Podcast appearances and mentions of Ethan J Skolnick

With the Heat using their taxpayer mid-level exception to bring back Caleb Martin on a three year deal, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo talk about Caleb being back and his importance to next season's roster now that PJ Tucker is gone, as the Heat continue their whale hunt.   Then, Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk jump on to talk about Nikola Jovic and some early takeaways after three Summer League games.   Sponsors: TherapistPreferred.com, Marc Brown PA, PrizePicks, WaterCleanUp of Florida

Ethan J. Skolnick and Greg Sylvander jump on to talk about the Heat one night before the NBA Draft, after Jerami Grant was traded to the Portland Trailblazers. Where do the Heat go from here?   Sponsors: BettorEdge, PrizePicks, UBreakWheelFix

Alex Donno and Sean Stanley break down every angle of the Miami Dolphins upcoming opener against the New England Patriots. Why is the media making such a big deal about Tua Tagovailoa not being named a Dolphins captain? Plus, the guys preview the NFL season opener between the Buccaneers and Cowboys. Guests Hussam Patel and Ethan J. Skolnick join the show!

Alex Donno and Sean Stanley break down the Miami Dolphins offense and how special they can be in 2021. Ethan J. Skolnick joins the show to discuss why Tua is disrespected and why the Miami Heat are flying under the radar. Ricky J. Marc joins the show to talk Heat and Crypto! #MiamiDolphins #NFL #NBA #MiamiHeat 

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo hop on from American Airlines Arena to talk about Bam's moment, taking out the Brooklyn Nets with a game winner at the buzzer. We also get into Dewayne Dedmon's big game, Spo's lineup decisions down the stretch & Victor Oladipo potentially being back for the Playoffs.   Sponsors: Marc Brown, BstEvr.com, PrizePicks.com, Biscayne Bay Brewing

With no Ethan tonight, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo are joined by Basketball News' NBA writer Nekias Duncan, co-host of "The Dunker Spot" NBA podcast to break down the team's strengths, weaknesses, potential roster acquisitons and where the Heat stand amongst the rest of the East's Finals contenders.   After that, Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Eric Brown for his Value Plays segment   Sponsors: Prize Picks, Safe Cubbies, Eric Brown 

Tony Fiorentino, who has been everything from a TV analyst to an assistant coach to a community liaison with the Miami Heat, joins Ethan J. Skolnick and Royal Shepherd to discuss his work during the pandemic, the top teams and players in Heat history, his other favorite memories, and his to-do list for the Heat's young players in 2020-21. And to show off his rings. Sponsored by Manscaped.com (5RSN for 20% off), Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) and UBreakWheelFix.com (15% off by mentioning Five Reasons)

As expected, Miami Heat stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo made ESPN.com's list of top NBA players. Were they ranked fairly? Too high? And can Adebayo reach the top 10 someday? Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Teledo and Greg Sylvander discuss.  Sponsored by Manscaped.com (#5RSN), Biscayne Bay Brewing and UBreakWheelFix.com 

After Jimmy Butler speaks to the media for the first time in training camp, Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander are joined by Adam Borai to discuss Butler's comments, and whether the Heat will load manage his playing time this season. Then Adam makes an announcement about a new vehicle on Five Reasons Sports... and the group gets into the James Harden flakeout in Houston, and whether Giannis will ever really sign his extension. Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), SafeCubbies.com and FiveReasonsRealtor.com

It was either going to be this offseason or next offseason, and Bam Adebayo chose to secure his future now. The Miami Heat All-Star signed a 5-year extension. How does this affect the pursuit of Giannis and other stars? Why are some Heat fans upset, or even panicked? Ethan J. Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo try to calm everyone down. Sponsored by: SafeCubbies.com MarcBrownPa.com

The Miami Heat kept their pick at No. 20 and selected Precious Achiuwa, a forward/center prospect from Memphis, who is in the Bam Adebayo mold. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Greg Sylvander hop off the live stream to discuss Achiuwa -- what he provides, how he might fit, and when he may be ready. Sponsored by: BtrPay.com  FiveReasonsRealtor.com UBreakWheelFix.com 

Pat Riley has been saying for years that he's year to year, but now it seems like, at age 75, he's ready to stay longer.Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney speak on the reasons and ramifications related to that. What does it mean for the roster?What does it mean for those in the front office -- and on the coaching staff -- who may not feel they can move up? And when does it finally end?Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (code "five"), Biscayne Bay Brewing and FiveReasonsRealtor.com

Steve Jones Jr., a former NBA assistant coach, joins Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo to cover the Heat from an X's and O's perspective. They discuss freeing Duncan Robinson, the dribble handoff game with Bam Adebayo and Kelly Olynyk, the need for Jimmy Butler's jumpshot (or not), the Erik Spoelstra zone defense deployment and more. And they dig into all the matchups in the Eastern Conference.  Plus, Ethan makes a bad bet. Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com and Biscayne Bay Brewing company.

In the second part of our recap of the Heat's loss to the Raptors, Alphonse Sidney joins Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss Alf's observation that Miami can't go without ballhandlers for too long... and it leads to a discussion about whether the Heat need another true point guard.   See prior episode for analysis with Ethan and Alex Toledo.   Sponsored by LuisPeters.com (State Farm agent based in Miami).

Close to the first scrimmage in Orlando, the crew (Ethan J. Skolnick, Greg Sylvander, Alex Toledo) discuss a number of Miami Heat topics, including what two of the hosts believe is the toughest matchup in the East bracket -- the Boston Celtics. Also: social justice Spoelstra, Bam for MIP, potential rotations, more.   Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company and LuisPeters.com (State Farm)

Not 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 Bay Brewing. 

The 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 Coronavirus, what will his role be? Also, an appearance by Gabe Gonzalez of Gonzalez & Tybor (BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com) to discuss where this Heat team fits among favorites. Also sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com and BiscayneBayBrewing.com 

As 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 MacaInc.Net and BiscayneBayBrewing.com   

Now 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 

ESPN/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 UBreakWheelFix.com (listen for the word for the promotion) and Biscayne Bay Brewing Company.   

A 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 might be to the NBA resumption in that area. Plus, Fusaro (who covers the Rockets and has ties to Jimmy Butler) talks about the Rockets and Heat.  Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing Company and Keystone Chiropractic.  

On 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.com (founder Chris Chase joins us) and UBreakWheelFix.com   

In this **SPECIAL EPISODE**, the guys are joined by special guest Ethan J. Skolnick to talk about pro sports "starting up" during the "Covid19 era", they then pivot to Cam Newton in New England talk, and then close by answering Twitter questions.

The 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 BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com   

Jannelle 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. 

The 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 

Did 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 (Gonzalez & Tybor) and OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg law firm).

One 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 

While 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 

With 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 played. And they don't agree on everything. Sponsored by UBreakWheelFix.com (5ReasonsWheels for 10% off 4 wheel repair or refinish) and BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com (Gonzalez & Tybor law firm).

Ethan 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)

Bam 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 mentioning Five Reasons) and MrMsSubs.com (15% off with online code 5R). 

Now 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 code 5 Reasons)

The 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? Sponsored by ChristophersBakery.com/fivereasons (use five reasons code for 15% off) and MrMsSubs.com (code 5R online for 15% off).  

First, 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).     

Fans 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 

ESPN 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? Sponsored by BankruptcyIsGoodForYou.com and ChristophersBakery.com/fivereasons (use fivereasons as the code for 15% off). 

In 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.com) and Mr. M's Sandwich Shops

In 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 Michael Jordan and coach LeBron James. Check out the other Heat Stories episodes, with Chris Bosh, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers, Grant Long, Ron Rothstein, Brian Grant, Udonis Haslem and more. Sponsored by MACAInc.Net, Mr. M's Sandwich Shops and the Lessons Via Leaders podcast    

After 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 5 Reasons to Keystone for a 15-minute free video or phone consultation. 

After 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)   

After 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 ChristophersBakery.com/fivereasons (use code fivereasons for 15% off). Also sponsored by Bankruptcyisgoodforu.com

In this **SPECIAL EPISODE** the guys pay tribute to Legendary Miami Dolphins Coach DON SHULA, on the day of his passing at the Age of 90.  Alfredo Arteaga, Chris Kouffman, are joined by Ethan J. Skolnick, and Larry Blustein in remembrance of the man.

Paul 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)

Miami Heat president Pat Riley appeared on the organization's platforms to speak about the team, where it was this season, and where it may be going. Meanwhile, the NBA started discussing a plan to continue the 2019-20 season in Orlando. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss. Check out FiveReasonsSports.com (free). Support our sponsors Gonzalez & Tybor (bankruptcyisgoodforyou.com) and Greenview Construction's Making America Clean Again (MACAINC.net)    

In the latest installment of our Miami Heat Stories series, current Heat executive Shane Battier reflects on his three seasons with the team on the court -- before retiring in 2014. Ethan J. Skolnick and Shane discuss his decision to join the Heat, his first championship run, his infamous speech in Toronto, his Horsetronaut costume, his relationship with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, and more. Much you haven't heard from one of the smartest men in the league. Check out previous Heat Stories episodes with Udonis Haslem, Chris Bosh, Mario Chalmers, Brian Grant and Grant Long.  Also, check out fivereasonssports.com Sponsored by the Gonzalez & Tybor law firm (www.bankruptcyisgoodforu.com), Christopher's Bakery (use code fivereasons for 15% off) and MACA.net (a division of Greenview Construction).  

Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo were privileged to be joined for a second time by Miami Heat play-by-play man Eric Reid to discuss: -- His 2019-20 season predictions (Bam, Jimmy Butler, Kendrick Nunn, Justise Winslow, Tyler Herro) and how they played out -- The day the NBA stopped -- How he's handling the shutdown -- Which of the Five on the Floor Miami Heat all-time teams is best And More. Sponsored by KeystoneChiropractic.com …. LuisPeters.com (State Farm) … and the Lessons Via Leaders podcast. Check out FiveReasonsSports.com for more content 

They were the biggest team in the world for four years.  But now, so many in the national NBA media seem to have forgotten what LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and others did with the Miami Heat from 2010-2014. The latest is a Bleacher Report post that omitted them from the top 10 starting lineups of the past 20 years. Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney discuss this... and the Rookie of the Year conversation about Kendrick Nunn and the Grizzlies' Ja Morant. Sponsored by ChristopherBakery.com/fivereasons (use code five reasons for 15% off) and ApolloLeaf.com (use code MIAMIi for 25 percent off).

Crossover episode! Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Alfredo Arteaga, one of the hosts of our popular 3 Yards Per Carry podcast to discuss how the Miami Dolphins can finally emulate the model of Pat Riley and the Miami Heat. We discuss all the attempts (Jimmy Johnson, Nick Saban, Bill Parcells) and what Riley would do in the draft if he had all the assets that Dolphins GM Chris Grier does. Is Brian Flores the Dolphins' Riley? Will this ever be a football town again? Or are the Heat too entrenched? Sponsored by the Lessons Via Leaders podcast, Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal.com) and ChristophersBakery.com/5Reasons (15% off).

ESPN's Jorge Sedano comes on with Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo to go over the three all-time Heat teams we drafted. Lots of stories were told about the players involved, and there may have been someone who was swept out of the conversation before Sedano decided who would win in a 7 game series.   Sponsored by: Making America Clean Again (MACAInc.net) Keystone Chiropractic (ChiropracticKeystone.com) LuisPeters.com (State Farm Insurance Agent) SmartyPantzMarketing.com ChristophersBakery.com