Dean Martin was n't just a coach , ` ` but a gentleman and a gentleman , '' President says . ` ` In teaching me the game of basketball , he taught me about life , '' Michael Jordan says . With a record of 189 - 144 , he is considered one of the best coaches of all time .
Dean Smith was n't just a coach , `` but a gentleman and a citizen , '' President says . `` In teaching me the game of basketball , he taught me about life , '' Michael Jordan says . With a record of 879-254 , he is considered one of the best coaches of all time .