Open Floor: SI's NBA Show

Open Floor: SI's NBA Show


Latest Episodes

The Making of an Improbable MVP w/ Mirin Fader
July 27, 2021

On today’s episode, Chris is joined by Ringer feature writer and author Mirin Fader, who has an upcoming biography on two-time MVP and now Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. They talk about the incredible odds he and his family have overcome, how and why h

Mega Crossover NBA Finals Recap
July 21, 2021

On today's episode, Michael and Chris are joined by Rohan and special guest, Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Howard Beck, who also co-hosts SI's Crossover NBA Show. The guys talk about the Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo's place in history, super teams, Ch

A Game Five Instant Classic & Team USA Drama
July 19, 2021

In today's episode, Michael and Rohan open up the mailbag to discuss Team USA drama and Kawhi Leonard's ACL surgery before a deep NBA Finals dive. Game 5 was another classic. Can the Suns tie it up Tuesday night? Keep the emails coming to OpenFloorMail@Gm

An Instant Finals Classic & Giannis' Impossible Block
July 15, 2021

On today's show, Michael and Chris break down Game 4, an absolute and instant Finals classic that was packed with memorable moments, from Giannis' brilliant block to Devin Booker's foul to all the excellent shot making Khris Middleton (and Booker) had thr

Giannis Turn Superhuman, Top 5 Individual Finals Performances
July 12, 2021

In today's episode, Michael and Rohan break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals and wonder if there are any adjustments the Suns can make to slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speaking of Giannis, in his honor they then list the top 5 individual Finals performanc

Suns Stars Do It All & Giannis' Willis Reed Moment
July 08, 2021

In today's episode, Michael and Chris open up the mailbag and answer a few big-picture questions about the NBA playoffs before taking a deep dive into the series. How can Milwaukee slow down Chris Paul? Will Jrue Holiday bounce back? Can Giannis play mega

Jrue Holiday the Deity & Atlanta's Spending Problems
July 06, 2021

On today's episode, Michael and Rohan take a look back at Atlanta's magical season and wonder if they need to consolidate some of their young pieces in order to make a stronger Finals run in the future. They also...PREVIEW THE FINALS by asking each other

We Celebrate All Things CP3 (And Are Crushed Over Giannis)
July 01, 2021

In today's episode, Michael and Chris celebrate Chris Paul's greatness from multiple angles, wonder if Kawhi Leonard will stay in Los Angeles, think about the significance of a potential Hawks-Suns matchup, and, in the spirit of Paul finally making the Fi

Totally Plausible Lillard Trades, Bucks Operate At 100%
June 28, 2021

In today's episode, Michael and Rohan recap Hawks-Bucks, discuss Portland's controversial Chauncey Billups hire, and give several of their favorite hypothetical Dame Lillard trades  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Draft Lottery Winners, Team USA's Roster, & The Conference Finals
June 24, 2021

On today's episode, Michael and Chris give their NBA lottery winners and losers, question Team USA's roster, answer a few more emails about the Sixers (should they trade Embiid instead?), and break down the excellent conference finals that are taking plac

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