I would never recruit a player who yells at his teammates, disrespected his high school coach, or scores 33 points a game… — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
Any old coach will say the game was meant for finesse. It's a beautiful game, especially on television. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
Basketball is a team game. But that doesn't mean all five players should have the same amount of shots. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
Basketball, more than any other sport, is a team game...about the thousands of small, unselfish acts, the sacrifices on the part of… — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a… — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
I wasn't as critical during games as I was at practice. Players needed confidence during games more than criticism. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
You should never be proud of doing the right thing. You should just do it. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
“If you do what we ask you to do, the victories will belong to you, and the losses to me.” — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
The best way to build team chemistry is the way Rupp used to substitute, when they fouled out. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
The real issue is not if a crossing is put in, but when. It would be negligent on the part of Union Pacific and… — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
A leader's job is to develop committed followers. Bad leaders destroy their followers' sense of commitment. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
The focus should be on the players. I'm here a long time. You can call me in the summer. Our seniors will be gone. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
I would never recruit a player who yells at his teammates, disrespected his high school coach, or scores 33 points a game and his… — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
I just think we shouldn't get into counting coaches' records. I've never been for that... but I know that's just American society. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
