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Erik Spoelstra invites 'coach Pacman' to hang with Miami Heat

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Manny Pacquiao eyes basketball glory as a coach. Photo: Reuters

Erik Spoelstra would like Manny Pacquiao to come hang out with the Miami Heat, but do not look for him to add the Filipino boxing champ to the coaching staff anytime soon.

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"That won't happen, but I'd love to have him come out and spend some time with the team," Spoelstra said.

Pacquiao announced recently he plans to become the player-coach of the newly created Kia Motors team when the next season of the Philippine Basketball Association begins.

"Even when I was a kid, even before I learned to box, basketball was my first love," said Pacquiao.

Spoelstra, who is of Filipino descent, and Pacquiao are two of the most popular sports figures in the Philippines. They also share a love of basketball.

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"It doesn't surprise me," Spoelstra said of Pacquiao becoming a coach. He's a tremendous fan of basketball and the NBA.

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