Coach Ron Rothstein was the first Head Coach in Miami Heat history, he's a three time NBA champion, and later coached the Detroit Pistons. He also coached in the Women's National Basketball for the Miami Sol.

We talk coaching against Michael Jordan, life outside of basketball, Joel Embiid, his most influential person in his basketball career and much more.

Tim Bontemps of ESPN chats 76ers Heat, PJ Tucker, the importance of coaching in the Playoffs, Celtics Bucks and the playoff physicality uptick. Strom reacts to JJ Redick on First Take, the NBA ratings up and what team needs to be talked about more.

Stephen Strom deep dives into KAT's identity, Morant's flaws, Desmond Bane/Anthony Edwards and what's next for D-Lo?

Strom reacts to Wolves 25 point Game 3 choke to Memphis. KAT just doesn't get it. The Chris Finch woes. 

Later, Chris Broussard of First Things First joins Strom to discuss Kevin Durant's struggles, Boston's defense, Miami Heat, Steve Nash's part of the blame, and NBA Awards reaction.

Strom reacts to the Wolves victory of the Clippers. Ant, D-Lo, Pat Bev, KAT and the reaction from the Wolves. Later, WQAM's Mid-Day host Jonathan Zaslow joins Strom to talk NBA Playoffs, interesting matchups, the Wolves win, and much more getting you ready for the NBA Postseason. 

Studio host for Turner Sports coverage of the NHL's Liam McHugh joins Stephen Strom to discuss his career, growing up in NY, awkward on-air moments, his thoughts on the Minnesota Wild and how Shaheen Holloway ended his basketball career. 

Later, Strom explains the importance of Tiger Woods playing in the Masters and who gets the nod for NBA MVP, Jokic or Embiid?

Michael Russo of the Athletic is a four-time Minnesota Sportswriter of the Year and in 2017 was named the inaugural Red Fisher Award winner as best beat writer in the NHL, but very few know about the journey of his career. From 15 years old, he started at the Sun Sentinel, covered the Florida Panthers at 21, made the move to Minnesota with the Star Tribune and now has found a home with the Athletic.

Michael gives us a peak behind the curtain on growing up, the sacrifices made, the mentors along the way and the closest a player or coach has been to beating him up. Follow him on Twitter @RussoHockey.

Minnesota! The land of 10,000 TRADES??? Carlos Correa, Za'Darius Smith and Marc-André Fleury. Reaction to Gonzaga being ousted + John Fanta of FOX talks Sweet 16, St Peters, UCLA and storylines.