Lucas: Dean Smith's Only Must-Win
Posted Aug 17, 2016
On exactly one occasion in his decorated career, Dean Smith coached for the sole purpose of winning. Smith, of course, is famous for reminding his players of the billion people in China who had no idea the Tar Heels were about to play what they considered an important game. But at the 1976 Olympics, he coached only for winning.
(GoHeels.com)
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