When most college fans think about Mike Krzyzewski, they think about him courtside, where, to be fair, he’s working and highly focused.
Even Duke fans - especially Duke fans - will tell you that he’s not a Teddy Bear during a game. He’s working.
It’s too bad that most basketball fans only get to see that side of him because, like anyone else, there are different sides to the man. He’s had a couple of side gigs over the years - his radio show and the USA Basketball gig.
But he’s had another too, which he doesn’t publicize, and that’s taking an interest in people, being compassionate to people who are dealing with illness or facing death.