James Worthy Basketball News & Bio
| Name: | James Worthy | | Hometown: | Gastonia, NC | | High School: | Ashbrook | | Born: | February 27, 1961 (65) | | Height/Weight: | 6-9, 225 | | Position: | Forward | | Notes: | Basketball Hall of Fame, 3x NBA Champion, 7x NBA All-Star, 1979 McDonald's All-American | | Related: | Rich Yonakor | Jim Braddock | John Virgil | Eric Kenny |
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James Worthy expects to make a difference in Gaston CountyJames Worthy learned the value of having quality teammates around him during his illustrious basketball career. The Gastonia native has hung up his high-tops and...
Tue Feb 15, 2011
Roy Williams puts Heels on the runOf all the disappointments from last season's 17-loss debacle, UNC basketball coach Roy Williams was most irritated by his team's lack of toughness. So during...
Mon Oct 25, 2010
James Worthy to kick off year for NAIFA-Raleigh
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors in Raleigh (NAIFA–Raleigh) is excited to announce local hero, James Worthy, as its first guest speaker for...
Wed Aug 4, 2010
James Worthy knew Dean Smith “was slowing down”
James Worthy understands if he might no longer receive a letter from Dean Smith every year. Smith has always regularly stayed in touch with the...
Sun Jul 25, 2010
James Worthy rekindles fond memories at Sims Legion Park
Now a basketball legend, James Worthy returned to his hometown ballpark on Wednesday, signing autographs and posing for pictures as part of the Gastonia Grizzlies’...
Thu Jul 22, 2010