Pat Riley Details How LeBron James Wanted Erik Spoelstra Fired …
Dec 13, 2022 · In 2010, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was tasked with leading a team that featured LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. At the time, the Heat had three of the top 10 players in the...
“You don’t ever come in my office and tell me to fire a coach”
May 21, 2023 · According to Michael Lombardi, he has heard a "fairly reliable" story of Heat stars grumbling about Spoelstra, presumably during the Big 3 era. But team president Pat Riley stepped in to put the issue to rest. Bill Simmons vouched for the anecdote, saying it was true.
Pat Riley, Inside-Out: Organizational Dynamics - The Daily Coach
Oct 28, 2023 · Before Erik Spoelstra was a two-time NBA champion head coach, before he was even a top assistant on a title-winning team, he was a baby-faced video coordinator penning detailed notes for Miami Heat Coach Pat Riley.
Pat Riley Reveals That LeBron James Wanted Erik Spoelstra Fired …
Apr 9, 2018 · Riley says that this occurred the day after the Heat lost to the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 27, 2010, which left their record at 9-8. In that game, after the Heat called a timeout, LeBron bumped Spoelstra on his way to the bench.
The moment Pat Riley knew Erik Spoelstra would lead the Miami …
Mar 11, 2022 · Miami Heat president Pat Riley, right, reveals for the first time the moment he knew Erik Spoelstra, left, would be the man to replace him as head coach.
Erik Spoelstra drops eye-opening admission on Pat Riley’s …
Nov 15, 2024 · Miami Heat head coach **Erik Spoelstra** offered a candid and eye-opening reflection on the lasting influence of Pat Riley**, the team’s president, during a recent interview with local media.
Stephen A. Smith makes apology to Erik Spoelstra over Jimmy …
1 day ago · Smith had claimed Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was acting on the express instructions of team president Pat Riley, when he informed Butler he was being benched. Butler has clashed with Riley , and Smith went as far as to suggest Spoelstra was an ‘umbilical cord’ to Riley, such is their closeness within the Miami Heat organization.
Did LeBron James want Pat Riley to fire Erik Spoelstra? Revisiting …
Jun 7, 2023 · Did LeBron James want the Heat to fire Erik Spoelstra? Back in 2008, Pat Riley stepped down as the Heat's head coach but maintained his title as team president. He chose Spoelstra to fill the...
Pat Riley's wisdom continues to guide Erik Spoelstra - Basketball ...
Jan 16, 2025 · Erik Spoelstra echoed Pat Riley's motto "Keep the main thing the main thing" as Miami Heat players faced trade rumors during the Damian Lillard pursuit.
‘Speak up so we can hear you!’ When Pat Riley decided Erik Spoelstra ...
May 13, 2023 · There was this moment when in his mind Pat Riley baptized Erik Spoelstra as the next head coach of the Miami Heat. There was no ceremony to it. It was not an epiphany.