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"The international game is a little bit different … so versatility on defense is essential. Like in the 2008 Olympics, [Chris] Bosh did an amazing job at the center position. However, things change. The lane has changed. I think that's the most important thing to consider. There's no longer the trapezoid; it's the NBA lane. So there may be more low-post play than there has been in the past for international competition." Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski, sharing some of the factors involved in deciding how many centers and power forwards to take the Summer Olympics in London in addition to his one lock big man: Orlando's Dwight Howard. ESPN.com

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Gregg Popovich is hardly one to put out "Popovich for 2016" posters. But LeBron James might do some campaigning for him. James, the Miami forward, said Tuesday that Popovich, who has coached San Antonio to four NBA titles, would be a great choice for U.S. Olympic coach in 2016 if Mike Krzyzewski doesn't return. "Absolutely," James said when asked by FOX Sports Florida about that possibility. "He knows the game. He knows the players. And he's coached enough stars at San Antonio. I think he'd be great (as Olympic coach). If Coach K decides he doesn't want to do it any more, I think Coach Popovich would be a great candidate. His resume speaks for itself." FOXSports Florida

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Colangelo has been masterful in his design of the team. He's demanded an increased level of commitment from players while regaining the American edge that had been lost in recent years while teams across the globe improved dramatically. Perhaps his best move, however, bringing on Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski in 2005. "This will be the most talented of the three teams that I've had the opportunity to coach," Krzyzewski said in a conference call with reporters on Monday. "They're all older. They're better. A number of them are at the prime times of their careers. I like the balance ... we eventually could have with youth, guys in their prime." SI.com

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And while Bryant has been playing through a torn ligament in his wrist, Krzyzewski made it clear that he expects the 16-year veteran to find a way to play a big part. "Depending on injury, that will be his choice, but it will have to be something very, very serious," he said. "He has a number of years still left, but I know he would want another Olympic championship. He's about championships, and we need him ... because of that mentality and being one of the leaders for our team." SI.com

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"You're hearing Kobe (Bryant) right up there with the greatest of all time. Dwayne Wade and LeBron (James) are right up there. You've got to add up the names, and you look at the young guys like (Kevin) Durant as an example and (Derrick) Rose as an example. There's so many. There's only been one Dream Team, and that's the way I think it should be. But there's no question our team will be much stronger than we had in 2008. They're more mature, more experienced and we've got more talent." With that in mind, it's the job of Colangelo, with plenty of input from coach Mike Krzyzewski, to decide how to choose from the abundance of talent which 12 players will represent Team USA in London. Colangelo revealed Thursday how the process will unfold. FOXSports Florida

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Nolan Smith: Congrats to the GOAT!! Coach K!! It was an honor to play for you!! #903!!! Twitter

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Shelden Williams: Woke up this morning to see that Coach K passed Bobby Knight for most wins in mens division 1 history!! Congrats Coach K!! @dukeblueplanet Twitter

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Shane Battier: Very fortunate to be able to share in Coach K's #903 win tonight. So proud to be a part of his legacy. Congrats Coach you are the best. Twitter

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JJ Redick: Congrats to Coach K on 903 wins! Very proud to have been a part of a few of them! #letsgoduke #ilovecoachk #alltimewinsrecord Twitter

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Jared Dudley: Congrats to Coach K on becoming the Winningest basketball coach of all time.. Always have respected and admire him as a coach.. Congrats! Twitter

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George Hill: Congrats Coach K!!!!! Your Accomplishments Speaks For Itself!!! Well Deserved Twitter

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Micky Arison: 903 Congratulations to Coach K and the DUKE family love seeing u getting it done at MSG on ESPN.....GO DUKE!! Twitter

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Gerald Henderson: Koach K is King! The best! Pretty cool thing last night @dukeblueplanet Twitter

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In an interview with Mike Krzyzewski on the Duke coach's show on SiriusXM Radio, Wade says "we wanted to win to spite people" last season, the first where he had LeBron James and Chris Bosh as teammates. Wade continued, "I believe that's the reason we didn't win a championship." Krzyzewski replied by saying, "That's why I love this guy." Oklahoman

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Larry Brown will be the featured speaker at Harvard coach Tommy Amaker’s clinic on Sunday, and the arrangement seems vaguely sacrilegious. Since when does Dean Smith’s first point guard appear at the behest of a Mike Krzyzewski prodigy? Isn’t there a secret societal code that prevents Tar Heels and Blue Devils from appearing in peace on the same floor? “Oh, I’ve had my heart broken by a lot of Duke guys,” Brown said yesterday. “I tried to recruit Tommy, Billy King, Quin Snyder, a lot of them. But when (Amaker) was at Michigan, he let me come and hang out at his practices, so this is more of the same. I’m going to (Kansas) next week. I’ve been speaking a lot — Villanova and Rutgers. I hang out in Philadelphia, so I’ve been at Villanova a lot.” Boston Herald

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Specifically for the U.S. team, men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski had these thoughts on his mind two weeks ago when his Olympic staff met in Las Vegas to discuss the runup to the Games. "We're obviously really concerned," the Duke Blue Devils' coach said of keeping an eye on the NBA lockout when he was a guest on ESPN Radio's Mike and Mike In the Morning show Wednesday. "What if there isn't a season? What if they expand (the season past June) if they start playing? "We begin (Olympic) practice the 4th or 5th of July. The gold medal game is Aug. 12. If the NBA has to go into July, what does that do for us? If they don't have a season, will they play (in the Olympics)?" USA Today

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Former Duke star Chris Carrawell, who has spent the past four years working in an adminstrative role for his alma mater and coach Mike Krzyzewski, has been named as an assistant coach for the Springfield Armor of the NBA Development League. Carrawell, 33, joins the staff of coach Bob MacKinnon, Jr. “We are so happy for Chris. He’s the consummate team player who became ACC Player of the Year,” Krzyzewski said. ”He has a great understanding of the game and loves to teach it. This position is absolutely perfect for him.” Wilmington NC News

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Of all the execs who tried to lure Mike Krzyzewski to the NBA, none came closer than the late Dave Gavitt did with Boston in early 1990's. Twitter

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Contrary to a Daily News report, Timberwolves general manager David Kahn did not approach Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski about coaching his team. A meeting did take place between the two. Topic of discussion: Blue Devil draftees Kyrie Irving and Nolan Smith. Minnesota owned the No. 2 overall pick and it was possible Irving might drop down a rung had the Cavaliers tabbed Derrick Williams. New York Post

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There is no truth to a report Sunday in the New York Daily News that the Minnesota Timberwolves made a fruitless coaching run at Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, Wolves president David Kahn said this morning via text message. Krzyzewski, through a Duke spokesman, told the Durham Herald Sun that no one from the Wolves had contacted him and that he hadn't contacted anyone from the Wolves. St. Paul Pioneer Press

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