Tag: Erik Spoelstra
Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro: “He has that clutch gene”
Tyler Herro scored 14 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Heat defeat the Pistons (112-100). With 3:20 on the clock and...
Erik Spoelstra mum on return expectations for Kyle Lowry this season
Kyle Lowry's ongoing availability this season has been a mystery for the Miami Heat, and Erik Spoelstra's reluctance to comment about the veteran guard's...
Erik Spoelstra on Heat not making trades before trade deadline
The Heat was among those teams that did not make any trades before the trade deadline. According to Miami's head coach Erik Spoelstra, that's...
Erik Spoelstra says Heat can defend against anyone when at their best
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is confident that his club’s defense can get the job done against any NBA team. (via CLNS Media): “We have...
Erik Dedmon reacts to Dewayne Dedmon’s return after suspension
Dewayen Dedmon is back in action after serving a one-game suspension by the Heat for throwing a massage gun to the court. The 33-year-old center...
Erik Spoelstra reacts to Dewaye Dedmon’s ejection
Erik Spoelstra had just nine players at his disposal for the game against the Heat and he lost one of them - Dewaye Dedmon...
Erik Spoelstra on Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving: Great players on another level
Nets duo Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving received high praise from the Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra ahead of the game between the two...
Erik Spoelstra calls Heat’s loss vs. Lakers “extremely disappointing”
The Heat failed to seize the opportunity against the short-handed Lakers team that missed Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Lonnie Walker IV. Miami lost 109-112...
Erik Spoelstra praises Caleb Martin: “Our defense … more active and fast when he’s...
Head coach Erik Spoelstra says Caleb Martin has become the solid third defender that the Miami Heat have been looking for next to Jimmy...
Erik Spoelstra applauds Orlando Robinson’s effort vs. Wolves: “He was the player of the...
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra praised undrafted rookie Orlando Robinson for his outstanding performance in last night’s 113-110 home win vs. the Minnesota...
Erik Spoelstra: “That’s the bar”
NBA MVP candidate Jayson Tatum scored 49 points, the Boston Celtics held off the Miami Heat 134-121 on Wednesday night. The Heat head coach...
Erik Spoelstra on Caleb Martin: “He’s really developing into a really unique winning basketball...
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talked about the development of Caleb Martin following his big night on Wednesday vs. the Washington Wizards (24...
Erik Spoelstra: “You get veteran players after a certain period of time, sometimes they...
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra applauded Jimmy Butler’s toughness after Monday’s 113-112 home win over the Phoenix Suns. (via Brendan Tobin): Praises Butler: “He gives us...
Erik Spoelstra on Bam Adebayo: “I’ve never coached a player with so many responsibilities”
The Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gave big man Bam Adebayo praise for his offensive game, which was huge in Miami’s win over...
Erik Spoelstra lauds Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo’s heroics in comeback win vs Suns
Erik Spoelstra is pumped up and proud of the two-way display of Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler that propelled the Miami Heat to a...
Erik Spoelstra: “I don’t really care what our scheme is, I just want us...
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says he doesn’t care what defensive scheme his team uses, he just wants a commitment to bringing toughness...
Erik Spoelstra discusses Heat’s lackluster defense to begin games: “That has to change”
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said that his group needs to stop opening games so sluggish on defense following another slow start vs....
Erik Spoelstra: “I don’t think anybody would have anticipated starting out with this home...
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is hoping for a better performance from his team as they head out West. (via Five Reasons Sports Network): “I...
