James Worthy Basketball News & Bio
| Name: | James Worthy | | Hometown: | Gastonia, NC | | High School: | Ashbrook | | Born: | February 27, 1961 (61) | | 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: | Jim Braddock | Matt Doherty | Sam Perkins | Michael Jordan |
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UNC Great James Worthy Sees Similarities Between Current Tar Heel Team & 1982 National Champions
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Which College Basketball Champion Had The Most NBA Talent?
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