Spoelstra reflects on Adelman's lasting impact on his career

Eric Spoelstra spoke about the influence that Rick Adelman had on his coaching career during an interview published on June 3, 2026. Spoelstra emphasized Adelman's encouraging messages and life qualities as significant to his development as a coach. The last meaningful exchange between the two took place after a house fire affected Spoelstra in November. Adelman is remembered by Spoelstra as an incredible person and a great family man, whose professional approach has inspired future generations of coaches.

• 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — “I admired him so much. I really looked up to him,” …