ESPN Analyst Kendrick Perkins Props Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra, Jimmy Butler

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and forward Jimmy Butler have struggled to gain recognition for their accomplishments.

After securing a second straight trip to the Eastern Conference finals, they are finally starting to get their due.

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins took to Twitter Saturday to give his praise for both of them.

"Erik Spoelstra is probably the Best Coach in basketball and the Heat has the Best Culture in basketball," Perkins tweeted. "Their eye for talent and developing players is like no other!!! Btw Jimmy Butler is a Damn SUPERSTAR. Good morning and Carry the hell on…"

Erik Spoelstra is probably the Best Coach in basketball and the Heat has the Best Culture in basketball. Their eye for talent and developing players is like no other!!! Btw Jimmy Butler is a Damn SUPERSTAR. Good morning and Carry the hell on…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 13, 2023

The Heat eliminated the New York Knicks Friday night in Game 6 of the conference semifinals. They now await the winner of the Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

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