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Ethan 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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Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
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)
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
What's really going on with James Harden? What's his friendship with Jimmy Butler like? Will the Houston Rockets trade him? To the Miami Heat?
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
It finally happened.
Giannis Antetokounmpo signed his Super Max to remain long-term with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Did he make the right decision? Will he win a title there?
And where does this leave the Miami Heat and other rivals in the compelling Eastern Conference of the NBA?
Sponsored by @KeystoneNeuro (Keystone Chiropractic) and MarcBrownPa.com (mention Five Reasons for a $295 closing fee)
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
The Heat lost their preseason opener to the New Orleans Pelicans, but Ethan, Greg and Alex (at the arena) focused more on the storylines:
-- Point Herro
-- KZ vs. Precious
-- Harkless as a starter
And more....
Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, Biscayne Bay Brew and BtrPay.com
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
The Miami Heat play their first of two preseason games on Monday night, this one against New Orleans.
So how will Erik Spoelstra approach them? For veterans off injuries like Goran Dragic? For young prospects including KZ Okpala and Precious Achiuwa? For newcomers Avery Bradley and Moe Harkless? And is this Kendrick Nunn time?
Sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Biscayne Bay Brewing and Manscaped.com (5RSN for 15% off)
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
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
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
ESPN.com released the bottom half of its top 100 list, and three of the Miami Heat's players are on it.
Were Duncan Robinson, Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro ranked too high or low?
And where will Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler fit?
Sponsored by MyBookie.ag (FIVEONTHEFLOOR) and SafeCubbies.com
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
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
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Nekias Duncan (BasketballNews.com) joins Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo to break down what newcomers Avery Bradley and Moe Harkless provide on defense and offense, how they might fit with holdover Heat players and whether they will be sticking around beyond this season.
Sponsored by:
Manscaped.com (5RSN for 15% off)
MarcBrownPa.com ($295 closing fee by mentioning 5 Reasons)
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Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Ethan, Alex, Alf and Greg get together on the Five Reasons YouTube channel for their weekly interaction with listeners and viewers.
They discuss the first week of Miami Heat training camp, and the John Wall for Russell Westbrook trade that could affect Bradley Beal.
Warning: these episodes are usually looser than our typical podcasts.
Sponsored by Biscayne Bay Brewing company and PrizePicks.com ("five")
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Who is Jimmy Butler, and how did he get here?
Ethan Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney speak with Bernie Lee, the agent for Butler, about Butler's new shoe deal with Li Ning, how the deal to the Heat went down, and his relationships with Erik Spoelstra, Pat Riley, Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic and more.
And memes. Lots of memes.
Sponsored by FiveReasonsRealtor.com, SafeCubbies.com, BtrPay.com and Biscayne Bay Brewing.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
As more reports surface that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokoumnpo will re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks for the SuperMax, the question becomes:
Where do the Heat go with their master plan?
And did we all get expectations too high?
Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alphonse Sidney discuss, and Alf closes with an all-time rant.
Sponsored by SafeCubbies.com, OneCallLegal.com (Seltzer Mayberg) and UBreakWheelFix.com (15% off with code FIVEREASONS)
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
With the offseason ending, and the season starting soon, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo rank the Miami Heat against other top contenders.
Lakers? Clippers? Bucks? Raptors? Nets? Nuggets?
Where does Miami fit?
Then Ethan speaks with Eric Brown (FiveReasonsRealtor.com) about the Bam Adebayo extension and more for a new segment called Value Plays.
Also sponsored by PrizePicks.com (five), Biscayne Bay Brewing and BtrPay,com