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History-making Fil-Am coach Erik Spoelstra continues to bag honors
History-making Fil-Am coach Erik Spoelstra continues to bag honors
Steve Angeles | TFC News USA
Published Feb 10, 2022 08:01 PM PHT
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Updated Feb 10, 2022 09:24 PM PHT
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More honors for history-making Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra.
More honors for history-making Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra.
The NBA has named him among the 15 greatest coaches of all time just days after he was selected to his second All-Star Game. The Fil-Am coach is just one of four active coaches on the esteemed list, joining Greg Popovich, Steve Kerr, and Doc Rivers.
The NBA has named him among the 15 greatest coaches of all time just days after he was selected to his second All-Star Game. The Fil-Am coach is just one of four active coaches on the esteemed list, joining Greg Popovich, Steve Kerr, and Doc Rivers.
He boasts of a resume of 10 playoff appearances, five Finals, and two titles all in just 14 seasons, and with the Miami Heat's current 35 win and 20 loss record, the team has the top record in the East, giving Spoelstra the recognition of All-Star Game coach once again. He will be coaching Team Durant in the playground style exhibition.
He boasts of a resume of 10 playoff appearances, five Finals, and two titles all in just 14 seasons, and with the Miami Heat's current 35 win and 20 loss record, the team has the top record in the East, giving Spoelstra the recognition of All-Star Game coach once again. He will be coaching Team Durant in the playground style exhibition.
"We are honored by it, and it's been a hard grind this season. I remember the beginning of December when we were back in the standings, that seemed like it was a little bit out of reach, the guys just continued to grind," Spoelstra said. "It will be another great memory for everybody involved. This is one of those examples where it literally is everybody pulling in the same direction. It’s the staff. It's the players. It's the support team, everybody. It is something special."
"We are honored by it, and it's been a hard grind this season. I remember the beginning of December when we were back in the standings, that seemed like it was a little bit out of reach, the guys just continued to grind," Spoelstra said. "It will be another great memory for everybody involved. This is one of those examples where it literally is everybody pulling in the same direction. It’s the staff. It's the players. It's the support team, everybody. It is something special."
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Spoelstra first coached at an NBA All-Star Game in 2013 during the Heat's Big 3 era. This year, he broke into the top 25 coaching wins list. He currently sits at 24th, with a record of 642 and 444.
Spoelstra first coached at an NBA All-Star Game in 2013 during the Heat's Big 3 era. This year, he broke into the top 25 coaching wins list. He currently sits at 24th, with a record of 642 and 444.
He credits the group, which includes All-Star reserve Jimmy Butler for the team's continued success despite injuries and Covid-19 protocols. "We have a really good group in our locker room. They believe in the mission. It’s an extremely competitive group, a group that challenges each other, holds each other accountable, pushes each other to get to a higher level. We’re going to need a lot more of that. This is just one hurdle during the course of the season. It's all good when you have something to compete for."
He credits the group, which includes All-Star reserve Jimmy Butler for the team's continued success despite injuries and Covid-19 protocols. "We have a really good group in our locker room. They believe in the mission. It’s an extremely competitive group, a group that challenges each other, holds each other accountable, pushes each other to get to a higher level. We’re going to need a lot more of that. This is just one hurdle during the course of the season. It's all good when you have something to compete for."
Spoelstra won’t be the only Filipino taking part in the mid-season festivities.
Spoelstra won’t be the only Filipino taking part in the mid-season festivities.
Fil-Am rookie Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets will be playing in the Rising Stars Challenge mini tournament. He'll be playing for Team James Worthy, making him the second Fil-Am to be part of the shortlist of the league’s best rookies and sophomores after Jordan Clarkson made it in 2016.
Fil-Am rookie Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets will be playing in the Rising Stars Challenge mini tournament. He'll be playing for Team James Worthy, making him the second Fil-Am to be part of the shortlist of the league’s best rookies and sophomores after Jordan Clarkson made it in 2016.
He’ll also make history as the first Fil-Am to show off his high flying skills in the Slam Dunk contest.
He’ll also make history as the first Fil-Am to show off his high flying skills in the Slam Dunk contest.
The festivities kick off in Cleveland on February 18th.
The festivities kick off in Cleveland on February 18th.
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76ers' Jared McCain open to playing for Gilas Pilipinas
76ers' Jared McCain open to playing for Gilas Pilipinas
Dennis Gasgonia,
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 15, 2025 10:32 PM PHT
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Jared McCain #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on after a game against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/AFP
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Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain said he is willing to play for Gilas Pilipinas if he is allowed to do so.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain said he is willing to play for Gilas Pilipinas if he is allowed to do so.
In a short chat with ABS-CBN News’ Champ de Lunas during McCain’s visit to the NBA All Star Weekend in San Francisco, the 76er bared his thoughts about suiting up for the nationals as a naturalized player.
In a short chat with ABS-CBN News’ Champ de Lunas during McCain’s visit to the NBA All Star Weekend in San Francisco, the 76er bared his thoughts about suiting up for the nationals as a naturalized player.
“Yeah if I’m allowed to, that’ll be cool,” he said.
“Yeah if I’m allowed to, that’ll be cool,” he said.
McCain, one of Philadelphia’s rising stars, earlier disclosed his Filipino lineage.
McCain, one of Philadelphia’s rising stars, earlier disclosed his Filipino lineage.
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The No. 16 pick revealed this in a locker room video published on Reddit.
The No. 16 pick revealed this in a locker room video published on Reddit.
"Shout out to my Asian community. [I'm] Probably like 10% Filipino, but that counts," McCain said.
"Shout out to my Asian community. [I'm] Probably like 10% Filipino, but that counts," McCain said.
McCain did well this season and became among the rookies selected to compete in the Rising Stars game for All-Star weekend.
McCain did well this season and became among the rookies selected to compete in the Rising Stars game for All-Star weekend.
But a meniscus tear prevented him from playing. This, however, did not stop him from making the trip to San Fransisco.
But a meniscus tear prevented him from playing. This, however, did not stop him from making the trip to San Fransisco.
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