Coach K reveals why he wasn’t a fan of AJ Hawk and the Packers
Former Duke and Team USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski is no longer coaching college basketball after retiring in 2022 after several successful years in the game. The Chicago native still makes appearances at Duke games here and there, but also does some media rounds.
The latest media appearance for Coach K came on Monday when he talked about the NCAA Tournament on “The Pat McAfee Show” on ESPN. During the appearance, Coach K was able to chat with Pat McAfee as well as the rest of the crew. That includes former Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk. And during the show, Coach K was able to get a few shots in at the former Packers linebacker.
Coach K wasn’t a fan of A.J. Hawk and the Packers, respectfully

While he was born and raised in Chicago before heading to Army, we haven’t seen much of him around the Windy City or the sports teams. So it might be news to some that Coach K is still a Bears fan through and through, making it known to Hawk and the rest of the show.
“I hated [A.J] Hawk being on the Packers because I’m a Bears fan, you guys had great habits,” Coach K said. “You guys beat our ass so many times, it was unbelievable. I hated you with respect.”
“I hated @OfficialAJHawk because he was on the Packers..
I’m a Bears fan and they beat our ass so many times..
I hated you with respect”
~ Coach K #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/xG5or4QF23
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 16, 2026
Coach K has expressed his Bears fandom in the past, but it’s rare to hear him talk about it these days. He tries to keep more of a low profile now that he’s retired but I imagine he really enjoyed the season the Bears had in 2025. Especially since they won two of three against the Packers including eliminating them in the NFC Playoffs.
Maybe we will hear more from Coach K on not only the Bears but other Chicago sports teams soon enough.
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