Krzyzewski, who attended the U.S. Military Academy, in eight years has won over superstars like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant, instilled pride in playing for the national team and preached continuity across all levels of USA Basketball.

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But that legacy depends on the continuity of his course and team, and so on stopping Mr Ivanishvili.

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That continuity has helped forge a fantastic team spirit and style of play, with everybody knowing their job - and the job of their team-mates - inside-out.

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Meanwhile, his retention of Mr Strauss-Kahn's team of advisers reflects both a pragmatic wish for continuity and a confidence that they will respect him.

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Johnston also told fans at the city's Flamingo Hotel that securing manager Walter Smith's future, along with assistant Ally McCoist and first-team coach Kenny McDowall, for another year offered the club continuity.

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The older people's psychiatric liaison team was also said to be working well with medical staff and community mental health teams to enhance continuity of care.

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Obviously there have been instances when a player has felt aggrieved and there were times in my career where I felt hard done by, but overall I believe the continuity of Australia's selection process has had a positive affect on the consistent performances of the team.

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