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Duke basketball: Awkward moment involving Coach K at slot machines

It's good to see Coach K enjoying his retirement.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports)

Retired Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski might not receive the privacy he desires these days, but it looks as though he's having fun just the same.

On Saturday afternoon, a funny 22-second video on social media of Coach K minding his own business at a slot machine began to go viral after the Bleacher Report betting account tweeted the clip.

When Coach K caught a fellow casino patron videotaping him, it appeared as if the 75-year-old turned his head to give a bit of a stink-eye glance while the "cameraman" quickly rotated his phone's face to the slot machine in front of him. The voice in the video then asked, "Any luck so far?"

There's no audible response from Coach K in the video, and that is when it ends.

According to the video's caption, the Hall of Famer was "doing $100 spins" with "no luck so far."

Maybe his luck will change. What isn't likely to change is the number of phones sneakily pointed in his direction every time he's in public.

A new era of Duke basketball

Mike Krzyzewski finished his 47-year head-coaching career — 42 seasons at Duke — as Division I's all-time wins leader with 1,202 victories to his name. That's not to mention his five national championships and NCAA-record 13 Final Four trips.

Now, the 34-year-old Jon Scheyer has taken over the reins in Durham. He and his 2022-23 Blue Devils begin their campaign in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 7 against Jacksonville.

Coach K recently reiterated that he has no plans to attend Duke basketball home games.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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