MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-American NBA champion coach Erik Spoelstra will not be taking his talents anywhere, except Miami.
The two-time defending champions Miami Heat have locked up their head coach to a multi-year contract extension.
Details of the deal were not announced, but Coach Spo is expected to get a huge raise from his current base salary of $3 million per season.
His new contract could also come with a role in the Heat’s front office.
Spoelstra started as a video coordinator for the Heat in 1995, and rose through the ranks before eventually inheriting the head coaching gig from the legendary Pat Riley, the team’s president.
Spoelstra has won 260 games against 134 losses in five regular seasons at the helm. He is 50-29 in the playoffs, including the last two NBA championships.
Aside from directing the Heat’s offense and defense, Spoelstra is also credited with meshing three superstars – LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh – and the rest of the team into a cohesive unit. -- Report from ANC
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
