJ Is A Champion Again  50:50 The Premiere Of “GOAT” 56:22 Conquering Me By Jolinda Wade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.