Bill Guthridge on how to be a good No. 2

Posted May 18, 2015
(This was originally published on February 10, 1996.) Coach Bill Guthridge’s tips for second fiddle contentment: You have to be happy with your job. “I really felt I had the best job. You have to look forward to going to work and I still look forward to going to my job. Every day.” You have to have a good boss. “Dean Smith has been the ultimate boss. I couldn’t have done this for anybody.” (Charlotte Observer)

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