Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel’s shooting prompts Erik Spoelstra’s reaction
As Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra continues to lead the teamwho started in the role since 2008, another local team, the Miami Dolphinsstill trying to find some continuity in the same role. Doc Spoelstra has been a highlight for the Heat since his start, the Dolphins will once again be looking for another head coach after the firing Mike McDaniel on Thursday morning.
Before Miami’s game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, Spoelstra would comment on McDaniel’s firing, saying how much of a “fan” he is of the former head coach and how he is confident that he will find his way to another role.
“I feel for Mike and his family. I’m a fan of his,” Spoelstra said, per Ira Winderman of The Sun Sentinel. “I really enjoyed our interactions together. Just a really sharp, bright and creative mind. I learned a lot from those interactions. It’s a tough job. It’s a tough day for him, but he’s a talent, so he’ll find a way back somewhere with an organization, and I wish him the best.”
There have been seven head coaches (including interims Todd Bowles and Dan Campbell) for the Dolphins since 2008, when Spoelstra started, including Tony Sparano, Joe Philbin, Adam Gase, Brian Flores and now McDaniel.
Either way, as Miami searches for its next football coach, there is at least stability with Spoelster on the basketball side, while the Dolphins look for consistency like the Heat have shown. Before Thursday’s game in Chicago, Miami is 20-17, which puts them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
2026-01-09 00:08:00
