Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight passed away at the age of 83.
He had an illustrious career, winning three national championships and making five Final Fours during his 29-year tenure at Indiana University.
Knight also coached at Army and Texas Tech. (Trending: Chilling Video of Muslim Mob Yelling ‘Allahu Akbar’ In Hunt For Jews)
My favorite Bob Knight moment: listen to him explain why Michael Jordan is the best basketball player he’s ever seen BEFORE MJ had even played in one NBA game. Talk about a hot take. Forty years later and it’s still fucking smoking.
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) November 1, 2023
Former President Donald Trump paid tribute to Knight. “The World just lost an incredible person, the Great Bobby Knight. He was not just an award-winning and record-breaking Coach,” Trump said.
“He was loyal to his Players, to his State, and to our Country — Tough as nails, but a big heart,” Trump continued.
Knight was a staunch supporter of Trump’s political endeavors.
“When he Endorsed me, it was like the whole Great World of Indiana opened up happy and wide,” he said on social media. (Trending: Two Democrats Arrested and Charged)
Despite his success, he faced criticism for his behavior, including throwing a chair during a game.
Rest in Peace Bob Knight, a true coaching legend pic.twitter.com/NCvOslL0n4
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 1, 2023
Knight was fired in 2000 but returned to Indiana in 2020 for a ceremony honoring him.
He had a total of 902 wins, the sixth-most in Division I men’s college basketball history.
Knight was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and coached the 1984 U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal.
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