In early January, Erik Spoelstra extended his contract with Miami for eight seasons and $120 million. A historic contract in the world of American professional sport. We already know who will accompany him for a few years on his bench: Caron Butler.
Assistant coach in Miami since 2020, the former Heat or Wizards player has also extended his adventure in Florida for four seasons, indicates ESPN.
As a player, Caron Butler (44) was a two-time All-Star and champion with Dallas in 2011, averaging 14.1 points after 881 regular season matches. And he hopes to one day become a head coach in the NBA.
” This is my dream “, he confided in July 2023after talking about his love affair with coaching. “I didn’t know I was going to fall in love like that. But from now on, I can't see myself not doing that, for the connection with the players. This feeling is unique. »
Moreover, our colleague Tim Reynolds, who confirms the information for Caron Butler, adds that the Heat should also extend Chris Quinn and Malik Allen. Erik Spoelstra would have expressed the desire to continue the adventure with the same group. A strong sign as the name of Chris Quinn was mentioned among the Lakers' avenues to replace Darvin Ham.
