The NBA has appointed legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski as its special adviser to basketball operations, the league announced.
“This is a tremendous opportunity to deepen my connection to the NBA and participate in conversations about further strengthening the league and the game,” Krzyzewski said in a statement. “Even in my retirement from coaching, my passion for the sport has never been higher. This role will enable me to stay engaged with basketball at the highest level.
“As a preeminent coach and renowned leader who cares deeply about the game of basketball, he is uniquely suited to drive discussions and offer insights about the present and future of the NBA.”Krzyzewski, or “Coach K,” has a lifetime deal as a university ambassador at Duke and has maintained his office in the Schwartz-Butters Athletic Center adjacent to Cameron Indoor Stadium. His new title with the NBA is not expected to impact his role as an ambassador for Duke.
Krzyzewski, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach, started his career at Army before heading to Duke, where he built one of the most elite college basketball programs in the country. He won back-to-back national titles in 1991 and 1992, then added championships in 2001, 2010 and 2015. He also led Duke to 15 ACC tournament championships and 13 Final Four appearances. His 1,202 career wins are the most of any coach in college basketball history, men’s or women’s.
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