Dean Smith Sent $200 To All Former Players

Unfortunately, this year saw the passing of one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all-time, Dean Smith. The longtime UNC head coach led the Tar Heels to two national championships, 17 conference championships and a record of 876-254 over his 36-year career.

But, more importantly, he was also known for his relationship with players off-the-court. And nothing shows this more than Smith’s will. He sent all of his former letterman $200 with the message, “enjoy a dinner out compliments of Coach Dean Smith.”

Coach Smith willed his trust to send a $200 check to each his former players following his passing. #DeanSmith pic.twitter.com/NyiBhU9taQ

— Jim Dempsey (@ChestPassDemps) March 26, 2015

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Even from the grave, Dean Smith is still graciously thinking of his players. It truly shows the type of person he was, especially when ESPN’s Darren Rovell did the actual math regarding this good deed.

$36,000: Approximate amount of money gifted by Dean Smith by giving $200 to each letterman who played for him in his will

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 26, 2015

Dean Smith's trust sent about 180 $200 checks to his former players https://t.co/7ea6vjwq8O

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 26, 2015

Former UNC center Serge Zwikker told me he teared up when he opened the $200 check from Dean Smith, says he won't ever cash it

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 26, 2015

No one will ever argue about whether Dean Smith was a class act.