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I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.
Mike Krzyzewski
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Mike Krzyzewski
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 13
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Michael William Krzyzewski
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I had a really bad temper, when I was growing up. Sport helped me channel that temper into more positive acts.
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When I was in sixth grade, I wanted to become a priest.
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Great rivalries don't have to be built on hatred. They're built on respect, on a respect for excellence.
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