When we were first introduced to Erik Spoelstra on a grand stage, during the LeBron era in Miami, he was soundly criticized. The knocks against Spo was that he was just coasting by because he had a great team. The unfortunate consequence of having a great team is that the coach will be accused of stealing money. Spoelstra isn’t the first to go through this and won’t be the last.
But since LeBron returned to Cleveland, Spo has guided his team to the playoffs and has shown some coaching chops. His contract is up for renewal and Pat Riley has decided to extend him.
The Miami Heat are progressing on completion of a multiyear contract extension for two-time championship coach Erik Spoelstra, league sources told The Vertical.
Owner Micky Arison and president Pat Riley have been eager to secure Spoelstra beyond the final year of his contract in 2016-17, assuring that one of the league’s elite coaches never reaches the free-agent market.
H/T: yahoo!
