NBA Playoffs Set, Six Tar Heels Still Alive

Posted Aug 16, 2020
Five Tar Heels were already in the NBA playoffs: Tony Bradley (Jazz), Ed Davis (Jazz), Danny Green (Lakers), Justin Jackson (Mavericks), and Marvin Williams (Bucks). With the Blazers squeaking into the last playoff spot in the West, Nassir Little now joins this group. Unfortunately, Little hasn’t seen the court during bubble games due to injury issues. (All Tar Heels)

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