Spoelstra named East's head coach in All-Star Game
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The NBA announced Sunday that Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was named to guide the Eastern Conference in the NBA All- Star Game.
This is Spoelstra's first appearance as coach in the game and its the second time that a Miami head coach has earned the honor.
Stan Van Gundy led the East squad in the 2005 edition of the game.
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In his fifth season at the helm, Spoelstra has guided the Heat to an Eastern Conference-best 30-14 mark this season.