Tag: Erik Spoelstra
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...
Erik Spoelstra still proud of the Heat after late Game 7 collapse in hands...
Despite the close Game 7 defeat in their own territory, Erik Spoelstra is keeping his head high for the Miami Heat. The veteran coach didn't...
Erik Spoelstra on what makes Kyle Lowry so valuable to the Heat
Kyle Lowry played a major role in the Heat's Game 6 win over the Celtics that pushed the Eastern Conference Finals to seven games. The...
Erik Spoelstra says Boston’s defense is so tough that ‘sometimes you just need your...
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was asked about his team’s resolve and also Jimmy Butler’s 47 point performance while facing elimination in Game...
Heat went to Bahamas right before NBA Playoffs, Erik Spoelstra reveals how it happened
The Heat had an unusual preparation for this year's NBA playoffs. While most teams were in their gyms getting ready for the postseason, Miami...
Erik Spoelstra: “I know how ignitable our guys are”
The Miami Heat have shot a combined 32.6% from the floor during the last two games vs. the Boston Celtics, but head coach Erik...
Erik Spoelstra clears Heat not making any excuses after G5 meltdown against Celtics
Just like in the aftermath of Game 4, Erik Spoelstra made it clear again that the Miami Heat have no valid excuses to present...
No excuses from Heat after a humiliating G4 defeat vs Celtics — Erik Spoelstra
The Miami Heat crumbled in Game 4 through a miserable fashion and Erik Spoelstra can't sympathize about the embarrassing performance of his team. Shortly after...
Erik Spoelstra on Max Strus: “He’s fearless”
Max Strus stepped up in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics. The Heat shooting guard 16 points, grabbed 4 rebounds...
