Part 2 - Pantheon with Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker | The Why with Dwyane Wade

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.
(Click here to listen on your favorite podcast app - link.chtbl.com/thewhywithdwya...)

[@jeangranseigne5180]

The "we did that shit" end with the 4 guys smiling made me so happy. Congrats for the career legends.

[@ryanrocha150]

growin up watching them was a blessing

[@landin701]

D wade dropped the ball..should’ve asked Pau about his brother

[@MichelePonte]

Dirk got really funny when the bottle appeared 🤣

[@snowman300]

“What’s the aroma?” 😂😂

[@ArnoSchmidt22]

a true German.

[@pointlessrewind]

Hahaha yep, I was thinking "wait, Dirk seemed so mellow through the entire thing but when the wine came out, how is he already drunk?!" 🤣

[@Ladzee]

He quickly caught on to the fact that Dwyane have no idea about the product he's a part of :D Thats why he so giggidy

[@edawg654]

@@pointlessrewinddirk loves a drink. Legend

[@JcDaTruth]

Fun Fact: Every year from 2005 to 2014 Dirk, Tony, Pau, and Dwade were in the finals at some point between those years

[@justincollera3010]

Damn a decade of greatness from these guys

[@lakersin556]

@jc How many times are you gonna leave this comment?

[@sendxnoodles]

​@@lakersin556Let him be! Just let people be. I just saw this comment now.

[@goldenokoko3211]

Lucky bastards played with Tim Kobe and Bron lol and dirk is dirk

[@chriswilliams1024]

9 years

[@readysetdancebattle]

dirk got hella hype once he heard about the wine lmao

[@milkduds8701-hm7ff]

Got that German drinking prowess haha. "Tell us about the aroma"- Pau hahaha

[@htxkmf2443]

He really did 🤣 whole mood changed

[@WaveRider1989]

Wade should learn more on what goes into his wine, I don't think he knew to speak on it; especially when you have French, Spanish and German as guests who grew up on wine culture.

[@cdeleon3494]

​@@WaveRider1989facts dirk was all jolly when the drink came out

[@pacificaza]

You know what I love about this podcast, Wade, Nowitzki, Gasol and Parker, none of them speak with egos, they’re all speaking from the heart. It’s so different to other NBA player podcasts where there’s a ton of ego. This is straight up beautiful man! ❤

[@smoothpace507]

U re not gonna hear abt h**s not just because these guys are saints but they know how to talk respectfully to people, they have manners... When u hear some nba players talk, u feel like they re 14yr old boys with $$

[@user-eq5be3jn1t]

That’s because the other people talking aren’t champions to be a champion you have to be humble and humble yourself

[@mrSj-gp3qy]

These four are the greatest players in history. They know how to win is to be humbled first

[@yowhatsmyname]

The respect they have for Kobe got me in the feels.

[@MrRobsonator]

@@user-eq5be3jn1t in my opinion its because there from europe.

[@Laizikoala]

If only Kobe was alive, he would be in this table.

[@bigwhitedwarf]

dude, u made me tear up .

[@willc5023]

man that would be fucking incredible, the battles kobe had with all of them

[@elcami7372]

❤🏀

[@jayball1749]

Man this is the type of podcasts we need! Great stories from legends who made huge impacts on the world of basketball and sports.

[@teamgrinders]

Yeah i agree. not the gil arenas style all talk.. he never won anything never accomplished anything just loud mouth

[@nb4857]

​@@teamgrinders Yeah I kind of annoyed with that podcast specially McCants. Thats why i unsubscribed very quick.

[@xanax055]

Dirk's reaction when bottle appears is on different level 😂😂

[@sebastianiglesias4]

You can just see how Pau starts to get loose in this second part. Both Dirk and Pau are pretty funny but a little bit shy so Tony's personality and podcast experience came clutch into delivering a great episode. It felt like hearing some friends just chatting about old battles. Kudos to Dwade for this new project, waiting for the next episode.

[@jamdeacon]

Great Comment!

[@landin701]

Dirk is so humble…his one ring equals three

[@johnnier.o.d4746]

exactly right ... better than the 🐍s 2 unearned rings ... 😂😅😂😅-😢😢😢😢😢😢 ......

[@Yungtillaa]

maaan dirk was mad happy to see that bottle come out.. he ready to turn up 🤣🤣

[@hanokohatsu2853]

Damnn pau lakers nations loves you. Seeing you emotional about Kobe shows how you guys were hermanos. Been waiting on a pau pod

[@Ivebeenthroughhellandback]

“WE DID THAT SHIT” YUP Y’ALL DID!!! 🎉🎉

[@puglife2773]

I didnt know tony parker had this kind of sense of humor. The "Mr. Robinson" is funny as hell

[@colewood2416]

If Dirk had a podcast I would be all the way in

[@renzoliban6303]

He had a Podcast. But it was in German.

[@yohanjohn100]

dirk seems so naturally funny and good to be around

[@jms4987]

3:30 Tony Parker on Kobe talking trash to him in French 6:13 D-Wade on earning Kobe's respect 7:56 D-Wade on Kobe's game-winner on him 9:34 Dirk on Kobe, the best player he played against

[@sigekahol9024]

I'm happy for this podcast for honoring the late Kobe... 4 of them think Kobe's the beast that they played against..

[@HenriSipra]

Thanks Wade for bringing this together.

[@kenjie2015]

Pau from spain Tony from france Dirk from germany And dwyane from america And the common denomator from this four is basketball...and i feel so happy to see this four hof/legends in one frame talking and sharing experience in basketball and laughing it out there past...

[@miguelladinodevera614]

Imagine these 4 in their primes on the same team though. Who takes the last shot 😂

[@renzoliban6303]

​@@miguelladinodevera614Dirk. Hell of a clutch

[@omarswanson876]

Deifinitely Dirk.@@miguelladinodevera614

[@cdeleon3494]

​@@miguelladinodevera614as a dwade fan, of course im going wade, but dirk is nice too in the clutch with his long range shooting...

[@SHEEMBA]

Genuinely one of the absolute best NBA podcasts I ever listened to. Dope Shit

[@vicegripp]

Rarely every see 4 HOF players of this caliber all speaking candidly like this at length. Legendary!

[@hadeselgin]

It’s like all the years played backwards right in front of you hearing them boys sharing stories, softly busting balls. Amazing show.

[@Steelers4life68]

Get Manu on here and ask him why he fouled Dirk! Lol. Huge lifetime Spurs fan here. Thank you all for the extraordinary & entertaining brand of basketball. Thank you for all the winning basketball championships, gold medals 🏅 & greatness.

[@peterknguyen]

I see Dirk loves to party when there’s drinks involved 😂

[@cyrillotho095]

3:18 Tony Parker proving that Kobe learned French to trashtalk him

[@Pluto_060]

damn this was so great , didn't want it to end honestly

[@oicmacbens8788]

this is exactly what the new generation lacks in terms of competition and pure will to win no matter who is infront of them..but after it's all said and done you can all go out to dinner and reminisce and just have fun and laugh about all the things that happened before..salute to these legends!

[@rhaythangz]

What a podcast... Love it when Dwade talked about kobe guarding him 94ft to get his respect, Who else remember that time lebron vs kobe during all star game.. last 11 seconds and bron passed the ball twice lol.. instead of going for it for the win at least of the 2 last shots.

[@rijgrg1]

Dang man, the charisma of DWade, the brilliance of TP, and the humility Dirk and Pau have are through the roof, so inspirational man.

[@pauliusgiedraitis9930]

I rarely do comments, but boy did i enjoy this pod. Such intelligent, genuine, well spoken individuals, icons of the game. Caught myself smiling all throughout both parts, such a honor to have seen these great athletes compete.

[@chrischammas1]

So beautiful to see these guys who we grew up watching as titans of the game come together and talk about their experiences. Would have been nice to have Kobe there with them too … RIP

[@randallarmstrong1840]

One thing I noticed is that each of these guys are intelligent and articulate even in their second language. I believe that this is the secret sauce to their success.

[@maxwellportlowportlow5855]

I smiled thru this whole thing bro this like my whole childhood

[@lilboat6698]

Pau talking about Kobe 🥺

[@MadeForD]

Thank you for making our childhood awesome and congrats for making it to the Hall of Fame!

[@fupalover]

Crazy how Eddie Jones was a starter on a team where Kobe and Dwade were rookies.

[@chrischammas1]

Seriously man… dude was a top level SG/SF that ended up having the misfortune of being stepped over by two of the top 3 SGs in history.

[@RickyFurlow]

Exactly what we need , the human side of these extraordinary athletes that we have admired.

[@llkla4507]

tony parker one of the most underrated players ever and is a top 5 pg in my opinion

[@dceltics2461]

Top 15 but I hear you

[@llkla4507]

@@dceltics2461 watch you put a whole bunch of consistent losers infront of him

[@dceltics2461]

@llkla4507 Magic Curry Thomas Kidd Stockton Russ GP Nash Rondo Cp3 Tony P So top 11

[@llkla4507]

@@dceltics2461 stockton cp russ nash are all perennial losers.. kidd n gp stole sum rings but magic curry zeke chauncey n tony the only pgs w fmvp

[@noonevincecarterfan]

Having followed the NBA closely for over 25 years and obviously watched all of these 4 great guys from start to finishlines, those great memories and rivalries were awesome to have them talk about IN FRONT OF ONE ANOTHER! I mean how special is that!! Aren't we lucky to have such an opportunity?!

[@DJCspin8]

Congrats to Dwyane, Tony, Pau & Dirk on their Hall of Fame inductions. Big props to D. Wade on his new podcast. Thank you guys for taking some time to talk about Kobe and for showing him love and respect. Even after 4 years since his passing, it’s still hard for me to see interviews about him or people that knew him without getting choked up. BiG Respect. 👍🏻

[@One.Zero.One101]

One of the best interviews by an ex-player. You really have a talent for this D. Wade.

[@MiserableLemon]

I feel like I’m 10 years old again seeing these legends.

[@fakerhoopz]

Dirk and D Wade are personally, my favorite players of ALL TIME. Enemies from the start, then close friends at the end. Modeled my own game by these two guys

[@ThatButteflyGuy]

Best basketball podcast I’ve come by across. The amount of greatness and the respect they have for each other is inspiring! 🦋

[@RafaelGarcia-eu4lp]

What a great interview with my favourite basketball heroes, and greatest european payers ever. Tony's wit, brainy Pau and Dirk's calm wsys made it so much fun to listen to. Great job Mr. Wade.

[@kombuchasmellsnice]

Dirk came to LIFE once the wine came out lol

[@TImDuncanallday]

As a Tim Duncan fan, this is absolutely a great podcast! This is my era of basketball.

[@deadjuixe1997]

Dwyane had and will always be my all time favorite player. Seeing these 4 legends come together and reminisce about their days of glory was so special man. Glad to see Dirk and Parker have a good relationship with Wade after SO many battles and as a fan it’s a nice touch of closure from cheering against them… and also hearing the Kobe stories with Pau and the rest , it just ties it all together. Beautiful interview couldn’t stop smiling throughout, hope to see more like these in the future

[@Barry_Tsedaka]

Group of legends and amazing human beings sitting and talking basketball. Our world needs more of those kind of people ❤️🇮🇱🤍

[@jeffreymcdaniel7356]

These guys are class acts. Great content D Wade, great guests, great stories. Keep it rolling

[@maconwills4009]

I love hearing Stromile Swift. I dominated in old video games with him. Dunking on everyone. Also top 5 coolest names ever.

[@robertdominicceasarsalvill2221]

no cap

[@joseisaza5532]

This podcast is goated

[@KaBarKadaCH]

i always smile when i heard a KOBE STORY thank you so much .. kobe was my ultimate idol even if mj is my GOAT

[@InfamousSslickX]

One of the greatest eras in the entire history of the nba

[@elcami7372]

Thank you Wade for this episode. Really special to see them come together after so many battles and have their Hall of Fame experience together to end their careers. What a gift for the fans of this game. Thank you guys for so many moments of thrill and entertainment. Great stuff Wade County!❤🔥🏀

[@flp6954]

Man..I remember when I was 8 yo and just start playing basketball, that summer I first time hear for Tony Parker and ge played in my home country croatia the Eurobasket U-18. France beat my Croatia in finals in OT. Tony was an MVP of the tornament and I can tell,even then you can see he was spechial he had that carisma.And now seeing him raise the glass with those legends of the sport for became hall of famer,oh yeah Tony,you made it!!! Pau huge respect to you ! You are really great I belive also as a person not just a basketball player. Dirk I still think Dražen is Euro GOAT haha. Love you all! And btw Dwayne you are the real MVP of thr class 2003.!

[@JuanPreciado87]

I love seeing the enormous respect and admiration they have for each other, and the many stories they would have to tell us. Basketball legends, and very great as people, as human beings. Not egos, these are true role models. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@nadagiant2334]

What a legendary table talk!!! So many playoff games and championships !!! Greatness at it finest great interview 👏

[@mikefuentes-rodriguez3846]

This is the continuation of Open Court that we wanted and never got. Thank you D Wade for delivering 🙌

[@fdavyes]

Having access to these legends like this… What a Time to be alive. Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@DeezyxWrld]

love the ending. "WE DID THAT SHIT!" amazing careers and even better people

[@Chops_4114]

Man, when he said kobes name. 😢 always hated when Dallas played the Lakers and he killed us. Rip mamba

[@fabianhauser708]

I love seeing these guys chating friendly! 😊 26:18 "unnecessary" - understatement of the year😅

[@martinsigma21]

😂😂

[@Jaelitouz]

Wade, not sure if you read these but I’ve been an NBA fan for as long as I can remember. I played a bit in high school and I was really good. This chapter of your life and the legends is awesome. I’ve always felt emptiness when I see y’all leave and I feel old. But this made me look forward to the future and what’s in store. Thank you for this!

[@ikerprietoramirezyt]

This podcast made my day! Thanks 👏

[@Phantazmay]

I got sad when I saw the first ep was only 50mins so this is amazing!

[@AlbinSahovic]

D Wade . Greetings from Croatia. This is great stuff. Wish u had KOBE on one of the episodes. 😢 These are THE Podcasts that I love and want to see. Great to see this. Been watching my Idols playing and playing Basketball as well and cant wait what comes next 💯😃

[@choosen1of96]

Great interviews and nicely moderated by Wade

[@felixmalcherek2919]

Maaan, I wish they kept recording the conversation once the bottle got opened, I bet it was awesome and hilarious XD

[@rcguitarcovers8614]

its crazy to think that years ago i was just watching these guy. and now years later here they are talking about the good old days, and im thinking, man, one day, lebron,steph,kevin,giannis will also be in the same episodes like these one day.

[@smoothpace507]

Yes but i dont know whether we ll have KD because he seems to talk when he has a beef with someone

[@chadsmith3171]

These conversations are so beautiful. Love this. So nice of these guys to open up like this.

[@EmChuOfficial]

This batch of HOF are champs. Really enjoy listening to this podcast. Lot of things you will learn.

[@elijahmoye2117]

Thank god there was a part two dawg I wanna hear what pau gotta say dude so underrated

[@oyoung8748]

This was awesome! Good to see D Wade and Dirk bury the hatchet

[@lukegayle4130]

What a banger podcast start from my favorite player. Can't wait for more this season.

[@skalawitz]

PG - Tony Parker SG - Dwyane Wade SF - PF - Dirk Nowitzki C - Pau Gasol Hell, throw in Peja Stojakovic as SF and I got my best of world basketball.

[@MotivationSportPodcast]

This video is a treasure for any basketball enthusiast. It's not just about the highlights on the court; it's a deep dive into the minds of some of the greatest players the game has ever seen. Thanks for creating such an insightful and inspiring series

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Man I miss Kobe! My hero. I teared up hearing these guys talk about him. Such a special and unique player and man. The best ever. Mamba Forever ❤😢

[@christopherhussmann8698]

Man this round make me so happy to see.

[@GundamGeeksHub]

I need more of this! love it!

[@majorbeans7965]

8:01 - dwade and bron when anything at all went wrong 😂

[@maevskian]

My childhood legends!

[@TitoGringgy1990]

Waiting for more videos. I love it 👏👏👏

[@afterglowrx]

Superstars, mvps, champions..no role player podcasts here..humble and respectful..just legends

[@xcisionx2941]

Love this content

[@saulcontreras6313]

4 players that played for 4 amazing coaches. Next episode should be a sit dowm with phil, riles/spo, pop and carlyle. Or even the owners of those franchises.

[@MrMegaKirchhoff]

Absolutely great content! Thanks

[@BlazeHunter9thWunder]

Very awesome to see. Wade County for ever! Great stories. Thank you guys for the experiences!!

[@JohnnyBlaze503]

This was actually really good and wholesome. Great questions that were not aimed to have controversial answers. Can’t wait to see more.

[@leo.ballislife4696]

Keep these coming man, very nice one!

[@StuffBasic]

great work.

[@Diamondsamuels777]

Congratulations! 🎉❤

[@Cruzalex839]

Great first 2 episodes!! Very excited for the rest, but especially the one with the Godfather Pat!!!

[@Addie7482]

great episode very raw. i love each and every ones stories from the bottom to top! congrats and good luck on to the next chapter! And lastly they have one thing in common who they looked up to and idolised..the GOAT!

[@NerdyTexasSportsGuy]

This made my heart so happy!

[@GlueGuy20]

Damn! I've been watching pods for a long time, but this is the strongest lineup I've seen as far as lineup of guests. This is how you start. Imma subscribe day 1 for sure! 💪

[@David-yy9kl]

This was my fav era!

[@BuperSaked]

These two episodes were amazing! As a Miami fan my whole life, the nostalgia trip to all your old battles took me back to great years as a teen. I could have listened to you four talk for days. Good stuff

[@Kaitydid74]

Pau is super humble

[@SempreDestra]

This was great man