Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski on Bobby Knight and Why He'll Never Coach In The NBA | Letterman

Fresh off his 2011 NCAA Championship, Coach K talks about his college recruiting, his friend Bobby Knight and the difference between college and the NBA. (Air date: 4/9/01)
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[@StainlessTIG2]

Duke became my favorite basketball team back in 89’. Watching Duke and the Fab 5, UNLV, and UNC go at it in the early 90’s was some of the greatest games ever! Gonna miss coach K

[@dab7271]

RIP coach knight, you will always be remembered as a legend

[@brianbullard8291]

Much respect to Coach K.From a Carolina guy.

[@christopherdell9601]

As a huge fan of Duke and Letterman; I remembered seeing this decades ago. Usually these kind of interviews (after a college win) is a "Filler" but Dave really seemed enthusiastic. What a showman; what a coach.

[@karenenderle532]

"decades" 21 years ago

[@christopherdell9601]

@@karenenderle532 That's two decades, yes.

[@ianwallace3082]

Mike Krzyzewski and Bob Knight: The two greatest college basketball coaches of all time.

[@thebullet7874]

What a great human being. He seems so humble. I’ve never heard him talk like this. Respect. Respect.

[@chadmichael03]

It's an act. They're not actually talking off the cuff

[@thomaspick4123]

Kids are the offspring of goats. To refer to children, the offspring of human beings, as kids, are disrespectful to children. Stop it!

[@anon-kt7dc]

profile - nose and ears. most humble I have ever seen this dude

[@christophermorgan3261]

Few late night hosts have the sports know how of Letterman

[@bobtony6036]

coach K, hate Duke, but he was always a class act.

[@michaelblanchette2787]

It's hard to dislike this great coach, even if you hate Duke. Go UCONN!

[@karenenderle532]

The Warrior in the Arena is what is needed to win games....personally he is a decent and humorous person.....it's okay to dislike him or anyone, but if the person is deserving of respect for their accomplishments, then I feel that needs to be given. He is funny,,,,I don't believe that's an act....I've read too many books and articles from other players and coaches,,,he is pretty much this same guy you have seen here on Letterman.

[@tristyevely3798]

I'm going to miss Coach K.

[@boathead22000]

I bet he has dark money hidden everywhere.

[@willballdingaling9449]

Long live coach k

[@markjackson6431]

“Fresh off his 2011 NCAA Championship” in the description ☠️💀

[@rjpsuh06]

Great interview! But, please correct the description of this 2001 interview, “Fresh off his 2011 NCAA Championship..”

[@dab7271]

Can’t believe he was in his mid fifties in this clip…he looks about 40.

[@DevilTigerGopher]

GOAT

[@bills4028]

Legend.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

I’m glad he never went to the NBA Most long time college coaches who make the jump to the NBA fail unless your name is Larry Brown

[@jamesbowman8138]

I remember when he interviewed for the Bulls in 1989

[@aaabbbccc985]

He interviewed for the Lakers several times too, to use it as leverage at Duke and to stroke his ego. He has a long history of these things. Just like when asked, he always said he would never announce retirement before the season because he wouldn't want all the attention and distraction. Then he did just that "for the players".

[@jamesbowman8138]

@@aaabbbccc985 he interviewed for Celtics in 1990 as well I think the Timberwolves offered him the world at one point I forgot the year

[@Milehigh_]

Damn i never knew he was interviewed for that coaching vacancy in Chicago, Mike Krysweski would've been a legendary coach in the NBA coaching the Bulls instead of Phil Jackson taking over in '89 but he still made out very well in college!

[@PatrickSevers]

Not true never interviewed for bulls

[@BaccarWozat]

My mother went to high school with him. He had the unfortunate nickname of "Mickey Michael Dumbo Ears".

[@sira.scottascot8865]

What a guy.

[@bryansarracino8623]

Much respect

[@jackofhearts1056]

In North Carolina, Coack K is royalty. 100% class.

[@2taggs2]

Damn. 21 years later... and he doesn't look that much different (Mike Krzyzewski of course).

[@Tarheelsrule]

Mike needs a North Carolina tattoo lol BOOM

[@brandongaming1049]

wow!

[@ZachJenkins]

Can someone explain to me his Lawrence of Arabia joke?

[@mikewhite4560]

But when you get BEHIND CLOSED DOORS....There STORIES on Coach K....

[@michaelblanchette2787]

Don't f%#k with his program and you should be okay

[@David_USF]

Compared to Bobby Knight, Coach K is an angel.

[@mikewhite4560]

@@David_USF TOUCHE. Like saying compared to the United States LAST PRESIDENT......

[@David_USF]

@@mikewhite4560 LOL

[@musicman76enator]

@@mikewhite4560 We have a President?

[@davidjackson7413]

The editor of these things stinks. Let the clips go on without the chopping up.

[@musicman76enator]

GOAT