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Erik Spoelstra Expected To Lead Team USA at 2028 LA Olympics and 2027 World Cup

The Heat coach is the reported choice under Grant Hill’s succession plan, with a deal pending USA Basketball board approval.

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Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat watches during the first quarter of game two of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on April 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Spoelstra has been selected to succeed Steve Kerr, though a contract is not finalized and a board vote is expected later in October.
  • Spoelstra served as lead assistant for the gold‑medal run at the Paris 2024 Olympics and was on the 2023 World Cup staff after previously coaching the USA Select Team.
  • Kerr publicly backed the move, calling Spoelstra a phenomenal coach and the perfect choice after observing him on staff the past two summers.
  • Spoelstra will continue coaching the Miami Heat, entering his 18th season with two NBA titles and recognition in the NBA GM survey as the league’s best coach.
  • If approved, his tenure would cover the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Qatar and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where a younger roster is anticipated as veteran stars age out.