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)

Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA

Tyler Hansbrough says he once lost love for playing basketball
Drafted 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2009, Tyler Hansbrough largely appeared as a reserve, never reaching the same level of dominance he did...
Wed Aug 19, 2026

Video: Michael Malone Wednesday Press Conference and Media Availability
UNC Men's Basketball basketball coach Michael Malone speaks with the media Wednesday to help introduce the inaugural Tobacco Road Classic, a two-year basketball event featuring...
Wed Aug 19, 2026

Michael Malone on Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov 'Everything is a Go'
"As far as I am aware, they're both cleared, they're in class, they're in workouts, and I think everything is a go," Michael Malone said...
Wed Aug 19, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Breaking Down Cade Bennerman’s Potential
We continue our UNC Basketball roster preview with Northwestern transfer Cade Bennerman. With Bannerman’s rare size, 7'5" wingspan, and flashes of guard skills from a...
Wed Aug 19, 2026