We’re on the eve of the first March since 1974 without Mike Krzyzewski on the sidelines. He sits down with Bob Myers to give us a glimpse into his post-coaching life. They discuss his journey and the impact Bob Knight had on his career and leadership style. Coach K details his perseverance amidst early struggles at Duke, as well as his close relationship with and admiration for Kobe Bryant. Bob tells Krzyzewski the moment that could have derailed the relationship between him and Steve Kerr. Most importantly, Coach K praises Bob’s pronunciation of “Krzyzewski.”
0:00 Bob Myers sits down with Coach K
1:03 His mother’s impact
5:00 Decision to play for Bob Knight at Army
11:30 Finding his own path as a coach
15:27 Early struggles at Duke
23:14 Coach K overcoming physical and emotional burnout
25:22 Losing in final home game
29:04 A woman’s wisdom
31:09 Close relationship with Kobe Bryant
36:06 Importance of relationships with Duke players
44:53 Moving on from coaching
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