Jorge Sedano

With the Miami Heat returning to the NBA Finals once more, Ariel Helwani calls upon friend and former colleague Jorge Sedano of ESPN to talk about the history of the Heat, Sedano's vivid memories from covering them, and how he thinks Miami stacks up with the dominant Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. The guys also get into:

• Favorite memories from the 2006 championship team that featured Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Payton, Jason Williams, and more (10:35)
• The infamous "Ray Allen Game" in 2013 (16:04)
• What it's been like watching Erik Spoelstra rise through the ranks of the Heat organization and what makes him so special (23:25)
• "Heat Culture" and what it actually means (43:42)

Plus, Sedano gives his bold prediction for the NBA Finals (43:42) and he relives a tense on-air moment he shared with Dan Dakich in 2019.Known most for his work as an ESPN NBA sideline reporter, Jorge Sedano also makes regular appearances on ESPN's acclaimed "Around The Horn" program. Before joining ESPN, Sedano worked in Miami local radio where he spent a number of years covering his beloved Heat. Nowadays, he resides in Los Angeles where he also hosts "Sedano & Kap" weekdays on ESPNLA 710.

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