All-Star game marks latest milestone for Michael Jordan

Posted Feb 12, 2019
Roommates and teammates at North Carolina, Buzz Peterson and Michael Jordan spent countless days competing on the basketball court in practice. Their nights included shooting pool and tossing cards in Granville Towers. But Peterson never envisioned is roommate becoming an NBA owner and hosting the All-Star game in his home state of North Carolina. (Associated Press)

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