Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was named head coach of the US men’s team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Tuesday by USA Basketball.

American teams of NBA stars have won the past five Olympic gold medals, giving the US men 17 Olympic titles in all as well as five FIBA World Cup titles.

Spoelstra was selected by US men’s national team director Grant Hill and approved by USA Basketball’s board of directors. The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee must still approve his selection.

“It’s an incredible honor,” Spoelstra said. “Representing our country and leading world-class athletes to marquee competitions is one of the greatest privileges in sport. I look forward to carrying on the tradition of excellence and teamwork that defines USA Basketball.”

Spoelstra, 54, was an assis

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