Mike Krzyzewski is a US college basketball coach well-known for bringing the Duke Blue Devils' long-time men's basketball coach back.
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CONTRACT
CONTRACT
Mike rejected the Los Angeles Lakers' offer of a five-year head coaching contract worth $40 million and shared ownership of the franchise in 2004.
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EARLY LIFE
EARLY LIFE
On February 13, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Michael William Krzyzewski was born to Emily M. and William Krzyzewski.
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CAREER
CAREER
During the 1974-75 season, Mike got his first break in the coaching career to assist Bob Knight's Indiana Hoosiers team. The following year, he was recruited as the Army Cadets' head coach which lasted for five years.
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PERSONAL LIFE
PERSONAL LIFE
Coach K married Carol "Mickie" Marsh on the same day he graduated from West Point in 1969. Jamie, Lindy, and Debbie are their three daughters
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Philanthropy
Philanthropy
The Emily Krzyzewski Center, a non-profit organization in Durham, was formed by Krzyzewski and his family in 2006. Mike's mother was honored with the name of the center.
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NET WORTH
NET WORTH
Coach K has a net worth of $45 million in 2022. Krzyzewski's base salary is $9.7 million. Most of his income comes from salary and brand endorsements.