The Dean (Feat. Dean Wade)

The Dean (Feat. Dean Wade)

Author: Andre Iguodala & Evan Turner April 21, 2023 Duration: 1:20:01
How do you grow up in a town with just over a thousand people, and still get your name on the map? Look no further than DEAN WADE, who joins ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER to walk through how he rose from a small town to become Mr. Basketball in Kansas and, eventually, land on an NBA roster. But it wasn’t a straight line up. Despite earning First Team All-Big 12 honors twice, Wade went undrafted before ultimately earning a spot on the Cleveland Cavaliers. He walks the guys through his introduction to the game, his experience at K-State, his earliest moments in the league, what he learned from Kevin Love, why no one can stop Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, and how race has played a role in his hoops journey.  Plus, before sitting down with Dean, Andre and Evan talk about the nuances of taxes for athletes, try to pick their favorite Frank Ocean song, and debate Cam Newton’s assertion that the most talented high school players shouldn’t attend powerhouse colleges.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In retirement, the bond forged on NBA courts between Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner finds a new outlet. Their Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner podcast is a direct extension of their on-court personas-versatile, insightful, and unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom. Named for the hybrid position they mastered, the show operates in a similar space, blending sharp basketball analysis with broader conversations about culture, business, and society. Listeners get an authentic, behind-the-curtain perspective shaped by championship experience and career longevity. The dialogue is free-flowing, often humorous, and grounded in the real-world transition from professional athletics to life after the final buzzer. You’ll hear their unique takes on current NBA events, player dynamics, and the intersection of sports with larger cultural forces. This isn't a sanitized media session; it's a candid exchange between two veterans who have seen it all and have the stories and opinions to prove it. Their chemistry is the driving force, making each episode feel like a conversation you’re overhearing in the locker room or on a long team flight. Tune in for a podcast that values depth over hot takes and genuine connection over performative debate, all filtered through the distinctive lens of their shared journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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