I had the privilege of attending Duke when Coach K came on board at Duke, in the same time frame as Jimmy V at State. The rivalry was fierce, but despite that I think we were all charmed by Coach Valvano. He was so full of life and enthusiasm; how could you not love him? And a lot of us felt badly for him during the events of 1990. But no one ever expected this man, who defined the word "vivacious," to sicken and die so young in life. It didn't seem real! I am glad to know that Coaches K and V became such good friends, and I am very glad that Coach Jimmy Valvano life and desire to beat cancer are still being honored.
And that is truly the sign of a true friend - with you until the end. How lucky both Coach Valvano and Coach K were to become the best of friends at the worst of times and yet their friendship transends time. God bless Jimmy V's memory and god bless you Coach K for being a tremendous friend!
What a nice note.. I am from Raleigh, NC and my family are NC State alums and HUGE fans...Duke was a "hated" team, as well as UNC...but that's what rivals do., but I started liking Coach K many yrs ago when he became a close friend and "care giver to Jimmy V", I read that Coack K was always there for him during his chemo treatments and there just to be a friend...so even though I don't pull for Duke.....I will ALWAYS have good thoughts about CoachK, and if ever I get a chance to meet him, I will give him a big hug!!
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Being from Raleigh and a NCSU die hard fan, I am "big enough person" to know that friendships are forever,, life may not be, and Coach K is a good guy!
a wonderful human being I met his daughter once at church a great lady too ; life is precious do not EVER EVER take it for granted this is from someone who feels blessed every day post transplant patient in 9TH year living on one lung and happy just to open my eyes every morning
When I became a Duke fan 33 years ago, I guess I thought it was because they played the game of basketball really well. Last year, when Coach announced that this would be his last year, I realized that I am not a "Duke" fan; I am a Coach K fan. Duke will always be there, and I'm sure Jon will put a good team out there to compete, and I will probably follow them. But there is only ONE Coach K., just as there was only one John Wooden, and One jimmy V.
The dichotomy between the public perception of Coach K and the reality of who he is as a person is puzzling. I get it. Everyone enjoys a Duke loss, mainly because of Coach K's phenomenal accomplishments, but when I listen to that I feel as though his national championships pale in comparison to who he is as a person. Let's not minimize his impact on others off the basketball court. After all, as we all just witnessed, that's what is most important in this life.
Harry Holl .. I'm a life-long Pack fan.. pre-dating the V era.. and I concur with your statement. Coach K is a great man whom does things for and with the community and his players that the public has no knowledge of. They only despise because of the success of the program, and it's unfair. Coaches V and K had a tremendous friendship that lives on to this day. It brings tears to my eyes to watch snippets such as these.
Mike and Jim both came in the ACC the same year 80/81 season. Mike was not only a friend he also supported and stood up for Jim Valvano during Jim's last couple of seasons at N.C.State when the program was being accused of point shaving allegations as well as other irregularities. The majority of them which were never proven. The School, The Carolina biased media did a number on him. Everyday there was something new and it was front page news. The Jealousy over Jim Valvano by the news media especially in North Carolina was unlike anything that I have ever seen. I mean it was downright pathetic because they couldn't prove the vast majority of what they were printing. The things that happened at N.C State during that time fail in comparison with what went on over at The University of North Carolina with the Athletes taking fake classes, known as paper classes. That was proven and several Basketball players were involved in those Classes. So F the damm Biased North Carolina media I haven't forgotten how they treated Valvano. I have always respected Coach K for his backing.
So true and yet so disgusting how UNC got away with all of that crap. NCAA pretty much destroyed NC States basketball program but UNC doesn’t even get a slap on the wrist.
and that's why I give $ for cancer rresearch, hopefully , there will be cures for different kinds of cancers in the near future I lost my sister to cancer....she smoked for over 25 years, hopefully people will take it seriously when they hear smoking causes cancer
Legends never die
Jim Valvano is my hero. I live my life by his strength. His courage is unmatched. A remarkable individual.
Couldn’t have said it any better myself.
Coach K and Jimmy V are the goats.
I had the privilege of attending Duke when Coach K came on board at Duke, in the same time frame as Jimmy V at State. The rivalry was fierce, but despite that I think we were all charmed by Coach Valvano. He was so full of life and enthusiasm; how could you not love him? And a lot of us felt badly for him during the events of 1990. But no one ever expected this man, who defined the word "vivacious," to sicken and die so young in life. It didn't seem real! I am glad to know that Coaches K and V became such good friends, and I am very glad that Coach Jimmy Valvano life and desire to beat cancer are still being honored.
Congratulations 2023 HOFmer Coach Jim Valvano!!! ❤🏀
I graduated UNC.....I was taught to hate NC State...But I Love Valano
And that is truly the sign of a true friend - with you until the end. How lucky both Coach Valvano and Coach K were to become the best of friends at the worst of times and yet their friendship transends time. God bless Jimmy V's memory and god bless you Coach K for being a tremendous friend!
What a nice note.. I am from Raleigh, NC and my family are NC State alums and HUGE fans...Duke was a "hated" team, as well as UNC...but that's what rivals do., but I started liking Coach K many yrs ago when he became a close friend and "care giver to Jimmy V", I read that Coack K was always there for him during his chemo treatments and there just to be a friend...so even though I don't pull for Duke.....I will ALWAYS have good thoughts about CoachK, and if ever I get a chance to meet him, I will give him a big hug!!
I know im randomly asking but does someone know of a method to get back into an instagram account??
I somehow forgot the password. I would love any tips you can offer me!
Jim Valvano will live forever.
Tears again
Thank you UA-cam for recommending this video. I needed to smile and cry at the same time.
Respect to Coach K from this NC State alum. Hell of a coach, hell of a man.
Being from Raleigh and a NCSU die hard fan, I am "big enough person" to know that friendships are forever,, life may not be, and Coach K is a good guy!
Me Too!!!
a wonderful human being I met his daughter once at church a great lady too ; life is precious do not EVER EVER take it for granted this is from someone who feels blessed every day post transplant patient in 9TH year living on one lung and happy just to open my eyes every morning
What a beautiful human that Jimmy was. Wish he was still around so I could meet him. He’s a huge inspiration to me to this day.
Beautiful. Now let’s get to the Final tonight, Coach K. You’ve earned it. One last time. Never give up. ❤️
He will live forever, Coach K. He always will live on in spirit.
Lots of Love from this Forever Wolfpack!
Touching RIP Jimmy V
Coach K seems like a lovely human being! You can tell how much these 2 cared for each other!
Thanks Coach K for being there.
Powerful
That was so sad Jimmie v
That was said by a great man. Make knows every thing. Like forever
When I became a Duke fan 33 years ago, I guess I thought it was because they played the game of basketball really well. Last year, when Coach announced that this would be his last year, I realized that I am not a "Duke" fan; I am a Coach K fan. Duke will always be there, and I'm sure Jon will put a good team out there to compete, and I will probably follow them. But there is only ONE Coach K., just as there was only one John Wooden, and One jimmy V.
fourtyfive thousand views with zero dislike. Yes🙌
Coach K defines what it means to be a great friend. God Bless you always!
This hits all my emotions! Seems like yesterday! Jimmy V was a great guy& so is coach K
2023 rip 🙏🏽
The dichotomy between the public perception of Coach K and the reality of who he is as a person is puzzling. I get it. Everyone enjoys a Duke loss, mainly because of Coach K's phenomenal accomplishments, but when I listen to that I feel as though his national championships pale in comparison to who he is as a person. Let's not minimize his impact on others off the basketball court. After all, as we all just witnessed, that's what is most important in this life.
Harry Holl .. I'm a life-long Pack fan.. pre-dating the V era.. and I concur with your statement.
Coach K is a great man whom does things for and with the community and his players that the public has no knowledge of.
They only despise because of the success of the program, and it's unfair.
Coaches V and K had a tremendous friendship that lives on to this day. It brings tears to my eyes to watch snippets such as these.
Even the worst of enemies can become brothers by the end. They hated each other for a time till the last years of Jimmy’s life.
Today would have been Jim Valvano's 77th birthday. He was only 47 years old when he died in 1993, just a few years older than I am today.
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Mike and Jim both came in the ACC the same year 80/81 season. Mike was not only a friend he also supported and stood up for Jim Valvano during Jim's last couple of seasons at N.C.State when the program was being accused of point shaving allegations as well as other irregularities. The majority of them which were never proven. The School, The Carolina biased media did a number on him. Everyday there was something new and it was front page news. The Jealousy over Jim Valvano by the news media especially in North Carolina was unlike anything that I have ever seen. I mean it was downright pathetic because they couldn't prove the vast majority of what they were printing. The things that happened at N.C State during that time fail in comparison with what went on over at The University of North Carolina with the Athletes taking fake classes, known as paper classes. That was proven and several Basketball players were involved in those Classes. So F the damm Biased North Carolina media I haven't forgotten how they treated Valvano. I have always respected Coach K for his backing.
So true and yet so disgusting how UNC got away with all of that crap. NCAA pretty much destroyed NC States basketball program but UNC doesn’t even get a slap on the wrist.
If valvano was to stay.Coach k was never made
Jimmy walked past me once when I was an undergrad at NC State
I don’t like duke but very cool coach k
And cancer still exists
and that's why I give $ for cancer rresearch, hopefully , there will be cures for different kinds of cancers in the near future
I lost my sister to cancer....she smoked for over 25 years, hopefully people will take it seriously when they hear smoking causes cancer