The Memphis Grizzlies' firing of coach Taylor Jenkins Friday—the winningest coach in the history of the franchise, and one who helped return the team to relevance—floored the basketball world.
That includes 17th-year Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, a man who presumably has been around long enough to see all manner of firings. On Saturday, Spoelstra spoke out in favor of his dismissed colleague ahead of the Heat's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
