Who is the best Miami Heat head coach of all time?

Championship architects and franchise pioneers each took a turn on this sideline, leaving very different marks on the culture. Who's the greatest of them all?

1. 1
   Erik Spoelstra

   The franchise's all-time wins leader, who led the Heat to back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013 and multiple NBA Finals runs.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Pat Riley

   The Hall of Fame coach who rebuilt the Heat across two stints on the bench and led them to their first championship in 2006.
   619pts
3. 3
   Alvin Gentry

   Took over the Heat bench in the mid-1990s during a transitional stretch for the franchise.
   394pts
4. 4
   Ron Rothstein

   The franchise's first-ever head coach, who guided the expansion Heat through their early seasons.
   289pts
5. 5
   Stan Van Gundy

   Coached the Heat to a 60% win rate and the 2005 Eastern Conference Finals before handing off to Riley.
   0pts
6. 6
   Kevin Loughery

   Coached the Heat from 1991 to 1995 and led them to their first two playoff appearances, in 1992 and 1994.
   0pts

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