Erik Spoelstra wants the Heat to embrace the media pressure after their slow start

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is encouraging his team to embrace the media scrutiny and pressure surrounding their slow start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Rather than shying away from the criticism, Spoelstra appears to be using the external pressure as motivation for the struggling franchise. The Heat's difficult beginning to the season has drawn significant attention, but the coaching staff is pushing the roster to channel that pressure positively.