MIAMI -

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is beginning a special trip home.


Coach Spo is starting his fourth straight offseason goodwill tour of the Philippines.

This year's trip will also include a stop in Singapore.

Coach Spo is bringing the Larry O'Brien trophy with him.

Spoelstra is the NBA's only head coach of Fillipino decent.

His repeated visits to Southeast Asia are part of his commitment to giving back through the game of basketball.