Erik Spoelstra: Leading Team USA in Home-Turf Showdown in 2028

Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat's head coach, has been appointed as the coach of the USA Basketball men's team for the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. A two-time NBA champion, Spoelstra is honored to lead the team on home soil, succeeding Steve Kerr after the 2024 Olympic gold in Paris.

Erik Spoelstra is set to make history by coaching the USA Basketball men's team at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, succeeding Steve Kerr. Spoelstra, who has been with the Miami Heat for years and is a two-time NBA champion, expressed immense pride in being chosen for the role.

The decision was confirmed by USA Basketball's board of directors, marking Spoelstra as the third U.S. coach to lead a home Olympics team. Spoelstra's relationship with the program dates back to staff roles at the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where Team USA clinched the gold.

In an interview, Spoelstra highlighted the significance of coaching in Los Angeles, where his Heat employer, Pat Riley, achieved iconic status. Spoelstra is committed to balancing family life with his new responsibilities, ensuring that his children are part of the journey.