goopysolelady
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He really is a wonderful man. I met him once at a book signing. Duke players have always had the reputation of not just being teammates, but family.
For example, a few years ago a Duke player, Jay Williams, was the #2 draft pick for the NBA. Unfortunately before his season with the Bulls started, he was in a horrible motorcycle wreck and severely damaged his leg. He said that in the months that followed with rehab, Coach K flew out to see him, and his former teammates came to his house to help him out. Not one Bulls player called. There's a whole lot more to the story (the NY Times actually did a full feature on him) but it just shows you what Duke is like. I love them for many more reasons than their success.

