Right.

And it takes a coach to put all of those elements in play, and to be able to get the best out of each and every player.

Giannis was highly developed by Jason Kidd, who he constantly thanks for his ascension to becoming a MVP type player.

Atkinson took one our our rejects and turned him into one of the best PGs in the league, as well as crucially developing Joe Harris, Allen, and Cariss Levert.

And Spoelsrta who since Lebron has taken whatever players he is given, pushing them to overachieve. Bam, Whiteside, Duncan, etc.....Riley aint never letting him go.



( this was before Bam became the player he is now)

1. Player Development: Erik Spoelstra

Don't look now, but Spo is on a tear. He, in concert with Pat Riley, has been plucking under-appreciated prospects and spinning them into gold. RumpleSpoelstra has used his magic spinning wheel on NBA castoff Hassan Whiteside, undrafted free agent Tyler Johnson, and 2nd round pick Josh Richardson (40th overall), producing above-average NBA players.

Now, obviously, the credit here belongs more to the players than Spo, but he is identifying overlooked talent and putting the players in a position to succeed. Did you know the Grizzlies signed and waived Whiteside twice in 2014 before the Heat scooped him up for good?

Hopefully, RumpleSpoelstra can keep his magic wheel spinning on Bam and produce an All-Star level player (or better). The athletic big man is already progressing, busting out impressive agility, smooth jumpers and ferocious dunking. The Heat even ran their offense through him late against the Pacers.""





Look at Markkanen....He needs to be developed soon