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

Quote by Dean Smith

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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. more

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