Michael Malone says Roy Williams 'had a lot to do' with him taking UNC job

Posted Aug 18, 2026
"Coach Williams had a lot to do with me taking this job," Michael Malone said. "I was going to stay in the NBA and continue my NBA journey. And I had a couple of great conversations with Hall of Famer Coach Roy Williams, and I had just met him. I just got to know him, but I feel like I’ve known him for years. Coach Williams has that kind of impact on you." (Tar Heel Tribune)

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