Coach K addresses the Duke crowd: ‘I love my family more than basketball’ | ESPN College Basketball

[@RobertDixon-sw3dz]

The farewell tour truly was a magnificent experience for Carolina's players and fans. The Tar Heels enjoyed those last 2 meetings far more than Coach K and Duke.

[@rylanduke1388]

you know that first game at carolina was a heck of an expeirences

[@Amor1990]

Can’t say anything other than I respect his decision.

[@rickleo2159]

As a Syracuse boy and an obvious boeheim fan... I completely appreciate you and the standards you set for the rest of college basketball... thank you coach k... forever thankful

[@julians7268]

I've been a Tarheel fan since before birth. I always dispised the man, but it was always in the spirit of competition. Truly, he helped to carry on the greatest rivalry in all of sports, and I agree that he set a standard. Seeing all those old players assembled though in one place gave me severe anxiety, lol. It forced up so many memories of the happiest moments and the bitterest of defeats. The rivalry will never be the same, but he will always be part of NCAA and ACC basketball. He gave a portion of his soul to the game, and it will live on long past his retirement.

[@RhiscFactor]

Why did ESPN cut off the ending???!??!!!???? That was the key part of the whole thing. He shushed his fans, he scolded his team, and he poutedly walked off.

[@blackmist1981]

exactly

[@Davek111]

Yep. He showed everyone the classless POS that he is. Denigrate his team because they lost. And showed no character at all to recognize UNC for a good game and being grateful they were there for his last game.

[@mattw7623]

Only a loser excepts losing what a moron you are. Get it right walked off court winningest coach in collège history and like he told his team he loved them and was sorry to fans for loss.

[@chrisf8855]

@@mattw7623 "accepts" not "excepts"...dummy. And yes, Coach K is a real pr**k. I guess he doesn't have the ability to be a good coach and still be classy, lol. What a totally classless program Duke is.

[@seana6200]

NEVER been a real COACH! Gets the best players money can buy, and when it doesn’t work out, it’s the player’s faults. Such a pathetic fraud. Most wins of all time? Only bc he SCHEDULED the most GAMES. He cannot TOUCH Dean’s or Roy’s winning percentage! Dean got his playing less than thirty games a season. K started scheduling as many as he could. Look at his LOSSES! And no UNC coach would ever be so self-centered as to have Farewell Tour. So classless! Didn’t once think about the pressure that it would put on those kids, because he doesn’t care about them. Look at him up there in his Ivory Tower, looking down on all the students and fans…It’s ALWAYS been about HIM!

[@GreenAthletics]

Enjoyed Duke basketball my whole life. I always respect Coach K. So great to see many past players there. That shows how much he was loved. He will be missed.

[@davidharmon4820]

Same here but he'll always be apart of us in the Duke family and he is one of the best to ever do the job and no one will ever replace the one of the Mount Rushmore of coaches in college basketball in my opinion

[@tcwright7544]

I have to add my Duke Story of the Young Coach K. In the fall of 1985 I was tasked with organizing a social event, but my living group had no money. I called up the Athletic Department to see if I could get someone from the BBAL team to talk about the upcoming season . They transferred me to Coach K. Who answered the phone and graciously agreed to come out and talk to basically 30 students. About all I remember of his talk was how much he talked about how great the student spectators were and how our support and volume gave Duke a big home turf advantage. How true that was and how much bigger that advantage became. How lucky were we? Over the years Coach K and his teams have given me and other Duke fans so much joy. What makes this so special to me is that K has also been unwittingly living and showing me values like family and respect. Again How lucky are we to have Coach K. Coach K you will be missed . I wish you and your family much happiness.

[@kevind3619]

Family has been and will always be more important than basketball

[@BeardedHaze]

Respect to Coach K. He made college basketball games fun to watch.

[@scottwendel633]

John Wooden, Bob Knight, Mike Krzyzewski. The best to ever coach the game of college basketball. Coming from a lifelong UK fan.....that is one of the most difficult statements I have ever uttered. LOL!!! Relax and enjoy your retirement. I'm sure all your players are thankful for the positive impact you had on their life. GO BIG BLUE!!

[@Bobbarker23455]

Jim calhoun

[@scottwendel633]

@@Bobbarker23455🥱 a sketchy Jim Boeheim over a sketchy Jim Calhoun but while I'm talking #4 Dean Smith and #5 Rick Pitino

[@kaydenloos6777]

@@scottwendel633 Rick pitino over Roy Williams 🤣 what a joke

[@tcwright7544]

I have to add my Duke Story of the Young Coach K. In the fall of 1985 I was tasked with organizing a social event, but my living group had no money. I called up the Athletic Department to see if I could get someone from the BBAL team to talk about the upcoming season . They transferred me to Coach K . Who answered the phone and graciously agreed to come out and talk to basically 30 students. About all I remember of his talk was how much he talked about how great the student spectators were and how our support and volume gave Duke a big home turf advantage. How true that was and how much bigger that advantage became. How lucky were we? Over the years Coach K and his teams have given me and other Duke fans so much joy. What makes this so special to me is that K has also been unwittingly living and showing me values like family and respect. Again How lucky are we to have Coach K. Coach K you will be missed . I wish you and your family much happiness. Scott The Kentucky - Duke rivalry has made both school better and honestly given some of the greatest moments in BBall. I have to say Kentucky has had many great coaches probably some as great as coach K. Tubby Smith/ Pitino and Calipari in my lifetime.

[@benjaminwelch3799]

Roy williams

[@debsam77]

I’m not a Duke fan but I must say that Coach K is awesome and I wish him well ❤️

[@Blaqk_8298]

Duke basketball will never be the same.

[@johnharris8191]

Marvelous!

[@donaldlee5408]

Congratulations coach k enjoy your retirement with pride with family

[@hybridis586]

Amazing what a speech what a man what a coach!

[@johnharris8191]

And no class for not giving his conquerors any credit. He never has.

[@bradw6413]

Class act! Thanks coach K

[@OddCtDude]

I’m a uconn kid, always hated to see Duke killing it every year but coach K has done tremendous for that program and his players throughout the years. Enjoy the life off the court full time coach k, you deserve it

[@patrickbyrne5933]

Congratulations Coach K. All the best

[@alvislancaster9638]

Unc fan here from durham.. actually been in his house some during high school..his daughter was friends with my girlfriend ....kinda cool But die hard heels fan, cant stand to lose to duke..but hats off to the best coach of all time......and great American patriot....

[@lancerz23]

The Greatest! He will be missed.

[@samualjohnson5450]

my favorite coach and program of all time. because if his dignity. one of my top ten people I would just wanna sit down and talk with. much love and respect.

[@titansegundera2.049]

Coach K congratulations for reaching milestones as a head coach of the Duke Blue Devil's and you achieved sportsmanship to your rivals, opponents and legends. You deserved it Mike, God bless and stay healthy teacher.

[@boxbreaker2011]

I can't believe he won't be coaching anymore. CBB will NEVER be the same, Duke will NEVER be the same. They will NEVER have the success they had under Coach K.

[@jacoballen4189]

Ive hated this man for 28 out of 28 years of my life...... Love my Tar Heels. I was so pumped up that we won. But I will say, congratulations. Without a doubt the greatest college basketball coach of all time. And even though I'm only a few years removed from the experience, I'm beginning to realize how awesome it was for me, a Tar Heel fan, to sit about 20 feet behind him and Zion Williamson inside of Cameron Indoor. Thanks for the years and the dedication.

[@Davek111]

He showed everyone the classless POS that he is. Denigrate his team because they lost. And showed no character at all to recognize UNC for a good game and being grateful they were there for his last game.

[@mattw7623]

@@Davek111 North carolina are irrelevant get over it. He lost to a trash team and he was pissed and so were players.

[@MrPoepope]

@@mattw7623 Salty.

[@jaybirddaniel387]

Yup they lost like his first game against them in that big four ha

[@brentlusk7091]

Will be mess l been watch coach k long time now will be in my heart want coach especially with same time

[@chilamilla]

Legend.

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

It’s hard to imagine CBK without him

[@traigreer5211]

Right

[@FBIStatMajor]

It's gonna be better

[@frankwil21]

Arguably the best regular season win as a UNC fan ever. Just beautiful

[@joeloco5129]

Arguably the best win vs Dook of all time, regular or post-season. Nobody gave us a chance. Everyone showed-up to bow to the "Grand Pubah." We walked in the castle, and p*ssed on the throne. No denying K's prolific run as a winner, but as a Tar Heel, this is the sweetest start one can ask of our rookie coach. Now, let's win the ACC championship and upset them yet again!!! GO TAR HEELS!

[@kennethfulk8312]

Another classless tarhole fan, we have beaten you so many times and we're even pretty much even record wise, I always respected Dean and Roy even though I hate that disgusting " other blue " with my whole being. Coach K IS THE BEST COACH OF ALL TIME !!!!!

[@kennethfulk8312]

@@joeloco5129 just another classless tarhole fan,. Go Duke and best of luck to the greatest Coach off all time, your envy and jealousy is obvious ...,.....

[@kennethfulk8312]

the GOAT of all CBB even though losing to the Tarholes ,. Coach K is the only coach I know since I was a kid, will never get used to not seeing him as coach, He is Duke ...

[@landismithCOJ]

Thank you, Coach K

[@nickinportland]

Duke fans meh, but coach K is the real deal. Great guy.

[@time_cop2901]

yes

[@tcwright7544]

As a Duke Alum member of class of 86. I will take it. Coach K is the real deal. We have been gifted beyond what we deserved. He has given us so much success and joy and we have probably been obnoxious and even cocky about our BBall team. His shoes will be hard to fill.

[@johnharris8191]

@@tcwright7544 Why is every time K was defeated he never gave his conquerors any credit? Just excuses why he lost or as he says "wost".

[@julians7268]

Its been a fun ride Coach K. GO HEELS! Best of wishes.

[@aaronwilson5978]

One of the greatest coaches in sports history

[@Ebkke64]

Was this after the game ?

[@stevecruz779]

just wish i could have seen coach K coach a game in cameron just once

[@andrewharvell6128]

Love you coach K, you have been my Hero for the past 39years, my Dad put a Duke sweatshirt on me as a kid and now at 44years old I’m still a fan of yours and the Duke Family!!! God Bless you!!!, thank you for the memories🐐🏀💙

[@ryanc9888]

When did Coach K stop wearing a suit and tie during games? he went straight to track pants lol.

[@julianwalker4743]

I respect couch k from day one hope the next couch well be better

[@brandonmoskos9149]

Man, this guy is such a complete legend.

[@richardhuffman8903]

Really? He sucks..Dook sucks

[@gloriadavis9829]

Greatest of all time...a legacy that will stand the test of time.

[@kentkimura5]

Roy>>>>>K

[@lance.da.legend9837]

Naw John wooden is

[@chris71388]

Not even close. coach k sucks. Not even a top 10 coach

[@thomasclark8810]

@@kentkimura5 5-3. Both are top 5 all time. I think K is with wooden at 1. But coach K is better.

[@bradleymadden4562]

🐐 Coach

[@oldeenglishd45]

Nothing like losing in front of Cherokee Parks.

[@timcoolum1517]

Where's his first comment of apology after coming back to the court after the game

[@Davek111]

Yep. He showed everyone the classless POS that he is. Denigrate his team because they lost. And showed no character at all to recognize UNC for a good game and being grateful they were there for his last game.

[@alaye5583]

With the way things are, how short everyone stays in college. There will never be another coach to match his legacy.

[@coreyjones7862]

😢 The greatest ever! Addressing all of his children for the final time

[@benjaminwelch3799]

Im sorry roy williams retired last year idk what youre talking about

[@coreyjones7862]

@@benjaminwelch3799 Roy Williams?? He's not coach k. Sorry 😞

[@hdelano11]

Will miss you coach K!! Legend

[@canicnation]

Coach K is breaking my heart..been a Duke fan all of my life..he is the only Coach I remember..Glad he is getting his retirement..but Duke will never be the same without K

[@legacy8942]

End of an era

[@jeremiahlamons8375]

Best coach in duke history 🏀💪🏽💙 we gone miss u coach K

[@samlewis6314]

Family First

[@jafeejoe3400]

Da 🐐🎯🎯 Straight like dat💯💯

[@christiansoldier77]

Grant Hill is lowkey Coach K son that why he has his "whole family" there for this moment

[@jamaalhorton2343]

Don’t disrespect Grant Hill mother and father like that!!!

[@aaronnichols6855]

Haha yes yessssssss yassssssss lol TAR HEELS!!!

[@mongsimbajon9558]

RESPECT

[@jonathantucker2728]

THE GOAT COACH Be Blessed

[@lance.da.legend9837]

Naw John wooden is

[@jonathantucker2728]

@@lance.da.legend9837 I agree he is as well

[@warrena.7179]

Coach K is the greatest college basketball coach ever!!

[@t-bone1898]

It's been a great season despite the loss. Thanks for every college team who showed respect for a great coach, even though one school didn't but that's our rivals. I wish you nothing but the best Coach K and his family. Thanks for the memories and God bless. The season is not over yet so, Bull City Let's Get It 💪 🙌 😤.

[@bayshonmoore542]

Great speech. Even though I'm not a Duke fan, But l give props 2 the legend of the winningest coach of college basketball of all time. Good luck 2 u & ur family & happy retirement. College basketball ain't gonna b da same w/o Coach K.

[@Ebkke64]

Was this after the game ?

[@bayshonmoore542]

Yes

[@nhalsey99]

What a legend. I'm not even a Duke fan, but I nothing but respect for Coach K 🐐

[@theMcWOPPER]

Not even a basketball ball fan. But I know the level of talent he has played at and respect him as one of the greatest coaches ever in the history of sports

[@Bobbarker23455]

Congrats coach on life after basketball. Go UCONN!!

[@Tomashu100]

Many people including myself as a kid had Basketball dreams to play for Coach K. This man is Iconic

[@craigugulini3409]

They just couldn’t win for the guys last game at home? Against there biggest rival? That’s pathetic

[@BookofShadows]

That’s sports pal!

[@nippy7425]

@Bryan Holden if there’s one game all season they should have won its this one

[@Jay-py1ow]

Horrible effort, they have no one to take over games like Tatum or Reddick did..very disappointing

[@petepoteet]

That’s pathetic ? Yea I’m sure your life’s work is something to relish in…

[@HungLe-ru5zi]

UNC came to play tonight, doesn’t diminish what’s coach K means to Duke Bball.

[@LLoweGovna]

I freaking hated Duke when Grayson Allen and Zion played for Duke. But I love coach K! What a guy

[@charlescolson234]

Imagine taking the L to an unranked UNC team

[@jefflandreneau7027]

What was yelled at 3:25?

[@mustahimc2238]

THE GREATEST OF ALL., COACH.K. THIS IS MY TEAM, DUKE. MUSTAHIM CAMEL

[@819phoenix]

The coolest guy I the room

[@petercondos1018]

42 Amazing Years Coach K !

[@stevehorn646]

Overated

[@petercondos1018]

@@stevehorn646 Go read a book . Really .

[@yvnggoat4739]

@DW. what did Sherman do to you 💀

[@stevehorn646]

@@petercondos1018 I can't read

[@petercondos1018]

@@stevehorn646 Go get vaccinated moron .

[@americanpatriot7233]

of course all these unc fans hate coach k but that just proves he was so good at beating unc many times, especially in their building, yes unc plays well at duke they always have but we will see who plays better on a neutral court next week

[@cyndiw8736]

Total class always. Though my blood and heart is green 💚 in Izzo land, coach K Integrity, class, values, loyalty, execution, and bringing the W can’t be beat. Family first, not following greener pastures of $ and just wanting his kids to be the best they can be on and off the court, and getting an education He goes down as best ever NCAA coach in my book.

[@sbanana210]

Here is the thing, Duke will never again be the same without Coach K. That new guy will not be the coach they need or lead them to wins like coach K. Only 1 coach K

[@walkerking3875]

A lot of pressure of Scheyer now

[@LOKISlog7]

Thank you Coach K Now let's finish it with another Championship. Bring on the Tourney

[@fredact]

0:43 when the pole dancer flips the kid's hoody.

[@tonyg3795]

❤❤

[@Whizkidsoo]

Who gets his office...top of the castle in Durham his office is ridiculous and well deserved...but respect whatever he decides legend

[@LilAlpo1]

3:26 🤣🤣

[@kaitlynharley9863]

Duke will never be the same without coach k. He’s the goat.

[@lance.da.legend9837]

Naw John wooden is

[@americanpatriot7233]

@@lance.da.legend9837 coach k has won more games than john wooden. and only morons use the word naw. naw isn't even a word

[@johnharris8191]

@@americanpatriot7233 Wooden won twice as many championships as "Gazinkski". As far as the slang word "naw", this is the South and there is nothing at Dook but Yankees and foreigners.

[@cdub9491]

Coach K will never forget that game, go Heels

[@kennethfulk8312]

But he will never forget all the buzzer beater wins and regular wins and breaking all the unc fans hearts at your house. 😁

[@cdub9491]

@@kennethfulk8312 Losing his last game at Cameron to UNC will forever haunt Coach K 😁

[@kennethfulk8312]

@@cdub9491 yeah last game but Coach has more Natty's and more importantly, beside the lose it was his day in our house with our fans and his family,. No Coach will ever compare to his legacy and accomplishments for the royal blue Duke nation

[@cdub9491]

@@kennethfulk8312 UNC delivered the death blow, LMAO

[@kennethfulk8312]

@@cdub9491 and KU will send your Tarholes back to chockville nc

[@snowyowens6847]

The score sucked but I’ll never forget the game. Coach K, you will be missed 😪. Now, let’s go get #6! GO DUKE 💙

[@johnblakewatson7083]

I'm a UNC fan but it's not gonna be the same without K.

[@johnharris8191]

Wonderful

[@TaskForceB]

4:55 nervous af. Huge shoes to fill

[@morrisritchie8125]

Coach K, give us your thoughts on how you feel you compare with the Greatest Coach of All Time, Coach John Wooden, given that he won twice as many NCAA Championships, 10. In eight fewer years of coaching, had four undefeated teams while you had zero, and once won 88 games in a row, while your best streak was 32 in a row. Would it be fair to say that there is really no comparison to be made? Do you think, as many do, that you are worthy of tying John Wooden’s shoes? Looking back, what would you have done differently to match Wooden’s seven consecutive NCAA Titles or 88 game winning streak? And lastly, do you think the biggest difference between you and John Wooden is that his last season coaching was your first season at Duke, and that it was so much easier for him to put up numbers that you can only dream of putting up?

[@mohwe1007]

Ending with an NCAA title would’ve been a nice way to tie it all up

[@ctrlaultdel6608]

Duke brand rose along with ESPN prominence. It’s their cash 🐄

[@pbsxcodgameplay]

The GOAT coach. Time for the boys to bring him another march madness championship

[@stephenboykin4958]

You spelled goat wrong. It’s spelled DEAN

[@elijah-chaddy1750]

The Georgia fan yelling go dawgs at 3:25 😂😂 classic Georgia fans no class

[@johnharris8191]

No class is K and Dook fans that never give their conquerors credit for defeating them.

[@Davek111]

@@johnharris8191 He showed everyone the classless POS that he is. Denigrate his team because they lost. And showed no character at all to recognize UNC for a good game and being grateful they were there for his last game.

[@KIXEM]

Στο HALL OF FAME, κάποιοι δικαιωματικά θα πρέπει να μπαίνουν στην ΣΚΕΠΗ !!! Αυτοί που άλλαξαν το BASKET !!! GREAT RESPECT COACH "K" !!!

[@blackmist1981]

When Russell Westbrook says this its a problem though. Take your L and go home

[@Packattack9204]

Cheese > Family > Basketball

[@wjhandy]

They all loved the money, and he missed out on the "beat UNC bonuses" in the end

[@gc-ej5hf]

Who will replace coach K?

[@Dranreb865]

Christian laetner

[@mikeogawa5586]

I will

[@justinhanson1529]

Go rebels that beat down in 90 will always be in his head lol nah but good stuff coach K

[@otaviofrnazario]

And so will be the national semifinal in 91

[@aaronwilson5978]

Go Blue tho!!!

[@notalex4656]

It had to be the wife !

[@olben1095]

No one can do a send-off like the Tarheels did tonight. Bye K!

[@Davek111]

He showed everyone the classless POS that he is. Denigrate his team because they lost. And showed no character at all to recognize UNC for a good game and being grateful they were there for his last game.

[@brocklin000]

class act

[@Davek111]

Class act? He showed everyone the classless POS that he is. Denigrate his team because they lost. And showed no character at all to recognize UNC for a good game and being grateful they were there for his last game.

[@heykali]

That man sound like 50 dude is 75

[@pennywise804]

I have hated Duke for along time because they are like Brady of the NFL.......If this doesn't make the hair on your neck stand up then you aren't a true sports fan.....Good speech coach K and as it pains me to say this, you are a legend.....Best of luck to you and your family in the future.....Thanks!!!

[@dudeabides23]

Respect from Michigan. This dude is the goat of coaches. Enjoy your golden years sir ✌️

[@chrisf8855]

Coach K absolutely HATES UNC which is why this final win is 1000x sweeter!!! I liked him when he started out but he really got a huge ego over the years and became more and more childish and hypocritical. Glad to see his miserable face and gigantic ego go.

[@Davek111]

And he showed everyone the classless POS that he is. Denigrate his team because they lost. And showed no character at all to recognize UNC for a good game and being grateful they were there for his last game.

[@kennethfulk8312]

I hate the tarholes more than any Duke fan but always respected Dean Smith and Roy

[@b32acon]

EXEMPLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!