Let Greg Popovich Cook
Phil Jackson. Pat Riley. Greg Popovich. There is no debate whether or not Pop is one of the greatest coaches this game has ever seen. He has built the San Antonio Spurs into one of the best franchises in basketball through his attention to detail, discipline, and assembling a roster full of selfless players focused on a common goal. His mid-game/series adjustments, lineups, and matchups will have to reflect his future Hall of Fame status as he enters into a chess match against Spoelstra.
The Heat will not have the luxury of watching the opposing coach make mistakes as in the last series against the Pacers, some very obvious like having David West try to chase Ray Allen around the court. Needless to say, Allen knocked down three consecutive threes to put the Pacers to sleep.
During this season, coach Popovich has purposely played with different starting lineups (31 to be exact) just to give his players different looks and to build chemistry. This will play a huge role in the Finals matchup as the Spurs may not miss a step even if a star gets hurt (they closed the Thunder series without Parker who missed the second half with injury) or gets into early foul trouble. Another advantage for the Spurs and a huge one at that, Pop should be fully prepared for Miami this year especially equipped with game film of their last year Finals matchup.
He is a true tactician.