MIAMI ā Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is about to take on a new role, father.
Spoelstra's wife Nikki announcedĀ that the couple is expecting their first child.
The big newsĀ comes on the coach's 47th birthday.
SpoelstraĀ said before Wednesday night's game, they are expecting a boy.
Spoelstra has been the Heat's coach since 2008.
In that time, he led the Heat to four NBA Finals and two NBA Championships.