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Erik Jon Spoelstra (/ ˈ s p oʊ l s t r ə / SPOHL-strə; born November 1, 1970), nicknamed "Coach Spo", is an American professional basketball coach who is the head coach for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Spoelstra is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in the league and one of the greatest of ...
Learn about Erik Spoelstra, the winningest coach in HEAT history and one of the 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA history. See his achievements, records, awards and milestones in his 16 seasons as head coach of the HEAT.
Spoelstra is one of the NBA's most successful coaches. Kevin Kolczynski/AP. CNN — Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra started out as the team’s video coordinator in 1995; almost 30 years...
Jan 10, 2024 · MIAMI (AP) — Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed on a contract extension, ensuring that the longest-tenured coach in franchise history only keeps adding to his team records for many years to come.
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Jan 10, 2024 · The Heat coach, who has three NBA titles and 725 regular-season wins, is the second-longest tenured coach with one team in the league. He is also an assistant coach for USA Basketball and a candidate to lead the Olympic team in 2028.
Jan 10, 2024 · The Miami Heat coach, who led the team to two NBA titles and six Finals appearances, has agreed to a record-setting contract extension worth more than $120 million. Spoelstra, 53, is the second longest-tenured coach in the NBA and one of the league's 15 greatest coaches of all-time.
Apr 7, 2023 · Jason Quick. Apr 7, 2023. Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2023. View the full list. MIAMI — Eight years ago, on an ordinary off day, Erik Spoelstra changed the...
