About this episode
5R53: For the 5th edition of our Heat Stories anthology, Ethan and Chris talk to Tony Fiorentino, the former Heat assistant who just concluded a 15-year run as the team's lead analyst. (2:45) We cover his days at Mount Vernon High and Iona, and his entrance with the Heat; (10:15) his years as an assistant under Ron Rothstein, especially his relationships with Glen Rice and his favorite Heat player, Keith Askins(17:50) ; joining the staff of Pat Riley, being there for the "bucket" incident and the Rex Chapman game, and his recommendations of Andy Elisburg and Erik Spoelstra (35:23); taking over the Heat analyst alongside Eric Reid; and what touched him most during his final season. Greenlight Tek: Visit greenlighttek.com or call 561-325-9997 Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. NEW- Pitch Invasion- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496 Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2 Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Our Sponsors: * Check out FRE and use my code LISTEN20 for a great deal: https://frepouch.com * Check out Mood and use my code FIVE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy