Kenny Smith on Michael Jordan dominating UNC pick-up games

Posted Jul 15, 2022
Every summer, past and present North Carolina basketball players used to return to Carmichael Auditorium to play pick-up games. Naturally, the level of greatness garnered in the same gym is through the roof. "Any NBA team we would've beat," said Kenny Smith about the collection of players that gathered. Michael Jordan being there had a lot to do with it. (Basketball Network)

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