Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Heat-76ers Rivalry? Jimmy Butler, more w/ Keith Pompey

Ever since Jimmy Butler signed with the Miami Heat, Heat and Philadelphia 76ers fans have been at odds. 

Keith Pompey, the beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, joins the podcast to discuss the Butler decision, and where both teams go from here. 

Did the 76ers really want Jimmy, or not? 

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Spotlight: Mindin Our Business w/ Jax & Windy (Ep 8)

The latest episode of Mindin Our Business with Jason Jackson (@TheJaxShow) and Windy Dees (@GetDeesTweets). 

A lot to cover this week around the sports business world, with Major League Baseball and more, and they even mix in some Miami Super Bowl and Disney talk. Jax may wear a Spiderman outfit to the next podcast, so it's a good thing you can't see him. Look for this podcast on its own feed soon, on FiveReasonsSports.com.

Examining the Miami Heat frontcourt

After assessing the Miami Heat's new backcourt, Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney look at the frontcourt.

Who starts next to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo? Who plays the key bench role? How will the pieces fit? And why is Alf suddenly optimistic?

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How will the Miami Heat's backcourt look?

Goran Dragic. Justise Winslow. Tyler Herro. Dion Waiters. Kendrick Nunn. And maybe someone else down the road. 

Who will start? Who will finish? Who should? How will the pieces fit in the Miami Heat's backcourt?

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Ethan and Alf on Heat/NBA Front Offices

After Ethan J. Skolnick discussed the NBA's best front offices with Bleacher Report senior writer Howard Beck, he brought in his usual co-host Alphonse Sidney (@Alf954) to go over the list. 

Where do the Miami Heat stand now?

Naturally, that was the primary topic.

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Howard Beck on Heat, NBA, top GMs

Howard Beck, national NBA writer for Bleacher Report, joins Five on the Floor to talk about the NBA2K All-Decade Teams, the top NBA front offices (and where the Heat fit) and more. 

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Dwyane Wade or Allen Iverson? The All-Decade Teams

It's the deadest spot in the NBA calendar, so Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney are thankful that NBA2K pushed out its All-Decade Teams. They discuss Allen Iverson vs. Dwyane Wade and more. Plus, do we believe in James Johnson and Dion Waiters?

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Miami Heat sked, Bam, Haslem, more

The Miami Heat schedule is out today, and Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney break it down.

They also discuss Bam Adebayo getting bounced from Team USA, The Big Three at American Airlines Arena and Udonis Haslem returning to the Miami Heat. 

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Udonis Haslem on returning to Heat (& bonus Ricky Davis)

Udonis Haslem is back with the Heat for a 17th season, and he joins Ethan J. Skolnick to discuss what still drives him; the Heat's young players; his place in the 2003 "draft"; his favorite teammates; and even shares some Michael Beasley stories. 

Bonus: Former Heat swingman Ricky Davis, in town with The Big 3, talks about his career and the new league. The Big 3 is at American Airlines Arena on Saturday at 8 p.m.

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David Thorpe on Miami Heat roster

David Thorpe (@CoachThorpe), who played a role in Udonis Haslem's career and now trains NBA players while doing work for True Hoop, joined Ethan J. Skolnick and Alphonse Sidney to assess the Heat roster - everyone from Jimmy Butler to Tyler Herro, with some Bam and Justise in between. 

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Bam Adebayo interview: Heat's next hope?

After being named to the USA Select team, and prior to a lot of long flights, Heat center Bam Adebayo chats with Ethan J. Skolnick for the Five on the Floor podcast. What are his ambitions? What does he see as his role now?

Also: Analysis of Adebayo with Alex Toledo of Miami Heat Beat. 

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Sixers, Celtics, Lakers: Who are the worst NBA fans?

After a week arguing with Philadelphia 76ers fans about Jimmy Butler, Ethan J. Skolnick welcomes Alphonse Sidney back from Las Vegas and back to the Five on the Floor podcast.

Who has the most annoying NBA fans, from the Miami Heat perspective?

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Dwyane, Jimmy and the Heat with Vinnie Goodwill

A conversation with Vinnie or Vince or Vincent Goodwill, national NBA writer for Yahoo.com about two players he covered in Chicago -- Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade. Their relationship. Their leadership styles. And how Jimmy will replace Dwyane as leader of the Miami Heat.

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The Miami Heat, Brad Beal and John Wall

How realistic is it that the Miami Heat can land Bradley Beal? Would they need to take John Wall and his exorbitant contract from the Washington Wizards? Does Wall still want to be an elite player? Can he be? When? And is Beal a superstar? 

Ethan J. Skolnick speaks to Candace Buckner of The Washington Post.

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Can the Miami Heat be Trusted Again? (with Clay Ferraro)

For 25 years, the Miami Heat have been -- by far -- the model franchise in South Florida sports. But they've made mistakes since the Big Three era. Now, after the Jimmy Butler trade, the Hassan Whiteside dump and the Tyler Herro pick, are they back?

Clay Ferraro of WPLG-10 joins.

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