A closer look at Michael Jordan's 1988 Defensive POY award raises questions about its validity

Posted Jun 22, 2024
Nothing can taint Michael Jordan’s legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history. However, a recent analysis questions whether Jordan’s defensive statistics during his memorable 1987-88 season were inflated. That is the season he pulled off a feat never done before or since — winning the NBA scoring title and Defensive Player of the Year award. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA

Late-season surge capped off new Tar Heel Jaydon Young's time with Virginia Tech basketball
It took a while, but Jaydon Young found his groove late last season. The then-sophomore guard for Virginia Tech wobbled around with his production and...
Tue Sep 9, 2025

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview with Henri Veesaar
North Carolina transfer center Henri Veesaar joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas in the Carolina Insider podcast studio to discuss his transition to Chapel Hill...
Mon Sep 8, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson has words for UNC's rivals, Football recap
UNC freshman forward Caleb Wilson had some words for State, Duke, and Wake Forest. Can he back them up? And UNC Football bounces back to...
Mon Sep 8, 2025

THT Newsletter: Bill Belichick Gets First UNC Win, Football Recruiting Flip, Bryson Howard Visits
It was an undefeated weekend for UNC Athletics. Bill Belichick recorded his first football victory for the Tar Heels. No. 2 Field Hockey went 2-0,...
Mon Sep 8, 2025