Bob Knight passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83.
Here is just a small sampling of the social media posts that have poured in honoring the legendary college basketball coach.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Coach Knight’s family and all who loved him. He influenced my life in ways I could never repay. It is a very sad day for all of us who loved him. pic.twitter.com/lfo9GhCEwZ
— Mike Woodson (@MikeWoodsonNBA) November 1, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the Knight family during this difficult time. The experience playing for Coach Knight is one I wouldn’t trade for anything. I can say, I definitely got the most hugs from him as a player! Rest now Coach #iubb #hoosier4life 🔴⚪️ #bobknightfloor 🐐 pic.twitter.com/0EZpmRdbGd
— A.J. Guyton (@ajguyton) November 2, 2023
Sending love to coach’s family. Won’t ever forget how much fun we had together making Anger Management. And won’t ever forget my pop being sick and Bobby calling him to lift his spirits. RIP Bobby pic.twitter.com/7gFMDHWsUQ
— Adam Sandler (@AdamSandler) November 1, 2023
Bob Knight was truly a legend in every sense of the word. The impact that he had on me and so many others simply can’t be measured. Today we lost one of the greatest coaches in the history of sports. My thoughts are with his family at this time. RIP Coach.
— Dusty May (@CoachDustyMay) November 2, 2023
Quinn Buckner gets emotional while honoring Bob Knight. https://t.co/qDID20xDiI pic.twitter.com/cL3nyGatOm
— Bally Sports Indiana (@BallySportsIN) November 2, 2023
Roy Williams on Bob Knight … pic.twitter.com/uCms05AeIW
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) November 2, 2023
Always a favorite picture of Bob Knight. Although we never got him back to @IndianaMBB to be honored on our watch, I was so thankful when he finally did return. We were always going to REVERE what he accomplished and who he accomplished it with. Our deepest condolences. pic.twitter.com/sGCKnHvOO9
— Tom Crean (@TomCrean) November 1, 2023
Coach Knight’s impact on our basketball program will forever be cherished as one of the greatest tenures in our history. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Knight family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/HZo7Qyq5bo
— Texas Tech Basketball (@TexasTechMBB) November 1, 2023
Coach Mike Davis on the passing of Bob Knight #RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/v8CBg6uO37
— Detroit Mercy Titans (@detroittitans) November 2, 2023
Steve Alford said tonight there was no way he could get through a phone call to talk about Bob Knight. Instead, he sent me an almost poetic text about the coach he called mentor, father figure, friend. ‘I’m a mess. I loved that man so much’ https://t.co/ydGAHuBELo via @indystar
— Dana HunsingerBenbow (@DanaBenbow) November 2, 2023
Mike Krzyzewski on the passing of Bob Knight, his former coach and mentor: pic.twitter.com/oLKGSyL9MX
— Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks) November 2, 2023
Coach showed me the value of competing, he showed me what hard work really was, he showed me the door if I was lacking in either, & he showed us all how to succeed on more than just a basketball floor. pic.twitter.com/KlyNSv7fwU
— Kirk Haston (@KirkHaston35IU) November 1, 2023
Tonight I go to bed with a broken heart as I remember my dear friend & tge great memories we shared during his tenure as one of the greatest to ever coach in college @IndianaMBB I think of the many times when doing Hoosier games & he would invite to join him
4 hours prior to his… pic.twitter.com/lUhmcyMatq— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) November 2, 2023
The Ohio State Men’s Basketball Program mourns the loss of Bob Knight, a legend of college basketball. Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Knight, his family, friends, teammates, and former players. pic.twitter.com/e45dXYyRMc
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) November 2, 2023
R.I.P. COACH KNIGHT
We lost a great one today. A true teacher and leader. He will be truly missed!!!!#hoosiers
— Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) November 2, 2023
R.I.P coach ! One of the best if not the greatest to ever do it. Prayers are with the knight family. Hoosier Nation mourns with you. 🙏🏾🏀 https://t.co/a4EYhofxjW
— Christian Watford (@Cwat205) November 1, 2023
Rest in peace to Hall of Fame basketball coach Bobby Knight! I remember when he came to recruit me at Everett High School right after they went 32-0 and won the National Championship in 1976. All 1200 students skipped class that day because they wanted to catch a glimpse of the…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 2, 2023
We lost a great one today. He was by far the most influential person in my life RIP COACH……….. pic.twitter.com/J9fUsXTXKz
— Steve Risley (@srisley34) November 2, 2023
Every stage of my life from the minute I stepped foot on IU’s campus Coach had a part in my development and thinking. Teaching life skills through basketball!! From my family to Coach Knight’s family our love and prayers. We will miss him!! @IndianaMBB pic.twitter.com/sLDcrlQMny
— Keith Smart (@CoachSmarty23) November 2, 2023
Coach Knight changed my life:
1. I graduated with a grad degree debt free because of Coach
2. He was the driving force behind my first coaching job at Cal
3. He never told me he was going to do something and failed to follow through
4. He was my biggest influence as a coach— Mike Roberts (@MikeCRoberts) November 2, 2023
He demanded our best and had the ability to get it. https://t.co/tcq6JWF4l1
— Michael Lewis (@CoachMikeLewis) November 2, 2023
