Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA
1,652 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 583 ratingsEthan Skolnick hosts a daily insider Miami Heat/NBA podcast -- ”best sports podcast of 2020 by Miami New Times -- with Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander and prominent player, media and team guests. Flagship of @5ReasonsSports network at FiveReasonsSports.com.
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Floor's Yours! (Miami Heat): Giannis Stoppers?
July 17, 2020 14:07 - 53 minutes - 74 MBFor the first time, we post our Floors Yours! YouTube show on this podcast feed as well. Join Ethan, Alf, Alex and Greg as we run through a bunch of Miami Heat topics, starting with whether Miami can be Giannis stoppers, including segments on Mike Miller and Bam Adebayo, and finishing with a Happy Birthday song. Sort of sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing company. The show airs every Thursday from 8-8:45pm on Five Reasons You Tube.
Will Miami Heat Shock ESPN, World? (Plus Herro, Shaq, Wade, more)
July 16, 2020 13:21 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBNot many give the Miami Heat a chance to get to the Eastern Conference Finals, so it's not stunning that an ESPN statistical analysis gave them no chance at all. Where would an ECF appearance rank among franchise achievements? Also, the latest from Tyler Herro, memories of Shaquille O'Neal's arrival, surprises in Erik Spoelstra's rotation and thoughts on Dwyane Wade's Twitter mistake. Hosted by Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com and Biscayne B...
Miami Heat: Breaking down Jimmy Butler and Derrick Jones Jr.
July 15, 2020 02:28 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThe Heat continued with their Zoom media sessions in Orlando, with Jimmy Butler and Derrick Jones Jr. speaking to reporters for the first time since arriving in the bubble. Butler discussed his plans for social justice (no name on the back of the jersey), his team's readiness and more, and so Nekias Duncan and Alphonse Sidney joined Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss all of what Butler said -- and what he needs to do once the season resumes as Miami's leader. And now that Jones is over Coronavir...
Miami Heat, NBA: Duncan, Dipo, Dion, Ben Simmons and more
July 14, 2020 02:47 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBAs NBA training camps continue in Orlando, Ethan J. Skolnick, Greg Sylvander (and eventually Alex Toledo) blitz through a number of timely topics that may in some ways affect the Miami Heat. From Ben Simmons' switch to power forward for Philadelphia to Dion Waiters getting more time after Rajon Rondo's injury with the Lakers. Also, Greg debuts Guts Check, with some straight-shooting talk about Duncan Robinson and what his development says about the Heat and their critics. Sponsored by Mac...
Miami Heat, NBA: Duncan, Dipo, Dion, Ben Simmons and more
July 14, 2020 02:47 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBAs NBA training camps continue in Orlando, Ethan J. Skolnick, Greg Sylvander (and eventually Alex Toledo) blitz through a number of timely topics that may in some ways affect the Miami Heat. From Ben Simmons' switch to power forward for Philadelphia to Dion Waiters getting more time after Rajon Rondo's injury with the Lakers. Also, Greg debuts Guts Check, with some straight-shooting talk about Duncan Robinson and what his development says about the Heat and their critics. Sponsored by Mac...
Miami Heat: Bam, Nunn Absent, so What Now?
July 13, 2020 02:41 - 34 minutes - 47 MBNow that Goran Dragic revealed the names we've quietly known, the hosts (Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander) discuss what it means to have Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn absent from the team due to positive Covid-19 tests. Also a discussion of the Heat's first few days of their Orlando training camp, the likelihood that Meyers Leonard starts and some Bradley Beal teasing. Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company and ChiropracticKeystone.com
Miami Heat: Bam, Nunn Absent, so What Now?
July 13, 2020 02:41 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBNow that Goran Dragic revealed the names we've quietly known, the hosts (Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Greg Sylvander) discuss what it means to have Bam Adebayo and Kendrick Nunn absent from the team due to positive Covid-19 tests. Also a discussion of the Heat's first few days of their Orlando training camp, the likelihood that Meyers Leonard starts and some Bradley Beal teasing. Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company and ChiropracticKeystone.com Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.c...
Mark Jones (ESPN/ABC) on Miami, the Miami Heat, NBA, Social Justice
July 09, 2020 04:20 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBESPN/ABC analyst Mark Jones, who has spent nearly 30 decades living in South Florida, joins Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney for a wide-ranging, candid conversation. A little something on the Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler, LeBron James, the NBA at large, Covid-19, social justice and more before heading into the NBA Bubble in Orlando. Then Alex Toledo joins Ethan to discuss the Heat's bus trip and Victor Oladipo's apparent unhappiness with the Pacers. Sponsored by UBreakWhee...
Miami Heat: Beal, Oladipo... and the NBA Bubble (with Stefano Fusaro)
July 08, 2020 04:26 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBA double episode.... -- First, Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney discuss the elite 2-guards who might be available to the Miami Heat at some point, including bubble no-shows Bradley Beal and Victor Oladipo and Jazz young All-Star Donovan Mitchell. Can Tyler Herro reach their levels at any point? -- Second, Stefano Fusaro (the only ESPN reporter in the Major League Soccer bubble in Orlando) discusses with Ethan and Greg Sylvander that experience so far, and how similar it m...
Miami Heat: The Day Dwyane Wade Left... and everything after
July 07, 2020 11:31 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBOn the 4-year anniversary of the decision that rocked "Heat Nation," we discuss why Dwyane Wade left for the Chicago Bulls... but also whether it worked out best for everyone involved. Ethan J. Skolnick reveals more backstory about what led to Wade leaving, and Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney weigh in on what might have happened had he stayed, and what might not have happened (Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, etc.) if he hadn't left. Maybe we were all wrong at the time. Sponsored by Safe Cubbies...
Miami Heat: Players test positive for Covid-19, facility closes, more
July 06, 2020 02:36 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAn extended episode starts with a discussion of the Miami Heat's big news this week... 3 players testing positive, forcing a shutdown of the American Airlines Arena facility prior to the team traveling to Orlando for the season restart. Also, Victor Oladipo's decision to skip the restart for the Pacers; some 76ers slander as some still can't get over Jimmy Butler; and an interview with sponsor Dr. Jon Chung (ChiropracticKeystone.com) about the physical strain players will endure. Also spo...
Miami Heat: The 5 Most Memorable Seasons
July 01, 2020 02:33 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThe Miami Heat have enjoyed plenty of success since their inaugural season of 1988. But all of those seasons, which were the most memorable? Any from the early years? The Alonzo Mourning years? The start of Dwyane Wade's career? The 3 championships, one with Shaquille O'Neal and two with LeBron James? And where did this season with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo rank? Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Alphonse Sidney and Greg Sylvander to debate the list. Sponsored by MacaInc.Net and Bankrupt...
Miami Heat: 5 X-Factors with Jannelle Moore
June 30, 2020 12:21 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBJannelle Moore, a new writer on FiveReasonsSports.com, joins Five on the Floor to provide her list of the 5 x-factors as the Miami Heat restart the season. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo assess the list, which includes a couple of surprises. Also, the guys finally remember that Kelly Olynyk exists. You can find Moore's accompanying written piece on the website now. Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com (5ReasonsWheels is code) and MacaInc.Net. Our Sponsors: * Check factor...
Miami Heat: Handicapping the new schedule
June 29, 2020 14:42 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe new schedule is out for the resumption of the NBA season, and it doesn't appear favorable for the Miami Heat. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander discuss the 8 games, including Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics, and actually see a bright side. How much does seeding mean? Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com (code 5ReasonsWheels) and ChristophersBakery.com/fivereasons Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get...
Miami Heat: KZ Okpala on his development, goals, music
June 24, 2020 22:44 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWe haven't seen much of him yet. But there have been enough glimpses of Miami Heat 2019 second-round pick KZ Okpala to excite Miami Heat fans. The raw talent is obvious. Can he put it together and contribute soon? Okpala joins Five on the Floor to discuss his background, his Stanford career, his progress at Sioux Falls in the G-League, and the players he models himself after. Oh, and after Chief Keef, what's on the playlist? Sponsored by MrMsSubs.com (15% off online with code 5R), UBreakW...
Miami Heat: Reviewing the Winslow-Iguodala-Crowder deal
June 23, 2020 11:25 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDid the Miami Heat do the right thing? Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney look back at the major transaction of the season, when the Heat sent Justise Winslow (plus the contracts of Dion Waiters and James Johnson) away for Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill. Was it the right move in retrospect? How is it affected by Covid-19? And what can be expected from Iguodala and Crowder in the playoffs, once the season resumes? Sponsored by BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com (Gonza...
Miami Heat: Reviewing the Winslow-Iguodala-Crowder deal
June 23, 2020 11:25 - 29 minutes - 41 MBDid the Miami Heat do the right thing? Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney look back at the major transaction of the season, when the Heat sent Justise Winslow (plus the contracts of Dion Waiters and James Johnson) away for Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill. Was it the right move in retrospect? How is it affected by Covid-19? And what can be expected from Iguodala and Crowder in the playoffs, once the season resumes? Sponsored by BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com (Gonza...
Miami Heat: Was Tyler Herro the right pick? Revisiting 2019 draft.
June 22, 2020 13:21 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOne year after the unpopular choice of Tyler Herro by the Miami Heat, hosts Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the 20-year-old guard who has taken South Florida by storm. Where would Herro go in a re-draft? Of course, Zion and Ja go 1-2? But should the Heat have taken Sekou at No. 13? Kevin Porter Jr.? Brandon Clarke? Is Herro a better long-term option than RJ Barrett, who went 10 picks higher? What about Coby White? Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com and MacaINC.net Our Sponsors: * ...
Miami Heat: Best 1-year Free Agent targets
June 18, 2020 11:51 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBWhile 2021 cap space remains the objective for the Miami Heat, there will be work to be done whenever this odd season ends. And Miami, while negotiating with its own free agents (Goran Dragic, Meyers Leonard, Jae Crowder, Derrick Jones Jr.) may be searching for a one-year fix. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander join to discuss Paul Millsap, Serge Ibaka, DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and more. Sponsored by MacaInc.net and BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com
Miami Heat: Millsap? Ibaka? Gallo? Best 1-year Free Agent targets
June 18, 2020 11:51 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWhile 2021 cap space remains the objective for the Miami Heat, there will be work to be done whenever this odd season ends. And Miami, while negotiating with its own free agents (Goran Dragic, Meyers Leonard, Jae Crowder, Derrick Jones Jr.) may be searching for a one-year fix. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander join to discuss Paul Millsap, Serge Ibaka, DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry and more. Sponsored by MacaInc.net and BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com Our Sponsors: * Check factor...
The NBA, the Miami Heat, Jimmy Buckets & the Bubble
June 17, 2020 02:37 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe plans are out. We now know where players will stay, how their health will be regulated, how they will entertain themselves, who they can bring, and how often they will eat. But how will the Miami Heat in particular handle the NBA's Orlando bubble when the season resumes? We think it will be well, and we explain why, running down a list of the NBA's best leaders, like LeBron James, Giannis and Chris Paul and where Jimmy Butler fits. Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com (10% off 4 wheels wi...
Discussion: NBA Player Concerns About the Return
June 15, 2020 11:16 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWith the NBA season set to resume in Orlando on July 31st, everything is now again in doubt as a sizable group of players (reportedly led by Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving) held a conference call to discuss their concerns about the plan, in light of social unrest in the country, COVID-19 and the strict nature of the NBA plan. Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo join Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss those concerns, Irving as a "messenger" and whether they believe a season should and will be playe...
Jared Greenberg of NBA TV on LeBron, Giannis, more
June 10, 2020 12:08 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBWe covered the five members of the Miami Heat with the most at stake as the NBA season resumes. What about the rest of the NBA? Jared Greenberg of NBA TV joins with his list. LeBron's on it, of course. And someone on the 76ers. But a couple of the others will surprise. And Heat fans will perk up at the Giannis talk. Sponsored by ChiropracticKeystone.com and ChristophersBakery.com/fivereasons (code fivereasons for 15% off) Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use c...
NBA, Miami Heat: Where do Bam, Butler rank among duos?
June 09, 2020 02:06 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBBam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler developed chemistry this season and helped the Miami Heat surprise toward a top 4 seed in the East. But where do they rank among NBA duos? Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney are joined by Brady Hawk to discuss his article. The Lakers with LeBron James and Anthony Davis? The Clippers with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George? The Rockets with James Harden and Russell Westbrook? Sponsored by ChiropracticKeystone.com (free 15-minute video or phone consultation by m...
Miami Heat: Who Has The Most At Stake?
June 08, 2020 13:53 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBEthan J. Skolnick, Greg 'Lefty Leif' Sylvander and Alex Toledo hop on to talk about the five Heat personnel with the most at stake with the NBA return and ensuing Playoff run this summer. Sponsors: MACA.inc (Make America Clean Again) Gonzalez & Tybor (Bankruptcy & Student Loans) Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...
Miami Heat: Butler, Bam and all are back
June 04, 2020 18:44 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBNow that the NBA season is coming back, on July 31, what does it mean for the Miami Heat? Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo discuss the 8-game regular season schedule the Heat will likely face, the condition the players may be in, and the matchups they might want. They all cover the meaning of "home court" seeding now that there is none. Sponsored by MacaInc.Net (clean and sanitize your residence or business) and KeystoneChiropractic.com (free 15 minute consultation with ...
The NBA's Back! Sam Amick joins Five on the Floor
June 03, 2020 20:25 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThe NBA will return July 31. That will be made official this week with the Board of Governors' vote, but ESPN and others already reported it's a done deal. It's 22 teams, including the Miami Heat, with 8 regular season games prior to a possible play-in tournament and then the playoffs. Sam Amick, national NBA writer for The Athletic, joins Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss the plan and all of its parts. How will various teams be affected? Does LeBron benefit? Miami? Philadelphia? Portland? Spo...
Covid. George Floyd. Should the NBA Come Back?
June 02, 2020 01:58 - 44 minutes - 39.3 MBFirst, it was Covid-10. Now, the nation's crisis has gotten worse, after the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss a serious topic: Should the NBA come back? Are their players' voices needed in this crisis? Or should the league just shelve the season, with more important issues at play? Sponsored by Gonzalez & Tybor law firm (BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com) and UBreakWheelFix.com (10% 4-wheel refinishing).
Covid. George Floyd. Should the NBA Come Back?
June 02, 2020 01:58 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBFirst, it was Covid-10. Now, the nation's crisis has gotten worse, after the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss a serious topic: Should the NBA come back? Are their players' voices needed in this crisis? Or should the league just shelve the season, with more important issues at play? Sponsored by Gonzalez & Tybor law firm (BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com) and UBreakWheelFix.com (10% 4-wheel refinishing). Our Sponso...
Miami Heat: Keeping the Fan Favorites?
May 29, 2020 11:31 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBFans fall hard for certain players. Does that influence the way a team handles them? Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss how the Miami Heat have handled that balance over the years -- focusing now on Tyler Herro, Meyers Leonard and others. Miami will have difficult decisions to make to build a contender. Who do they keep? Trade? And how will fans feel about it? Sponsored by ChiropracticKeystone.com (free 15 minute video consult by mentioning 5 Reasons) and MacaINC.net Our S...
Miami Heat: Keeping the Fan Favorites?
May 29, 2020 11:31 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MBFans fall hard for certain players. Does that influence the way a team handles them? Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss how the Miami Heat have handled that balance over the years -- focusing now on Tyler Herro, Meyers Leonard and others. Miami will have difficult decisions to make to build a contender. Who do they keep? Trade? And how will fans feel about it? Sponsored by ChiropracticKeystone.com (free 15 minute video consult by mentioning 5 Reasons) and MacaINC.net
Miami Heat: Do they have the NBA's best young core?
May 27, 2020 17:49 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBEthan Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo are joined by the youngest Five Reasons Sports contributor, Brady Hawk, to talk about the latest NBA developments and to rank the Miami Heat's young core (Bam, DJJ, Herro, Nunn, KZ) against the rest of the NBA? Better than New Orleans (Zion)? Dallas (Lukas)? Boston (Brown and Tatum)? Memphis? Atlanta? Phoenix? Sponsored by MacaINC.Net and MrMsSubs.com (15% with code 5R) Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fi...
Miami Heat: OKC Thunder, Chris Paul first round? Uh oh.
May 26, 2020 04:27 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBThere continue to be reports about an NBA return in Orlando, and now there's more discussion about seeding the teams 1-16, without conferences. That means the Miami Heat would play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. On paper, that sounds like an OK matchup, but digging deeper, Chris Paul and company would present problems. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo break it down. Sponsored by Bankruptcyisgoodforyou.com and the Lessons Via Leaders podcast.
Miami Heat: OKC Thunder, Chris Paul first round? Uh oh.
May 26, 2020 04:27 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThere continue to be reports about an NBA return in Orlando, and now there's more discussion about seeding the teams 1-16, without conferences. That means the Miami Heat would play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. On paper, that sounds like an OK matchup, but digging deeper, Chris Paul and company would present problems. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo break it down. Sponsored by Bankruptcyisgoodforyou.com and the Lessons Via Leaders podcast. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeal...
NBA: Last Thoughts on Michael Jordan's Last Dance
May 22, 2020 14:37 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBGreg Sylvander joins Ethan Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo to discuss the entire 10-part series The Last Dance, about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. How legitimate was it? How biased? What did we all learn about the NBA then and now? And how would life for the Miami Heat have been different without MJ around? Sponsored by UBreakItWheelFixIt.com and OneCallLegal.com Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off your f...
Keith Smith on the NBA's Orlando return plan
May 21, 2020 03:10 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBKeith Smith of Yahoo! Sports may have willed it into existence. He wrote a month ago that the NBA should consider Orlando's Wide World of Sports as a site for its 2019-20 season return. Now that site appears to be the frontrunner. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo speak to Smith about all the developments. How would it work? Who would compete? How would they stay safe? What will it mean for the salary cap, and players like Giannis, Anthony Davis, Blake Griffin, John Wall, Chris Paul and mo...
Miami Heat: NBA Awards for Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler?
May 20, 2020 14:30 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWe hope the NBA season isn't over. But if it is, some Miami Heat players are in contention for awards. We discuss two of those honors, Most Improved Player (Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson) and the All-NBA teams (Bam and Jimmy Butler). What are their chances? What biases may work against them? Ethan, Alex and Alf are joined by mega-Heat fan Luis Peters of LuisPeters.com (State Farm) Also sponsored by Dr. Jonathan Chung of ChiropracticKeystone.com (free 15-minute consultation by mentioning ...
Miami Heat, NBA: Dwyane Wade disrespected by ESPN list?
May 18, 2020 03:38 - 1 hour - 65 MBESPN has released its list of the top 74 players in NBA history... and we have some questions. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo are joined by resident Five Reasons Sports NBA historian Ricky J. Marc to review the selections, starting with Dwyane Wade but also focusing on the other five players on the Heat (Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Alonzo Mourning, etc.) who played for the Heat. Sure seems like a lot of Boston Celtics bias on there. And what's Wade doing so far ehind Jerry West? S...
Miami Heat, NBA: Dwyane Wade disrespected by ESPN list?
May 18, 2020 03:38 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBESPN has released its list of the top 74 players in NBA history... and we have some questions. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo are joined by resident Five Reasons Sports NBA historian Ricky J. Marc to review the selections, starting with Dwyane Wade but also focusing on the other five players on the Heat (Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Alonzo Mourning, etc.) who played for the Heat. Sure seems like a lot of Boston Celtics bias on there. And what's Wade doing so far ehind Jerry West? S...
NBA, Miami Heat: Season coming? And Pat Riley vs. Phil Jackson
May 14, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIn a double episode, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss the latest developments in the NBA talks toward playing this season. Things sound.... promising, especially with LeBron James involved. Then they are joined by Will Weinraub of the Lessons Via Leaders podcast to discuss the differences in leadership styles between coaches, specifically Pat Riley and Phil Jackson. How would each have handled the other's superstars? Sponsored also by Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.co...
NBA, Miami Heat: Season coming? And Pat Riley vs. Phil Jackson
May 14, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBIn a double episode, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss the latest developments in the NBA talks toward playing this season. Things sound.... promising, especially with LeBron James involved. Then they are joined by Will Weinraub of the Lessons Via Leaders podcast to discuss the differences in leadership styles between coaches, specifically Pat Riley and Phil Jackson. How would each have handled the other's superstars? Sponsored also by Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.co...
Miami Heat: Keith Askins, Original Heat Lifer
May 13, 2020 14:47 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn the latest edition of the Miami Heat Stories series, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo are joined by former Heat player (1990-99) and current Heat scouting director Keith Askins. They discuss his signing with the Heat as an undrafted free agent, his role before Pat Riley arrived, the Heat's transformation in the Riley era, some highlights from the Big 3 era (when Askins was an assistant) and the differences between the 1990s and today's game -- including what it was like to defend Michae...
Miami Heat: Keith Askins, Original Heat Lifer
May 13, 2020 14:47 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIn the latest edition of the Miami Heat Stories series, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo are joined by former Heat player (1990-99) and current Heat scouting director Keith Askins. They discuss his signing with the Heat as an undrafted free agent, his role before Pat Riley arrived, the Heat's transformation in the Riley era, some highlights from the Big 3 era (when Askins was an assistant) and the differences between the 1990s and today's game -- including what it was like to defend Michae...
NBA: LeBron and Jordan... in each other's eras
May 11, 2020 20:55 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBAfter episodes 7 and 8 of the ESPN documentary #TheLastDance, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss Michael Jordan and LeBron James, with Ethan sharing stories of his 1-on-1 interactions with LeBron. Whose personality and leadership approach would work better in the other era? Jordan's demanding nature... now? Or LeBron's more collective manner... then? Sponsored by Gonzalez & Tybor law firm (Bankruptcyisgoodforyou.com) and Keystone Chiropractic (ChiropracticKeystone.com). Mention ...
NBA: LeBron and Jordan... in each other's eras
May 11, 2020 20:55 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBAfter episodes 7 and 8 of the ESPN documentary #TheLastDance, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss Michael Jordan and LeBron James, with Ethan sharing stories of his 1-on-1 interactions with LeBron. Whose personality and leadership approach would work better in the other era? Jordan's demanding nature... now? Or LeBron's more collective manner... then? Sponsored by Gonzalez & Tybor law firm (Bankruptcyisgoodforyou.com) and Keystone Chiropractic (ChiropracticKeystone.com). Mention ...
Miami Heat: How would Heat-Bucks have gone?
May 08, 2020 00:25 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBAfter Ethan J. Skolnick appeared on Daniel Healy's Essex-based Miami Heat podcast, Healy (@TheMiamiHeatUK) returns the favor as they discuss: -- How Healy became an obsessed Heat fan so late in the game -- How the Heat are received in the United Kingdom -- How the Heat-Bucks series would have worked out? -- Some Big 3 moments that Healy may have missed... -- Hassan Whiteside and Tyler Johnson. (Yes, we did.) Sponsored by ChiropracticKeystone.com and OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg) ...
Miami Heat: How would Heat-Bucks have gone?
May 08, 2020 00:25 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBAfter Ethan J. Skolnick appeared on Daniel Healy's Essex-based Miami Heat podcast, Healy (@TheMiamiHeatUK) returns the favor as they discuss: -- How Healy became an obsessed Heat fan so late in the game -- How the Heat are received in the United Kingdom -- How the Heat-Bucks series would have worked out? -- Some Big 3 moments that Healy may have missed... -- Hassan Whiteside and Tyler Johnson. (Yes, we did.) Sponsored by ChiropracticKeystone.com and OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg) ...
Miami Heat/NBA: Start, Bench, Cut!
May 06, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBAfter discussing the latest news about the NBA's return -- with some inside info from Ethan J. Skolnick -- the guys start Start, Bench, Cut with great NBA players of the past and future. (Hat tip to @TheNBACentral). MJ, Kareem, Hakeem, Mailman, Sir Charles and more are debated in 8 different combinations. They are joined by mega-Miami Heat fan Courteney Harris, whose Christopher's Bakery is one of the Five on the Floor sponsors. You can order delicious @NillaWaferCakes at ChristophersBaker...
Miami Heat/NBA: Start, Bench, Cut!
May 06, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBAfter discussing the latest news about the NBA's return -- with some inside info from Ethan J. Skolnick -- the guys start Start, Bench, Cut with great NBA players of the past and future. (Hat tip to @TheNBACentral). MJ, Kareem, Hakeem, Mailman, Sir Charles and more are debated in 8 different combinations. They are joined by mega-Miami Heat fan Courteney Harris, whose Christopher's Bakery is one of the Five on the Floor sponsors. You can order delicious @NillaWaferCakes at ChristophersBaker...
Miami Heat: Paul Pierce's comments, Victor Oladipo's availability?
May 04, 2020 12:05 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBPaul Pierce can't seem to get over the Miami Heat. He disparaged them this week. But is he right? And with the struggles of the Indiana Pacers ownership during Coronavirus, is it more likely that Victor Oladipo or Myles Turner becomes an option for Miami? Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney discuss. Sponsored by MACAINC.Net and ChristophersBakery.com/fivereasons (code fivereasons for 15% off) Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor...