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Erik Jon Spoelstra ( / ˈspoʊlstrə / SPOHL-strə; born November 1, 1970), [1] [2] 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 all time.
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.
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. Spoelstra signed an eight-year extension worth around $120 million — the largest contract in NBA history in terms of total value for a ...
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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.
Apr 7, 2023 · The morning when everything changed for Erik Spoelstra, he was in his office, eyes bloodshot and swollen from crying. Beyond his office doors, confetti still littered Miami’s court, where the ...
Jan 10, 2024 · Spoelstra is one of the NBA's most successful coaches. Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra started out as the team’s video coordinator in 1995; almost 30 years later, he has reportedly agreed ...
May 30, 2023 · Learn about Erik Spoelstra, the head coach of the Miami Heat who has led the team to seven NBA Finals appearances and two championships. Find out his playing and coaching career, regular season and playoff records, and more.
