When Tar Heel teammates become foes in the pros

Posted Jul 10, 2020
Let’s take a look at some notable instances where Tar Heel teammates ended up doing battle in notable games at the professional level. Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Sam Perkins were all teammates on North Carolina's 1982 national championship-winning basketball team. Nine years later, they would be on opposing sides while playing for an NBA title. (Tar Heel Blog)

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