Michael Jordan feared Lawrence Taylor on the basketball court, according to Buzz Peterson
Posted Apr 26, 2020
According to Buzz Peterson, Michael Jordan's college roommate and teammate at the University of North Carolina, there was one person in particular who injected some fear into M.J. every time he stepped onto the court. However, this wasn't anyone on the Tar Heels' roster, or even an NBA player. Instead, it was NFL All-Pro linebacker Lawrence Taylor.
(CBS Sports)
Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA
Four Carolina Basketball Storylines After Opening WeekUNC Basketball won its first two games against Central Arkansas and then-No.19 Kansas. Now the Tar Heels are ranked No. 18 in the country but...
Tue Nov 11, 2025Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Seth Trimble's Surgery and Prolonged Absence
Host Isaac Schade discusses Seth Trimble's successful surgery and 6-8 week recovery timeline from a broken arm, which crucial games he'll miss, projected lineup changes...
Tue Nov 11, 2025
UNC vs. Radford Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Face ACC Transfers, First-Time Head Coach
Looking at Radford: The Highlanders are off to a 2-0 start after defeating Western Illinois (80-75) and blasting West Virginia Wesleyan (99-61). Radford’s win against...
Tue Nov 11, 2025
Chansky’s Notebook: The Honoring
On Veterans Day, UNC has many to honor and remember. The two biggest names associated with Carolina football and basketball served in the military: Charlie...
Tue Nov 11, 2025