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Mike Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K, was a great college basketball coach who recently announced his retirement from the game after more than 40 years on the bench. Most famous for his accomplishments as head coach of the Duke University men’s basketball team, he is recognized as one of the best coaches in the annals of collegiate basketball.
The former Duke men’s basketball coach was named a special adviser on basketball operations by the NBA in June 2021. Coach K will provide guidance and advice to the league’s basketball operations division in this new position on a number of issues related to basketball, including the NBA’s involvement in the collegiate basketball scene.
Mike Krzyzewski, a former men’s basketball coach at Duke, has been named the NBA’s special adviser on basketball operations, the league said Wednesday.
«We are honored to have Coach K join the NBA family and share his extensive experience and expertise with the league and our teams,» Byron Spruell, the NBA’s president of league operations, said in a statement.
«As a preeminent coach and renowned leader who cares deeply about the game of basketball, he is uniquely suited to lead discussions and offer insights about the present and future of the NBA,» a item in USA Today reported.
Mike Krzyzewski’s role as Special Counsel for NBA Basketball Operations
- The appointment of Mike Krzyzewski as Special Counsel for Basketball Operations for the NBA was announced in June 2021. In this role, he is expected to advise and advise the league on a broad range of matters related to the game.
- This includes working with NBA team executives and other league leaders to provide insight and guidance on issues such as player development, scouting and draft strategy.
- Coach K will begin his role by attending an NBA general managers meeting in Chicago, where the NBA Draft Combine will also take place.
- This move by the NBA is seen as a significant addition to the league, as it brings in one of the most respected and accomplished coaches in basketball history to provide guidance and expertise to the league’s basketball operations department.
“This is an amazing opportunity to deepen my connection to the NBA and participate in conversations about further strengthening the league and the game,” Coach K said. “Even in my retirement from coaching, my passion for the sport hasn’t has never been so high. This role will allow me to stay engaged with basketball at the highest level.”
