Dean Smith’s influence off the court

Posted Jul 22, 2010
Former UNC standouts Phil Ford, James Worthy and Antawn Jamison all recall Dean Smith as one of their biggest influences in life. All three men were recruited by Smith to play at UNC and each received national player of the year honors. “That’s the toughest thing, to know that he’s having memory losses,” Jamison said. “Coach Smith can remember things 20 years ago like it was yesterday.” (Daily Tar Heel)

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