""Really thankful for this opportunity. I do not take it lightly. And people keep asking me, 'Coach, why would you leave a chance of coaching in the NBA? You're an NBA coach.' We won a championship in Denver in 2023.""
""It wasn't an easy decision, but what I kept thinking about was, I had a chance to be a part of something special, the history and tradition. Be a part of something much bigger than myself. This was the only college job I ever considered.""
""I think his track record, he warrants that type of compensation. And we also believe this institution and where it sits in the basketball hierarchy should be paying for what we believe is elite.""
Michael Malone was introduced as the new head men's basketball coach at UNC, expressing gratitude for the opportunity. He left a successful NBA coaching career, including a championship win in 2023, to join UNC, citing the program's rich history and tradition. Malone's decision was influenced by the chance to be part of something larger than himself. He signed a six-year, $50 million contract, reflecting the high expectations for his leadership in a program with a storied legacy.
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