Erik Spoelstra Proud Of Filipino Heritage & Ready For NBA Finals

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The NBA’s global reach is hitting new levels, but the country that ranks third in following the league through social media is near and dear to the heart of Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra.

According to the NBA, the Philippines are ranked third following the league on Twitter and Facebook. For Heat head coach, he’s proud of his Filipino heritage.

“They root for us,” Spoelstra asked jokingly. “When we’re over their during the summer they are. It’s great to see.”

Spoelstra said one thing the rest of the world needs to know about the Philippines is that “they are rabid basketball fanatics, and it’s been that way for a while.”

“It’s great to see,” Spoelstra said. “I had my family over here last night (Sunday) from the Philippines.”

Spoelstra also knows that Tuesday’s Game 4 is going to be a game in which the Thunder, “bring it and hopefully we bring it too.” Spoelstra also said people are making more out of the concept of the desperate team than they probably should…

via Spo Proud Of Filipino Heritage & Ready For Next Step « CBS Miami.