Michael Jordan Congratulated Roy Williams With A ‘Ceiling Is The Roof’ Joke

Posted Apr 8, 2017
He didn’t score a single point, but Michael Jordan may have single-handedly won UNC the NCAA championship this year. It was his oddly-worded phrase “The ceiling is the roof.” Granted, the players had to actually go on the court and do things like make shots, grab crucial late-game rebounds, play defense, but Jordan’s effect on the team is undeniable. (UPROXX)

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