Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski is coming out of retirement to take a job in the NBA.
Coach K will be working as an adviser to the league’s office. His official title will be special adviser to basketball operations.
“This role will enable me to stay engaged with basketball at the highest level,” Krzyzewski said in a statement.
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Here are more details on Coach K’s new role via ESPN:
The league said Wednesday that Krzyzewski, the Hall of Famer and all-time men’s college Division I coaching wins leader, is its new special adviser to basketball operations. He will be present next week at the league’s general managers meeting in Chicago, coinciding with the draft lottery and combine there.
“We are honored to have Coach K join the NBA family and share his vast experience and expertise with the league and our teams,” said Byron Spruell, the NBA’s president of league operations. “As a preeminent coach and renowned leader who cares deeply about the game of basketball, he is uniquely suited to drive discussions and offer insights about the present and future of the NBA.”
The former Duke coach “will provide counsel to the league office, NBA team executives and other leaders across the league on a host of issues related to the game,” the league said.
