86 Quotes by Dean Smith

A leader's job is to develop committed followers. Bad leaders destroy their followers' sense of commitment.

You should sub a player out when you see a player not going full-speed or playing selfish basketball.

The coach's job is to be part servant in helping each player reach his goals within the team concept.

Over coaching is the worst thing you can do to a player.

You should just do the right thing.

Good people are happy when something good happens to someone else.

A lion never roars after a kill.

You should never be proud of doing the right thing. You should just do it.

Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.