The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski, all-time winning leader in NCAA Division I men’s basketball and six-time gold medalist, has been named head coach of the National Basketball Association. USA Men’s Basketball, appointed Special Adviser. basketball operations.
In his new position, Krzyzewski will advise league office, NBA team executives, and other leaders across the league on a range of game-related issues. He will start in that advisory capacity by attending a meeting of the NBA’s general managers next week in Chicago.
“We are honored to have Coach K join the NBA family and share his extensive experience and expertise with the league and our teams,” said Byron Spruell, NBA President, League Operations. “As an outstanding coach and celebrity leader who cares deeply about the game of basketball, he is uniquely suited to lead discussions and provide insights into the present and future of the NBA.”
“This is a tremendous opportunity to deepen my connection with the NBA and participate in conversations about further strengthening the league and the game,” Krzyzewski said. “Even after my retirement from coaching, my passion for the sport has never been higher. This role will enable me to continue to engage with basketball at the highest level.”
Krzyzewski joins the NBA one year after completing his 47-year career as a college basketball head coach, including 42 seasons at Duke (1980-2022) and five seasons at his alma mater, Army West Point (1975-80). He went 1,202-368 (. 766) overall and 1,129-309 (. 785) with the Blue Devils, making him the winningest men’s coach in NCAA history and at one school.