Despite his previous attempt to retire and walk away from USA Basketball, Mike Kryzewski "Coach K" made the decision on Thursday to return as coach of the U.S. men's basketball team for the 2016 Olympics.

The 66-year-old coach from Duke University has been extremely successful with coaching and has developed strong bonds with the players.

Coach K says, "It is tough to give up something you've absolutely loved doing for seven years, the people you're doing it with, and most importantly, the country you're doing it for."

Declaring his firm decision to coach, he stated, "As a result of my ongoing desire to coach, I've decided I'd like to continue as head coach of the men's national team especially since USA Basketball wanted me to do so."

He claims that in making this decision, "It just seems like the right thing to do."

Coach K is determined and proud to be leading Team USA, as he says that "There is no greater honor than to coach your country's team and to be afforded the unique opportunity to be the national team coach three times is incredible." He also promises that he will not "take that responsibility lightly."

In response to Coach K's decision to come back and coach, Kobe Bryant supported Coach K, saying "The news on Coach K with USA Basketball is great."

Kobe Bryant goes on to praise the coach, saying, "He is an incredible coach who worked tirelessly to prepare us for different opponents. Even as a veteran, I learned a lot from his leadership. I appreciate all he's done over the years for USA Basketball, and our country, in this position. I think Team USA is in great hands for the next four years."

Fans of Coach K also expressed their excitement for Coach K's return by posting some of Coach K's most famous quotes on twitter. Some of the quotes shared included, "You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be" and "Confidence shared is better than confidence only in yourself."

Other fans also called Coach K one of the "greatest coaches in the current era of college basketball" and were all very happy to hear of his return.