How Erik Spoelstra Broke Basketball

[@lrdmiddlefinger]

This was quality.. You should have WAYYYY more subs!

[@Courtside-Stories]

I appreciate this comment more than you will know. I put a lot of hours into trying to make this a quality video. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully the subscribers will come. Share it out with any basketball friends you have. Thanks again! Really appreciate it!

[@KevinTan]

i agree

[@Courtside-Stories]

Appreciate you saying so! Thanks for viewing!

[@jwanbass]

When he was blamed in Miami for not winning and folks kept asking for Riley I kept saying stick with Spo! Look at him now! He continues to find ways to win even with lesser talent! I’m so happy Riles stood his ground and kept faith in him!

[@Courtside-Stories]

You were a smart person! It’s hard to trust a young coach and not go with someone more experienced. I’m glad he did too. Crazy to think if he didn’t if he would of kept coaching in nba or went to college. Also. Thanks for watching! Keep the comments coming and subscribe if you haven’t. Excited for the upcoming season!

[@jwanbass]

@@Courtside-Stories thanks. Yeah when I knew he was Pat Riley’s film guy I was sold. People forget and just go by current legacy. Part of having a legacy is longevity so when people see Jerry Sloan , coach Pop, coach K, some forget how their organizations trusted their leadership win or lose. Live to fight another year and make adjustments and not based on emotions which coach Spo continues to do. Hopefully he gets the recognition he deserves and mentioned with the other greats. He’s out in the work! I’m glad too!

[@Courtside-Stories]

I think the points you make are great ones and overlooked. I like those other coach examples because it’s a culture and you need to develop everyone for long term success. I think Spo is getting the recognition now that he is doing it without the Super team. It’s impossible to ignore his resume at this point

[@ronharris9829]

I disagree in 2011 if they had a coach like Phil or POP they win that series, and many more. He is a good coach, but not all-time great IMO.

[@Courtside-Stories]

I feel that. I agree those other coaches may have got 4. I think he was really young as a coach and still trying to figure it out.

[@dgtallgamer]

Let's also not forget that he's the only coach to lose LeBron and still make the playoffs the next year. Spo is brilliant and he keeps showing the power of elite coaching year after year

[@Courtside-Stories]

He is an elite coach! You are on it. Thanks for watching!

[@jojoprocess2820]

I mean tyronn lue is fantastic too but didnt do that only because cavs left him with absolute bums after lebron left.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah Lue got left with nothing to work with. Lue keeps having bad luck with the Clippers injuries too.

[@DanielSanchez-jf5co]

They didn’t make the playoffs the year after, though they did make game 7 of the second round the following year

[@Courtside-Stories]

It is impressive. It is hard to win in the NBA. So many franchises lose for a long time.@@DanielSanchez-jf5co

[@fenrirdarkness1374]

I always tend to support heat in every series just because of him. How he makes his players play good basketball is literally amazing for true basketball fans.

[@Courtside-Stories]

I love this take. I do that too with certain players or coaches. Also fun to see him do adjustments that other coaches are afraid of or too ridged. Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@eternalsunshine7874]

I appreciate this as a long time Heatlifer. Spo holds a special place in my heart. One of the best coaches in NBA history.

[@Courtside-Stories]

That means a lot to get Heatlifer praise. I put a lot of love and care into this. He is a special guy and definitely one of the best ever. Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@miadeathwish]

Thank you! As a heat lifer, our coach definitely deserves his roses, how many different iterations has he gone thru and thrived with? Truly amongst the elite in the history of the game looking back.

[@Courtside-Stories]

You’re welcome! It was fun making it and diving into his journey. I’m not sure how rare it is for coaches to stay with an organization like this for so long. I know assistant coaches often move to other teams to get opportunities or learn from others. It’s cool to have that history and success in so many ways as you mentioned. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@613Gamer]

Really wished you mentioned his 2017 coaching year. As a heat fan, i believe its his best coaching job going 30-11 second half of the year and winning 13 straight at one point!

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah I really blew not getting it in there. There were so many things I ended up either just barely touching or not even including. Definitely could see a much longer video out there to be made. Thanks for watching!

[@kickazz2730]

Kings fan here. Miami Heat is lucky to have a great coach in Erik Spoels. He reminded me so much of Edelman and now Mike Brown.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah me too. I’m glad you are liking Brown. I wasn’t sure how he would do this year but Kings have a great young squad and offense looked amazing under Brown. Appreciate you watching!

[@Cooe.]

Mike Brown doesn't have jack ass fucking shit on Spo. 🤷 He's a good coach, sure, but Spo is literally one of the ALL-TIME greatest!

[@AkoSoCalPinoy]

Thank You For An Informative & Entertaining Story Of Erik Spoelstra😀

[@Courtside-Stories]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching my videos! Love hearing the feedback!

[@jarodikeda]

Nice video. Really well done. I'd never seen Spo's history all put together in one place as well as this. Never seen "Heat Code" book. That is awesome stuff.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Thank you a lot for saying that. It was really fun putting it together and I didn't see anything else around that captured some of the stuff I was interested in. I had read pretty early in my research that he doesn't like to do too many interviews because he is humble but many of the interviews were like his gratitude to people that had helped him along the way. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing if you did!

[@ethans5198]

I am glad that a content creator appreciates Coach Spo, nice video!

[@Courtside-Stories]

I wasn't sure how interested people would be before I started but I just knew I was super interested in digging into his story. It is cool to hear all the FIBA guys raving about him this summer too. I'm thinking he is a big reason why Dame was requesting Miami only. Thanks for the love and watching! Hope you subscribed and keep checking in.

[@crewcutter2030]

to take a team with 8 undrafted players into the finals without superstar except butler is just insane.

[@Courtside-Stories]

It truly is especially when you look at history of this stuff. You see it again this year with Jaime their late first round pick. They know how to find underrated talent, coach them up and know how to put the right players into their system.

[@josephmernado9818]

such a nice dig of how coach spo work. it is not about winning, but the work he puts on.I love this content

[@Courtside-Stories]

This makes my day. I'm glad you enjoyed it. He really does love the process and the journey to being ready to win. Sometimes you need to lose first before you are ready to win long term.

[@josephmernado9818]

Being ready to win is d best.. to win or lose is up in the air, thats the essence of competition to not be certain who win, but certain to being ready

[@Courtside-Stories]

@@josephmernado9818 love that comment. I remember Duke coach K said something like: he loves to prepare and that preparation is what will determine the games.

[@josephmernado9818]

By the way sir/maam, can I request thesame short story for coach ty lou?

[@Courtside-Stories]

I love that idea. He is great coach I’m interested in. I will put it on list.

[@edawg654]

Great work man, I appreciate this being that I watched so much of Erik the last 5-10years

[@Courtside-Stories]

Thanks for the recognition. I was kind of feeling the same way. Like I knew about him but not enough of the story. Hope you subscribe and keep tuning in to future videos.

[@carloscarbajal5755]

Pat actually asked him if he knew how to do edit videos, eric said yes. and that day he stayed up all night learning how to properly do it

[@Courtside-Stories]

That’s awesome! Fake it till you make it.

[@TVOrtega]

Very good quality video, i like the pacing and showing clips that's rarely seen.. You got a new subscriber!

[@Courtside-Stories]

Love the specific feedback! Thanks for subscribing. See you next time!

[@rimgaudasstundzia4539]

Throughout his career, Bron had multiple opportunities to work with some of the greatest coaches of his time. Too bad he always used to put himself above the team and was (and still is) basically uncoachable.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Totally hear this. I'm thinking the alternate to this is like Tim Duncan not making waves and it working out. He also had Popovich. I'm not sure what I'd have done if I was Lebron. Stay and Cleveland and ride it out? What would have you done? It is such an interesting thing to think about. Thanks for viewing. Hope you subscribe and come along for future videos!

[@jamirimaj6880]

The 2011 meltdown was on Lebron, not Spo.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Hear that for sure. I kind of feel like both Lebron and Spo weren’t quite ready to be champions and both learned that year. I’m also glad Dirk got a championship too. Appreciate you watching.

[@jamirimaj6880]

@@Courtside-Stories Sure, but the Heat are playing sooo good in the East playoffs, especially against Chicago. Being tentative in the finals and getting outplayed by smaller guys and not scoring in the 4th... it was Lebron's jitters.

[@JoshSmith-jq9tw]

Right, Lebron was a no show

[@Courtside-Stories]

@@jamirimaj6880 Yeah no argument

[@newyorknewyork933]

Exactly, and I honestly somehow think Lebron doesn't want Wade to get the fmvp for that finals, so he decided to choke.

[@FOLDMEDIA]

those who watch without subs, cmon this is a great channel!

[@Courtside-Stories]

Appreciate this comment. Definitely on a journey for subs. Hopefully as I continue to create more quality people will join. This does make me feel happy to read your enthusiasm. Helps me feel like I’m doing something right!

[@ryanthibodeaux2172]

I thoroughly enjoyed this short documentary. Inspiring journey to become a great NBA coach. Being from Louisiana, and an avid LSU fan, I would love to see Coach Spo give Tremont Waters an opportunity.

[@Courtside-Stories]

One- I really appreciate you saying that. Worked hard on it. Tremont would probably work in Miami. How is his defense?

[@Christusolus]

Yea this was an awesome documentary. Well done!

[@Courtside-Stories]

Hey! I appreciate that. It is cool to hear real people give me that positive feedback. I hope you have a great weekend. Subscribe and continue letting me know how they are going!

[@juniorjunior9118]

The most underrated NBA Coach.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Totally. I definitely think people are coming around but he has been to 6 finals as head coach. That is great.

[@ImadogGarcia]

How? Everyone wants him as a coach

[@Courtside-Stories]

You are right. NBA players are especially coming out of woodwork and want him. I think casual fans don't know him as well as Kerr or Popovich or Doc Rivers.

[@jjeverson2269]

In my opinion he is the most versatile coach as of today. He has always adjusted to the situation in Miami and with his development team, he has made would be scrubs into solid players. Miami’s development team is probably the best in the league

[@Courtside-Stories]

Love this comment. The best coaches adjust well and develop. I would love to sit in on practices or 1:1 work. Thanks for watching and joining in.

[@seanhan6229]

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[@Courtside-Stories]

I’m not in the know. Help me out.

[@dimelo58]

Yo this was a great video man keep doing your thang

[@Courtside-Stories]

This comment feels big to me. Appreciate you taking the time to write that and glad you enjoyed it.

[@josephmernado9818]

Coach spo's favorite player can play against 5 lebron, but 5 lebron cannot win against 5 haslem.. that's how i see the coach erik's brilliant in choosing his all time favorite player

[@Courtside-Stories]

That would be fun to watch. Thanks for watching!

[@pillowwww]

Fantastic video and storytelling

[@Courtside-Stories]

Thank you for the love. I appreciate you viewing and commenting. People don’t always do it but it feels great when I a get a comment like this. Hope you have a great weekend!

[@stsk7]

He didn't break basketball, he trail blazed. Clickbait title

[@Courtside-Stories]

Fair enough response. Taking two high seeds, with lots of under appreciated talent to the finals and getting everyone to talk about Heat culture felt like a big deal to me. The title is a little click baity but I wanted to create some intrigue for the casual fan. Appreciate the feedback though.

[@bballanalytics1552]

I did not know these details about Spoelstra, details overlooked by other youtube vids on the topic

[@Courtside-Stories]

It was a fun deep dive for sure. There are more layers as well I may dig deeper in the future. Thanks for the comment. It is really helpful as I work on the channel to get positive feedback when things are working.

[@bballanalytics1552]

@@Courtside-Storiesif you continue to differentiate yourself from the crowd, many subscribers will come

[@Courtside-Stories]

@@bballanalytics1552 you are on it. appreciate it. I definitely have some stuff in mind that feels compelling to me. I try not to watch too many other people's stuff when I create because I want to try and tell the story in my own way. I think that helps it differentiate itself. Thanks for the words again.

[@cyrusmathew7004]

Amazing video!

[@Courtside-Stories]

Hey I appreciate that a lot! Takes a bunch of work. Always glad to hear it was enjoyed!

[@puerrogrande]

misleading title ( i was specting X's and O's), but stayed all the way. Good video

[@Courtside-Stories]

Fair comment for sure. I’m definitely working on how to title stuff. I’m glad you stayed all the way. Appreciate it. I’ve been thinking about doing some deep dives into his X’s and O’s or further into the Heat culture. Lot more to this but I was trying to keep length to 15-20 minutes. Appreciate the feedback. Hope you sub and keep bringing the insight

[@dm1964]

Heat culture baby, spo is a huge part of that 🔥🔥

[@Courtside-Stories]

Love it! Thanks for watching!

[@danmosley4387]

Great video, did not need to see the collapse.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Appreciate the compliment. So sorry about that. I will be more thoughtful next time.

[@philipthavenius9801]

Well made video!

[@Courtside-Stories]

Thanks! Appreciate the comment and you watching!

[@OmgIsThatBruno]

This video is absolutely fantastic! Keep up with content like this and your channel will rise +1 subscriber here

[@Courtside-Stories]

I so so appreciate the love, words and subscribe. I will keep the content coming. Have a good one and always feel free to let me know your video suggestions or thoughts!

[@OmgIsThatBruno]

@@Courtside-Stories one underrated subject that I think could be interesting as of now after the embarrassment of team USA, is what lead for the Dream team of 92 to be born. The Pan American Games of 1987, in Indianapolis, Wich a team USA, lead by David Robinson and Steve Kerr, lost the finals to Brazil and the legendary Oscar Schmidt. US even had all the champagne lined up before the game to celebrate, it's believed that this embarrassment at home lead to the birth of the dream team.

[@Courtside-Stories]

That is awesome. I love that idea. A big part of what is fun about making these is finding out all these nuances to the story or finding out the stuff you were mentioning. Great idea.

[@mondazebasketball]

Spo don't used the reason "we have less talent roaster" he always find ways to use available abilities of his players. #respect

[@Courtside-Stories]

Great point

[@ak_hoops]

This was amazing I must say!

[@Courtside-Stories]

Love this comment. Appreciate it. Lot of hard work but fun. Thanks for viewing and I hope to hear from you again.

[@Griemmy]

We need coach spo to coach the philippine natl team when he retires

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yes. 💯 Thanks for watching.

[@user-jz5kk8oo2l]

ito yong pangarap at panaginip. putik naeeyak ako. sana nga

[@Courtside-Stories]

Sumasang-ayon ako

[@arxeiapersonal8109]

He got spanked in the World Cup together with Steve Kerr… no adjustments in game no time to “watch video” 😂😂😂

[@Courtside-Stories]

Lol. Definitely no time to review the video. Super fair comment. I’ve been thinking about that during FIBA. I wonder how much Kerr and Erik share power in the decisions/style of play. He at least seems to make a strong impression on many players. I actually think he is probably why Dame is adamant about Miami because of his Olympic experience with the coaches.

[@S5000Krad]

Fact that heat keeps going to the finals with a dude like Butler, doesn't really help Lebrons legacy.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Spot on. I totally agree. It becomes more exaggerated too when he doesn’t have a player of Wades caliber either. In all cases though Spoelstra continues to impress me.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Also appreciate you watching, commenting and subscribing if you did. Who do you like this next year?

[@S5000Krad]

@@Courtside-Stories have no idea really. Not a single team that you can confidently say they win. Maybe Denver again, or Bucks. All depends on the health and drive of players

[@Courtside-Stories]

You are on it. You would have to say those two but health and drive are huge factors. Maybe Phoenix gels. I think it will be interesting just to see who makes playoffs in west.

[@ronharris9829]

You always say about LBJ he went to 6 finals that he lost, so who cares. Same with SPRO he has not won anything without Wade or LBJ.

[@staz8999]

I like to preface this that I played a lot of basketball in New York City division one high school The Cage and Rucker Park. However I’ve noticed a pattern with this coaches players he calls them that they play crafty. Well a lot of professional players include is Giannis always seem to get hurt when they play against his players. I guess that’s a coincidence.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Oh interesting. I didn't really think about that much. I'll have to pay attention to that. I do historically agree though that some teams get that edge defensively by pushing the boundaries on what is cheap. Good thought tho. How are The Cage and Rucker?

[@staz8999]

@@Courtside-Stories I haven’t played there since the 80s. I’m sure it’s still good. However the cage that used to be two full courts with 2 feet after the backboard to a metal fence. Now it is just 1 quart with plenty a room to stop. Sad.

[@Courtside-Stories]

@@staz8999 That is sad. I appreciate hearing about it though. It is just stuff of legends to me not being from around there. I need to make it out there and play or shoot around one day. I've only been to NY once and regret not making it over.

[@angelocadena7094]

that's our boy! - 🇵🇭

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yes! Thanks for watching!

[@blitzchamp3854]

Wish he could coach the Philippine team...

[@Courtside-Stories]

That would be incredible to see. I would love that. He is probably lined up to take over US coaching job at some point but it would be amazing to see him do the Philippine team.

[@athenstar10]

We wish but let's be honest, no one wants that job.

[@DonKey496]

Chot Reyes fo lyf!!! 😂

[@packohub1145]

That will be a stressful.. PHILLIPINE still needs a strong core players

[@blitzchamp3854]

@@packohub1145, I agree... The physique of caucasians & especially blacks are very different on that on east & southeast asians... They're on another level... Dont get me wrong but they tend to be more taller & faster...

[@Biglyfish]

Nicely done!

[@Courtside-Stories]

Hey! Thank you! I really love hearing it. Sometimes you make something and nobody says anything so it means a lot. Have a great day, thanks for watching. Subscribe and come back for future videos!

[@sibutotheworld]

Spo should coach Gilas

[@Courtside-Stories]

That would be cool to see for a lot of reasons.

[@malemanjulpax2155]

Once Pop retires, Miami will be the next Spurs of NBA. I guess they better have a great medical team, like Spurs or Suns.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Totally. Like all the older free agents will want to come chase titles?

[@hannahpenaranda3276]

WOW THANK YOU FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL AND IMFORMATIVE VIDEO,, GOOD JOB KEEP IT UP

[@Courtside-Stories]

That is so kind of you! I appreciate you! Subscribe and please keep commenting on future videos. It makes my day!

[@hannahpenaranda3276]

@@Courtside-Stories okay bro i subscribed now , god bless

[@Courtside-Stories]

Thanks! god bless

[@ryansemaan4070]

gregg popovitch has left the chat all jokes aside this was awesome

[@Courtside-Stories]

That made me laugh out loud. Pop is a legend and probably deserves the throne but he has been pretty absent last few seasons with his weak squads. Appreciate the kind words! Thanks for viewing and making me laugh.

[@ryansemaan4070]

@@Courtside-Stories you are so goddam wholesome im subbing

[@Courtside-Stories]

@@ryansemaan4070 I'm glad! we need the comedy on this channel. Appreciate.

[@enzodapan5016]

Great coach indeed. Us Flipinos love him a lot!!

[@Courtside-Stories]

A lot to love with coach Spo! Thanks for watching!

[@charleedhee9083]

new filipino subscriber here brotheeer!

[@Courtside-Stories]

That makes me so happy. Welcome aboard brother!

[@louloop9137]

Nice documentation for Erik. You forgot to include that he was planning to play for the Philippine Basketball.Association before coaching in Germany. The loss to the Dallas series was more on Spo's inexperience + Lebron quitting on the team + sticking to small ball. The loss to Spurs was Wade + Lebron quitting/ demoralized and Spo not adjusting The loss to Lakers is Spo not adjusting again, not using big centers properly + utilizing Bam as 4 instead of 5 and only using 8 to 9 players. For the Denver series, same thing as the Lakers. Not developing and using Yurt & Jovic against Jokic & moving Bam at 4 could help out rebounds and defense/ offense for the exhausted/ injured Jimmy Butler & Bam as well. Being adamant in Small Ball would hinder his next championship

[@Courtside-Stories]

Definitely should have included those points! I think you should get hired on as a coach or assistant somewhere. Great insight. Do you coach? Or just big fan of the game?

[@altchadrick757]

I just remember him as the funny faced coach at 2k💀

[@Courtside-Stories]

Haha! Yeah computers trying to do faces is a journey. Thanks for viewing!

[@AndyZach]

Excellently done. He was the best coach Lebron ever had. Lebron was most efficient with him. I think the 2003 championship is the most amazing one.

[@Courtside-Stories]

I like this comment. Really smart. Thanks for watching!

[@trejoseph9837]

Y'all treat this guy as if he is a perennial finals winner when he only won two

[@Courtside-Stories]

I hear you. He is tied for 4th all time in finals appearances with Jackson, Riley and Auerbach and tied with Kerr, Popovich and Kundla. To your point Tied for 7th all time with two ships behind all the gguys previously mentioned.

[@emmanuelbazimya2057]

That clip in the intro of Lebron bumping into him is deliberately misleading. I had to look at it a few times to see that is was just an accidental bump.

[@Courtside-Stories]

It is a great one to debate. The incident happened at the height of discord between Lebron and Spo. They were 9-7 but the pressure was on. Lebron had fans burning his jersey and they were getting beat pretty badly that game by that years eventual champion Dallas. Windhorst who was from Cleveland and had a lot of insight on Lebron said it was intentional. Years later Lebron and Spo laughed it off and said it wasn’t intentional but no one would gain anything from saying it was intentional. I don’t think it was premeditated but I’d still say I think 60% I believe Lebron was like screw this guy and didn’t make any attempt to avoid him.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Also thank you for watching! I’ll also add that I’m a fan of Lebron. He has been an amazing person and incredible basketball player despite any shortcomings.

[@ahoneyman]

Wait, Doc Rivers is a top 15 all time coach?

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah. My reaction as well. My whole life he has mostly just had underachieving playoff teams. Maybe that is enough as long as you hang around long enough.

[@Zico7878]

Anyone else sees Bosh as Snoops big bro?

[@Courtside-Stories]

Lol. I can see some resemblance for sure. Snoop always looks like his eyes are half open or high. Similar though. I’d go with Snoop as his Dad though. He seems way older than Bosh.

[@gedskitv]

LEbron is not worhty with Spo.. Spo has great coaching skills while lebron wants to pick superstars to win...

[@Courtside-Stories]

Spo is great! He has shown he can get to finals without Lebron. Excited for this next year. Thanks for watching and commenting! Appreciate it.

[@serbonkers4130]

Best CoAch in the NBA rn. No cap.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah- no argument from me. He is doing unprecedented stuff taking low seeds to finals. I would love to see Tyron Lue get a chance with healthy George and Kawhi. That would be fun coach battle.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Also thanks for watching. Appreciate

[@jvcam1915]

WE LOVE C. SPO, from the Philippines ❤

[@Courtside-Stories]

Love it! He is GREAT! Thanks for watching hope you subscribe and watch future vids!

[@DP52879]

I LOVE coach Spo!

[@Courtside-Stories]

Me too! I’m excited for next year and see how he does. Wonder if they will get Lillard and coach his way through that transition. Appreciate you viewing!

[@KidJV]

17:45 why doc rivers is included in that list still baffles me

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah he got a championship but has had a lot of teams fall short of expectations. We we’re guessing it could have to do with being in major markets as a coach so he has had tons of exposure. What coach or coaches would you roll with in that spot?

[@JoshSmith-jq9tw]

I'll never forget how lebron did that. The disrespect, this is why so many people hate him and don't consider him the goat

[@Courtside-Stories]

Not a great look. I’ve definitely lost my temper and grateful I’m not on camera all the time. I appreciate his career even if I would change a few things. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@MineDesigned]

Thats why many people hate on bron cuz he bump his coach? Surely it’s broader than that lol

[@JoshSmith-jq9tw]

@@MineDesigned it is obviously. Just because I mentioned that one particular thing you want to say broader than that? Lol I can give you 20 or more reasons why the Lebron hate is valid and real

[@MineDesigned]

no need lol im sure you have a lot of hate things to say. I mean the man did built a school and for those who graduated he then sponsored them approx. 1,100 students in college funds... as well as provided financial support for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Children's Defense Fund and much more. all the generosity even translate on court with him being 4th of all time in assist but yeah hate him @JoshSmith-jq9tw

[@Courtside-Stories]

@@MineDesigned For sure. When I was younger I hated pretty hard on Jordan because he was the competition and I wanted my teams to take him down. I kind of felt the same about Lebron early on but I watched his documentary about him and his high school friends. It really humanized him and made me want to cheer for him as a human. I think it is easy to basketball hate someone without recognizing the human side to them.

[@jisasyttv2019]

The day lebron went to miami and bump spolstra. Is the day i became the #1 hater of lebron

[@Courtside-Stories]

Seems to be the sentiment for sure. What player you enjoying these days?

[@joeycalaprico2130]

Bro just switched topics after mentioning that Eric watched a kid die on the basketball court wtf

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah sorry about that. I didn’t do that transition well. I’ll do better next time. Appreciate you watching and the feedback.

[@bernardbeen4551]

How in the world did Doc Rivers get ahead of Spo😱😨🧐🧐

[@Courtside-Stories]

Lol. For real. I think the list they published didn’t rank the coaches but just called out top 15. I would think Doc would be closer to 15 and Spo more in the middle like 7,8 or 9.

[@bernardbeen4551]

@@Courtside-Stories exactly

[@Courtside-Stories]

Thanks for watching!

[@JamesJacksonFilmz]

The list is listed alphabetically not by ranking.

[@Courtside-Stories]

There you go. Good eye.

[@shaft9000]

Wow....Glenn Rivers making the Top 15 list over Rick Adleman was a travesty.

[@Courtside-Stories]

I’m with you. Adelman was so consistent for forever. Just never won the big one.

[@RubenDari]

Heat culture

[@Courtside-Stories]

Absolutely. To be honest there is so much more to Heat culture. I may end up just making a Heat culture video. Thanks for watching. Appreciate it!

[@RubenDari]

@@Courtside-Stories your video was so good! It’s inspired me to create my own heat culture for myself (to take my life the the next level!) The world NEEDS you to make a heat culture video. Take all the time you need but man, that video would be so epic and inspirational! Please do it !

[@mantecastotch4260]

Heat culture is more than just basketball

[@Courtside-Stories]

I love that so much. I was thinking about how to apply this to my own life while making. I do like the idea of making one centered just around heat culture. There are a lot of interviews I watched of players speaking to it and a lot of articles I read too. It feels like there is so much more there but I was trying to keep the video balanced. I'm working on one right now that I have a ways to go on but maybe after that one. Thanks again!

[@RubenDari]

@@Courtside-Stories thank you! subscribed!

[@BDOT310]

3:30 this vid got mad dark 😢

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah my bad if it was too much. It was a dark moment for sure.

[@RolandBullock-ej8wl]

Lebron with the passive aggressive stuff.....lame

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah totally. I guess he is talented enough to always get away with it. Kind of against the culture.

[@RolandBullock-ej8wl]

@@Courtside-Stories strange how he is top 2 all-time but does so many cringe-worthy things trying to force people to love him! oh well, have a good weekend!

[@Courtside-Stories]

It’s a good point. His numbers are overwhelming career wise and he has mostly avoided injury. It would be interesting to redo his career without the cringe stuff. I wonder what that would of looked like. Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a good weekend yourself!

[@upyall]

What's cringe about not wanting an inexperienced coach to ride your coattails? Lebron is blamed for losing in 2011, not the coach, even though Lebron was just following instructions. Coach Spoelstra will tell you that he was blessed to have coached Lebron because it accelerated his learning curve.

[@JoshSmith-jq9tw]

​@@RolandBullock-ej8wlit's also why he's so hated

[@Imhotep70]

You gotta edit out the man passing out. At least give a disclaimer, warning, and time to look away.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Sorry about that. It is jarring. I will see if I can add a disclaimer.

[@Imhotep70]

@@Courtside-Stories, very classy of you. Thank you.

[@chiewolf1935]

he's like the Kobe of NBA coaches 😎

[@Courtside-Stories]

This is a great take. The work ethic for both really stand out. Having done all the research on him it makes sense. Please subscribe and keep commenting!

[@parkhyungkim7667]

Doc Rivers in the Top 15 NBA Coaches? I guess it really pays a lot when you're "friendly" with the voting sports media.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah good call. I remember seeing that list and thinking yeah it helps to coach in three major markets of LA, Philly and Boston. I was a little surprised Adelman didn’t make it due to his longevity. He never won a championship though. Who would you put in instead?

[@parkhyungkim7667]

@@Courtside-Stories Besides Adelman, I would choose Mike D'Antoni instead of Doc. He may not have a championship either but he showed a way how to win a lot of games in the NBA.

[@Courtside-Stories]

@@parkhyungkim7667 That is a really good call. He was really innovative and was on the brink of championships a lot of years.

[@blankx15]

He is a better coach than Lecoach thats a fact.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Lol. I haven't heard Lecoach before. Thanks for watching!

[@naaahhhx]

quality

[@Courtside-Stories]

Appreciate it

[@dcapnslapaho4579]

well well look what happened to team USA in fiba now outplayed by european style bball maybe he was on to something

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yeah pretty fascinating to take talented young NBA team and get taken a part. I wonder how much the other team’s practice together versus US team. I think FIBA allows so much more physicality that our players aren’t use to. Probably tough to shake all that conditioning playing a certain way. Thanks for watching. Appreciate it. Subscribe if you haven’t and keep commenting

[@k4tilp]

He got filipino blood thats why

[@Courtside-Stories]

Heard that! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did!

[@sinistermephisto65]

Best coach my ass. he is good. maybe great but not the best

[@Courtside-Stories]

Definitely just an opinion. Who you got?

[@ChefRalphVeloso]

What a cheap attempt at hating on lebron lol

[@Courtside-Stories]

Appreciate the comment and watch. Contrary to popular belief I’m a Lebron fan. I think the shoulder check is highly intriguing because the pressure was so high on him because he had just left his hometown in such a stressful reaction to it. I personally do think the shoulder check was a passive aggressive thing that happened in the moment but not premeditated. Lebron has had an amazing career on and off the court. He has been a great human being and partner husband from what I can tell. It may be a little unfair of me to include but I also wanted to capture people’s attention with dramatic tension moments. Your opinion is fair though!

[@mikegarcia8815]

Just cut to the chase 😅

[@Courtside-Stories]

Lol. So much to say. I did make a short version 🤣

[@jetro888]

Spo > Doc

[@Courtside-Stories]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching. See you next time!

[@nelsontan8178]

nice lebrony

[@Courtside-Stories]

Any part stand out to you?

[@thetunkmaster]

Another GOOFY thread starter.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Appreciate it! Hope you are good!

[@dunsdonjone1537]

I missed the part where he broke basketball

[@Courtside-Stories]

Hear that for sure. I kept going back and forth with titles. I’m still pretty new to this. For me personally it was his ability to take a 5 seed and then an 8 seed to the finals. Only one 5th seed has ever made finals, and only two 8th seeds have made it to finals. Zero 7th seeds have made it and two 6th seeds ever. So he has done two things pretty historically rare in a short period and with many undrafted players. I can see how you might disagree with the breaking basketball but I think it is definitely making people rethink team building and culture.

[@dunsdonjone1537]

@@Courtside-Stories hey man. ACTUAL RESPECT for owning it, explaining it, and replying though dude!

[@Courtside-Stories]

@@dunsdonjone1537 Yeah for sure. I appreciate the honesty too. I'm not out here trying to make stuff that pisses people off. Always good for me to hear responses and see if I can do better or I'm good with it or both.

[@nijoo9168]

Lebum jamessss

[@Courtside-Stories]

Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@finishfirst4580]

Didn’t watch. He was privileged kid

[@Courtside-Stories]

He was. Definitely touch on that right away. He definitely got some big breaks because of his Dad. He still is a hard worker and had to grind to get to head coach.

[@userumbleandgettr4freespee501]

Jesuit….

[@Courtside-Stories]

Yessir! I hope you enjoyed. Always cool to find little random connections to ourselves.

[@nomercyinc6783]

coaches dont win games players do. coaches dont make plays happen. drawing up a play and the players executing it doesnt make it the coaches doing. never has. bad coaches dont make all star or superstars any worse or any better

[@Courtside-Stories]

I feel you. It is such a good debate. I go back and forth between coaches are completely useless to talking myself into their value. I think his ability to take underrated talent to two finals in recent years shows his measure of value. It isn't clear what that value is but I do know that many other coaches may have lost in the first round. Thanks for commenting and watching. Appreciate it.

[@RubenDari]

You make good points but your argument is too all or nothing. There is complexity and nuance. Coaches don’t make players better or worse, But they do help decide the defensive and offensive systems that contribute to winning. Their decisions impact how role players are used . They also contribute to management of egos and lineups which also impact winning. See bulls Phil Jackson as an example.

[@MrDwightsimon]

This guy > Pop

[@Courtside-Stories]

It’s a bold declaration. Pop is one of best ever. Spo has certainly been doing way better the last few years. That would be a fun deep dive. With Pop getting Wemby it should restart San Antonio maybe get a rivalry going.

[@Courtside-Stories]

Thanks for watching!