The Chirp: Rest in Peace, Dean Smith

Prayers to the family of the great Dean Smith. An iconic figure in the game of basketball. #RipDeanSmith

— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) February 8, 2015

#RIP to one of the greatest teachers our beautiful game of basketball has ever seen #DeanSmith

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) February 8, 2015

THE BEST EVER! #RIP #TheCoachesCoach pic.twitter.com/vuexTOL239

— Jerry Stackhouse (@jerrystackhouse) February 8, 2015

R.I.P. Dean Smith! You were the greatest! Legends never die.... You will forever be in our hearts and memories!

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 8, 2015

One time for Dean Smith! Growing up he and MJ were the faces of UNC! http://t.co/tsG8E5ERtA pic.twitter.com/xgOO3pfQR0

— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) February 8, 2015

Prayers go out to the Smith family #RIPCoachSmith

— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) February 8, 2015

An originator of forming the game and helped change the world to give athletes like myself the opportunity to play at a great program

— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) February 8, 2015

Rest in peace to the legend and one of the all-time greats, Dean Smith!!! It was an honor to meet you so long ago pic.twitter.com/ij1QEPl7sa

— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) February 8, 2015

R.I.P. to Dean Smith. A remarkable man and coach! #UNC

— TheIronman (@LFletcher59) February 8, 2015

There are so many things I could say about Coach Dean Smith but simply put, he is the greatest man I've ever known. pic.twitter.com/tWaE2LPYpK

— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) February 8, 2015

Dean Smith an educator and great coach will not be forgotten. He taught player more than just bball skills RIP

— Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) February 8, 2015

R.I.P. to @UNC_Basketball coaching legend Dean Smith. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. #Legend #Respect

— Jason Taylor (@JasonTaylor) February 8, 2015

The Greatest coach of all time passed away RIP to Dean Smith ??May GOD be with him and his family

— Ivory Latta (@IvoryLatta12) February 8, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers to the Family, Friends, and Fans of Coach Dean Smith! #Legend

— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) February 8, 2015

Dean Smith was a legend in our household. He stood for great coaching fundamentals, respect and integrity. #RIPDean pic.twitter.com/APMh25WqUz

— Paul Rabil (@PaulRabil) February 8, 2015

Though I was a Dukie, it was a highlight getting to visit Dean Dome. Peace and comfort to his family and friends at this time. #DeanSmith

— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) February 8, 2015

RIP to the legendary Coach Dean Smith. Thankful for all the things you stood for and believed in #CarolinaWay

— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) February 8, 2015

RIP to Dean Smith. So thankful for everything he did on and off the court. He will missed but never forgotten!

— Marcus Paige (@marcuspaige5) February 8, 2015

Simply a Legend, RIP Dean Smith.. Job well done..

— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) February 8, 2015

RIP Dean Smith! One of the greatest college basketball coaches of all-time Coached Michael Jordan in the early 80's http://t.co/CEOUHqJwd3"

— Dflo29 (@DraytonFlorence) February 8, 2015

Just a sad day for basketball to lose one of the great coaches of all-time in Dean Smith.

— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) February 8, 2015

As soon as you try to describe a close friendship, it loses something.#DeanSmith

Rest In Peace.

— Jose Bautista (@JoeyBats19) February 8, 2015