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Assessing the Complicated Legacy of Bob Knight

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After a twenty-year self-imposed exile, former Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball coach Bob Knight was honored in front of the Assembly Hall crowd this past weekend. Knight's coaching resume speaks for itself with three national championships and an Olympic gold medal. Despite his success, his method of coaching was met with plenty of controversy. Many have highlighted him abusing his players both physically and mentally during his tenure. How should we currently view the legacy of the Bob Knight? SI senior writer Pat Forde shares thoughts on Knight's career and why both the good and parts of his story play a major role in how we should view the man.