Erik Spoelstra

“We're not above a Game 7. We're not above competition.”

“Dwyane is just sensational. Look, he has all the qualities of a champion, of a winner, of a Hall of Fame player and talent, but his humanity, empathy and his ability to articulate his feelings separates him from everybody else.”

“When players come in and we talk to them about what it means to be a Miami Heat player, we point them at Udonis Haslem.”

“When you're usually competing and contending, you're not relying on younger players to produce for you.”

“Success can be a horrible teacher.”

“Obviously, I've been very fortunate to be able to work for a Hall of Famer, to be able to coach a lot of Hall of Famers.”

“It's a treasure to be part of a Game 7 against a worthy opponent.”

“I think it's gonna take a sincere empathy and compassion for people of all races, to really reflect and process on the true history of the black community in this country. The history has been filled with incredible oppression and we really have to acknowledge that, to start to change the lens of how we see true equality.”

“This league does teach you that it's inevitable that there's constant change, and you always have to continue to embrace change, adapt with change.”

“I've always loved Air Jordans. My favorite one was the Air Jordan No. 1 with the black front. What's ironic about that is I don't own a pair of those. I probably have countless pairs but they're my favorite ones. I had the poster in my room. Those are my favorite Jordan shoes of all time. I've just never bought them for myself.”

“I mean we just simply can't stand for the systemic racism, social injustice and police brutality against the black community anymore. And it's really about standing up for what's right versus what's wrong.”

“I have to be true to myself, and that's what I know for sure. I can't try to be anybody else.”

“I say it time and time again: You have to do things with force and speed and pace.”

“You don't have to be humbled to be humble.”

“Basketball is a beautiful game and it's afforded all of us in this profession so many things. To give back any time we can is gratifying.”

“When I was a player I'd black out and shoot for hours.”

“The reality is that luck does play a part of it. It does. Ultimately it's a make or miss league.”

“Bam understands the concept of a team and bringing out more out of somebody else, and he finds enjoyment and pride out of making somebody else better.”

“Look, we're the Miami Heat, so we know how to work, we know how to grind.”

“After a couple losses, I normally wouldn't say anything to my wife in the morning, just kind of grunt and grumble and grab my coffee and get on my way out.”