Kenny Smith Shares Touching, Must-Hear Dean Smith Story

Posted Jun 8, 2022
Dean Smith's dedication to cultivating an accepting and family atmosphere for his players made him not only a legendary coach but a blueprint for how to lead young men through the game of basketball. Last week, UNC great Kenny Smith hopped on the All the Smoke podcast to share a riveting Smith story centered on Senegalese-born Makhtar N'Diaye. (Inside Carolina)

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