Players, coaches, schools, fans and the media all share their thoughts on the passing of legendary coach Dean Smith

Statement from Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan on the Passing of Dean Smith pic.twitter.com/KC3tpvDu65

Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 8, 2015

THE BEST EVER! #RIP#TheCoachesCoachpic.twitter.com/vuexTOL239

Jerry Stackhouse (@jerrystackhouse) 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

also of note pic.twitter.com/qfCM7eaQ9l

Bomani Jones (@bomani_jones) 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

Michael Jordan statement on the passing of Dean Smith. pic.twitter.com/zvNgIniu30

Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) February 8, 2015

Very saddened to hear about Dean Smith’s passing. I was a cub reporter in Raleigh his last season. He was a man of true integrity.

Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) 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

We’re saddened to hear of the loss of Dean Smith – a tremendous coach and teacher, but an even better person. Condolences to the UNC family.

Duke Athletics (@Duke_ATHLETICS) February 8, 2015

John Thompson Jr. on Dean Smith: I loved him.

Georgetown Hoops (@GeorgetownHoops) 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

RIP to one of the greatest coaches in sports history, Dean Smith. @GoHeels@UNC_Basketballhttp://t.co/YpbyYJP6Axpic.twitter.com/DqiqP65Flr

Tykes (@Tykeland) February 8, 2015