{
  "id": 13835542,
  "title": "Erik Spoelstra’s eye-opening take on how G League stint will help promising Heat big man",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/erik-spoelstras-eye-opening-take-on-how-g-league-stint-will-help",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:48:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/erik-spoelstra-eye-opening-g-004838027.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke highly of Vladislav Goldin's performance in the team's recent preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite only logging seven minutes of playing time, Goldin put up 18 points on seven of ten field goals, including two long-range shots, and contributed six rebounds, two assists, and a block. Spoelstra highlighted Goldin's improvement in moving at the \"speed of the game,\" crediting his time in the G League for helping him adjust to the faster pace of the Miami Heat's system. Goldin, a seven-footer who joined the Heat's two-way contract last season, averaged 11.3 points, seven rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game in the G League. His teammates, including Nikola Jovic, praised his character and potential, with Jovic calling Goldin \"one of the best dudes\" he's ever met. The Heat's new era, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, will benefit from the contributions of players like Goldin, who is expected to further develop his skills and fit into the Heat's fast-paced system.",
  "summary": "MIAMI – With the focus around the Miami Heat surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo , the supporting cast will be crucial to reaching new heights in the 2026-27 season. As this new era for the Heat is led by Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo , there are other players that are looking to stand out and make a name for themselves in the league, like Vladislav […] The post Erik Spoelstra’s eye-opening take on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Vladislav Goldin scored 18 points in seven minutes against Timberwolves",
    "Coach Spoelstra praised Goldin's G League improvement in speed",
    "Nikola Jovic called Goldin one of the best dudes he's met"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Utilizing the G League as a developmental bridge allows prospects like Goldin to master high-speed systems before transitioning into meaningful roles within the Heat's core rotation.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}