Kenny Smith Shares Incredible Stories of Michael Jordan, Dean Smith, UNC's Summer Pick-Up Games

Posted Aug 21, 2022
North Carolina basketball legend Kenny Smith joined the All The Smoke podcast to share some of his favorite stories from his decades-long basketball career. Among them were several priceless tales of his freshman year at North Carolina, his relationships with coach Dean Smith and Michael Jordan, and the Tar Heels’ legendary summer pick-up games. (Inside Carolina)

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