In 2016, Octavio De La Grana became an Assistant Coach for the Miami Heat. Coach De La Grana was born in Havana, Cuba and graduated from Liberty University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in general studies. Coach De La Grana and his wife, Angie, have six children (Derrick, Daniel, Chelsea, Jenny, Annie, & Leah).

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2016-Present – Miami Heat (Assistant Coach/Player Development Coach – Erik Spoelstra)

2013-2016 – Sioux Falls Skyforce (Assistant Coach – Pat Delany, Phil Weber, Dan Craig)

2010-2012 – Miami Heat (Assistant Coach – Erik Spoelstra)

2006-2010 – Miami Heat (Scout/Player Development – Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra)