Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

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...

The crew is back to discuss three NBA/Heat related topics   -- Should rookie Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa pick No. 3, after Dwyane Wade welcomed him to South Florida?   -- What was Aaron Gordon thinking, coming at Wade in a diss rap?   -- Thoughts on episodes 3 and 4 of #TheLastDance, and what would Dennis Rodman do in today's NBA.   Sponsored by Lessons Via Leaders podcast and Christop...

We again turn over the feed to Mindin Our Business with Jason Jackson and UM professor Windy Dees.   They discuss:   -- NFL Draft - viewership, ads sold & $100M raised for COVID-19 relief -- The Last Dance viewership -- ARod & JLo possibly owning the Mets -- USOC cost cutting -- Virus impact on travel sports Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...

South Florida was a football market forever.... and then it wasn't. The younger generation has gravitated toward the Miami Heat, because they've been compelling winners while the Dolphins have typically been dull losers.   Now that may change. The Dolphins just had a seemingly terrific draft, headed by former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. So can Tua turn the tide? And who on the Heat...

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. Muc...

After the first airing of ESPN's The Last Dance on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty, the Five on the Floor crew (Ethan Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney, Alex Toledo) compare players and eras.   But they start with some random conversation about Erik Spoelstra and the Big 3 Heat, as we get the Shane Battier episode ready to post later this week.   Sponsored by ApolloLeaf.com (code HEAT for...

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....

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 t...

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert are reportedly feuding after the Utah Jazz co-stars both contracted Coronavirus. If they can't repair the relationship, and the Jazz split them up, would either make sense for the Miami Heat?  Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss. Then they turn their attention to a Twitter debate: the 2006 Miami Heat or the 2009 Los Angeles Lakers? Sponsored by LuisPeters.co...

We again share the Five on the Floor feed with University of Miami professor Windy Dees and Miami Heat sideline host Jason Jackson, who discuss sports business topics: -- The NBA's May 1 target -- Wimbledon's insurance windfall -- WNBA's opportunity (Ruth Riley Hunter stops by) -- Cities bracing for the loss of major events -- What would no college football in 2020 mean?   Advertising...

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 F...

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...

The starters are set... kind of. Now, the three main hosts of Five on the Floor (Ethan Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney, Alex Toledo) fill out their rosters from the 30 players in the pool.... and a few wild cards. Where does Mario Chalmers go? Udonis Haslem? Antoine Walker? And is that a Dion Waiters signing? And how will LeBron and Wade and Zo feel about their "teammates"? Next: Jorge Sedano wi...

Jason Jackson (@TheJaxShow) and Windy Dees (@GetDeesTweets) are back for another episode of Mindin Our Business on the Five on the Floor feed. Topics: The NCAA reality The MLS and NCAA pay cuts The Toronto event ban The NBA negotiations with the NBPA Television ad spending   Look for a new episode of Five on the Floor later in the day.  TV add spending Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

What's the fifth stage? Acceptance? The crew at Five on the Floor are almost there. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo contemplate the possibility that not only is the 2019-20 season over, but 2020-21 is in jeopardy also due to Coronavirus. We look at many of the possible ramifications, including some you may not have thought about. Sponsored by ApolloLeaf.com CBD products and...

Zach Buckley, who has covered the Miami Heat and the NBA for Bleacher Report, recently wrote a piece ranking the NBA's top 25 players under 25 years old.  Of course, he has Zion, Luka, Jayson Tatum, KAT, Ja Morant and others. Where's Bam Adebayo on his list? Tyler Herro? Duncan Robinson? A thorough breakdown of the NBA's future. Sponsored by Keystone Chiropractic, and Dr. Jon Chung (me...

Special double episode!  Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo join Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss Erik Spoelstra's conference call with media and what he's doing to keep players and coaches sharp. We also rate the best scenarios for the NBA to resume its season, including 2-of-3 series, a tournament in Las Vegas, no fan games and more. Then Windy Dees (UM professor and co-host of the Mindin Our B...

As the Cororavirus delay continues, the Miami Heat set up a conference call with point guard Goran Dragic to discuss how he's handling it... and what the team is doing to keep players sharp. Sponsored by Keystone Chiropractic, which can provide treatment through telemedicine, right inside your home. Mention 5 Reasons for a free 15-minute consultation.  www.chiropractickeystone.com   Also, go t...

In two prior episodes, we determined the 30 most impactful players in Miami Heat history. Now it's time to draft our five starters each. Ethan J. Skolnick, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo evaluate the merits of LeBron James vs. Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning vs. Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Hardaway vs. Glen Rice and more. It's not just about talent. It's about fit. And where do current pla...

With coronavirus affecting everything, including sports and sports business, we turn the podcast feed over to Miami Heat sideline host Jason Jackson and University of Miami professor Windy Dees for the first episode of their second season. Jax and Windy discuss all the sports business ramifications of the epidemic.  Follow them at @TheJaxShow and @GetDeesTweets Windy will appear on an episode of F...

After Ethan J. Skolnick and Greg Sylvander picked the Miami Heat's all-time 30 most impactful players, Alphonse Sidney and Alex Toledo join Ethan to start prepping for the "draft."  We debate the toughest calls: LeBron or Dwyane first, at their Heat peaks? Zo or Bosh? Shaq a sure third pick? And did we forget Luol Deng for the list?  Draft up next. Sponsored by DoralToyota.com and Dutc...

This is quite an exercise. The Miami Heat have had a storied history over three decades, with three championships and countless personalities.  Ethan J. Skolnick is joined by Greg Sylvander to identify the 30 most impactful players, just based on their time with the Heat. The first 20 or so were easy. The last 10? Not so much. There were so many tough calls that four players had to go to a Twitter...

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, it's clear that much won't be the same.  That includes the NBA.  Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney are joined by Parrish Thompson of Light Skinned Opinions to discuss how it could affect: -- The league -- Micky Arison and the Miami Heat -- The fans  Sponsored by SmartyPantzMarketing.com and DutchVF.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

Let's consider the worst case scenario for the NBA. What if the season is over? It's certainly possible due to coronavirus, so Ethan J. Skolnick and Alex Toledo produce a list of the top 5 regrets, and what if's, related to the Miami Heat. Something on Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, Udonis Haslem and more.  Sponsored by Smarty Pantz Marketing and Seltzer Mayberg law firm (OneCallLegal....

Pat Riley turned 75 today, which deserves a discussion. Four "Off" the Floor -- Ethan J. Skolnick, Alex Toledo, Alphonse Sidney and Greg Sylvander -- come together to discuss Riley's Miami Heat legacy, what he's gotten too much credit for, not enough credit for, and what comes next. Also, they introduce the new "You've Got the Floor" segment, involving Miami Heat fans,...