Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Dean Smith
- Good people are happy when something good happens to someone else.
- If you treat every situation as a life and death matter, you’ll die a lot of times.
- Basketball is a team game. But that doesn’t mean all five players should have the same amount of shots.
- I’d never get elected if people in North Carolina realized how liberal I am.
- There is a point in every contest when sitting on the sidelines is not an option.
- I always mean what I say, but I don’t always say what I’m thinking.
- I think the real free person in society is one that’s disciplined. It’s the one that can choose; that is the free one.
- Given the fact that we are in a capitalist society, we still do not want to overlook not only what a corporation produces and its profitability but also how it impacts the environment, touches human life and whether it protects or undermines the dignity of the human person.
- The presidents of colleges have to have some courage to step forward. You can’t limit alcohol in college sports, you have to get rid of it.
- I know a lawyer who’d love to retire and be an assistant coach. I mean, it’s fun.
Dean Smith (1931–2015) was a highly influential figure in American basketball, best known for his remarkable tenure as the head coach of the University of North Carolina (UNC) men’s basketball team. Born on February 28, 1931, in Emporia, Kansas, Smith’s coaching career spanned over three decades and left an indelible mark on the sport.
Smith’s coaching philosophy emphasized teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Under his leadership, the UNC Tar Heels achieved great success, including two NCAA championships in 1982 and 1993. He was a master strategist known for his innovations, including the introduction of the “Four Corners” offense, which played a pivotal role in the introduction of the shot clock in college basketball.
Beyond his coaching prowess, Dean Smith was a pioneer in the civil rights movement. He recruited and played the first African American scholarship athlete in the ACC, breaking down racial barriers in college sports. His commitment to social justice extended to his involvement in various charitable causes, making him a respected and beloved figure both on and off the court.
Dean Smith’s coaching career culminated with numerous accolades, including multiple Coach of the Year awards and induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983. He passed away on February 7, 2015, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in coaching and a profound impact on the world of college basketball.
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