Michael Jordan, James Worthy make NBA’s 75th anniversary team

Posted Oct 20, 2021
In no surprise to anybody, former UNC basketball greats Michael Jordan and James Worthy are on the NBA’s list of the best 75 players in league history as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. The list is being announced in three installments of 25. When the final 25 are announced Thursday, Billy Cunningham figures to have a good chance of being added. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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