So you believe in the stereotype that Asians don’t know a thing about sports? Clearly, you haven’t met Erik Spoelstra. In 2008, Spoelstra made history as the first Asian American head coach in the history of not only the NBA, but of the four major American sports leagues. This Filipino American coach was determined clearly determined to make an even bigger impression. By leading his team Miami Heat to victory, Spoelstra became the first Asian American to win an NBA championship.
But of course, it doesn’t even stop there. Recently, Spoelstra gained a second NBA championship when The Heat beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 with a final score of 95-88. Multiple championship wins is a feat that only 12 NBA coaches have been able to achieve. Spoelstra has already gained a name for himself for the consecutive victories and for successfully coaching the “Big Three” (Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh).
Although one of the youngest coaches of the NBA, Spoelstra proves that he is a force to be reckoned with. He has been part of The Heat staff since 1995 and has shown that he has what it takes to see his team succeed.
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