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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Miami Heat rotation nuggets with @SimonSperling
February 28, 2020 11:58 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAlex Toledo joins Ethan J. Skolnick again, but this time they bring in some help from way Down Under: Simon Smith (@SimonSperling) of Hoops Habit stops by from Australia, to provide some statistical context to the Miami Heat's struggles down the stretch. A deeper look at what's happening with Goran Dragic, Jimmy Butler and others. Plus, putting Bam Adebayo's progress in perspective. Sponsored by Seltzer Mayberg (OneCallLegal.com) and Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers. Our Sponsors: * Check ...
Rock Bottom? Miami Heat Fall to No-Name Wolves
February 27, 2020 05:53 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAnother big lead? Another awful loss, this one at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves. What's wrong with the Miami Heat? And who exactly was on the floor for Minnesota, other than D'Angelo Russell? Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess the damage. And we introduce our "You Have the Floor" segment with some instant Facebook comment reaction. Sponsored by Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers and Seltzer Mayberg law firm. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use co...
Miami Heat blow lead in Cleveland: Who's Playable?
February 25, 2020 03:57 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWell, that was a disaster. The Miami Heat lose again on the road, this time to the worst team in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers. And just about everyone was at fault. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney record as soon as the final buzzer sounds, to assess the Heat's closing options, and why this keeps happening. Also, they read your tweets. Sponsored by Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) and Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthef...
Miami Heat: The Role Player Fits
February 24, 2020 01:28 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBNow that the Miami Heat have had a few games with Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala, how do they fit? Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo ponder that question, while also assessing Crowder's future following his fast Heat start. Would you keep him over Goran Dragic, Derrick Jones Jr or Meyers Leonard after the season? Is DJJ now the odd man out of the rotation with everyone healthy, especially once Jimmy Butler (personal reasons) is back? Bonus: Some exclusive sound from DJJ about the dunk conte...
Miami Heat: The Role Player Fits
February 24, 2020 01:28 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBNow that the Miami Heat have had a few games with Jae Crowder and Andre Iguodala, how do they fit? Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo ponder that question, while also assessing Crowder's future following his fast Heat start. Would you keep him over Goran Dragic, Derrick Jones Jr or Meyers Leonard after the season? Is DJJ now the odd man out of the rotation with everyone healthy, especially once Jimmy Butler (personal reasons) is back? Bonus: Some exclusive sound from DJJ about the dunk conte...
Is it Time to Sound the Alarm? + Heading into Dwyane's weekend
February 21, 2020 20:57 - 33 minutes - 31 MBEthan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo come on to talk about what happened at the 5 Reasons Watch Party (and in Atlanta) last night. The Watch Party record is now at 3-2 for the season. Is it time to sound the alarm given what we know about this team's issues? What are the problems with the Heat's defensive personnel? What are their best paths to finding enough two-way balance in their rotation? Afterwards, we touch on Dwyane Wade and what he's meant to all of us headed into...
Miami Heat's 2nd half schedule... & Vinnie Goodwill on Jimmy Butler
February 20, 2020 03:39 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBA double episode to set up the post-All-Star break portion of the Miami Heat season. First, Ethan J. Skolnick, Nekias Duncan and Alex Toledo look at the Heat's schedule, and whether the Heat can chase down the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics. Then, Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo Sports joins Ethan for a look at how Jimmy Butler has fit with the Heat. Sponsored by DoralToyota.com and OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg) Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code five...
Miami Heat: All-Star Weekend Recap/Thoughts
February 19, 2020 03:24 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBEthan J. Skolnick, Nekias Duncan and Alex Toledo are all back home from All-Star Weekend in Chicago, and so they come on (along with Alphonse Sidney) to talk about the eventful, and surprisingly exciting weekend of events. We talk about Bam's ascension, the Derrick Jones Jr. dunk contest debate raging on, as well as the All-Star Game and we touch on Chris Bosh getting passed up for this year's Hall of Fame class. Sponsors:Seltzer Mayberg (OneCallLegal.com), Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothier...
Miami Heat: Winners of All-Star Saturday Night + Winslow/Gallinari insight
February 16, 2020 06:25 - 19 minutes - 18 MBEthan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on the mic live from NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Before we got into the Saturday night events, Ethan gave out some more insight and information on what went down at the trade deadline with Justise Winslow and Danilo Gallinari. After a Bam Adebayo upset win in the Skills Challenge and Derrick Jones Jr.'s double OT win over Aaron Gordon in the Dunk Contest, (despite Duncan Robinson finishing 5th out of 8 in the three-point shootout), the Heat came...
Miami Heat: Winners of All-Star Saturday Night + Winslow/Gallinari insight
February 16, 2020 06:25 - 19 minutes - 27 MBEthan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on the mic live from NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Before we got into the Saturday night events, Ethan gave out some more insight and information on what went down at the trade deadline with Justise Winslow and Danilo Gallinari. After a Bam Adebayo upset win in the Skills Challenge and Derrick Jones Jr.'s double OT win over Aaron Gordon in the Dunk Contest, (despite Duncan Robinson finishing 5th out of 8 in the three-point shootout), the Heat came...
Miami Heat at All-Star: Ethan & Nekias on Nunn/Herro
February 14, 2020 19:09 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBEthan Skolnick and Nekias Duncan caught up at the Rising Stars practice in Chicago to discuss... -- Tyler Herro's injury disclosure -- Kendrick Nunn's tasks for rest of season -- The Iguodala and Crowder fits -- Should the Heat rest Jimmy Butler more? Sponsored by Seltzer Mayberg law firm and Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box. Advertising Inquir...
Miami Heat: Expectations at All-Star Break
February 14, 2020 00:40 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe Miami Heat slumped into the All-Star break, but are still better than most expected. As Ethan J. Skolnick heads off to Chicago with Alex Toledo and Nekias Duncan to cover All-Star weekend, Ethan and Alphonse Sidney give their hopes for every rotation player the rest of the season. Everyone from Jimmy Butler to Bam Adebayo to Tyler Herro to Kendrick Nunn. Sponsored by Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers and Seltzer Mayberg law firm. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 an...
Miami Heat: Beating Warriors, Teasing Embiid
February 11, 2020 21:48 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThe Miami Heat broke a 3-game losing streak in Golden State, even with Kendrick Nunn struggling, as the new players supported Jimmy Butler. But that's not all Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney are talking about. Is Joel Embiid trying to get his way to Miami? And how much is Jimmy Butler agitating? Sponsored by Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers and Seltzer Mayberg law firm. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off your first box...
Heat lose to Blazers without Butler: thoughts on the new guys
February 10, 2020 07:09 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBAs the Heat drop another game without Jimmy Butler (and Tyler Herro), Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on to talk about what they saw from new acquisitions Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder (Solomon Hill didn't play). How will they fit in? Sponsored by: Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers, Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com)
Heat lose to Blazers without Butler: thoughts on the new guys
February 10, 2020 07:09 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBAs the Heat drop another game without Jimmy Butler (and Tyler Herro), Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on to talk about what they saw from new acquisitions Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder (Solomon Hill didn't play). How will they fit in? Sponsored by: Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers, Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box. Advertising ...
Miami Heat: Trade Deadline Recap (Iguodala, Crowder, Justise)
February 07, 2020 00:48 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe trade deadline has come and gone and, while the Heat didn't get Danilo Gallinari, it was still eventful. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the trade with Memphis that sent Justise Winslow, Dion Waiters and James Johnson out and brought Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill in. How do they grade it? And what will the lineup and rotation look like? Sponsored by BetDSI.com (FIVE101) and Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiv...
Miami Heat emergency pod: Justise Winslow traded
February 06, 2020 05:49 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWe weren't expecting to pod tonight but... Then came the reports of Justise Winslow's trade to Memphis for Andre Iguodala - with other teams (OKC?) and pieces (Danilo Gallinari, Jae Crowder, Dion Waiters, James Johnson?) possible. So we did, as we wait for more news. Sponsored by Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers and Seltzer Mayberg law firm. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box. A...
Miami Heat: Trade Deadline Approaches
February 05, 2020 16:36 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBWith the trade deadline coming up Thursday at 3 pm, Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo come on to discuss the guys available for trade, who the Heat have inquired into, whether its worth possibly dealing away guys like Justise Winslow and Derrick Jones Jr., whether for older role players or as part of a package for bigger-name players, etc. Sponsored by: Palacio Palacio & Zimmerman, Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 an...
Miami Heat dominate 76ers again (Jimmy Butler explodes)
February 04, 2020 06:01 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe season series is over, and the Miami Heat ended it with a bang. The Heat routed the Philadelphia 76ers behind 38 from former 76er swingman Jimmy Butler. So were we wrong about this matchup? Can the 76ers recover, or is Brett Brown getting fired? And how do the Heat get this Butler again? Sponsored by Dutch Valley Farm, Seltzer Mayberg law firm and Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off y...
Miami Heat: Matchups vs. East Contenders
February 03, 2020 06:45 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBWith the All-Star break approaching, there are 5 clear contenders in the Eastern Conference... and then the rest. How do the Miami Heat match up against Milwaukee, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia and Indiana? Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo assess. Which is the toughest? Easiest? And why does Justise Winslow matter in some? Sponsored by Seltzer Mayberg law firm, Palacio Palacio & Zimmerman accounting and Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloo...
The Miami Heat have two All-Stars
January 31, 2020 03:53 - 34 minutes - 32 MBEthan was busy moving and shaking, so Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo came on to discuss Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo being named Eastern Conference All-Star reserves along with a couple of snubs and the freshly announced All-Star game rules Also: how important is this upcoming stretch pre All-Star break for the Heat? Sponsored by: BetDSI *Come out to our watch party at Sports Grill Kendall for Heat-Hawks on February 20th! The Heat are 3-1 this season when we host a watch party. Come t...
The Miami Heat have two All-Stars
January 31, 2020 03:53 - 34 minutes - 48 MBEthan was busy moving and shaking, so Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo came on to discuss Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo being named Eastern Conference All-Star reserves along with a couple of snubs and the freshly announced All-Star game rules Also: how important is this upcoming stretch pre All-Star break for the Heat? Sponsored by: BetDSI *Come out to our watch party at Sports Grill Kendall for Heat-Hawks on February 20th! The Heat are 3-1 this season when we host a watch party. Come t...
Miami Heat: Celtics expose issues in home loss
January 29, 2020 11:52 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn a home loss, some of the Miami Heat's recent issues caught up to them, mostly on defense and on the glass. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss from the arena, focusing on Duncan Robinson down the stretch, the Dion Waiters adventure, Jimmy Butler's shooting and more. Sponsored by Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers, Seltzer Mayberg law firm and BetDSI.com (promo code FIVE101). Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off your first...
Miami Heat: Dion Waiters' return, Jimmy Butler injury
January 27, 2020 15:59 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBEthan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney cover: -- Dion Waiters' return and the fan reaction -- All the Heat injuries before a back-to-back with the Magic and Celtics, including Jimmy Butler. Note: This was recorded prior to the passing of Kobe Bryant. We chose to post a separate episode on Bryant, and to release this after. Sponored by Palacio, Palacio & Zimmerman; BetDSI.com; OneCallLegal.com and Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50...
Ethan Skolnick on Kobe Bryant, through eyes of Miami Heat greats
January 27, 2020 03:05 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBAfter the passing of Kobe Bryant at age 41 -- and eight others, including a daughter -- in a helicopter crash, Ethan J. Skolnick shares Bryant anecdotes that related to the Miami Heat. Specifically the respect that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James had for him. A regular Miami Heat episode will post in a few hours. 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://redc...
Jimmy Butler snubbed + Miami Heat, Clippers preview
January 24, 2020 15:29 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBNBA players really don't like Jimmy Butler much. Their vote made sure that Butler, who has helped turn the Miami Heat around, was not named a starter for the NBA All-Star Game. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss, while handicapping Bam Adebayo's chances to eventually join Butler as a reserve. Also, a preview of the big Miami Heat-Los Angeles Clippers matchup. Sponsored by Palacio, Palacio & Zimmerman accounting; Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers and the Seltzer Mayberg law firm. ...
Miami Heat: Another shouldn't-have-happened OT win at home
January 23, 2020 05:13 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBEthan J. Skolnick is joined by Alex Toledo for a quick discussion on Heat-Wizards, a game in which the Heat unsurprisingly gave up a big lead that inevitably led to an overtime period, which also means another win. We talk about the performance, Tyler Herro's outpouring (7 threes), a couple of Bam nuggets and..... who plays first: Justise, Dion, KZ Okpala, or Gabe Vincent? Sponsored by: Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothier and East Coast Public Adjusters Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/...
Miami Heat success: Who gets credit? (Bonus: Kings win)
January 21, 2020 02:11 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThe Miami Heat are past the halfway point, and it's gone better than expected. Who gets the most credit? We have 4 good options, and 3 decent analysts (Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Alphonse Sidney). And the three don't agree. Plus, a bonus recap of the Heat's OT win against the Sacramento Kings. Sponsored by East Coast Public Adjusters (ECPAClaims.com) and Seltzer Mayberg law firm and Dutch Valley Farms (DUTCHVF.com). Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use cod...
Miami Heat: Tough Loss to Spurs
January 20, 2020 12:24 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBAfter a great win vs. the OKC Thunder, (bringing our watch party record to 3-1 this season), the Heat suffered a loss where they saw their control of the game dwindle down the stretch against the home-cooking Spurs. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss the merits of the loss, the team's inconsistency on the road and more. Sponsored by: Palacio, Palacio and Zimmerman LLC and Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code...
Miami Heat: Kendrick Nunn's Importance + Covington vs. Winslow + Beal
January 17, 2020 12:08 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, Ethan J. Skolnick is back with Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo to sit down and talk about how consistently important Kendrick Nunn has been to this season's Heat squad, after learning that we're apparently anti-Nunn. Robert Covington might be up for grabs via trade as the Minnesota T-Wolves seek out a starting point guard, so we brainstorm and talk through a Justise Winslow for Robert Covington swap. We also react to Bradley Beal being tired of losing and subsequently tell...
Miami Heat: Kendrick Nunn's Importance + Covington vs. Winslow + Beal
January 17, 2020 12:08 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, Ethan J. Skolnick is back with Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo to sit down and talk about how consistently important Kendrick Nunn has been to this season's Heat squad, after learning that we're apparently anti-Nunn. Robert Covington might be up for grabs via trade as the Minnesota T-Wolves seek out a starting point guard, so we brainstorm and talk through a Justise Winslow for Robert Covington swap. We also react to Bradley Beal being tired of losing and subsequently tell...
Heat-Spurs Preview and More (Aldridge, trades, Winslow)
January 15, 2020 18:15 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Miami Heat return home, where they have been dominant, to face the San Antonio Spurs, so Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney have your preview as well as: -- Aldridge -- Waiters -- Winslow -- 2021 scenarios And more. Sponsored by BETDSI.com (FIVE101 promo code) and Palacio Palacio & Zimmerman accounting firm. 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: h...
Heat's Bam Adebayo: All-Star Case
January 14, 2020 05:43 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBEthan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo go over the case for Bam Adebayo to be on the East All-Star team next month in Chicago. After talking about the improvements he's made since taking hold of a bigger role last season, we dig deep on his chances, compared to other potential East All-Stars. Sponsored by: Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothier, East Coast Public Adjusters, Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) ***Come out to our watch party this Friday at GQ's Crafthouse i...
Miami Heat defense collapses vs Knicks (plus Butler "fits")
January 13, 2020 03:04 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe Miami Heat finished a lost weekend in New York, giving up 124 points to the feeble New York Knicks. How do they fix the defense? Is there enough on the roster? Is it just effort? What's with Justise Winslow heading home early? Is bad news coming? And, as a bonus, what possible available player is a personal favorite of Jimmy Butler? Sponsored by East Coast Public Adjusters (ECPAClaims.com), Seltzer Mayberg law firm and Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers. Our Sponsors: * Check factormea...
Miami Heat defense collapses vs Knicks (plus Butler "fits")
January 13, 2020 03:04 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBThe Miami Heat finished a lost weekend in New York, giving up 124 points to the feeble New York Knicks. How do they fix the defense? Is there enough on the roster? Is it just effort? What's with Justise Winslow heading home early? Is bad news coming? And, as a bonus, what possible available player is a personal favorite of Jimmy Butler? Sponsored by East Coast Public Adjusters (ECPAClaims.com), Seltzer Mayberg law firm and Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers.
Outworked in Brooklyn: Miami Heat lose to Nets
January 11, 2020 05:06 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe Miami Heat scored 69 in the first half in Brooklyn behind Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, but still fell to the Nets, with coach Erik Spoelstra railing about the defense later. We have four on Five on the Floor to discuss what happened, and how to fix it: Ethan J. Skolnick and John Kozan (@BrassJazz) straight out of the Heat locker room, plus Alphonse Sidney and Greg Sylvander. Plus, the latest on Justise Winslow. Sponsored by GQ's Crafthouse, Gold Club Pompano and Seltzer Mayberg law...
Will Manso and Clay Ferraro
January 09, 2020 20:51 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBWill Manso (of WPLG local Channel 10 and Fox Sports Sun) and Clay Ferraro (also of WPLG Local Channel 10) come on the show to talk with Ethan J. Skolnick about the upstart Miami Heat, how they've outpaced even local expectations, assessing whether or not they should be looking to make a win-now move at the trade deadline or not, (including Justise Winslow talk), and how they stack up with the rest of the conference now that they're the #2 seed in the East again. Sponsored by: East Coast ...
Will Manso and Clay Ferraro: Miami Heat's plan
January 09, 2020 20:51 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWill Manso (of WPLG local Channel 10 and Fox Sports Sun) and Clay Ferraro (also of WPLG Local Channel 10) come on the show to talk with Ethan J. Skolnick about the upstart Miami Heat, how they've outpaced even local expectations, assessing whether or not they should be looking to make a win-now move at the trade deadline or not, (including Justise Winslow talk), and how they stack up with the rest of the conference now that they're the #2 seed in the East again. Sponsored by: East Coast ...
Jimmy Butler, Heat Kiss Off Indiana Pacers
January 09, 2020 12:28 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBJimmy Butler got into it with Indiana's TJ Warren, and the Miami Heat get a big win. The whole crew -- Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Alphonse Sidney -- are here to discuss a dominant performance, that included Butler blowing kisses to Warren after an ejection. They talk about much more first, including the new 9-man rotation with Justise Winslow back, and whether Meyers Leonard should shoot a bit more. Sponsored by Sirvanti Men's Custom Clothiers, Seltzer Mayberg law firm and BETDSI.com...
Home dominant Miami Heat beat Hassan Whiteside, Blazers
January 06, 2020 12:12 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWe got shooters! And talkers. You heard the chant in the arena. Now hear the review of the Miami Heat's win against Hassan Whiteside and the Portland Trail Blazers. Alex Toledo and Alphonse Sidney break it all down, getting into Goran Dragic's big performance, Kelly Olynyk losing minutes to James Johnson and more. Sponsored by Gym Unity and ECPAClaims.com (you have 9 months to file an Irma claim). Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to ...
Hassan Whiteside returns! Examining his Miami Heat stay
January 05, 2020 00:09 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIt's not exactly Dwyane Wade returning with the Chicago Bulls, but there is still some significance to former max player Hassan Whiteside returning with the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney examine Whiteside's Miami Heat tenure. What did the Heat see in him? How did he change the organization's approach? How's he doing in Portland? How's Meyers Leonard doing in Miami? Sponsored by Sirvanti Men's Clothiers, BetDSI.com and Seltzer Mayberg law firm. ...
Miami Heat grind down Raptors: Butler, Nunn, DJJ, zone
January 03, 2020 06:28 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Miami Heat still haven't lost two straight games this season, deploying a zone against the depleted Toronto Raptors and holding them to 31 percent shooting in a win to open 2020. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo cover plenty in 20 minutes, from Jimmy Butler's shooting (again) to Kendrick Nunn's improving floor game to Kelly Olynyk's struggles. Sponsored by ECPAClaims.com, Seltzer Mayberg law firm and Dutch Valley Farms (DutchVf.com) Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefl...
Miami Heat: Nekias Duncan on Herro, Butler, Winslow
January 02, 2020 12:51 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBNekias Duncan, who writes the Launching Pad about the Miami Heat for FiveReasonsSports.com (while working for several other outlets) joins Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss: 1. His changed view on Tyler Herro 2. Jimmy Butler's shooting struggles 3. How the Heat are missing Justise Winslow (as Ethan drops some new info) Sponsored by ECPA Claims and AutoNation.
Miami Heat: Nekias Duncan on Herro, Butler, Winslow
January 02, 2020 12:51 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBNekias Duncan, who writes the Launching Pad about the Miami Heat for FiveReasonsSports.com (while working for several other outlets) joins Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss: 1. His changed view on Tyler Herro 2. Jimmy Butler's shooting struggles 3. How the Heat are missing Justise Winslow (as Ethan drops some new info) Sponsored by ECPA Claims and AutoNation. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your ...
Miami Heat's top 5 stories of 2019
December 30, 2019 15:39 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAs the calendar year 2019 closes with the Miami Heat in second in the East, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney reflect on the 5 most significant Heat events of the past 5 months. We don't want to give away the order, but we discuss Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade, the Heat's development program, the Culture restoration, the 2019 Draft and more. Sponsored by Gold Club Pompano, ECPAClaims.com and Seltzer Mayberg law firm. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiv...
Again a Herro: Rookie Helps Miami Heat Past 76ers
December 29, 2019 07:58 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBTyler Herro did it again. The rookie's huge 3-pointer helped the Heat to overtime, where Miami hasn't lost this season, and didn't against the Philadelphia 76ers this season. In a podcast as sloppy and choppy and beautiful as the game, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at 10 factors at play for the Heat and 76ers, not just Saturday night but for the season. Jimmy Butler. Goran Dragic. Brett Brown. Joel Embiid. More. Sponsored by Gold Club Pompano, Dutch Valley Farms and Seltzer Mayberg...
Meyers & Elle Leonard on NBA Marriage, the Miami Heat, and more
December 27, 2019 07:45 - 51 minutes - 47 MBYes. We. Did. Ethan J. Skolnick speaks with Meyers and Elle Leonard -- the Miami Heat's new sweetheart couple -- about their Christmas, their experience since moving to Miami from Portland, and what it's been like to be a part of a team surpassing expectations so quickly. Learn about how Meyers won Elle over, who is the couple's best dresser, Meyers' budding relationship with Jimmy Butler and whether Elle knew what she was doing with that "We Got Shooters" bit." Sponsored by: East Coa...
Miami Heat at 30 Games: Revisiting Preseason Concerns
December 25, 2019 00:23 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThe Miami Heat are off to an excellent start through 30 games, now at 22-8 on the season. We take this opportunity, at Christmas, to revisit preseason questions, about Jimmy Butler, the point guards, the second star, the rebounding and the shooting. How have the Heat fared? What's met or beat expectations? Sponsored by AutoNation, Seltzer Mayberg law firm and Gold Club Pompano. Our Sponsors: * Check factormeals.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off your first ...
Another Miami Heat home blowout vs. New York + Dion/Goran/DJJ/Justise/Bam talk
December 21, 2019 07:02 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThe Heat firmly stomped up and down on the puddle of mud that is the New York Knicks. Ethan Skolnick speaks with Alex Toledo, who was at the scene of the beating. We discuss: -Nunn vs. the Knicks' collection of recent top 10 draft picks at point guard -Goran's return -Dion might finally get a shot.... with the Skyforce? -What has Derrick Jones Jr.'s two-way growth done for how the Heat value Justise Winslow? -Redrafting 2017 with hindsight: do Heat fans still take Donovan Mitchell o...
Miami Heat's Nunn, Bam take out 76ers (watch party special)
December 19, 2019 12:56 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBAs we held a watch party for Five Reasons Sports followers at Gold Club Pompano, the Miami Heat fell behind early as expected against the Philadelphia 76ers... And stormed back to win behind Kendrick Nunn, Bam Adebayo and the zone defense. What did the win mean? Can the Heat keep thriving with just seven or eight players? How drunk is Alphonse Sidney? Ethan J. Skolnick and Alf discuss. Sponsored also by Seltzer Mayberg law firm and Dutch Valley Farm (DVF.com). Our Sponsors: * Check ...