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Shaquille O’Neal Reacts To Miami Heat Raising Erik Spoelstra’s Salary After His Divorce

Shaquille O'Neal commented on the Miami Heat giving Erik Spoelstra his new contract after his divorce was finalized.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 18, 2024
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NBA coaching contracts are becoming more lucrative than ever. Monty Williams and Gregg Popovich signed mammoth contracts in the summer, with Erik Spoelstra signing an eight-year, $120 million extension this month. Spoelstra was recently divorced, so many assumed the Heat waited for the divorce to be finalized before giving Spo the new contract, a move Shaquille O’Neal liked.  

“Apparently, Erik Spoelstra’s been going through a divorce. So his divorce got filed and a couple of days later, they made him one of the highest-paid NBA coaches ever. I don’t think they did that on purpose, but if they did, that’s one hell of a chess move.”

Shaq says the Heat made a ‘chess move’ for deciding to pay Erik Spoelstra after his divorce

(🎥 @bigpodwithshaq / https://t.co/rAF2Xy5i14) pic.twitter.com/KEF725WdVc

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) January 18, 2024

Spoelstra got divorced in November 2023, as the NBA season was starting. The pair were married for seven years and have three children together. They released a joint statement to announce the news when it happened. 

“We have made the difficult yet amicable decision to jointly file to formally end our marriage,” the pair told the Miami Herald in a joint statement. We are both grateful for our relationship and remain fully committed to co-parenting our children and continuing to make them our shared priority. We appreciate everyone’s support as we move to the next stage of our lives and thank you for respecting our family’s privacy.”

It’s fair to assume that he was already in extension talks with the Heat. Still, both parties could have been waiting to see Spoelstra’s divorce be finalized before they put more money on the table, as his ex-wife Nikki would be entitled to half of that contract if he received it while they were still married.


Spoelstra’s Ex-Wife Doesn’t Like Social Media Calling Her A Gold Digger

Erik Spoelstra’s ex-wife Nikki issued a rant on Instagram where she wasn’t happy at the misogynistic stories that were being made about her divorce. She claimed she was being harassed on social media and made some great points about how women on social media are always portrayed to be after money.

“‘Way to fumble the bag.’ Lol. I’m going to address this comment NOT as it pertains to my personal life choices but as it relates to a general thought process that I believe a lot of people have, and that a lot of people have harassed me with over the years. According to crass, ignorant, uninformed society at large, women can’t “win.” Women can’t be genuinely in love with someone successful. No, they’re pretending and they’re in it for the money. And if a woman chooses to not be with a successful partner, apparently she’s an idiot. And no, I won’t ignore it. IgNoRiNg iT (harassment) for years messed with my emotional health and people need to have a better understanding of how their words can affect other people. Not just me. But people. In general.”

This divorce has been a rough process for both parties involved. There’s no doubt that Nikki will be taken care of even if she isn’t legally entitled to his new contract extension. Sometimes, it’s more important to do the right thing and provide for your family, something Erik and Nikki built together with multiple children.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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