LeBron James Names Favorite All-Time UNC Point Guard

Posted May 6, 2022
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James never played college basketball, but on Friday, he declared his fandom for a former North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball point guard. The Carolina Basketball account on Twitter asked Friday, "Who's your favorite Carolina point guard all-time?" LeBron answered, "Ed Cota." Cota played at UNC from 1996-2000. (Wilmington Star News)

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