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Entering their sixth year together, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra believes a breakthrough in his relationship with Jimmy Butler is imminent.
That thesis is based almost entirely on longevity and mutual need.
"When you get to that many years together, there's a lot of unspoken understanding," Spoelstra said at Miami's media day on Monday.
"He's at a point now where he needs me to really coach this team at a high level. He needs me to coach him at a high level and push him to higher levels.