With the honor of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra leading the USA basketball team in the foreseeable future, there is no doubt that he has major respect around the league. Known for developing players like Spoelstra is currently doing with Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis , both have been recognized for their abilities by NBA executives.

In the latest NBA general manager survey for the upcoming 2025-26 season, Spoelstra and Jakucionis were the only two members of Miami to get top billing for questions asked. For Spoelstra, he was voted as the best head coach in the NBA and also as the “best manager/motivator of people.”

While not being first, he also received votes for being one of the best coaches at making in-game adjustments, having the best defensive schemes, etc. Jakucionos

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