Coach K tribute: Take an emotional journey with him at the 2022 Final Four

[@dimesinger]

I say this as a diehard UNC fan: The rivalry could not have become what it was without Coach K. Fans who only show hate don't seem to understand that they can't claim the greatest rivalry in sports if your rival isn't worthy of greatness. Rivalry emotions aside, respect is due. Congrats to K on a stellar career. I wish him the best in his retirement.

[@crashcorrigan9733]

I love rivalries. I disdain bad sportsmanship. which many of his players have exhibited over the years. And he watched on the sidelines as they did it. Coincidence only carries one so far. Sorry. Not on board the K train.

[@diehardasta]

The greatest rivalries are those in which there is a clear mutual respect on both sides

[@dimesinger]

​@@crashcorrigan9733 Fair enough. For me, respect isn't at all the same as loving, liking, or condoning all the aspects who someone is or what they've done. I respect all kinds of people I don't like or agree with. I just think UNC-Duke isn't what it is without Coach K, in the same way it isn't what it is without Dean and Roy. For me, it's incoherent to brag about having the greatest rivalry (which I and many fans do) if both rivals aren't at the top of the game, and whether I like it or not Duke isn't at the top without Coach K.

[@crashcorrigan9733]

@@dimesinger Everybody draws their lines. You have yours. I have mine. That's respect.

[@dimesinger]

@@crashcorrigan9733 Fair enough.

[@cg212]

A year later and this still gives me chills and tears.

[@johnwesleyhuss2327]

Kansas fan here. Ngl this video is a tearjerker. I'll never forgive you for 1991 but congrats to coach k on a legendary career and beat of luck in retirement!

[@myronjacobs3596]

Don’t know him never met him but I been watching him for 27 years and Coach K really show how to turn a program around with nothing but hard work heart and making a impact on the players who played for him Coach K is the Michael Jordan of coaches to me

[@neverlandsong1]

My dad passed away in 2016, we never had much other than Duke basketball to connect with, my best friend is a unc fan. He came to my dad's funeral on short notice. He made me his best man at his wedding. My dad never got to see a game in Cameron, because he was always working. I wish I could've given him a chance while he was still alive. COACH K, you bridged a generation gap with me and my father, you gave us someone/something to believe in, it was bigger than us, and bigger than basketball, it was family. We miss you Coach, thank you for everything 🙏 LGD

[@Jaredhamptonthomas]

Diehard UNC fan here. Wow, what an amazing tribute video. Truly emotional to watch, and so cool to hear people speak about their experience with K. No real fan of basketball can deny the greatness of K, his legacy, and far reaching impact he has made on the game. He’s changed so many lives, and this game for the better. Thank you Coach for who you are, and for making the game better. This rivalry is so epic, and it is wasn’t possible without you. Wishing you and your family nothing but the best in retirement. I have no doubt that the legacy you have, will continue on into the future of Duke Basketball.

[@robzilla60]

In 1991 I moved 1000 miles away from home in Texas, to work at a start up Maintenance facility in Greensboro NC. We became the #1 Aviation MRO in the country within 2 years. During that time period, I was introduced to the game of College Basketball. Most of the guys at work were UNC fans. While watching the games after work during the season, I became enthralled by Coach K. His intensity and demeanor just astounded me. Then, in the Big Dance I watched Laettner make 'The Shot' against Kentucky on TV as it happened. It was a done deal. Duke Basketball fan forever. This coach inspired me to be better, try harder, work through the pain, keep going, never stop. I don't even play basketball. Just watching from the living room or whatever bar I was in at the time Coach K was just so involved and on top of it. It's really hard to explain the influence he has even not being in his presence but only on TV. I felt his emotion remotely. He has impacted thousands of people literally with his unique way of motivation. Mike Krzyzewski will always live in my heart as the Champion of not only basketball, but life in general.

[@goodee4451]

man that was beautiful. seeing grant hill and hurley, and laetnner brought back so many memories. i almost teared up

[@troydixson1394]

He was a bluecollar defense Hussle coach at a academic program zoobeck he flat out developed that guy the little plays that change the out the come of a game example plumee hussles a offensive rebound that led to him missing but got a teammate to the foul the line that Duke basketball if u can't do that u can't get on the court playing game that way u don't always gotta be you're best u can steal a game with heart

[@mariaalexissanders]

This: "God gave my Dad 3 daughters, but he's had 40 years of sons." Beautiful and true.

[@karenenderle532]

Yes, what a tribute for his daughter to recognize that and say that,,,,that comment really open the flood gates for him in this video. He let his family be a part of so much and they were the reason he was as successful as he was! I think his having three daughters helped him look at things much differently.....The true Fab Five was that Krzyzewski family!!

[@darkzeus28]

@@karenenderle532 yes he can watch that video incessantly which I'm sure he has to praise himself..self adulation is the K legacy

[@karenenderle532]

@@darkzeus28 Really no reason to be that way. We all want to be remembered and appreciated, some of us are just lucky to achieve that. So very sorry for you, I truly am. I hope God blesses you as you travel on your journey!

[@darkzeus28]

@@karenenderle532 humility is undervalued

[@Mafube_Molange]

@@karenenderle532 you live up to your name

[@Akecherfd8424]

There will probably never be a coach like him again. Coaches chase money instead of creating a legacy. Coach K created a legacy and a program at Duke that will never be repeated ever again. Coach K is one of the greatest coaches in our lifetime.

[@codyhale1952]

Gave me goosebumps watching this. The best to ever coach the game🐐🐐

[@crashcorrigan9733]

Cry on cue.

[@morrisritchie8125]

I agree completely that he was the best to ever coach the game, with the exception, of course, of John Wooden, who accomplished things that Coach K couldn’t have even if he had coached another 35 years. There will be another Coach K, though not for awhile. There will NEVER be another John Wooden.

[@morrisritchie8125]

Well, maybe second best at best. Don’t forget that John Wooden won 10 NCAA Championships, seven in a row, coached four undefeated teams and had an 88 game winning streak as well. There is really no comparison between Coach K and John Wooden, but Coach K was a good coach. John Wooden was the best ever, by far.

[@crashcorrigan9733]

@@morrisritchie8125 John Wooden's palyers either showed class on the court, or they sat on the bench. It showed, even then. People took note.

[@EOSSNJ]

Being a butler fan, when this aired before the final four last year, i teared up. Coach K has been one of the large inspirations and motivations in my life. Miss you Coach. You provided the largest spark in college basketball history.

[@_julianreacts_2869]

Super touching the tears are there and everyone who played at Duke or just loves it also has tears and will miss the legend

[@crashcorrigan9733]

Wait there. I'll get my violin. Bwahahaha!

[@morrisritchie8125]

To JulianReacts: I got the impression that the tears were from not being able to accomplish anything close to what John Wooden did during his career at UCLA, and I can understand his frustration and disappointment with respect to that issue. And that’s not to suggest that Coach K didn’t have a tremendous career, for he did, but compared to what John Wooden accomplished, Coach K just seems like an ordinary coach, which is certainly worthy of shedding a few tears over.

[@TheWakeup011]

@@morrisritchie8125 are you a UCLA fan?

[@morrisritchie8125]

To TheWakeup011: Kind of, and thank you for asking. LOL!

[@giacomocabras7305]

Seriously you are comparing the modern era of college basketball to the old days of John wooden? Those numbers won’t be matched ever again, not even if God himself comes down to coach college bball, and that’s because of all the changes regarding the ncaa tournament and so on. Such a pathetically ignorant comment. Hope you enjoyed these almost 50 years of mediocrity by the Bruins.

[@otisjordan18]

It’s so weird not seeing him on the sideline. I’ll be 48 soon and grew up watching Coach K all my life.

[@buckhillcampground5056]

A leader of men. An amazing human being, and yes, the greatest coach of all time. Thank you for all you've done for Duke, USA Basketball, and fighting cancer Coach K!!!

[@crashcorrigan9733]

Gracie Allen said he learned how to play with class from Coach K.

[@stephaniebrown9799]

It's the end of an era of NC college basketball, the ACC and the NCAA. As a Tar Heel fan, I tip my hat to Coach K. Without him, I honestly believe that Duke vs. UNC rivalry would not be as intense as it has been. I remember that '92 Championship. I was in high school liking both UNC and Duke. What can I say, I lived Grant Hill and Christian Laettner. I have no memory of any other Duke coach. I hope he enjoys retirement and writes a memoir like Dean Smith. I would read about his life. Great job Coach.

[@chetlake3204]

As a lifelong KU fan here. This was a moving tribute to an extraordinary person/coach. Happy Retirement, Coach. I hope it's all you hoped and dreamed for

[@samjohnson5047]

From a FSU fan it’s sad to see . Will mis him. He had an impact on so many lives it’s unbelievable. Thanks for all you did to the game of basketball.

[@stephaniecarlton3423]

Duke Fan here. I’ve been a Fan since the 70’s. This man is a Legend. A great person. I wish him the Best.

[@otisjordan18]

I watch this at least once a day. I cry every time. The man is a legend. He was there 42 of my 47 years of life. God Bless Coach K. He’s the best!

[@DanielGonzalez-yy4kc]

I’m a unc fan, shedding a tear.

[@keithfawbush517]

This UK fan got a lump in his throat watching this wonderful tribute of a fantastic man. It's just a shame that he had to coach at Duke! I wish him all that he deserves. A very classy gentleman!

[@teresaoutlaw178]

Before him, there were none like him, and after him, there will be no other!

[@mikkifarmer9626]

I only wish that Coach K had the storybook ending that he richly deserved, but North Carolina had other plans. Still, it won't be a blemish for Mike Krzyzewski's legendary career. Duke University is known throughout the nation and the world because of him. Thanks to Coach K for all of the great memories.

[@dreamgirl284u2]

Ridiculously said. Coach is a legend he didn’t get to be where he is at from not taking losses. Those couple of games last season could never defined his legacy are you serious.

[@iinspireNP]

The fact he is a chicagoan, we got so many good peeps from Chicago helping out another state. CHICAGO REPRESENT :)

[@bondwin7025]

I'VE been a Duke fan since 1982 ,Thank you so much for all the memories coach K ! Lets go Duke Nation 💙.

[@sonyagraske376]

BLESS YOU COACK K. FOR GIVING US YOUR TIME . ❤🏀❤🏀

[@crashcorrigan9733]

And Gracie Allen. There was a real prince. And Coach K. recruited the creep. Says something, no?

[@Riech3]

All the love in the world for Coach K!!!! Every team should strive for this level of excellence.

[@eroopdenz]

Man always rooted against Duke.. but this tribute hit different. What a legendary career coach K! Been a blessing to the game for sure

[@rasheawhite3644]

Love you, Dad K!🥰🙏🏾💕🌟🤗☀️

[@Hbkdj0]

There’s no coach better then coach K thxs for the memories & in joy retirement

[@pablo4life42]

You will never be forgotten 😢❤️

[@FANCYxDADDY]

COACH K IS A LEGEND NOT ONLY IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL BUT IN SPORTS FOREVER!!!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sonnybiggs8680]

Good luck on your next journey in life. Thanks for all the great Duke memories that i grew up watching as a kid in houston tx..

[@shevey4]

Me too

[@perryanderson5642]

Same here! Only it was Weatherford, Tx for me. Now, Lake Granbury, Tx.

[@dukeblue42]

I watch this all the time. “I love you too, kid,” is so sweet. Greatest coach ever.

[@ladeviousblanton111]

As a college basketball fan I hated duke the duke blue devils was the Dallas cowboys of college basketball u either loved them or hated them and I hated the duke blue devils but now coach k is walking out into the sunset and the hate for duke is still there but it won't be the same without coach k on the sidelines even when u hate a certain team at the end of the day u respect them too coach k is a bonafide legend one of college basketball greatest coaches and to not see him on the sidelines and wish for duke to lose is a bonafide feeling of sadness 😭😭😭😭😭😭 it's like the era I grew up in is either retiring or slowly dying away college basketball will never be the same without coach k

[@philipcallado5693]

I fell in love with the game of basketball because of Coach K. I borrowed this basketball video from the library repeatedly, and while it was definitely helping me become a better player, I just got to learn about his passion for the game and as a teacher. Thanks Coach K. Duke forever! Edit: how could anyone not have tears at the end of this? Whether you loved or hated Duke and Coach K, the dude kept it 💯. He’s an icon.

[@churlish7851]

U brought me so much pain.. grats coach k on being an honorable competitor. Enjoy your retirement

[@prestonmcintyre7045]

As a NC Native, and Baby Blue Through & Through Fan, Thank You Coach K! Simply Thank You

[@AnthonyD1986]

I'm not even a basketball fan and I respect coach K. Legend.

[@sallykleberg5769]

We are all so lucky to have been blessed by being on your journey with you. God bless you and your family and all those who have taken your teachings into the world for the better!

[@dennisdietrich5759]

There never has been and likely never will be a coach like Coach K in the impact he has had on basketball and every student fortunate enough to have watched him coach Duke basketball. My only regret was graduating from Duke 3 years before he started but Duke basketball has been in my heart throughout Coach K's career. I am so thankful for all that he did for all Dukies.

[@FredPickett]

One of The very best coaches We ever had. Good luck on Your retirement Coach K./Youve earned it.

[@Brian-ce9kzz]

By far, the best tribute video made. What an amazing teacher and coach.

[@caroldean4405]

I am not Duke fans but I am hat off honor coach k is very talent, brilliant and great for 42 years.

[@Dodgersbluefan]

I just now watched this tribute to the 🐐. I didn't want to watch it when it first came out bcuz I knew I would 😢 and that's exactly what I did. I'm gonna miss him, basketball is gonna miss him. thanks so much Coach K.

[@dormileehodgson3444]

The GOAT. I love coach K and I will miss him coaching the game.

[@MatthewKonvict]

The greatest college basketball coach ever. Period.

[@christianyuen6124]

what about Geno Auriemma

[@ralphvelez8984]

No doubt coach k is number 1

[@jemzyiiv9704]

Basketball history Period im a die hard unc fan but when you’re talking about the best coaches in basketball history coach k has to be in that conversation

[@MrGuerrillaWelfare]

As a Kentucky Fan this man has been the first coach that comes to mind when I think of the best coach in college basketball. I often find myself saying “well if coach k had this team they wouldn’t lose” and it’s because it’s the truth. This man is not only a good recruiter but an excellent coach. Talent can only take you so far without the proper coaching. I’m glad you’re getting your flowers Coach K

[@morrisritchie8125]

To MrGuerillaWelfare: Really? The first name that comes to mind is Coach K when you think about the greatest coach ever? That’s interesting, since John Wooden won 10 NCAA Championships, seven of them in a row, had four undefeated teams, something Coach K never did once, and won 88 straight games with UCLA. Coach K is fortunate he never had to coach against John Wooden, for he would have suffered the same fate as every other coach who had the misfortune of facing Wooden, and lost. It is not even debatable who the greatest coach of all time is. There is John Wooden, and then everybody else.

[@MrGuerrillaWelfare]

@@morrisritchie8125 Current coaches. We’re living in the now

[@Whocares66672]

@@morrisritchie8125 son daddy said go lay down

[@ryguyadventures5830]

Good luck on retirement coach K thanks for all the memories and all of the great titles.

[@ethanwiederhorn3544]

Tearing up. Grew up as my childhood hero. Never met him but has had such an impact on my life.

[@capitanfuturo594]

Duke won't be the same without Coach K. May God forever bless the greatest coach in college basketball history, Mike Kryzewsky.

[@jordanburke8400]

Without a doubt the best college basketball coach of all time.

[@JovhonteFirstOfHisName]

He's all i know since i started watching in 89 as a kid now my kids had a chance to see his last couple of games and we will all miss you coach thank you for everything farewell. But its just a new beginning

[@stephaniesadler4827]

Best coach alive . Always look up to him and his shoes will never be filled again. He made Duke basketball what it is today...

[@beverlythomas5596]

Coach K you will be missed very much and you have done everything good for Duke. Now you are retiring and it will take someone special to take your place after all these years. Let wish Mike G. his new journey with Duke basketball. Coach K enjoy your retirement and do a lot of things with your family. But I know you will watch your pride and joy Duke. Thank you for everything you have done all these years.❤️💙💙

[@otisjordan18]

I cry every time I watch this. He was and always will be Simply The Best ever!

[@zachsmith2681]

This is sad man I am really goin to miss him so much he was my favorite coach ever I wish I could have met him

[@marcellehardingsr.511]

Thanks for all the wonderful memories coach!!!

[@ralphvelez8984]

In my opinion he's number 1 in any sport as a coach

[@camjoseph363]

Congrats coach k legendary it was a great time watching you coach Ik this wasn’t the outcome that u wanted but you made it to the final four nothing to be sad about you grew duke all the way up by the time u got there just want to send my deep love and appreciation to u coach k love you my guy

[@crashcorrigan9733]

Overpaid, way overplayed.

[@morrisritchie8125]

To Cam Joseph: On the bright side, Coach K is fortunate he didn’t have to coach during John Wooden’s era, for he may have ended up with zero NCAA Championships, since Wooden won everything in sight during his tenure at UCLA. He won twice as many titles as Coach K and coached eight fewer years, so Coach K might have won one or two during the eight years he coached when Wooden wasn’t around.

[@rudd0967]

From a UVA guy, job well done Coach K! What a ride

[@jimjohnson9237]

We create our own luck. By hard work and strong principles. Thanks coach K

[@aeyytruong2049]

Thank you Coach K. GOD bless you and your family 😀

[@martyharris4905]

I remember in 1980 when 'then' coach Bill Foster announced he was leaving I thought who could Duke get to replace him?? Three years later Duke fans wanted Coach K on the first bus leaving Durham! Thank goodness AD Tom Butters believed in him and didn't listen to the boosters. Coach K was absolutely the right choice for the Duke basketball program. He did much more than bring national championships to Duke, he brought class, discipline and respect! As a life long Dukie I hate to see you go, but all I can say is enjoy your retirement, so long and thanks...for everything! GO DUKE!!!😈🏀

[@crashcorrigan9733]

Yeah, I guess if "winning" is your God, thank God for Coach K., eh? Think Big, partner.

[@crashcorrigan9733]

They should have stuck with their first instincts.

[@morrisritchie8125]

To Marty Hamis: Goodbye Coach K, and please don’t be haunted by the fact that John Wooden put up numbers that make your career look mediocre, for you were definitely a better than average coach, and benefitted greatly from not having to coach during the same years as John Wooden when he coached at UCLA.

[@karenenderle532]

"haters" need love too, so with that said: Crash love to you and I hope life treats you well.

[@karenenderle532]

@@morrisritchie8125 Morris, have you even though of researching the time and teams that Wooden coached, go back and pay closer attention, John Wooden was alive during the height of Coach K's road to greatness and he even had the highest of praise for Coach K and respected the military background and said that was one of the things Coach brought to his ideology of coaching. Again, please do some research before you make an inane comment!

[@victorabrams637]

what a tribute, what a career, what a coach, what a person. congrats, mike. a class act on and off the hardwood. enjoy your retirement. you deserve it.

[@MrWhatever2u]

Thank you coach K!!!

[@Slimreaper505]

Attended a Duke basketball camp in 06 when I was 14 and Coach K literally lined all the campers up and talked 1 on 1 with each 1 of us great guy 💯

[@crashcorrigan9733]

Was his recruit Gracie Allen there akso?

[@Musiclegend402]

Thank you coach K!! Thank you for all the great memories.. Thank you for being such a class act through out your whole career... You are truly one in a trillion!!! Enjoy your retirement coach K well deserved...

[@darkzeus28]

I prefer quadrillion

[@tommasocino484]

Thank you Coach, wish you the best. Love and respect from Italy 🏀❤️🔵⚪

[@gotohellpunk]

Thank you UNC

[@rowdyrx6109]

Congratulations on a stellar career. You are a players coach. God bless !

[@michaelmiller5877]

Lifelong Tar Heel fan, Hokie by graduation. Have always admired Coach K. West Point, Army vet, coach...legacy speaks for itself. You so wanted to beat this guy, and when you did, it was an accomplishment. When you lost to him, you understood why, he was better prepared that given night. Truly, save for maybe Wooden, the best.

[@bigdbohnen]

You love the game of basketball, and the basketball loves you back. Thank you Coach K - from a Gonzaga fan

[@jana.villaverde]

I first know you in London 2012. Looking back in your achievements in 40+ years you changed basketball. Whether with Duke, Team USA. What will we be without you? 😭 I have no words except how grateful I was to watch and admire you. Thank you so much for everything Coach K. We will miss you. Blue Devil forever. Team USA forever! 💙🤍❤🔵⚪️

[@12savage68]

What did he change about basketball?

[@toddlaber2325]

i got teary eyed when his family payed tribute to him

[@eugenewlx1618]

Coach K will always be a legend!

[@morrisritchie8125]

Naw, in ten years nobody will remember his name.

[@eugenewlx1618]

@@morrisritchie8125 maybe, maybe not :)

[@bigdawganthonyjarzemkoski7722]

Forever Duke U. Thank you Coach K

[@davidpratt4549]

SO SO Good - great tribute to a great coach and an even better man

[@ralphvelez8984]

So much respect for you coach k..been following you since 1991 92 season. You r my favorite coach of all time..that will never change. I have always pulled for u to win.i never met u..if I had a wish it would be to meet you..I love you my brother..so sad it had to end..never thought it would..I see u as superman.

[@boondocksdragon8959]

Aaaaannnd now I'm crying. 😭 Coach K is a legend, and I can't imagine Duke playing under anyone else.

[@RCJH2022]

That's because Duke basketball doesn't exist outside of Coach K.

[@whiterose8601]

Hope you can imagine them losing under someone else cause unc will continue to own you

[@Jtfan23]

@@whiterose8601 coach k was never owned by them? Do you watch basketball?

[@boondocksdragon8959]

@@whiterose8601 UNC has never had a coach with the legacy that Mike K has. Keep envying, though. It's a funny look on y'all.

[@darkzeus28]

There is no duke or coach k without Grant Hill

[@vicl7823]

Real Goat, Real Legend. Congratulations to Coach K's amazing career. Enjoy the retirement.

[@caxaltacc123]

Congratulations and enjoy your retirement!!! We love you and we're going to miss you Coach K ☺️❤️

[@_julianreacts_2869]

This video are one of those videos that you cry and can’t even skip one second

[@brettscott8288]

Loved Duke until the early '90s. Still have the utmost respect for them, Coach K or no. Phenomenal basketball history.

[@danblomgren8059]

Only the highest respects and praise for this man! Pure Class! Wish you only the best! From: A KU graduate!!

[@dolob4i531]

Thank you Coach K for the impact you had on my life and how you inspired everyone else’s🙏🏾💯Duke Blue Devils Forever!

[@TripleE76]

Purdue alumni here, much respect to Coach K. If Purdue had a Coach K, we would have a championship banner.

[@sherreceangel4012]

He such a lucky guy Durham NC love Coach K 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@garygemmell3488]

Coach K has been the Duke coach ever since I became aware of Duke basketball while I was still a teenager. After 42 years it will just not seem right to see him on the Duke sideline.

[@bigal1337]

That was sick good! Baseball ‘86 had a few years there part of that run! What a foundation for the future! Thank you Coach K!

[@SweetLuo]

Coach K is the best college basketball coach in history. He is the G.O.A.T. Thank you for being such an amazing inspiration person. God Bless you big time.

[@gabrielgauna8973]

Congratulations coach K. You are truly the best coach,. Human being and most importantly the best maker of young men. I will miss seeing you Courtside.

[@flash305johnson6]

Wow this almost made me cry 😢 thank you Coach K forever a dukie blue devil

[@ralphvelez8984]

The goat of college basketball coach..and arguably the goat of all sports as a coach..in my opinion the goat in any sport as a coach

[@brandonpennington1983]

I'm a Dukey for life but I'm proud of Hubert Davis.

[@RobertDixon-sw3dz]

Coach K and Duke delivered a robust and extra generous gift to North Carolina basketball with the farewell tour . His last game at Cameron enabled the Tar Heels to decisively defeat him and claim an extra special prize of knowing they were the last team to slam dunk him at home. The opportunity to walk out of Cameron with that win represents it's own sentimental achievement. I think all of Carolina can say they dearly love to beat Coach K.

[@damienkeene8000]

I picked Duke as my college team after they took an L to UNLV and I have been riding every since. Coach K thanks for all the memories. #DukeNation 4Life

[@cj9667]

Very nicely done! Class act Coach K! His philosophy……always for his players. Bet he has no idea how many lives he’s really touched!

[@BucNas7y]

class act. hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@perryanderson5642]

My Favorite Coach! It was an Honor to meet Coach K in 2015. I told him I could watch that pass from Grant Hill to Christian Laettner continually ( THE SHOT). That put A Huge Smile on his Face!