sweeper Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 someone do the math here...he coached 36 years If you want to know a little bit about the type of person and coach Dean Smith was, look no further than his will and trust. Smith, a legendary North Carolina basketball coach who passed away last month at age 83, has willed $200 to each of his former players. Those who played for Smith during his 36-year tenure as head coach of the Tar Heels are all receiving a check. RELATED: Tournament bracket Each of Smith's former players received a letter along with a check. © Twitter Dean Smith estate letter"Each player was important and special to Coach Smith and when he prepared his estate plan, Coach wanted to reach out to each of his lettermen," the letter read. "Accordingly, coach decided that following his passing, each letterman be sent a two hundred dollar ($200.00) check with the message 'enjoy a dinner out compliments of Coach Dean Smith.' Enclosed is a check in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) with the notation 'Dinner out.' "Please enjoy your dinner out." Goosebumps, anyone? Smith is one of the most respected coaches in the history of collegiate athletics. There’s a reason UNC took time during a game to pay tribute to him after his passing. For people like Michael Jordan, we know the money means nothing. The same cannot be said of the thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I read some place it was 186 guys who he sent it to. letter winners So $200 x 186. VERY NICE TO DO........... but not that much $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustytheduster Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I bet more on tonight's ND game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Square Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Never much of a North Carolina fan but Dean was always a classy guy. And honestly who gives a shit how much it is money wise its a gesture to those he remembered and enjoyed coaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 By putting in his will he made it PUBLIC RECORD Why didnt he do it prior to death ? Its 38k total.he earned 25 mill plus coaching those players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Hitting Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 By putting in his will he made it PUBLIC RECORD Why didnt he do it prior to death ? Its 38k total.he earned 25 mill plus coaching those players He has a family and stuff, in case you were wondering. He gave those kids one of the best basketball educations one could find. He gave them every inkling of effort and wisdom he had. . He earned those players a lot of money, too. I know some of them would have been great regardless, but the Dean helped a lot of troubled kids find their way and their life. He helped mentor any that asked throughout their adult life. The 38k was just icing on the cake for a great coach, and an even better man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRevolver Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 By putting in his will he made it PUBLIC RECORD Why didnt he do it prior to death ? Its 38k total.he earned 25 mill plus coaching those players He didn't need to give any of those players shit. I think the fact that he gave them something, is very kind, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 He did it a manor assured of attracting attention by having it pass thru probate. Why? Much easier ways to do it. But wouldn't have made ESPN ticker..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Square Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Who gives a shit if it makes ESPN or not. Jeezus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Hitting Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Dean smith is dead boat, in case you were wondering. If you think a guy who has been in the spotlight his entire life cares about attention after death... man o man. Besides boat don't you remind us of your good deeds weekly pal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 He did a great and generous thing. In a manner that was sure to make headlines. Many coaches help out former players over and above 38k. They simply dont do it vua public probate records Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripp Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Incredibly classy move by Dean Smith. Not sure how anyone can find a negative thing to say about the gesture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRevolver Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I honestly don't think he was thinking about "headlines" when he decided to leave each player a couple hundies to go out for dinner. I just don't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Hitting Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Didn't this become public because some player came forward because he wanted the world to know how great coach was to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRevolver Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Tripp is going to leave his $200 life savings to LeBron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi_Archie Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Michael Jordan going to be goin to da Sizzlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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