Joakim Noah On Dwyane Wade’s Small Gesture That Made Him Rethink His Bad Blood w/ The Miami Heat

We have an amazing episode of The Old Man and The Three this week with the iconic Joakim Noah. This is a long and illuminating conversation with one of the best story tellers in the history of The NBA. In this clip he talks about the Chicago Bulls / Miami Heat rivalry and whether or not their 'bad blood' went too far. He also talks about Dwyane Wade's small gesture while Jo was playing for The New York Knicks that made him rethink his whole perspective towards being competitive.
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[@RevoZtuns]

Respect to Joakim for being real and maturing into who he is

[@melvinbaker7890]

Noah is a good example of a privileged athlete who never worked hard, a failure. this guy is no good. go work man

[@samueljang1132]

Fr man used to be a menace 😂😂

[@whereisdollyp]

@@samueljang1132 at at time I thought he was disturbed lol glad he's doing good tho

[@samueljang1132]

@@whereisdollyp meh. Some people are like that. I understand what he's saying. Some people just have alot of pent up anger towards people's from the way they are raised and sometimes don't know how to deal with it until later. If he was that fucked he wouldn't have been able to play basketball in the first place anyways haha

[@mikewilliams9069]

jhettothug noah

[@MrAmadu91]

This went from jokes to a real honest conversation on life.

[@walkintxtinranger]

When you have actual thought provoking convos. Today people are media controlled on their topics

[@WriteWhatISee]

Wade is a real one, even though those Heat/Bulls battles were intense over those runs. Wade knows the pain and frustration of playing through and back from injuries on several occasions. It’s dope he was able to have a human moment and set the rivalry aside to throw some encouragement Noah’s way.

[@mrace2712]

This is where real men step up learn and say hey this is bigger than basketball...and wade did that 👏🏾 🙌🏾 👌🏾...and its showing class as well ya know? You never know what someone is going through or if they will need you down the road

[@deykno87]

If only he handled his son right😒

[@WriteWhatISee]

@@deykno87 Lmao I can’t speak for that 🤣

[@WriteWhatISee]

@@deykno87 Lmao I can’t speak for that 🤣

[@NK-dj7no]

@@deykno87 i suspect you mean to f*** his kid from time to time. That’s what people like you do

[@o2thief]

4:11 the smile on JJ s face when Joakim said “there are things bigger than this” is priceless

[@infinitymixtapes9562]

Wade of all people knows the pain of struggling through injury after injury and having it derail your career and for Joakim to show this level of self awareness and vulnerability is genuinely refreshing to see, and this is from a Heat fan who used to despise him

[@KingGeo2424]

@x nah bro those knees couldn’t take it after 2016 the same.. he knew that

[@smokeyjoe795]

@x the injuries took their toll and he wasn't at his physical peak as long as some others. Still had a fantastic career, even at 80% DWade was still one of the best.

[@dwighthighpoints6143]

2007 injury

[@garrettaguilar9712]

@x were you even born when he joined the league. It’s obvious you didn’t see him play when he was younger. There is a reason he got the nickname flash. Even during the big 3 in Miami his speed was beginning to decline and was constantly injured

[@infinitymixtapes9562]

@x you must not have seen young Wade cuz Wade after 2012 was a shell of that

[@TheTurtle1100]

Dwade is my favorite player all time and these are the kind of stories I love to hear. Dwade the goat even without meaning to

[@jonathancruz2616]

Dwade made brought me to basketball. I saw him play and he instantly became my favorite player and I fell in love with basketball.

[@dandylawe8875]

Fax

[@NK-dj7no]

My favourite player as well. Made me a fan of NBA

[@NoName-cn3cp]

DWade is the second most zesty player in league history

[@goose0078]

Same. The rest of the goats are great, but, as a Wade county kid growing up, I wouldn't trade Wade for any of them. I'll take Wade over MJ any day of the week.

[@JackOBee29]

Noah wow what a journey. I remember seeing him at Florida. He's apart of one the greatest teams in college history. He was dawg.

[@mikewilliams9069]

hes a selllouttbitsch

[@jondoe1573]

Noah, Horford, Brewer, Green and the white boy Humphrey dropping three's i remember that team too bro. Last squad to go back to back.

[@kinglee3051]

@@jondoe1573 ya.. and the ref ain't call that charge foul on mike Miller in the first round that would've eliminated the gators...

[@AlvaroGonzalez-zv4ft]

Goes to show how powerful words are. Wasn’t nothing crazy that DWade said to him, but still made an impact on his life. If everyone could remember how impactful their words are this could be a much better world 🙏🏽

[@AvanteWilliams98]

When your used to putting on that tough shell and defending yourself this happens. It’s tiring being like that glad he’s realizing

[@ugobrown2357]

The whole Kevin Garnett situation didn’t help either. you can’t blame him and he’s clearly old school.

[@MegaLBreezy]

I still can't get rid of mine. It doesn't really help after sports. Maybe in sales, but.. it's a weird almost mean vibe. I'ma find Jesus..

[@icemike1]

Fake

[@SmokiiMoc]

@@MegaLBreezy you can. you just have to adjust to the opposite mindset and actually enjoy it. if that makes any sense at all

[@Dwish305]

This was awesome. This is why you should always try to be positive with those around you. I remember a 2-3 months working as a new physical therapist, and another physical therapist told me I was doing a good job. He wasn’t messing around, he genuinely meant it. It doesn’t seem like much, but at the time it meant a lot and I won’t ever forget it. You never know what sticks with someone.

[@TheRoger428]

and I hope you’re still striving brother. I love hearing that! 🔥🙏🏼❤️

[@TaiAkinz]

D Wade one of the reasons why I started following the nba seriously. Sublime in his prime

[@jaw3964]

You sweet on him?

[@weneedareset]

@@jaw3964 we know you are for going left with this

[@jaw3964]

@weneedareset seems like you're a little sweet on me to be honest. I'm happy for you bud, but sorry I'm not interested

[@weneedareset]

@@jaw3964 always one weido....like WHAT???? 🤣😂😅 you win homie.. I don't want no parts of that funny stuff you on

[@jaw3964]

@weneedareset heck yes, look at me now, I got the dub. Clutch like Kahwi in game 7. Sorry, just ignore me though, idk what I'm on to be honest. Hope you have a great night/day

[@mekostevens9265]

Cant wait for the full pod tomorrow, Noah was definitely one of my favorite bulls players growing up!

[@unlovedmurray]

So much emotional growth in only a 5 min video

[@Delaretro_]

I think what Joakim is trying to say is that it felt like D Wade cared. Noah was Definitely must watch 10 years ago

[@jasonandyjoseph]

That was deep. I never heard him speak like that before. I love to see growth in people. It’s a beautiful thing.

[@kevbeenballin9]

Small words of kindness can affect people in a positive way man its crazy.

[@momoneylessproblems9183]

Noah: Its not cool to be competitive off the court MJ: And I took that personally…

[@zerotolerance4BS]

Joakim, make the fans happy and become more of a voice in Chicago sports media. We need your voice!!!

[@TheOnlyKontrol]

The Noah and Drose days were the best

[@GenteelCretin]

I like that JJ name checked KG as a prototype for that behavior... wasn't KG kind of an idol of Joakim until he met him and they beefed? You have to appreciate the irony of that relationship in hindsight.

[@eddieestrada2514]

Heart and Soul of those Bulls teams❤️

[@MegaKhalid121]

Much respect to Joakim for being transparent

[@timduncan1422]

JJ you really know how to hype up an interview. Drives me crazy watching a small clip before the full interview drops but I respect that you do it. Can’t wait to see the whole thing.

[@kelly933]

Bro and his respectfulness and awareness in allowing his guests get their entire thought out without interrupting them

[@timduncan1422]

@@kelly933 facts.

[@whatsgreat4926]

LOVE THE LIGHTING AND DOPE SETTING

[@ledernierutopiste]

People don't know how legendary his family is in France. His father, Yannick Noah, used to be the favourite sportman in the country for years and years. He even had a huge carrier as a singer and entertainer. I'm almost sad that Joakim seemed to be more involved in his american life, i'm sure he has some other talent hiding beneath aswell.

[@claudiolgm]

I just found out they are related !!!! Wow !

[@rafi4043]

JJ is bringing the best out of his guests - I love this clip

[@ericpeters0n]

Props to JJ consistently getting these deep vulnerable takes from players. This is a dimension that has been missing from NBA coverage and adds a missing dimension for fans.

[@stuartperry8141]

This is what Chris B. and Rob P. do not get from players doing their podcast, their guests will open up to them honestly just because they both share being a part of an exclusive club. They do not have to try to be a reporter.

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

That's what my man JJ does. Highlight was Perks LeBron confession

[@Keegan3005]

@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 FR

[@tae2x866]

Joakim was a baller man, he played with crazy energy and passion

[@Initial_ZEN]

That was a surprisingly touching thing to hear Noah talk about.

[@fairjordan]

Ngl kinda miss that energy in the league these days. May not see it again for a while. Always loved Jo as a players glad he’s finding peace in retirement

[@tucansam3147]

Man a lot of people don’t understand how cold wade was he played with his heart . He has 23k in points keep in mind he missed a lot of games because of his knees just imagine if wade never had those knee issues the heat might’ve won 3 championships

[@deykno87]

Wade has three lol

[@jasonwilliams9307]

@@deykno87 lol

[@trancebruh3231]

Wade would have won his 2nd Finals MVP in 2011 if LeBron didn’t disappear and cost them the series.

[@andrem.thomas332]

@@trancebruh3231 That's true but LeBron carried them to two and almost a third but Wade was done.

[@TrainEatSleepRPT]

Real talk… that 06 finals was one of the most remarkable finals series I’ve seen from a player… 6 straight incredible games after being down 2-0 to the Mavs.

[@gt122388]

Would love to see Garnett have Noah on his show

[@CesarR1037]

That would be an awesome episode!! Sadly I don’t think they ever made up tho

[@Amm17ar]

Would love to see Garnett on this show too.

[@GoatedCulturePodcast]

Idk if we ready for that one quite yet lol … we may get it in 10 - 15 more years 😂 and they still might have to shoot the ones one good time first

[@OnTh3Mov3]

He’ll be on the episode after Ray in 2035

[@d.s5508]

More chance of Westbrook and Durant getting along

[@wuincy1]

Awwwww he got jj looking emotional towards the end

[@ahancho]

real athletes have empathy for injuries and a true competitor wants to win against those at their best

[@gregorykingdollar3108]

Young and talented this kid was overlooked hada good career as a player. Him D rose as a Miami Heat fan I was worried about them boys

[@georgediaz039]

As a Heat fan I always respected Joakim. Tough dude he always gave it 100%. Respect 💯✊

[@krewsaders]

Man it goes to show you that the right words at the right time can mean so much. Wade probably knew since Joakim's struggles were evident around that time for sure. Hope he is enjoying that retirement life

[@ctothaz]

Heart, hustle, and muscle!!

[@NickZilla04]

Need this whole interview oh my. Your show just keeps getting better and better, JJ.

[@Bookake-2]

JJ and Tommy let the man speak his piece. beautiful

[@TheLoxely]

So keen for this interview. Love this pod JJ

[@Usmankunda]

Now that is what i call self realization #respect

[@hviii7452]

One of my fav all-time Bulls/NBA players…

[@HoeUFat]

Best podcast out there can’t wait for the full episode tomorrow!!

[@Sam-kq4zt]

Damn, took a lot of courage for Noah to talk about this. Good stuff.

[@youngog7321]

Noah actually fits heat culture

[@gators9570]

Yeah it’s funny how the majority of those bulls players would have fit the heat. And Deng and Butler ended up there

[@johnsmith-ko8vq]

@@gators9570 yah that was bulls culture at the time sadly it died once butler was traded for the coach.

[@davidflores0227]

@@johnsmith-ko8vq At least we got Lavine in the Butler trade

[@4tha99n2oo0z]

@@davidflores0227 unfortunately, I wish Lavine had the " Bulls Edgy Attidude" that Jimmy Butler, has every night. 2 streaky

[@youngog7321]

@@gators9570 Agreed. Boozer, Deng, Taj, Noah, Jimmy, Ronnie Brewer.. all dogs. That team was supper gritty.

[@idonttakemyselfasseriousasUDo]

Joakim NoAAHHH!!! Thats the way the Bulls announcer would call his name and Stacey King. Noah one of my GOATS

[@CornbreadJenkins34]

Respect!

[@sandragordon2005]

I loved watching these two teams compete, One thing I will always noticed about Noah is that even when his team had no chance of winning he always played hard!

[@MeezyTubee]

Great interview by you guys 🙏🏽

[@mikeschmidt4800]

Thanks for the back to back titles Jo! I thoroughly enjoyed watching and yelling at my TV.

[@waff6ix]

thx 4 dis💯ill be honest never liked him as a player but noah 1 a tha pat bev / draymond types luv 2 have him hate 2 play against him💯i like hearin perspectives of players we dont relly think about as much

[@onnaquest]

Great conversation. Respect, Joakim, from Cleveland of all places. Ha

[@rallymurrah7186]

Man Jakim this is really good !

[@jessewilliams1929]

This is powerful, this is why “the power of life and death is found in the tongue”. You should always be mindful with what you say because you never know how much it can impact someone. Nice hearing this from Noah about Wade 👏🏾

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

I always will love Joakim great player, great personality. Seems like a great dude

[@Ovakill22]

this really gave me a different perspective on how I view things... thank u JJ and Joakim for the wisdom.. :)

[@vexed334]

this is deep, multiple levels. thank you

[@JordanandTylerDAD]

Always a great interview.

[@Druisbellmusic]

great story. big fan of his heart - but love how level headed he is about it here.

[@semird615]

You should not be toxic in regular life but competition is genetically engraved into us. Not a day goes by that you don’t compare yourself to others, consciously or unconsciously, it’s natural.

[@zkring]

Props to Noah for his growth and humility.

[@lesbridges3040]

Much love Noah

[@solok5259]

Jj been coming with all the right people another great interview

[@addisonjames2325]

props to this man keep working on yourself my brother its a journey but you will get through it

[@Yashua227]

That was awesome. Always been a fan.

[@AkodoGarou]

Sometimes, the smallest thing, can make the biggest splash!

[@bansheeofinisheerin]

This dude was honestly one of the greatest players in NBA history. Amazing post moves, unreal finishing technique, smooth, flowing jumpshot - one of then most beautiful jumpshots in league history. Loved to watch this guy pour in points every night. One of the most exciting players on the offensive end. Truly one of the nice guys of the NBA too. Glad he won all those championships.

[@quary1530]

Beautiful jumpshot is crazy

[@_XAV_]

Beautiful Jumpshot?

[@mike-liu]

Think he’s talking about Wade (I hope). Watching Noah shoot free throws was like nails on a chalkboard.

[@andrewvelazquez8833]

@@quary1530 put some respect on this man’s name. NCAA Champ, finished fourth in MVP voting one year, various other accolades

[@Hitman-ui1zh]

@@andrewvelazquez8833 his accomplishments doesn't take away from the fact his jumper was broke

[@samhartje723]

It’s weird to me how great of a guy DWade seems to be.

[@JayHelms]

Fantastic clip!

[@rickishere2game]

This is some wisdom that a lot of people in and out of sports need to hear. ❤

[@_Tahmar]

We haven’t been the same since Noah left. He was our heart and soul.

[@pathfinderjan]

I like this part of the interview.

[@damonfranklin1351]

Dwade was just the first one to talk kindly to him 😂

[@jalenad11]

A backcourt with DWade and DRose would've been SCARY.

[@ashpickles9792]

As a Heat lifer I used to hate Noah but because hes the guy you hate when he’s not on ur team. Respect that guy gave it all every time he was on the court. Miss the Heat vs bulls days

[@lesbridges3040]

Thanks Wade for having my back much love to you boss.

[@idosabamemanuel5163]

Rose and Noah in their prime were scary

[@deykno87]

No.😂Noah wasn’t lol rose was of course

[@idosabamemanuel5163]

@@deykno87 😭 Noah in his prime is an elite defender though, so maybe defensively he's terrifying

[@Akaya7777]

@@deykno87 he literally finished 4th in MVP voting one year. Was a DPOY, All Star, and elite passer from the post. Ya’ll not gonna sit here and act like Noah was just on some Kendrick Perkins ish. Dude was a top NBA player in his prime.

[@brandonfuller8797]

I love the intensity

[@taepro64]

Him being competitive is 100% true I remember the pick up game where they doubling Booker

[@TizOnly1]

my favorite player since 2000

[@blackhammer5797]

JJ is really good at this already

[@malikwilson4309]

You gotta drop this interview

[@Sebsemzs]

That Bulls squad was so intense loved them

[@boxball9157]

this part of sports is something WE too, also love. great clip. that MVP DRose, Joakim, Boozer was solid bball

[@Trunksytube]

As a Bulls fan we used to hate the Heat fr

[@kenyattamiles4751]

I still do! 💯

[@daveyhavok1708]

Joakim is probably the coolest human being on the face of the earth.

[@khoado123]

Wade is just a class act

[@shivx1]

I wasn't following basketball much during Joakim's era, I know who he is but that's about it. I found his speaking very interesting. Listened to every single second

[@Its0Smitty]

Man jj is the best interviewer

[@Ahallatchu]

Much love Joakim!

[@adecentyoutuber7407]

I loved Wade and Noah as players. Wade was one of my favorites all time. Such an amazing leader and unselfish superstar. Noah was also a vicious competitor. Not the biggest, strongest, most athletic, skilled or talented, but man did the guy compete hard and produce for the Bulls. I wish his career went longer.

[@jacorybenson]

Amazing

[@vinhly2556]

This a damn good 1

[@salubobryan1032]

JJ THE FULL INTERVIEW PLS

[@mr.mcbain]

A simple gesture can go a long way with people

[@immaculatevibes]

Kindness.

[@marco5030]

For the people that appreciated this, check out the Lowe Post episode. He tells this story there too, a lot of good ones

[@jaywally6322]

Growth! 🙏🏾

[@TeeTrizzy]

former dark horse mvp candidate. truly a player with all heart. if he had the skill mixed with his heart, he’d be a champ