Grant Hill recounts how Spoelstra signed on to coach without hesitation
USA Basketball officially announced Erik Spoelstra as the head coach for the USA Olympic basketball team during a news conference on October 16, 2025, in Miami. Managing Director Grant Hill confirmed Spoelstra’s immediate acceptance of the role, marking a historic appointment as the first Filipino-American in this position. Spoelstra, with his extensive experience, succeeds Steve Kerr and aims to sustain the team’s international success.