The hall of fame Basketball coach Dean Smith is no more. He passed away at the age of 83 leaving his fans and fellows in a state of shock.
He built North Carolina Tar Heels as one of eminent teams with most number of victories in credit.
Michael Jordan the chairperson of National Basketball Association’s Charlotte Hornets said Dean Smith was more than a coach to him.
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He was his best friend and his mentor as well. He taught him the basics of the game and stood in his good, bad and ugly for him.
Michael added that Dean taught him about life through the game. President Obama said: Dean always pushed the sportsman spirit in his team mates.
He always taught to his team mates to point the team mate who passed the ball to him. He also recruited the scholarships for blacks in North Carolina.
He went bravely after fighting with illness in his final years. Dean Smith was known for his goodness with people, he cared for every person he have known.
Dean Smith was a living legend and he was known for his legacy. He his team players were deeply blessed by his preaching.
His old teammates and fellow players are in deep grief. They are shocked after this news came in. Dean won some of the most prestigious awards including national championships and Olympic gold medal.
The basketball coach passed away peacefully leaving behind his wife and five children behind. Smith had issues from 2010 however he kept low about it.
His wife Linnea accepted the honorary Presidential Medal of Freedom on his behalf from President Obama in November 2013.