Legacy Of A Lifetime

Posted Feb 8, 2015
Marcus Paige only met Dean Smith once. By the time Paige was a Tar Heel freshman, Smith was battling a progressive neurocognitive disorder and making few public appearances. When Paige got to UNC, he wanted to meet two people: Vince Carter and Dean Smith. And though he didn’t get to have a lengthy conversation with the legendary coach, he did get to shake his hand. “I’ll never forget that.” Paige said. (GoHeels.com)

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