Quotes from Erik Spoelstra

If you want something badly enough, you'll figure it out.

So much of this league is just about alignment. Who cares what you believe in, who cares what your culture is, can you get a group of people that are aligned?

I have too many to count. Put it this way, I rival my wife with the amount of shoes she has in Jordans.

It is terrific to be involved with changing people's perceptions, and the world is changing.

By the time you get to the conference finals, you can't hide. It's not like your opponent is going to be experienced on how to try to exploit you. You have to have the right kind of habits and hopefully have been tested enough in those habits... to be able to still get to your identity.

If you're only focusing on yourself, then you're not going to help the team.

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.

It's my personality naturally to try to fly under the radar.

My first year in Miami, I didn't even know it was sunny during the winter.

Really, the scheme is not going to win you a possession or even a game. You have to burn some calories and make some things happen.

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.

Family keeps you very grounded.

Nothing is absolutely 100 percent guaranteed.

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.

I kept a chart each day so I had an idea of how many shots I took and how many I made. Looking back on it now, I can appreciate the work ethic I put forward.

When you work for Pat Riley, you're not just putting your hands on the basket and hanging out during practice. He puts you in positions where you have to coach. You have to be enthusiastic and fierce with your preparation and work ethic.

It was an unusual environment. We're used to having the jotter arena at this time of year. It's unfortunate that it was that way, but both teams had to deal with it.

It's not just about winning or losing, but to learn about teamwork, learn about sportsmanship, learn about discipline. The value of working together for a common goal. Have the emphasis on fundamentals, not just games.

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

Sometimes things don't happen on your timetable.

In my mind, this is an 'and,' it's not 'either' 'or' or 'but.' Yeah, you can feel a certain way about honoring the flag and the country, and feel that there needs to be some significant changes in the system, regarding racial inequalities.

It's amazing how much things can get exaggerated.

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

Jimmy Butler embodies those qualities just like the Heat players of our great past have done before. Alonzo Mourning, Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem. He just embodies these qualities of professionalism, of work, of accountability, of being reliable. And he leads.