Hall of Fame

Erik Spoelstra unimpressed by his place in history

June 25, 2013

The list of coaches with back-to-back NBA championships includes some of the game’s giants — names such as Red Auerbach, Phil Jackson, Chuck Daly, and of course Pat Riley. Erik Spoelstra is now part of their fraternity. And he seems completely unimpressed by that. At just 42 years old, Spoelstra is now a two-time champion […]

Is HEAT coach Erik Spoelstra a surefire Hall of Famer?

June 4, 2013

The list of surefire future Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers in the 2013 Finals matchup between the Heat and Spurs is absurdly long: Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Gregg Popovich, Tony Parker, Dwyane Wade, Ray Allen, Manu Ginobili, Chris Bosh, Erik Spoelstra. Wait, 42-year-old Erik Spoelstra? Seriously? Yes, according to ESPN commentator and former NBA coach […]