Eric Spo

[jeebs9]

Re: Eric Spo

Not I, I think Spoelstra has a very bright future ahead of him. Everything I've ever heard about him is that he works extremely hard, dissects film, and puts in the effort that needs to be there. Seems to be a very prepared guy who just needs more experience for his voice to be heard stronger. I think Spo did a great job working with three great pieces, and then rags beyond that. I don't think anyone can blame Spoelstra for Lebron biting more nails and standing around than field goals attempted.

Basic things in their offense need to change. Starting with initiating the offense with Bosh at the Elbow. Utilizing the pick and roll with LeWade. Finding a sure fire way for Lebron to score in more than ISO situations. Finding a solution to their lack of PG fluidity.

Their D was pretty strong throughout the post season, eventually Dallas was going to bust em though. Game 6 they didn't seem to get to their usual defensive spots, and they were pretty lucky that Dirk couldnt hit some of the best looks he had all series.

QFT
Couldn't have said it any better.

[Pete1210]

Re: Eric Spo

The notion that coaching had anything to do with Miami's demise in the Finals is asinine. They lost because James, the self-annointed "Chosen One", came up smaller on the big stage than any other superstar in league history. Any attempt to place the blame anywhere else is mere excuse making.

I think most would say that Spoelstra was out-coached by Carlisle in this series. With some of these games decided in the final minute, coaching was a factor.
Losing a 15 point lead in the 4th. Coaching is a factor.

[KingV2k3]

Re: Eric Spo

I think that because this roster has only been together for one year, the benefit of the doubt will give Spoelstra another chance...

He might be a decent coach, but I just don't get ANY sort of "authority figure" HC vibe from him in his current situation...

I can't see the Big Three or Reilly taking him all that seriously...

If they fail to win it all next year, however, Reilly will take Fredo out in the boat and that'll be the end of that...

This whole shebang has a three year window...

Year One: Well we know how that worked out
Year Two: Win it all or HC gets canned
Year Three: Win it all or alter / dismantle the current "concept"

[Drewski]

Re: Eric Spo

I think most would say that Spoelstra was out-coached by Carlisle in this series. With some of these games decided in the final minute, coaching was a factor.
Losing a 15 point lead in the 4th. Coaching is a factor.

He was out coached, more likely than not. Carlisle made some good adjustments with Stevenson and Barea, worked the zone, kept his guys playing Mavericks basketball, and it all followed the plan.

I think Carlisle had more adjustments he could make, though. Spoelstra didn't have a very good bench to work with. He couldn't control his guys tuning him out (Guys? or is it just Guy?).

15 point lead in the 4th, yeah, he could have probably done a better job coaching wise, but the players make the plays, and his star player - Lebron James - decided he was taking his talents to outer space.

[Kashanova]

Re: Eric Spo

if Phil Jackson signed on I would literallly get a mWo shirt made..,.

im laughing just thinking about it

lebron in the triangle offense could be beastly!

[Scottdau]

Re: Eric Spo

He seems more like a encourager and not a coach. A good coach knows how to get the best out of his players and he puts his players in a position to get the best out of those players. He seemed to be good at motivating, but when he was getting out coach by Rick. He didn't know how to deal with it. I say he will be gone and they will find a coach that is both this time. X's and 0's and motivator.

[phenom1990]

Re: Eric Spo

I think Spoelstra needs more time before a decision can be made. He has only been a head coach for three or four years now, so he is still learning and can improve. There is nothing to suggest that he won't work at becoming a better coach and that he can't learn from his mistakes. He is not an old person set in his ways.

I forget who said this, but it was about Rick Carlisle and how he has changed from being the coach that wanted to have complete control on offense. Since the Mavericks were a veteran group, he allowed them to use their experience to dictate what they wanted to run instead of insisting on calling every play. It could just be simple adjustments for Spoelstra and just a matter of growing as a coach.

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Re: Eric Spo

So was every other coach the Mavs played in the playoffs this year.

Coaching isn't the Heat's problem.

It was definitely one of them..maybe not the biggest, because as a young coach he made some mistakes in the post season, and didnt adjust when he should have, but again even with that the games were close..and I think Miami would've won had LeBron not floated into the twilight zone

[bostonsports]

Re: Eric Spo

Im not positive I think spo is the problem, but what about brian shaw? I might just be pulling something way out of the ballpark but this is a guy who has worked under phill jackson and would bring an offense that I think would be very effective with the big 3.

[BaselineBakes]

I'd like to see the core of the team grow together, coach included.

[jorge380]

Re: Eric Spo

Pat Riley does not like Phil.This goes back to NY Chicago battles and all the bad blood between those teams.Maybe coach K could become available.

[Muzyk23]

Re: Eric Spo

He did a great job. The team was organized on defense, talking, playing hard. They went to the ****ing Finals. He will come out stronger, with more ideas, more eager. They will be damn fine.

Looking forward to next year.

[Court_vision]

Re: Eric Spo

Spoelstra was badly outcoached in The Finals. I doubt he's returning.

Phil Jax would be perfect in Miami...the triangle would suit LeBron and Wade perfectly and he'd be the one coach who'd call them both out and they'd have no comeback.

It won't happen though as Phil and Riley don't get along + Phil is genuinely limited since that hip replacement / he's not getting younger. He looked in a lot of pain at times this past season.

[jeebs9]

Re: Eric Spo

I think Spoelstra needs more time before a decision can be made. He has only been a head coach for three or four years now, so he is still learning and can improve. There is nothing to suggest that he won't work at becoming a better coach and that he can't learn from his mistakes. He is not an old person set in his ways.

I forget who said this, but it was about Rick Carlisle and how he has changed from being the coach that wanted to have complete control on offense. Since the Mavericks were a veteran group, he allowed them to use their experience to dictate what they wanted to run instead of insisting on calling every play. It could just be simple adjustments for Spoelstra and just a matter of growing as a coach.

But also when you got Kidd as a point guard.... Man that is an easy choice lol. Not to take anything away from him lol

[wwharton]

Re: Eric Spo

I don't think Spro will be fired or should be fired.

1. Riley likes him
2. Wade likes him
3. The team made the finals (it feels like they missed the playoffs in this thread)
4. Other than completely pull James out of the game and let Wade and Bosh work off of each other, there was nothing he could do to change what happened on offense.