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Champions play as they practice. Create a consistency of excellence in all your habits.

Mike Krzyzewski

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Mike Krzyzewski
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 13
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
Chicago
Illinois
Michael William Krzyzewski
Coach K
Michael Krzyzewski
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Basketball
Habit
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Champions
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Consistency
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Habits
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Excellence

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I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.
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