Danny Green Joins Elite Tar Heel Group

Posted Jun 17, 2014
Danny Green, a 2009 UNC graduate, joined an elite group of former Tar Heels this week when he won an NBA championship as a starting guard with the San Antonio Spurs. Green, Michael Jordan and James Worthy are the only three Carolina players to win both NCAA and NBA championships. Green won a national championship in 2009 prior to this year's title with the Spurs. (GoHeels.com)

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