The Miami Heat extended the skipper who won 2 championships and reached 6 NBA finals, becoming him North American sports’ most expensive coach.

In the American professional basketball competition, players and coaches earn big wages.

On January 10, Vietnam time, respected writer Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra extended his contract. The 53-year-old captain will sign a deal worth up to 120 million US dollars for another 8 years with Miami.

This is the largest number of coaches in NBA and North American professional sports.

Coach Erik Spoelstra signed an 8-year deal with the Miami Heat, earning 120 million USɃ, making him the most paid North American sports skipper.After signing a deal, Erik Spoelstra will become the second most paid NBA coach, earning 19 million US dollars annually, behind “godfather” Gregg Popovich.Spoelstra’s extended deal will allow the 53-year-old skipper to earn more than any other NBA coach.Former pupil LeBron James was among the first to applaud the Miami Heat coach on his new deal, calling it “worth every penny”.

Erik Spoelstra is one of the most recognized NBA and North American captains. 

The Miami Heat have employed him as tactical board member since 1997. He was an assistant for 11 years until taking the “hоt seat” in 2008.

After 1.5 decades with the Heat, Coach Spoelstra has led them to 6 NBA Finals series and two titles (2012 and 2013).

The data show that Miami Heat won both East titles in the past two NBA Finals series.

Erik Spoelstra’s 6 NBA Finals appearances, including the previous 2 seasons, are noteworthy.Erik Spoelstra’s contract extension continues this season’s coach ties.Michael Malone, the Miami Heat’s opponent in last year’s NBA Finals, was extended by the Denver Nuggets two months ago, making him one of the tournament’s top-5 highest-paid coaches. Coach Gregg Popovich renewed with Spurs for approximately 80 million US dollars, while Monty Williams was hired by the Detroit Pistons for 78.5 million US dollars.