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Christian Laettner talks Duke basketball, the Dream Team, and more

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Betway Insider had an exclusive interview with Duke legend Christian Laettner. The former 2x National Champion had important things to say about the current state of Duke basketball, the Dream Team, and more.

How are you feeling about Duke’s chances in the tournament this year?

I think their chances are as good as anyone else’s. There’s a lot of teams out there that look really good some nights, but then every once in a while, they can lose. No one team looks dominant, and that seems to be happening a little more in the college game with the one-and-dones. It doesn’t seem like coaches have long enough to develop their players. I mostly notice that on the defensive end. Even Gonzaga runs into an opponent every once in a while, on their home floor that just plays really well and gives them trouble. There’s lots of parity out there.Β 

How do you think this Duke team matches up with some of the other Duke teams in recent years?

I think it’s like a regular Duke team that you…

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