WY Network by Dwyane Wade

Part 2 - Pantheon with Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker

Jan 17, 2024

Basketball legends Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, and Tony Parker discuss their relationships with Kobe Bryant and the impact he had on their careers. They also talk about their journey to becoming leaders in the NBA and share stories about their first major purchases. Plus, they reflect on memorable games and dressing for success in the league. A must-listen for basketball fans!

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Tony Parker

Pau Gasol

Dirk Nowitzki

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The basketball Hall of Fame inductees discuss their relationships with Kobe Bryant and how he significantly impacted their careers.

The players reflect on their transition from playing in the NBA to retirement and discuss their future endeavors and financial responsibility.

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Introduction

2min

Reflections on Journey to the Hall of Fame

11min

Starting as the Team's Point Guard

7min

Rookie Year Pressure and Unexpected Leadership

7min

First Major Purchases

6min

Memorable Game against Detroit Basketball and Sponsor Ads

4min

Dressing for the Game: Personal Style and the NBA Dress Code

10min

Retirement Conversations and Wine Collaboration

4min

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.

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WY Network by Dwyane Wade

Part 2 - Pantheon with Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol and Tony Parker

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Podcast Summary - Judging Sam, After Lives, a Bit of Optimism, and The Why We're Dwelling Wait

Podcast Summary - Toughest Fan Bases and Personal Style

Podcast Summary - Transition to Retirement and Future Endeavors

Podcast Summary - Financial Responsibility and Accomplishments

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