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

Erik Spoelstra

The longtime Heat coach who led the team to back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013 and multiple Finals runs.

1000pts

2

Pat Riley

The franchise's all-time wins leader who coached the Heat to their first championship in 2006.

742pts

3

Alvin Gentry

Took over the Heat bench in the mid-1990s during a transitional stretch for the franchise.

590pts

4

Ron Rothstein

The franchise's first-ever head coach, who guided the expansion Heat through their early seasons.

519pts

5

Stan Van Gundy

Coached the Heat to a 60% win rate and the 2005 Eastern Conference Finals before handing off to Riley.

433pts

6

Kevin Loughery

Coached the Heat in the mid-1990s, leading them to their first-ever playoff series win.

432pts