It's such a great lesson for young players in this league that winning is the most important thing, and that's what Dwyane embodies. — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
You're all over the place usually with young players. You're trying to manage their emotions and teach them NBA situations. It usually takes months, even years, to learn and recognize NBA situations and then to develop a level of competitiveness… — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
Come on, if you lose, no one's going to be happy and nor should they be. — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
Basketball is a beautiful game and it's afforded all of us in this profession so many things. To give back any time we can… — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
I think it's important to remain true to myself, but ultimately the Miami Heat and what it stands for is part of me. It's… — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
I have to be true to myself, and that's what I know for sure. I can't try to be anybody else. — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
You obviously have to build a culture, a foundation. You must build the right talent however you do it. Then you have to build… — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
Sometimes, you have a hunch and then you find numbers that substantiate that, it makes either the staff or the players say, 'OK, let's… — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
Look, we're the Miami Heat, so we know how to work, we know how to grind. — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
In my mind, this is an 'and,' it's not 'either' 'or' or 'but.' Yeah, you can feel a certain way about honoring the flag… — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
South Floridians, we can relate to storms where you just brace and hold your breath and even when you're holding your breath you know… — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
Obviously, I've been very fortunate to be able to work for a Hall of Famer, to be able to coach a lot of Hall… — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
I'm an NBA basketball coach. I'm not an official, and I'm not trying to be an official. — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
