NBA Twitter reacts to Erik Spoelstra’s eight-year, $120M extension with Heat: ‘From video coordinator to most committed coaching money ever’

ESPN Sources: Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s contract extension includes the most committed coaching money in history: eight-years, $120-plus million. pic.twitter.com/S7cX4a3gwW

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 10, 2024

In 1995, Erik Spoelstra was a video coordinator for the Miami Heat.

He then became the team’s head coach & won 2 NBA titles.

Tonight, the Heat signed him to an eight-year, $120-plus million contract extension, per ESPN.

Get your foot in the door — and do the work! 👏 pic.twitter.com/e08THQws5A

— Andrew Moses (@andrewhmoses) January 10, 2024

Erik Spoelstra started out as a video coordinator with the Heat in 1995. 29 years later in Miami:

-725 Wins
-109 Playoff wins (5th all time)
-3x champion (two as HC)
-7x East titles & NBA Finals appearances
-Just signed 8-year/$120M+ extension

Job’s not finished for Coach Spo… pic.twitter.com/MTnvOVZHlc

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 10, 2024

I think about this quote from Erik Spoelstra quite often. He’s the first person to say the NBA is a results-driven process. But his love for the true act of coaching—working with players so they can be the best version of themselves—is the biggest driver of Miami’s succes, imo. pic.twitter.com/2ZouLthfhY

— Rohan Nadkarni (@RohanNadkarni) January 10, 2024

Erik Spoelstra, 1995: Video coordinator for the Miami Heat

Erik Spoelstra, 2024: 8 years, $120 million — the most committed coaching money in NBA history pic.twitter.com/B1RcCSJXIE

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 10, 2024

Another decade of Spoelstra terrifying franchises with undrafted players pic.twitter.com/QeBfCWe13G

— 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 (@HeatvsHaters) January 10, 2024

https://t.co/ts2pnsBlcO pic.twitter.com/gPi7utQ4kM

— 13am Adebayo💥 (@Bam1of1) January 10, 2024

Here’s why I’m happy that Erik Spoelstra got what he deserved.

It has nothing to do with the coach he’s become.

I think of the way he’s treated people in this business. I could tell you a thousand stories.

He is one of the best people.

— Ethan J. Skolnick, 5 Reasons Sports (@EthanJSkolnick) January 10, 2024

Highest paid coaches annually in the NBA:

💰 Gregg Popovich (Spurs):
$19 million per season

💰 Erik Spoelstra (Heat):
$15 million per season pic.twitter.com/BwLWLcHpIY

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 10, 2024

Most playoff wins by an NBA coach since 2010:

106 — Erik Spoelstra 🔥
99 — Steve Kerr
80 — Doc Rivers

Worth every penny. pic.twitter.com/RSf6X2k7k5

— HeatMuse (@Heat_Muse) January 10, 2024

Worth Every Single Cent of that contract!!! Congrats Spo!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🫡 https://t.co/ETFBnAZGqA

— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 10, 2024

Spo!!!!!!!!! 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 Earned!

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 10, 2024

Spo got the much deserved BAG!

— Josh Hart (@joshhart) January 10, 2024

A reminder than Erik Spoelstra has never won NBA coach of the year. That’s criminal.

— Will Manso (@WillManso) January 10, 2024

Man

Major shoutout to Erik Spoelstra man https://t.co/3FAo8WfKes

— Brady Hawk (@BradyHawk305) January 10, 2024

Erik Spoelstra has gone up against 108 different head coaches. Just think about that for a second.

There have been 167 coaching changes in the NBA since he took over in Miami.

— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) January 10, 2024

Erik Spoelstra will be 61 years old when his new deal (reported 8 years) would expire. Still not that old. He’s the ultimate Heat lifer.

— Will Manso (@WillManso) January 10, 2024

This Erik Spoelstra and LeBron story is funny ash 😭 pic.twitter.com/LTjYuShnkK

— Mink Flow (@currypistonn) January 10, 2024

Erik Spoelstra is about to get paid more than 367 PLAYERS are currently earning!

That's 77% of the whole league! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/2YIbGi4vfV

— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) January 10, 2024