RIP Dean Smith

[nctarheel0619]

I know this is a football forum, but this man had a major impact on the state of North Carolina. Rest in Peace Dean E. Smith.

[4Corners]

The greatest of all time.

They'll be dancing in the streets of Raleigh today.

[bLACKpANTHER]

Prayers go out to his family. There are so many people touched by this great man's work on and off the court.

[@bonafidebanter]

R.I.Power coach Smith. 

[toldozer]

Great respect for the man. Prayers sent out to his family.

[FootballMaestro]

Ditto to all said before me, and to Mr. Dean Smith!!

[PantherDynasty]

The greatest of all time.

They'll be dancing in the streets of Raleigh today.

Not the greatest...not even close. K, Knight, and Wooden are all easily better.

[teeray]

Even my friends that don't like UNC admit Dean was an awesome guy and great coach.

His legend goes beyond accomplishments on the court

[4Corners]

Even my friends that don't like UNC admit Dean was an awesome guy and great coach.

His legend goes beyond accomplishments on the court

He is and always will be the greatest of all time.

Very sad way to start the day. The Carolina family is hurting today.

[Jimmy]

The Greatest

[teeray]

Not the greatest...not even close. K, Knight, and Wooden are all easily better.

Maybe if you just look at individual resumes you can make that argument.

But once you look at it in a broader sense much harder to make that argument

If you take into account his push for social change and equality, things he did off the court that are both well known and not so well known.

When you look at his innovation and how he actually changed the game and how it was played.

When you take into account his relationship with his players far, far after they left UNC

And when you look at his coaching trees.

If you take onto account his genuine humility and humbleness

There is no one better than Dean, and it isn't just because of his on court accomplishments.

Just my 2 cents but I am a UNC fan and biased

[RoaringRiot]

RIP to a great coach and man.

Maybe you guys show some respect and lay off the "who is the greatest of all time" debate for just a day.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

Maybe if you just look at individual resumes you can make that argument.

But once you look at it in a broader sense much harder to make that argument

If you take into account his push for social change and equality, things he did off the court that are both well known and not so well known.

When you look at his innovation and how he actually changed the game and how it was played.

When you take into account his relationship with his players far, far after they left UNC

And when you look at his coaching trees.

If you take onto account his genuine humility and humbleness

There is no one better than Dean, and it isn't just because of his on court accomplishments.

Just my 2 cents but I am a UNC fan and biased

Nice bias post. I am a State grad and fan. Was a student in late 80s and early 90 and absolutely hated. Smith as a coach. . Still though, Will be remembered as a revered coach and great leader of men. Smith is an iconic figure who essentially created the college BBall landscape we currently have. Great coach but at least 10 X better person. RIP Dean.

[wolfpackpanther]

Sad way to die. But he was a lying cheat of a coach. RIP