Former Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski Expresses Interest in Cameo for Hit TV Show "The Bear"

Krzyzewski's 2000 book "Leading with the Heart" was featured in the second season of "The Bear," prompting him to binge-watch the series and express interest in a cameo, chiefly set around a meal in his hometown Chicago.

• Former Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K, is keen on making a cameo in the hit TV series ‘The Bear,' after his 2000 book 'Leading with the Heart' unexpectedly played a significant role in its second season.
• Krzyzewski discovered the show and the involvement of his book when fans started texting him about it, after which he binge-watched the series. He shared his enthusiasm for the show on a Duke's 'The Brotherhood Podcast' episode.
• Ayo Edebiri, who portrays a chef named Sydney in the show, is seen using 'Leading with the Heart' as a guide to manage and build her team in the restaurant. The book becomes a recurring reference point throughout the season.
• The series, set in Coach K's hometown Chicago, is about a young chef returning to run her family's sandwich shop. Given the storyline, Krzyzewski has proposed a cameo around a meal in the city.
• One of the most successful coaches in basketball history, Krzyzewski has led Duke to five national championships and 13 Final Fours. His NCAA career victories are unmatched by any other coach in the history of men's basketball.

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