erik spoelstra

[Air Langhi]

For a guy who is most likely getting fired he seems pretty calm and happy.

[IzakDavid13]

Money talks, he makes a truckload of $$$

[RedNation]

Originally Posted by Air Langhi For a guy who is most likely getting fired he seems pretty calm and happy.

"all this is is a loss"

Really spoelstra. I didn't know

[cheke64]

Who put this guy with Scotty Brooks as the best young coaches?
I think it was an article.

[J.R.]

He ain't going anywhere.

[mr. 13 in 33]

if spoelstra can get the heat to the finals almost every year then he ain't going nowhere

[izeroi]

He always seems calm and happy no matter what lol.

Bet Riley steps in if they lose this series.

[leebigez]

Its to big for him

[A_3PO]

Originally Posted by Air Langhi For a guy who is most likely getting fired he seems pretty calm and happy.

When it gets to a point like this, you forget the consequences of losing and just focus on doing your job the best you can. Spoelstra seems to know the world won't end if they lose (and he's fired) and he's at peace with the possibility.

It shows that even though he may not be the right man for the job, failure won't destroy him. Spoelstra is a grounded person who can stay calm under extreme pressure.

I guarantee you he will be far and away the most highly sought assistant coach over the summer if he's fired.

[Carl Herrera]

If Manny Pacquaio loses on Saturday, this could be the worst week in Filipino sports history.

[rolyat93]

Everyone circlejerks about SVG being cool even though he's getting canned. But people are going to jump Spo's ass about it. Series isn't even over people.

[Canadiandude]

If he has any gas left in the tank, wouldn't it be ideal for Phil Jackson to coach the Heat if they lose to the Celtics or not with the championship? I wonder.

[goodbug]

Maybe crying in locker room helps.

Originally Posted by izeroi He always seems calm and happy no matter what lol. Bet Riley steps in if they lose this series.

[goodbug]

Phil is old. He's got enough money to spend too. Plus, Riley isn't really his buddy.

Originally Posted by Canadiandude If he has any gas left in the tank, wouldn't it be ideal for Phil Jackson to coach the Heat if they lose to the Celtics or not with the championship? I wonder.

[goodbug]

I am sure he does a good job of collecting video clips.

Originally Posted by A_3PO When it gets to a point like this, you forget the consequences of losing and just focus on doing your job the best you can. Spoelstra seems to know the world won't end if they lose (and he's fired) and he's at peace with the possibility. It shows that even though he may not be the right man for the job, failure won't destroy him. Spoelstra is a grounded person who can stay calm under extreme pressure. I guarantee you he will be far and away the most highly sought assistant coach over the summer if he's fired.

[pippendagimp]

i could see riley asking JVG to come in

[Canadiandude]

Originally Posted by goodbug Phil is old. He's got enough money to spend too. Plus, Riley isn't really his buddy.

Well, when Jackson pulled his name out of Magic's search for a coach, hypothetically, I felt the only team he would hold out for is the Heat.
That is, if he has the itch to coach again, ever.. Not sure why Riley wouldn't want to hire him regardless of their coaching "feud" from the 90's.

[Rip Van Rocket]

If the Heat can make it to the finals, then I think the coach stays. If the Heat lose to Boston, then I think the coach goes.

However, if the Heat fail to win, I do don't blame the coach. I blame the three players that demand a salary that handcuffs the team in regard to building a balanced supporting cast of players.

[JayZ750]

Spoelstra is not a very good coach. I'd maybe even argue bad. This isn't a knee jerk reaction. Many teams would struggle when they don't have their 3rd best player, and players 4-10 are average.

But, anyone watching Spoelstra over the last 2 years knows he's in over his head. He can't design an offense for his life. His control of ego's and emotions doesn't seem to be special.

I have no doubt he runs tight practices and instills solid defensive principals. It's not clear he has any ability to make strategic in game changes.

Lebron James, Dwayne Wade + 3 of me should make deep playoff runs every year. Hate aside, you're talking about the best all around talent, perhaps ever, and a no doubt, first ballet HOF who's already led his team to a championship, and has a history of being clutch. Both of whom are solid defenders. But they have James, Wade + other actual NBA players, as opposed to 3 of me. Chalmers has gotten worse. Miller has never fit well. Battier has gotten worse. James Jones has gotten worse. Haslem has gotten worse. Even Bosh got worse.

They clearly don't have Thunder type talent all around. They'd be better if they had Harden off the bench, too. But they are not without talent. Maybe it's a mesh that just can't work - Wade + James - but I don't think so. I think it is up to the head coach to make it work, especially offensively.

[TheFreak]

2 coaches fired by the age of 27 would certainly be a nice addition to Lebron's resume.