Spoelstra rises up every rung of Heat ladder
Published 4/29/2008 by Associated Press at SportingNews.com NBA News and Exclusive Analysis
MIAMI (AP) -- Erik Spoelstra's tenure with the Miami Heat nearly ended after just a few months when ...
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Pat Riley Resigns as Heat Coach After 15-67 Season
Maury posted 4/29/2008 from www.bizofbasketball.com
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Mizzo posted 4/29/2008 from thestartingfive.net
Magic Johnson on Pat Riley stepping down as head coach of the Miami Heat: “I’m happy for Pat (Riley). Once he got into the Hall of Fame, I think that was everything for him. He had (new Heat head coach) Erik (Spoelstra) sitting there (as an assistant coach) waiting to become the head coach, (Riley) tutored him. Erik will be ready, good move for Pat and I think everybody will be happy.”Culture club... the fraternal order of Riley
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Mizzo posted 4/30/2008 from thestartingfive.net
Magic Johnson on Pat Riley stepping down as head coach of the Miami Heat: “I’m happy for Pat (Riley). Once he got into the Hall of Fame, I think that was everything for him. He had (new Heat head coach) Erik (Spoelstra) sitting there (as an assistant coach) waiting to become the head coach, (Riley) tutored him. Erik will be ready, good move for Pat and I think everybody will be happy.”Heat Insider Interview With New Coach Erik Spoelstra
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On April 28, Pat Riley announced that he decided to step down as Head Coach of the Miami HEAT but will continue to serve as team President, ending a Hall of Fame coaching career. On Monday, Managing General Partner Micky Arison and Riley jointly ...
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Pat Riley resigns as head coach of the Miami Heat but will remain team president. Erik Spoelstra, 37, now becomes the NBA's youngest coach.
Pat Riley resigns as head coach of the Miami Heat but will remain team president. Erik Spoelstra, 37, now becomes the NBA's youngest coach.
Riley Resigns as Heat Coach
Erik Spoelstra, a 37-year-old who started in the Heat video room in 1995, now becomes the N.B.A.’s youngest coach.
Erik Spoelstra, a 37-year-old who started in the Heat video room in 1995, now becomes the N.B.A.’s youngest coach.
Riley resigns as Miami Heat coach
Riley will remain president of the Miami team. Erik Spoelstra, at 37, will succeed Riley as coach. > Pat Riley's worst season as coach of the Miami Heat will be his last.
Riley will remain president of the Miami team. Erik Spoelstra, at 37, will succeed Riley as coach. > Pat Riley's worst season as coach of the Miami Heat will be his last.
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