Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Erik Spoelstra Endorses Pelle Larsson After EuroBasket Visit, Emphasizes ‘All‑Around’ Development

The coach’s public praise is being read as a sign Miami could lean on internal growth, with Terry Rozier trade talk still unresolved.

Overview

  • Spoelstra traveled to watch Larsson with Sweden at EuroBasket and told the broadcast they want him as an all-around player, even calling him a “bully with the basketball.”
  • He cited Larsson’s toughness, winning plays, foul drawing, and improving ballhandling and passing as traits the Heat value.
  • Larsson’s late-season six-game surge and productive Summer League performances have reinforced his case for a bigger place in the rotation.
  • Recent coverage expects more consistent minutes for Larsson in 2025–26, pending decisions in training camp.
  • Reports indicate Miami has explored Terry Rozier trades without serious offers, supporting projections that the Heat could prioritize internal options.