03.03.22 - NBA Long-Time Coach Ron Rothstein Talks Contenders vs Pretenders on After Hours

Ron Rothstein coached in the NBA as both an assistant and head coach from 1983-2014.  He was the man behind the Detroit Pistons defense that locked down Michael Jordan in the late 1980's, as an assistant.  he was the first Head Coach for the Miami Heat, and was an assistant with the Heat for Stan Van Gundy, Pat Riley, and Erik Spoelstra.  He has been an NBA analyst for Bally Sports Florida for a few years now, and joins After Hours to break down what he sees around the NBA. Coach Rothstein talked about the #1 seed Miami Heat's tough night in Milwaukee.  He talks about what the Heat can take positively from that loss.  Plus Coach Rothstein discussed whether the Heat are a legit NBA title contender. Coach Rothstein also talked about just how imposing the Philadelphia 76ers are with a motivated James Harden.  He also wonders if the Nets will be able to turn things around with a possibly motivated Ben Simmons.  Ron does talk about the Western Conference, as well.  He discusses who he thinks can compete with the Phoenix Suns. Check out Defo and Lubie M-F from 7-9am ET LIVE, https://eyeonchannel.com/the-defo-show/ Follow Defo on Twitter @DefoShow, FB - https://www.facebook.com/jeff.deforrest Follow Lubie on Twitter/Ig @LubieOnAir, FB - https://www.facebook.com/mike.lubitz1