Five Reasons Sports -- Miami

5R49- Ethan and Chris discuss LeBron James' ridiculous performances in the 2018 NBA Playoffs and ask the question 'is this the best he's ever been?'. Per usual, we break it down into 5 parts. Starting with (2:00) His performance in these playoffs, then get to (14:50) the growth of his all-around game, (26:30) LeBron’s defining moments in the clutch moments of games, (35:25) his role leading his teammates, (44:10) the Michael Jordan comparisons. Thanks to our sponsors The Law Office of Lloyd J. Heilbrunn: Handling insurance, personal injury, and wrongful death cases on a no fee, no cost, unless there is a recovery basis. Visit http://Heilbrunnlaw.com or call 561-727-3636. AnalytIQ: Business owners, get expert help with bookkeeping, payroll, virtual CFO and analytic services from AnalytIQ. For more, check the site analytIO.io, email info@analytIQ.io, and follow @TheAnaltytIQ on Twitter. Say Five Reasons sent you, and if you sign up or refer someone who does, you'll receive a $200 Amazon gift card.  Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network.   Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2 Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

5R48- Ethan and Chris are joined by Craig Mish of Sirius XM to talk about the mismanagement of the Miami Marlins under their previous regime and the difficulties the new regime is facing. Craig tells some stories never before heard about both. We start with, (11:00) the ownership change, then move onto (19:05) the Giancarlo Stanton trade, (27:35) the Ozuna and Yelich trades, (34:00) if the Marlins current plan will work, and (48:20) if the Marlins can grow their fan base under new management. Thanks to our sponsors David Kout P.A. - Over 30 years experience inreal estate purchases/sales, title insurance, will/trusts/estates/probate, small businesses and civil litigation. Call 954-430-3155 SpaceWolff- Want to advertise with the 5 Reasons Sports Podcast Network, visit SpaceWolff.com Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2  

5R47- The first coach in Miami Heat franchise history Ron Rothstein joins Ethan and Chris for another edition of their "Heat Stories" series: a long-form "Ronnie's Rewind." Ron takes us through the expansion years of the franchise, his return as head coach of the Miami Sol, then as assistant under Stan Van Gundy, Pat Riley, and Erik Spoelstra during the 2006 championship and Big 3 years. Thanks to our sponsors: AnalytIQ: Business owners, get expert help with bookkeeping, payroll, virtual CFO and analytic services from AnalytIQ. For more, check the site analytIO.io, email info@analytIQ.io, and follow @TheAnaltytIQ on Twitter. Say Five Reasons sent you, and if you sign up or refer someone who does, you'll receive a $200 Amazon gift card.  ERA Fit: Visit erafit.com to get started with a customized personal training plan today. Orange Creek Farms: The winner of our SpaceWolff Twitter contest! Get 10% off premium meat raised in Iowa using discount code “Miami” at checkout at OrangeCreekFarms.com Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network.   Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

5R46- Ethan and Chris are joined for this pod by Billy Gil AKA Guillermo, producer of the Dan Le Batard show with Stugotz on ESPN Radio. Guillermo is an emotional Marlins fans hurt by the current state of affairs with the team, what he calls the "endless cycle of hopelessless." We discuss Derek Jeter taking over the team, his thoughts on tanking, and his internal emotional conflicts about supporting a team he both loves and hates. Thanks to our sponsors The new X Miami Apartment Community. Check out listings for rents in Brickell starting in the 1200s at https://www.xmiami.co/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=rent-here&utm_content=five-reasons &  SpaceWolff- Join our armada of sponsors by signing up with SpaceWolff today. Online at http://bit.ly/2HKcczB Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2 Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

We launched into a bit of soccer talk to close our conversation with Simon Clancy for Tuesday's mostly Dolphins-centric pod. It was good enough that we wanted to offer it as an extra bit of content for you the listener. We talked about Liverpool's run to the Champions League semifinal, Simon's experiences at Anfield going to their 3-0 win over Manchester City and 5-2 win over Roma, and whether winning the Premier League or the Champions League is more important. We can also announce that 5 Reasons Sports later this month will be launching a soccer podcast! Chris Wittyngham will host a Miami, US, and international soccer pod. Suggest names for the pod at @5ReasonsSports on twitter. Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2 Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

5R45- Ethan and Chris are joined by Simon Clancy, 1/3 of the 3 Yards Per Carry podcast on the Five Reasons Podcast Network, to discuss the Miami Dolphins' selections in the 2018 draft and where their roster sits now after adding 8 new draftees. Why is he so optimistic? Thanks to our sponsors The new X Miami Apartment Community. Check out listings for rents in Brickell starting in the 1200s at https://www.xmiami.co/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=rent-here&utm_content=five-reasons &  AnalytIQ- AnalytIQ allows business owners to focus on growing their business and to gain a better understanding of how they are really doing. Visit http://analytiq.io/index.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=five-reasons Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2 Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

5R44- Ethan and Chris discuss the latest happenings in the NBA Playoffs. They go over LeBron’s Game 7 victory over Indiana and the Cavaliers' vulnerability heading into their series with Toronto, which team that got eliminated in Round 1 was most promising (Pacers?) and most needs to blow up their blueprint (maybe the Heat), which team of New Orleans and Utah can give the Warriors or the Rockets a better series, and if the Celtics can make their series with the Sixers difficult on Philly. Thanks to our sponsors The new X Miami Apartment Community. Check out listings for rents in Brickell starting in the 1200s at https://www.xmiami.co/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=rent-here&utm_content=five-reasons &  AnalytIQ- AnalytIQ allows business owners to focus on growing their business and to gain a better understanding of how they are really doing. Visit http://analytiq.io/index.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=five-reasons Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2 Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

5R43- In the spirit of NFL Draft Grades, we crowdsourced grades on most individual Miami Heat players and major figures on their performance in the 2017-18 season. A lot of you responded emotionally after the playoffs. We run through the results and give our thoughts on Riley, Wade, Dragic, Whiteside, Spoelstra, Winslow and more.   Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, the new X Miami Apartment Community. Check out listings for rents in Brickell starting in the 1200s at https://www.xmiami.co/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=rent-here&utm_content=five-reasons Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2 Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

5R42- Ethan and Chris react to the Miami Heat getting eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the Philadelphia 76ers in 5 games. We get into (2:20) what went wrong for Miami in game 5, (17:10) asking the question “Was this Dwyane Wade’s last game for the Heat?”, (31:45) put a bow on a pretty lackluster playoffs for Hassan Whiteside, (46:45) look at the positives from this series, (53:30) and finally close by asking if the Sixers can make it all the way to the NBA Finals. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, the new X Miami Apartment Community. Check out listings for rents in Brickell starting in the 1200s at http://xmiami.co Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

5R41- Ethan and Chris react to the Miami Heat going 3-1 down to the Philadelphia 76ers in their series after a Game 4 loss at the Triple A. We get into (1:05) all the things that went right for the Heat and how it all somehow added up to a loss, (8:20) asking the question “Is the series over?”, (12:20) run through the ‘no-shows’ in the game and in this series for Miami, (20:00) break down the Heat’s lack of offensive firepower and the offensive lulls they go through in games, (29:10) and finally close with our other observations about this game, including Chris’ rant about officiating. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode Priority Realty Partners. Check them out at http://priorityrealtypartners.com Also, check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. Miami Heat Beat- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2 3 Yards Per Carry- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2 Ballscast- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

5R40- Ethan and Chris break down a Game 3 loss by the Miami Heat to the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 128-108. We discussed (2:25) How the Heat can improve on defense and slow down the pace, (14:00) Hassan Whiteside’s continued struggles and Joel Embiid’s return, (27:10) Justise Winslow’s quality performance and confusing +/- figure, (36:10) Dwyane Wade’s lack of follow up in Game 3 and analyzing the rest of the Heat guards, (43:50) and finally closing with how enjoyably the rivalry/narrative elements of this series have developed over the first 3 games. Follow all 4 of the Five Reasons Sports podcasts at @5ReasonsSports. Subscribe, share, rate. 

5R39- Ethan and Chris look back on a Miami Heat road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series by a score of 113-103. We could only start with (0:55) Dwyane Wade’s incredible, game-changing performance. We then covered (16:05) the Heat ramping up their pressure and intensity on defense, (26:55) how the Hassan Whiteside minutes went in Game 2, (32:30) the contributions they got across the board in an improved offensive effort, (39:55) Joel Embiid’s bombshell of a postgame Instagram post and Goran Dragic’s buzzer-beating layup that seemed to upset the Sixers.

5R38- Ethan and Chris look back on a 130-103 Miami Heat loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their first round series and use it as a launching pad to discussing adjustments for Game 2. We discuss (2:35) if the Game 1 performance from Philly was a continuation from their win streak and that’s just who they are now, (13:20) Hassan Whiteside’s Game 1 struggles and if he has a role to play in this series before Joel Embiid returns, (22:45) if the Heat need to make a change in the starting lineup, (34:45) Goran Dragic’s inability to initiate offense and how he and the Heat can figure that out, (43:00) rolling through some other observations we had from Game 1.

5R37- After the madness of Wednesday night, the Miami Heat secured the 6 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. That means Miami will play the Philadelphia 76ers. Ethan and Chris break down every facet of the series. In the pod, we (1:00) Recap a crazy final day of the regular season that got us to Heat-Sixers, (8:00) Start previewing the series, (14:15) Examine The Process vs. The Culture, (27:50) Explore the relative inexperience of the 76ers compared to Miami, (37:40) Set up Hassan Whiteside vs. Joel Embiid, (44:45) Project how Erik Spoelstra is going to gameplan for Ben Simmons, (51:45) Wonder how the Heat will score enough against a Sixers defense that ranks 3rd in the NBA, (57:50) Establish our predictions for the record. I don’t know what record this is. Enjoy!

5R36- Ethan and Chris are joined by Howard Beck of Bleacher Report (@HowardBeck) to ask some of the biggest questions surrounding the 2018 NBA Playoffs. (1:15) Which NBA star is under the most pressure? LeBron? CP3? Harden? Curry?, (14:00) Which NBA star can jump to the next level with a strong playoff performance?, (22:20) Which young player can jump to star status in the postseason?, (28:15) Which team has their blueprint on the line in the postseason?, (35:20) Which coach is under the most pressure?, (38:00) Which team that didn’t make the playoffs is most likely to make it next year?