“It’s special. You get so caught up in your own world as an NBA player. You get so caught up in all the things that come with being in the NBA. People like ‘Coach Mack,’ we have a bunch of them around the building. They are like a breath of fresh air,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “You walk in all serious, thinking about your game, whenever it is, and he’s happy to be there, happy to hold the door for you, just the simple things in life. “Over the years, I’ve been able to get closer to him. I’ve met his granddaughter. He is a really great guy. I’m happy he is around. He keeps everything light around here. He is a big part of what we do.” Said Mack: “I guess everybody knows ‘Coach Mack’ all over the country. It’s not bragging. When you show love to people, people show love back.” -via Andscape / June 19, 2025
