LeBron James has a STRONG ‘7-word’ reaction to Heat HC Erik Spoelstra’s huge $120+ million contract extension

Erik Spoelstra's massive contract extension gets a shout out from the King.

LeBron James has a STRONG ‘7-word’ reaction to Heat HC Erik Spoelstra’s huge $120+ million contract extension

LeBron James has much respect for his former coach, they won two titles together (image via Twitter)

LeBron James is very particular about who he considers to be a good coach. And it is not an unknown fact that he ranks Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra in his top tier. So when coach Spoelstra was awarded the biggest contract ever for any coach in basketball history, the reigning all-time top scorer had to chime in with his appreciation.

As soon as Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweeted about the contract extension, the basketball world was left in awe and so was James. He reposted Wojnarowski’s tweet with a congratulatory message saying;

Worth Every Single Cent of that contract!!! .......Congrats Spo!!
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James knows firsthand what Spoelstra means to the NBA world. So for the King to congratulate his former coach firsthand was something.

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LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers to join close friends Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. Losing the first trip to the NBA Finals, they rebounded back under coach Spoelstra’s leadership to win two back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar credits Spoelstra for developing the championship mentality the team needed. Spoelstra’s efforts are a part of James’ legacy. James has often considered Spoelstra as one of the best ever to coach.

Erik Spoelstra and the biggest coaching contract ever

Erik Spoelstra has been the head coach for the Miami Heat for the past 15 seasons. Throughout his tenure, he has missed the playoffs only 3 times. He has also taken the Heat to the NBA Finals 6 times. Such accomplishments have led Spoelstra to be named as one of the Top 15 coaches in league history.

LeBron James congratulated former coach Erik Spoelstra after his huge contract extension
LeBron James congratulated former coach Erik Spoelstra after his huge contract extension (image via Twitter)

For the second-longest-tenured coach in the league, it will come as no surprise that he is offered one of the biggest coaching contracts ever given out. Eight years and $120 million is unprecedented in the league.

So for his former protege to congratulate him was heartwarming. After all, as per James, the contract is worth every penny.

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