Had to change the rules of the game in order to beat him.
If he were still coaching today, they would call him a cheater because he used the rules (or lack thereof) to his advantage.
Dean Smith appeared to be a lefty. Not trying to knock the dead, but rather post facts that might not otherwise be known, although his political views are drawing praise among those eulogizing him. On the plus side, he fought against segregation. He also protested the war in Vietnam, nuclear weapons, and the death penalty. I’m sure he was a fine man and obviously a great coach but I’m not sure everyone here would sing his praises off the court.
RIP