Jon Spoelstra | |
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 Spoelstra in January 2012 | |
| Born | June 19, 1946 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Spouse | Elisa Celino |
| Children | 2, including Erik Spoelstra |
| Parent | Watson Spoelstra (father) |
Jon Spoelstra (born June 19, 1946) is an American author, sports marketer, and a former National Basketball Association (NBA) executive for the Buffalo Braves, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets.[1] He is the co-founder of SRO Partners, and he currently serves as president of Mandalay Sports Entertainment.[2] Spoelstra graduated from Notre Dame in 1966.[3] He was a judge at the Miss America 2004 contest.[2] He has two children: Monica and Erik, the head coach of the Miami Heat. Spoelstra's father was sportswriter Watson Spoelstra.[4]
- ^ Robertson, Linda (June 16, 2013). "Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra Learned Valuable Lessons From His Father". The Miami Herald. Retrieved June 27, 2013.
- ^ a b "Mascothalloffame.com". Mascothalloffame.com. 2009-06-23. Archived from the original on 2013-07-02. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
- ^ Bhonslay, Marianne (March 8, 1999). "Selling the 'Less Than Best'". Sports Business Daily. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ Abrams, Jonathan (May 28, 2011). "Spoelstra Raised to Be in N.B.A., and Rising to Challenge". The New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2013.