Dean Smith Quotes

Basketball Coach

Basketball coach, inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and former head coach of the University of North Carolina men's basketball team. Known for his exceptional coaching abilities and contributions to the sport of basketball.

Famous Dean Smith Quotes

“You should sub a player out when you see a player not going full-speed or playing selfish basketball.”

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Author:Dean Smith

“There is a lot of basketball beyond our control, but a player should never let anyone try harder than he does”

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Book:A Coach's Life: My 40 Years in College Basketball

Source: A Coach's Life: My 40 Years in College Basketball

“You should never be proud of doing the right thing. You should just do it.”

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Author:Dean Smith

“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.”

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Author:Dean Smith

“You should just do the right thing.”

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Author:Dean Smith

“Basketball is a team game. But that doesn't mean all five players should have the same amount of shots.”

About the Author

Born: February 28, 1931
Died: February 7, 2015
Known for: Basketball Coach
Quotes: 51

Books & Sources

The Carolina Way: Leadership Lessons from a Life in CoachingRelated source material

A Coach's Life: My 40 Years in College BasketballRelated source material

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