Dwyane Wade Joins Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles | The Players' Tribune

Future Hall of Famer and recent retiree Dwyane Wade joins the show from scenic Wade Manor in Miami for Episode 11 of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. Dwyane begins by talking about his meteoric rise from lightly-recruited high school player to lottery pick in the NBA draft. He and D-Miles then reflect on the time they were high school teammates, and relive stories of Darius’s mother waking them up early for practice. Dwyane explains how Tom Crean, his coach at Marquette, prepared him for the pros and how his time in college changed his basketball mentality. He then discusses the NBA draft, and how Q was the first one to tell him that teams had him high on their draft boards, which eventually led to his decision to leave school. Dwyane then explains how everything in Miami changed when Shaq arrived, and what it was like to win a championship with a bunch of basketball legends. From there, D-Wade gets into The Decision, and how he never expected to play with LeBron. He also divulges where else he and LeBron could have gone besides Miami, and why Chris Bosh was the perfect match for them. Lastly, the three men talk about legacy, and Dwyane explains what it means to have a county named after him, and what he plans on focusing on in his life after the League. D-Wade and the Knuckleheads go way back, and this episode dives deep into the career of one of the biggest stars in NBA history.
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[@Dhk4]

D Wade on Knuckleheads and Dwight Howard on Gilbert Arenas' podcast? I'm never watching ESPN again lol

[@TechnoloG84]

Dhk4 no point. Just like if you buy a Streamaster you’ll never need cable again.

[@slicktom300]

fuck espn

[@rods7028]

💯

[@shawswervoo]

On god😂💯

[@derrickmorrison6417]

Fr 💯💯💯

[@dashawncarter124]

Does anybody else feel like D miles and Q rich's podcast is classic it feels very organic

[@darkcocoakiss]

DaShawn Carter I think it’s because they’re actually friends

[@dominektucker2922]

DaShawn Carter they ask all the right questions

[@mooreofmoore]

So organic that they never talk about Lebron

[@Maximum_37]

Cause they real life boys they got respect for each other and they don’t speak over each other

[@chani2411]

Classic indeed!!! They’re real is real!

[@shawswervoo]

Aww nah this Podcast took a major W

[@michaelhenderson1155]

Shamon Shaw I swear I just thought the same thing.

[@poloregal]

Shamon Shaw maaaajot

[@derrickmorrison6417]

💯💯💯

[@bradfordsoczyk3347]

Marc Regal maaaaajot?

[@industrytalk9060]

We locked Dwade up that year he was put up 30 on everybody held him to 17 most of those points were off 1and 1's from bs touch fouls refs was giving him but Henry was killing us tho😂😂.

[@BookerT1]

These podcast show how many NBA players are connected in some way and anointed at an early age to go to the league.

[@shawnsta7779]

They were the chosen ones haha. Really an eye opener. When u got talent u will quickly link up with other talent.

[@eliporter3980]

@@shawnsta7779 it makes sense because steal sharpens steal. And the best go out looking to compete with the best.

[@Mariusann68]

I’m fuckn wit this podcast bro I be low key waiting for it every week

[@k-juanlowery5599]

Facts

[@guillermovazquez1084]

Man I've been on since i seen Jimmy Butler, best basketball podcast

[@jeremyhart557]

Swear

[@shawswervoo]

& the Gilbert Arenas podcast too

[@scoobjones6007]

U n me both

[@jonesjonz1]

This interview all they needed was a plate of cookout food and some red plastic cups. These are gems.

[@jeremyesquire6800]

Live Jones you already know classic backyard convo with the homies

[@gate45]

They got my boy D Wade this is officially basketball porn..

[@ipodrogify]

Facts

[@shawswervoo]

On god

[@KTKZon58]

Straight up

[@StylishAlchemist]

Pause

[@ronaldlochard944]

LMAOOOOOIOII

[@Aubee89]

Man we all watched these guys kill it on national TV for years and here they are just shooting the breeze like they don't even realize it. Thanks for the great content!

[@derikhollyfield3602]

Played against these dudes in HS .. this show is amazing!!

[@guillermovazquez1084]

That's dope

[@silewis9396]

Nice..What school you go to?

[@dennisjr77]

Chicago???

[@taymillions4754]

How much y’all lose by?

[@stebbiej]

I spent a lil time at thornwood the summer league. Played against wade

[@ProperPerspectivePod]

I can only imagine how Q feel having a 🐐 tell him he was his favorite player... #DopeAF

[@terrywilson8240]

Frfr thats dope af. But its so genuine too...like, the frequency these brothas are on..too cool

[@WindowSeat84]

KING TEEJ TV facts!!!

[@iSpeakGodsWords]

Q was a dawg in highschool bruh I thought he was going to be the one

[@Dretube523]

@@iSpeakGodsWords dude was a beast but he was a power foward in a small fowards body.

[@Kevo1993]

If they can get D-Wade, they can definitely get D-Rose!! Who needs ESPN’s First Take when you have THE KNUCKLEHEADS!!!!

[@michaelhogan9857]

FACTZ!!!! Plus they All from Chicago anyway.

[@Kevo1993]

Michael Hogan, all but D-Miles. He’s from East St Louis IL

[@redboy09100]

They not even the same show, at all. Media is not going no where

[@lionelkennedy1394]

So many crazy ballers came outta the Chi. Just make it a Chicago roundtable talk.

[@chistability5405]

Kevo He still an Illinois homie.

[@AyDiffy]

I love how much Dmiles was talking this episode

[@dieudosam]

The game will miss Wade. Terrific player who gave his all to Miami.

[@nathanmcmullen1527]

Knuckleheads is leading the league in scoring😤😤😤

[@kjhunt218]

These guys got D Wade!!!!!! Let’s get it!!! Never stop Never settle

[@whatchatalmboutpodcast2130]

K2 World lol

[@lilrockswag]

These dudes are clipper legends yall acting like d mile and Q rich are nobodies

[@ryanmack4188]

Chi-Town.

[@kjhunt218]

lilrockswag no disrespect at all he was still in season plus he is busy. Amazing timing. Respect to Q n Miles

[@jasonhelem2824]

@@ryanmack4188 all ready! Windy city!

[@MOYOUNG1]

this was my favorite interview... never knew how cool D wade was. i wish yall would have asked him about the battles with Kobe. but i like how yall ask and talk about things that the main stream don't talk about. keep up the great work fellas

[@mashwork6615]

This is so much better with retired players. Great podcast man

[@Mr.Laker19]

When they get Kobe. It’s over for all other basketball podcast

[@youtubeguy4539]

William Morris Kobe not coming

[@drewjoiner1545]

@@youtubeguy4539 never know! 🙏

[@hwywm]

kobe did go against QR alot when he was with the suns so he just mighhhhhhht come thru to talk about how Kobe used to put in work on them

[@TheSands83]

Kobe’s fucking boring

[@rickygill661]

@@TheSands83 yeah he got no personality hes really introverted

[@Eshaw205]

Damn this podcast took the number 1 spot for the month: 1)knuckleheads 2) nochillpodcast

[@rainmaker1169]

The best D Wade interview I seen..just a couple of boys kicking back

[@antoinecollins26]

I don’t usually leave comments but I love what y’all doing. I remember the SLAM magazine cover with the clippers squad y’all were on. I’ve been a fan ever since.

[@sejiroagosa]

D-Wade, Class Act And Top 3 Two Guards Ever. Loved This Podcast. Watched All Season And I Am Looking Forward To Season 2!!

[@7uckyLfty]

Mann can yall get KG the Big Ticket on here. We need it!!!

[@lionelkennedy1394]

J. G That would dope asf. Garnett is from my home state of SC (Mauldin, SC). He left for Chicago before his senior year to get more exposure from scouts.

[@itsveebih]

Please Jesus please 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jsnwardell39]

For the Culture!!!!

[@michaelthompson9985]

lol KG elbowed Q in the face when he was in Boston, not sure thats happening

[@rodneyhall3991]

Already happened which I kno y’all Kno

[@jsimmons834]

D Wade,....marquette....much luv...listen to this hoopin' talk ALL day. Great podcast

[@Maxjuliann]

This is officially the best nba podcast of all time yall really got D wade .

[@jerrylewis788]

All the smoke is a lil better.

[@abihamal7874]

@@jerrylewis788 not it’s not

[@AquaReef1234]

Nothing but love and respect between these guys, really cool to hear how they've been friends since high school/college. Was even better hearing the amount of respect they have for one another at the end there

[@ADG.Est.1988]

Thank you D-Wade for coming on to The show

[@daking901]

Zbo Sheed KG Rafer Alston Ben Wallace Tony Allen Eddie House Kenyon Martin Melo VC Who else y'all wanna see on here? Like so they can see the comment

[@damarimoland1613]

King Chamberlain 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Ron artest

[@kj7682]

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

[@eibb5136]

Penny hardaway

[@MentalStillness]

Big Ben was and still is my dude. Nice list fam definitely get Sheed, ZBo and Vince Carter but I also want to see Baron Davis, Sam Cassell, Joe Johnson, And Chauncey Billups.

[@1love502]

I'm only 3 minutes in feeling like it's Christmas, this is drugs for anyone addicted to hoops, i need my fix lol salute q and d miles!!

[@KTKZon58]

✊🏿✊🏿 ✊🏾✊🏾

[@chistability5405]

Co-sign that and especially for Chicagoans/Dwade & QRich plus DMiles from same state in East St. Louis.The Clippers became my 2nd team because of Q-Rich and DMiles. I followed QRich since he was at Whitney Young HS

[@themoonman23]

MJ, Kobe, or LeBron might be the Goats.... But D-Wade is the Goat TO ME!!! #wadecountyforever

[@timhoward5]

@andre carter Not Kobe

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

Thank you Brothers for doing this show. Something new and fresh man a lot of fans always wondered about some of y'all guys stories. We get to him straight from y'all's mouth not the media. Respect.

[@ledell25]

I'm so glad 2 see Darius miles& Quentin Richardson back together..I love this show...

[@blackstarr7117]

Proud of you Q... Southside...Wild Wild.... y'all won city in our era.. Keep pushing G... Class of 98

[@timhoward5]

Push for yourself. Q already made it

[@taylorrich6392]

This is dope. I have never even seen Wade this chill and laid back

[@keenanmosley4213]

LOVE D MILES, AND Q IS TRILL.... IM FROM E ST. GRADUATED IN 2000 WITH BIG FUNK..... BUT HONESTLY D WADE IS MY FAVORITE NEXT TO MJ....

[@markanderson5896]

D Miles was nice wasn't he

[@deandresmith3310]

Keenan Mosley I graduated from da side in 99

[@boysfootballmr.jordanfootball]

Est.618

[@mrt13purpledragons]

Y'all gotta get THE BIG TICKET, thats y'all OG...

[@deehines8506]

@Getitintertainment KG ain't they OG, KG from South Carolina and moved to Chicago in high school to play with one of our greats Ronnie Fields. These guys are from, of and came from Chicago. D Miles came from East St. Louis but he still a fellow Illinoian!!! KG is adopted but we love him, he's our baby 👶🏋🌆🤰😉😜

[@timhoward5]

@@deehines8506 KG is better than all of them, kid

[@timhoward5]

They need ticket to get him

[@ninjachannel007]

This is the best NBA podcast episode I've ever seen. Just three old friends reminiscing.

[@tarantveena5924]

Man, these podcasts-Knuckleheads and All The Smoke-are bringing the heat with their interviews. Can never get this insight from the Networks. Loving all the stories. Keep it coming.

[@StylezYung]

Miles really be askin the question like its his first time askin each time

[@ElBrillante4]

StylezYung he faded for sure

[@spencerwhitsett9350]

🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonwhite1375]

I love how you guys have the standard first question. My favorite part every time. Entertaining and gets the guest loose

[@louisvelez40]

Shoutout to Q Rich and D Miles. This podcast is lit, listening to stories from these former and current NBA players is refreshing. I came for the D Miles 1st question. Gets me everytime. Awesome they was able 2 get D Wade. May this podcast continue to grow.

[@WindowSeat84]

The stories had me imagining like i was there with them🤣🤣 Dwade so Humble and doesn't forget the struggle days even in a laughing matter💯💯💪🏽💪🏽

[@mrt13purpledragons]

its kool, when super stars ,can still give it up to certain other players, and to let be known, the behind the scenes and who was there before all of the hype.. Q AND D, gots mad respect from players they seniored or came up with. Dope interview.. keep doing y'all thing..peace

[@Ryan-mx3rx]

The way D-wade talks about Q-Rich tells you that Q is a gueuine good himan being. He really cares about people. Warms my heart to know that money didnt change him.

[@FRANKNITTYTV]

Say it aint so.... No more knucklehead podcast!.... I enjoy listening to yall boys man... Cant wait for season 2.

[@Drakebwoy1]

This interview is so genuine.

[@SKYTHERAPYY]

THATS POWER AND LOVE WHEN TWO NBA PLAYERS SHARE THE SAME TEACHINGS

[@kennethsmith8128]

That's Chicago real love.....Respect brothers✊

[@MultiJayjack]

D Wade have the type of personality and energy that will make you think that he can pretty much hang with anyone... An have a good time.

[@darnehjefferson9413]

This needs to be D Wade' biggest interview!!!! All true fans would LOVE to see this side of him. Not the bullcrap the media puts out. Im def reposting and challenge The Knuckelhead Squad to do the same.

[@StayTru101]

Never knew DWade was this cool and relatable. He funny dab too lmao man this interview needs to be shown to all DWade fans

[@ronaldclark3128]

You not really a Wade fan if you didn't already know he was this cool lol

[@StayTru101]

Ronald Clark not necessarily. Just never focused on on it like that. I knew he was cool all I said was that I’ve never seen this side of him

[@ragleaming4876]

D wade got that laugh that make you laugh lmao

[@CoachJoeTWT]

Knuckleheads & No Chill Podcast the best no debate man!

[@lukegilbert7985]

I'm 39 years old from Brisbane Australia, Q and Dmiles are legit my heros and I'm a little older than them. Keep up the show, keep being the 2 coolest cats out there. You guys mean a lot..

[@jesselee4936]

knuckleheads and no chill best hoop podcasts in the universe

[@Just6lake]

Q gettin better at askin questions, each question aint 6 mins long no more

[@kingKwab91]

Just6lake facts 😂

[@devantec3644]

I think he toned it down due to respect for Wade 😆

[@oldschoolg5661]

Isaiah Thomas, Mark Aguirre, Jalen Rose, Gilbert Arenas and Kenyon Martin would be excellent for this podcast.

[@ZaeKaneTV]

Mark Aguirre tho???

[@SBTheBully]

Kenyon Martin would be raw af.....

[@Las-yv5id]

Jalen would be too entertaining. If they somehow get any of the ex-NBA guys from Inside the NBA, it'll be over!

[@LoyalOpposition]

Isiah

[@missayawk]

@@ZaeKaneTV Mark was a BEAST in H.S and College and his early years in the NBA

[@christopherbrown4450]

The best part of being a sports fan for as long as I've been following sports, is seeing the maturity of so many players who at one point was criticized and demonized by the media as, no pun intended, "knuckleheads." Black athletes are often not given the opportunity to grow into men before judgments are placed upon them. To see Q and Darius grow this platform with an entertaining smart and articulate approach is really good to see.

[@CeazeDaGod]

This interview brought a smile to face bro said got back to campus and put that Jordan suit right away 😂😂 Respeck to wade top 3 or 4 SG of all tymes.

[@mikelh.7958]

Hands down the best podcast broadcast out here! Journalists podcast are NOT EVEN CLOSE!

[@KTKZon58]

Only thing dope as the podcast is the comments. No hate, just true hoops fans🏀✊🏿 Edit: I just noticed my boy Q got the sweat rag on deck. A must during the summer if you part of the Baldhead Brotherhood like myself😂😂😂

[@bobanderson6675]

Im from Illinois and the same age as these guys. It's great memories for me.

[@sportstalkwithzo3707]

I hate that i just seen this and im on lunch break and gotta be back at 1230 but this will be the 1st thing i will watch soon as i get off at 4 #NeverStopNeverSettle #DFuckinWade3Rings #WadeCounty #Mr305

[@natashasweeting6859]

Loved this conversation! It's always been Wade County! Literally, the best years in the NBA was when the 3 joined together...great motivation.

[@teoifolis]

Get Nate Robinson on here please 🙏🏾 #freenaterob

[@ernesttriplett7555]

They just did Nate Robinson and Eddie Curry.

[@teoifolis]

@DA3 that just means free him from the blackballing of the NBA and bring him back to the league lol you sound slow

[@joewillis3323]

I know there better not be thumbs down on any of these episodes. Dope season!! Way to keep it real!!

[@quanrouse15]

Y’all really did something with podcast, straight BLESSINGS! 🙏🏾

[@thatcommentyouwant]

Y'all doing the Lord's work. Thank you for this podcast.

[@TuPhonez4Free]

This is VERY LEGENDARY!

[@TechnoloG84]

iTechUOutGuy big legendary.

[@jimmyneutron9694]

G T pi

[@RonaldDorsinator]

These knucklehead podcast is the sickest and realest shit ever...i hope it never ends man keep up the good work 💯💯💯

[@spencerwhitsett9350]

💯

[@outofservice5438]

52:40 - 54:11 LOOL Q asking a whole question for almost 2 minutes just to basically answer

[@henny415]

Dwade a legend for sure. That’s flash. Definitely a honor to watch you as a player and crazy to see how humble you are for a superstar

[@WhopTBB]

Best Podcast Out!!!! #Dont@Me 🤷🏾‍♂️😂😂

[@CoachJoeTWT]

Anthony Waggoner BIG FAX

[@shawswervoo]

Joseph Hatch I fw with the Gilbert podcast too😂💯

[@LamthegodTv]

Wildin fam the no chill podcast is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 it’s better equipped all around , this shit only lit on who they have as a guest other than that if u listen carefully it’s very repetitive

[@timhoward5]

I gave you your 100th like

[@imyanigmw]

Helluva first season my niggas! This shit is by far one of my favorite podcasts and definitely one of the best sports podcasts period. Y'all got me thru alot of days of work at this boring ass desk, can't wait til season 2.

[@thathawaiianguy3636]

This podcast is the goat fr KD Kyrie now my favorite player DWade

[@stevenkunzer9027]

Wade talking about his beginnings is just wild. This man is one of the 3 or 4 best shooting guards in the history of the sport and he still has that kind of modest mindset. I loved watching Wade because as a fan I didn’t get frustrated at the shots he was taking he played the game so smart.

[@southcentralvoice6825]

This is true. Very calculated lots of fakes

[@NickT324__]

I was just saying on the last episode how they needed to put D. Wade on here and here they go lol.... Now hopefully they have an episode with my guy Paul Pierce #100

[@allgoodwoods219]

You know what I see, REAL FRIENDS! I love it! You all have some of the best and most humbling interviews! Much respect from the 219! ✊🏾

[@adanrosales3340]

I went to dwades high school it’s funny to hear everything he’s saying. I know exactly what he’s talking about

[@steveyoung4584]

Adan I went to Shepard. We used to be in the same conference. In fact in my senior year the district was on strike and we all went to Richards for a few weeks.

[@marcusfrazier191]

Q &D miles love the show you guys are awesome and bring real questions and answers for us as fans keep doing what you do. Dwade we gone miss you here in Miami

[@bigbanks91]

Yall are killing the interviews!! Great job!!

[@michaelbland2924]

Grew up in Dade City and my favorite superhero was (still is) the flash so it was a no brainier you'd be my favorite player when I was 7. Been a fan since and I'm happy for all the success and love you've received. I wish you happiness in your post basketball life and I hope I get to see you and your wife (my sister's fav actress) more in the future. Gil says post career can get boring so I'm here for a Wade fam show or something haha. Appreciate you 👍🏾

[@prolificrico]

Imagine being at a poppin ass function ... u look at yo watch it says 5am and u remember u gotta NBA game in 4 hours 😂

[@Mcbevhills]

Bro that story. Lol

[@rashadlamar5624]

Such an intimate environment with genuine conversation. Makes you feel like you there.

[@demetriusscales8425]

That’s how you end a season with a legend. Great season finale and a great podcast! Salute

[@michaelchen4565]

These real talks is everything the culture need

[@MrMotion30]

This the best basketball podcast right now s/o my Midwest brothers Q Rich & D Miles

[@SBTheBully]

Between this and Gilbert Arenas podcast....you cant go wrong

[@rickeygeetv6197]

I am so glad that hear that D-Wade's relationship with these guys is so strong that he would come on here and share his past stories with them. This was really a great interview!

[@asu2577]

. Genuine interviews no pressure jus talking and having a good time🙌💯

[@ADG.Est.1988]

These are conversations. Not interviews.

[@anthonysmith9972]

For sure

[@robhova]

There isn't a single video that gets posted I have notifications on for but this channel. As a fan of you guys and the show it has been an amazing experience sitting here and listening and watching you grow as interviewers. Hope you guys start season 2 even stronger than season 1 ended.

[@mashwork6615]

Notice how none of the questions are about Lebron James.

[@Camilhurt]

@D-Ice's baby brother lame

[@FuckPolitcs]

@@Camilhurt genius actually.

[@deesee2051]

Every Monday yeah up until they started talking about Lebron

[@JayK07]

@@deesee2051 lol

[@DerrickTheTrainer]

Lol neither really likes LeBron. However it’s hard to talk about the heat and the three rings wade has without bringing up lebron

[@chickenwingcrossface9269]

I absolutely love this podcast. Q and D-Miles are great hosts, hope it won't take long until the next season comes out.

[@audy1490]

This is a hella big of a W for this show And since they at it just have lebron or Kobe on here then😤😤

[@momoney7085]

This is classic!!!! Me being a chi-town Hooper myself, I'm loving this, all the players from the crib they mentioned bring back memories of our high school days!!

[@jsnwardell39]

Me To Bro. Chicago Hoops was Cracking Back Then!

[@phkeifff3139]

Q-Rich a 3 point great!!

[@YuYuWooShow]

This is really the best thing out in basketball, seriously. Y’all are having real ass conversations but giving out real ass gems. Plus it’s genuine. I respect this and I thank y’all.

[@mickeyriddle8338]

This is excellent. Tbh I'd LOVE to see D. Wade chop it up with Gilbert though too. Broooo #Superstars

[@stevendrew4984]

This like a breath of fresh air. No arguing or nothing, they just vibing chopping it up.

[@tagheeclark6821]

Why don’t this got a million views 😭❗️ This is great

[@PrimordialBeing360]

This may be my favorite episode, these guys grew up together.