Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski

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But the bulk of this book is composed of original writing by 38 former and current Chronicle staffers and at least 35 Chronicle photographers. Author Ian O’Connor spoke to scores of Coach K’s players, friends, colleagues, and rivals to unlock the keys to Krzyzewski’s incredible success story. O’Conner that he was able to hide his lack of access to coach K as deep into the book as he did…although, my spider senses should have been going off when O’Conner’s narrative devolved into a “those darn Dukies get away with everything! It does drag at some times due to the minute detail of a controversy or issue at Duke but overall a good read. So, even after a few years of losing seasons, Butters extended K's contract, even though most viewed that as irresponsible.

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And to reach these heights – 12 Final Fours and five NCAA titles, three Olympic championships – the cost is that much higher.I cried many times, as the author brought me fully back to some emotional wins and losses through the years. So much is common knowledge even to someone like me who did not closely follow Duke or the ACC other than when Christian Laettner and Zion Williams** played there.

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Meanwhile, after joining Carmy's kitchen staff as a mere intern and later becoming the sous-chef of The Beef restaurant in The Bear season 1, Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) takes a leading role in their new restaurant in season 2. By that time, Coach K had largely walled himself from access to anyone outside his family and close circle of friends, leaving O'Connor to repeat what is generally available from public reportage.He announced that this would be his last season on June 2, 2021 -- with Scheyer named his successor the same day.

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If you admire leadership and are the least bit passionate, this book will bring it out of you in a hurry. This is an interesting book that was definitely an enjoyable read if you are a Duke or Coach K admirer. but he won a heck of a lot more games than those guys and won a national title in the 90s, 00s, and 10s. It was on Knight’s recommendation that Krzyzewski would land his first head coaching gig at his alma mater, taking over the Cadets and helming them for five years. About 80 percent of the proceeds will go toward supporting The Chronicle, which is now in its 117th year of publication and 27th year of financial independence.When he first started coaching, he was ridiculed and viewed by many as having a brief career, but this gritty leader who was shaped by Bobby Knight ended up being now recognized as the greatest college coach ever (And some question whether he was the greatest coach ever! Also doing the book before his last season seems like an odd choice, especially considering that he went to yet another Final Four with yet another completely different team. I didn't find much new in this that I didn't already know, but it is an extensive look at Mike Krzyzewski's professional career. Remembering through the 1980's onward not liking the Duke Blue Devils and Coach K because they were so darn good.