Filipino-American Erik Spoelstra is the new head coach of Miami Heat

April 29th, 2008
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37-year-old Erik Spoelstra was appointed head coach of the National Basketball Association (NBA) team Miami Heat following the resignation of Pat Riley on Tuesday.

“I believe Erik Spoelstra is one of the most talented young coaches in a long time,” Riley told a news conference. Born to a Filipino mother, the former Fe Celino, Spoelstra is now NBA’s youngest coach.
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