I say this as a diehard UNC fan: The rivalry could not have become what it was without Coach K. Fans who only show hate don't seem to understand that they can't claim the greatest rivalry in sports if your rival isn't worthy of greatness. Rivalry emotions aside, respect is due. Congrats to K on a stellar career. I wish him the best in his retirement.

A year later and this still gives me chills and tears.

This: "God gave my Dad 3 daughters, but he's had 40 years of sons." Beautiful and true.

Wow. One of the best tributes I’ve ever seen.

Don’t know him never met him but I been watching him for 27 years and Coach K really show how to turn a program around with nothing but hard work heart and making a impact on the players who played for him Coach K is the Michael Jordan of coaches to me

man that was beautiful. seeing grant hill and hurley, and laetnner brought back so many memories. i almost teared up

I watch this at least once a day. I cry every time. The man is a legend. He was there 42 of my 47 years of life. God Bless Coach K. He’s the best!

It’s so weird not seeing him on the sideline. I’ll be 48 soon and grew up watching Coach K all my life.

Diehard UNC fan here. Wow, what an amazing tribute video. Truly emotional to watch, and so cool to hear people speak about their experience with K. No real fan of basketball can deny the greatness of K, his legacy, and far reaching impact he has made on the game. He’s changed so many lives, and this game for the better. Thank you Coach for who you are, and for making the game better. This rivalry is so epic, and it is wasn’t possible without you. Wishing you and your family nothing but the best in retirement. I have no doubt that the legacy you have, will continue on into the future of Duke Basketball.

I’m a unc fan, shedding a tear.

Kansas fan here. Ngl this video is a tearjerker. I'll never forgive you for 1991 but congrats to coach k on a legendary career and beat of luck in retirement!

In 1991 I moved 1000 miles away from home in Texas, to work at a start up Maintenance facility in Greensboro NC. We became the #1 Aviation MRO in the country within 2 years. During that time period, I was introduced to the game of College Basketball. Most of the guys at work were UNC fans. While watching the games after work during the season, I became enthralled by Coach K. His intensity and demeanor just astounded me. Then, in the Big Dance I watched Laettner make 'The Shot' against Kentucky on TV as it happened. It was a done deal. Duke Basketball fan forever. This coach inspired me to be better, try harder, work through the pain, keep going, never stop. I don't even play basketball. Just watching from the living room or whatever bar I was in at the time Coach K was just so involved and on top of it. It's really hard to explain the influence he has even not being in his presence but only on TV. I felt his emotion remotely. He has impacted thousands of people literally with his unique way of motivation. Mike Krzyzewski will always live in my heart as the Champion of not only basketball, but life in general.

The greatest college basketball coach ever. Period.

There will probably never be a coach like him again. Coaches chase money instead of creating a legacy. Coach K created a legacy and a program at Duke that will never be repeated ever again. Coach K is one of the greatest coaches in our lifetime.

In my opinion he's number 1 in any sport as a coach

Being a butler fan, when this aired before the final four last year, i teared up. Coach K has been one of the large inspirations and motivations in my life. Miss you Coach. You provided the largest spark in college basketball history.

Gave me goosebumps watching this. The best to ever coach the game🐐🐐

As a lifelong KU fan here. This was a moving tribute to an extraordinary person/coach. Happy Retirement, Coach. I hope it's all you hoped and dreamed for

Duke Fan here. I’ve been a Fan since the 70’s. This man is a Legend. A great person. I wish him the Best.

I cry every time I watch this. He was and always will be Simply The Best ever!

It's the end of an era of NC college basketball, the ACC and the NCAA. As a Tar Heel fan, I tip my hat to Coach K. Without him, I honestly believe that Duke vs. UNC rivalry would not be as intense as it has been. I remember that '92 Championship. I was in high school liking both UNC and Duke. What can I say, I lived Grant Hill and Christian Laettner. I have no memory of any other Duke coach. I hope he enjoys retirement and writes a memoir like Dean Smith. I would read about his life. Great job Coach.

A leader of men. An amazing human being, and yes, the greatest coach of all time. Thank you for all you've done for Duke, USA Basketball, and fighting cancer Coach K!!!

I only wish that Coach K had the storybook ending that he richly deserved, but North Carolina had other plans. Still, it won't be a blemish for Mike Krzyzewski's legendary career. Duke University is known throughout the nation and the world because of him. Thanks to Coach K for all of the great memories.

You will never be forgotten 😢❤️

There’s no coach better then coach K thxs for the memories & in joy retirement

I'VE been a Duke fan since 1982 ,Thank you so much for all the memories coach K ! Lets go Duke Nation 💙.

All the love in the world for Coach K!!!! Every team should strive for this level of excellence.

The fact he is a chicagoan, we got so many good peeps from Chicago helping out another state. CHICAGO REPRESENT :)

My dad passed away in 2016, we never had much other than Duke basketball to connect with, my best friend is a unc fan. He came to my dad's funeral on short notice. He made me his best man at his wedding. My dad never got to see a game in Cameron, because he was always working. I wish I could've given him a chance while he was still alive. COACH K, you bridged a generation gap with me and my father, you gave us someone/something to believe in, it was bigger than us, and bigger than basketball, it was family. We miss you Coach, thank you for everything 🙏 LGD

Before him, there were none like him, and after him, there will be no other!

BLESS YOU COACK K. FOR GIVING US YOUR TIME . ❤🏀❤🏀

Coach K and Duke delivered a robust and extra generous gift to North Carolina basketball with the farewell tour . His last game at Cameron enabled the Tar Heels to decisively defeat him and claim an extra special prize of knowing they were the last team to slam dunk him at home. The opportunity to walk out of Cameron with that win represents it's own sentimental achievement. I think all of Carolina can say they dearly love to beat Coach K.

This UK fan got a lump in his throat watching this wonderful tribute of a fantastic man. It's just a shame that he had to coach at Duke! I wish him all that he deserves. A very classy gentleman!

Super touching the tears are there and everyone who played at Duke or just loves it also has tears and will miss the legend

From a FSU fan it’s sad to see . Will mis him. He had an impact on so many lives it’s unbelievable. Thanks for all you did to the game of basketball.

As a college basketball fan I hated duke the duke blue devils was the Dallas cowboys of college basketball u either loved them or hated them and I hated the duke blue devils but now coach k is walking out into the sunset and the hate for duke is still there but it won't be the same without coach k on the sidelines even when u hate a certain team at the end of the day u respect them too coach k is a bonafide legend one of college basketball greatest coaches and to not see him on the sidelines and wish for duke to lose is a bonafide feeling of sadness 😭😭😭😭😭😭 it's like the era I grew up in is either retiring or slowly dying away college basketball will never be the same without coach k

I fell in love with the game of basketball because of Coach K. I borrowed this basketball video from the library repeatedly, and while it was definitely helping me become a better player, I just got to learn about his passion for the game and as a teacher. Thanks Coach K. Duke forever! Edit: how could anyone not have tears at the end of this? Whether you loved or hated Duke and Coach K, the dude kept it 💯. He’s an icon.

Tearing up. Grew up as my childhood hero. Never met him but has had such an impact on my life.

I am not Duke fans but I am hat off honor coach k is very talent, brilliant and great for 42 years.

Man always rooted against Duke.. but this tribute hit different. What a legendary career coach K! Been a blessing to the game for sure

One of The very best coaches We ever had. Good luck on Your retirement Coach K./Youve earned it.

Good luck on your next journey in life. Thanks for all the great Duke memories that i grew up watching as a kid in houston tx..

The GOAT. I love coach K and I will miss him coaching the game.

By far, the best tribute video made. What an amazing teacher and coach.

U brought me so much pain.. grats coach k on being an honorable competitor. Enjoy your retirement

Without a doubt the best college basketball coach of all time.

Thank you UNC

Good luck on retirement coach K thanks for all the memories and all of the great titles.

COACH K IS A LEGEND NOT ONLY IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL BUT IN SPORTS FOREVER!!!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

There never has been and likely never will be a coach like Coach K in the impact he has had on basketball and every student fortunate enough to have watched him coach Duke basketball. My only regret was graduating from Duke 3 years before he started but Duke basketball has been in my heart throughout Coach K's career. I am so thankful for all that he did for all Dukies.

From a UVA guy, job well done Coach K! What a ride

Duke won't be the same without Coach K. May God forever bless the greatest coach in college basketball history, Mike Kryzewsky.

As a NC Native, and Baby Blue Through & Through Fan, Thank You Coach K! Simply Thank You

Love you, Dad K!🥰🙏🏾💕🌟🤗☀️

Loved Duke until the early '90s. Still have the utmost respect for them, Coach K or no. Phenomenal basketball history.

I just now watched this tribute to the 🐐. I didn't want to watch it when it first came out bcuz I knew I would 😢 and that's exactly what I did. I'm gonna miss him, basketball is gonna miss him. thanks so much Coach K.

Thank you coach K!!!

This is sad man I am really goin to miss him so much he was my favorite coach ever I wish I could have met him

i got teary eyed when his family payed tribute to him

We are all so lucky to have been blessed by being on your journey with you. God bless you and your family and all those who have taken your teachings into the world for the better!

Best coach alive . Always look up to him and his shoes will never be filled again. He made Duke basketball what it is today...

Coach K will always be a legend!

As a Kentucky Fan this man has been the first coach that comes to mind when I think of the best coach in college basketball. I often find myself saying “well if coach k had this team they wouldn’t lose” and it’s because it’s the truth. This man is not only a good recruiter but an excellent coach. Talent can only take you so far without the proper coaching. I’m glad you’re getting your flowers Coach K

Coach K you will be missed very much and you have done everything good for Duke. Now you are retiring and it will take someone special to take your place after all these years. Let wish Mike G. his new journey with Duke basketball. Coach K enjoy your retirement and do a lot of things with your family. But I know you will watch your pride and joy Duke. Thank you for everything you have done all these years.❤️💙💙

Thank you Coach K. GOD bless you and your family 😀

In the words of Kobe Bryant: “Heroes come and go, but legends are forever,” Coach K is a legend, and he and his legacy will never be forgotten.

Coach k without a doubt is on the mount Rushmore of Coaches

The best coach ever

I'm not even a basketball fan and I respect coach K. Legend.

You love the game of basketball, and the basketball loves you back. Thank you Coach K - from a Gonzaga fan

I'm a Dukey for life but I'm proud of Hubert Davis.

He's all i know since i started watching in 89 as a kid now my kids had a chance to see his last couple of games and we will all miss you coach thank you for everything farewell. But its just a new beginning

Wow this almost made me cry 😢 thank you Coach K forever a dukie blue devil

what a tribute, what a career, what a coach, what a person. congrats, mike. a class act on and off the hardwood. enjoy your retirement. you deserve it.

I remember in 1980 when 'then' coach Bill Foster announced he was leaving I thought who could Duke get to replace him?? Three years later Duke fans wanted Coach K on the first bus leaving Durham! Thank goodness AD Tom Butters believed in him and didn't listen to the boosters. Coach K was absolutely the right choice for the Duke basketball program. He did much more than bring national championships to Duke, he brought class, discipline and respect! As a life long Dukie I hate to see you go, but all I can say is enjoy your retirement, so long and thanks...for everything! GO DUKE!!!😈🏀

The goat of college basketball coach..and arguably the goat of all sports as a coach..in my opinion the goat in any sport as a coach

Congratulations on a stellar career. You are a players coach. God bless !

Thanks for all the wonderful memories coach!!!

Thank you Coach, wish you the best. Love and respect from Italy 🏀❤️🔵⚪

Legend among legends!!!!

He such a lucky guy Durham NC love Coach K 💙💙💙💙💙💙

Only the highest respects and praise for this man! Pure Class! Wish you only the best! From: A KU graduate!!

SO SO Good - great tribute to a great coach and an even better man

Congrats coach k legendary it was a great time watching you coach Ik this wasn’t the outcome that u wanted but you made it to the final four nothing to be sad about you grew duke all the way up by the time u got there just want to send my deep love and appreciation to u coach k love you my guy

Thank you for the inspiration, Coach K!!!😊👍❤

I going to Miss you Coach K It’s going to be so hard to see another coach coaching Duke 😫

KU and UNC in the National Championship. TBS: How can we make this about Duke?

Thank you Coach K for the impact you had on my life and how you inspired everyone else’s🙏🏾💯Duke Blue Devils Forever!

That was sick good! Baseball ‘86 had a few years there part of that run! What a foundation for the future! Thank you Coach K!

Aaaaannnd now I'm crying. 😭 Coach K is a legend, and I can't imagine Duke playing under anyone else.

This video are one of those videos that you cry and can’t even skip one second

So emotional

So much respect for you coach k..been following you since 1991 92 season. You r my favorite coach of all time..that will never change. I have always pulled for u to win.i never met u..if I had a wish it would be to meet you..I love you my brother..so sad it had to end..never thought it would..I see u as superman.

Coach K has been the Duke coach ever since I became aware of Duke basketball while I was still a teenager. After 42 years it will just not seem right to see him on the Duke sideline.

CONGRATULATIONS COACH K! ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT.

Thank you coach K!! Thank you for all the great memories.. Thank you for being such a class act through out your whole career... You are truly one in a trillion!!! Enjoy your retirement coach K well deserved...

Coach K will always be one of the best coach in basketball history. Your name will never die coach😇😊 Anyone, what is the title of the song?

Congratulations coach K. You are truly the best coach,. Human being and most importantly the best maker of young men. I will miss seeing you Courtside.

Attended a Duke basketball camp in 06 when I was 14 and Coach K literally lined all the campers up and talked 1 on 1 with each 1 of us great guy 💯

I first know you in London 2012. Looking back in your achievements in 40+ years you changed basketball. Whether with Duke, Team USA. What will we be without you? 😭 I have no words except how grateful I was to watch and admire you. Thank you so much for everything Coach K. We will miss you. Blue Devil forever. Team USA forever! 💙🤍❤🔵⚪️