I read the book, which was among the best biographies
ever (strongly recommend), but finally got around to
watching the flick.

Damn near got teary-eyed several times.

There is an argument that he is the best coach of
all-time, period.

And as I remind y'all he won JUCO, NIT, NCAA AND
FIBA medals (coached Panama to a gold medal in a
Latin American tournament). No other coach has
even won JUCO, NIT and NCAA tourneys. That is the
track record of a guy who BUILDS winners. Was given
NO CHANCES and did the MOST with them.

That's right: he's won coaching in TWO LANGUAGES (English
and Spanish...documentary didn't even cover this). He
was born in a barrio along the Mexican border and grew up
with Mexicans, speaking spanish (like seriously -- how
fascinating is this guy's life?)

And I VIVIDLY remember the 94 'chip game being billed as
Duke's intelligence and teamwork vs. Arkansas' athleticism
and talent. In HINDSIGHT that was 100% RACISM. Literally
Duke had BETTER ATHLETES AT EVERY SINGLE POSITION and
Arkansas didn't have a player with 1/10000th Grant Hill's
athleticism or talent (Corliss was a muscular tweener and
a career role player in the NBA).

And RICK PITINO BIT NOLAN'S ENTIRE STYLE. Like the WHOLE
FUCKING THING. I've LOST respect for Rick Pitino. You
think its a coincidence he wins the 'chip RIGHT AFTER
Nolan? Me neither. He copied the press to a T and won
with faaaaarr better players coaching the MOST prestigious
program in basketball.


Didn't know that he was finally brought back in 2009
to celebrate the 94 team and that Arkansas current coach
is his assistant from those 90s teams. I have a new
favorite team in college basketball.


Woo Pig Sooie!!!