Michael Jordan’s greatest moments as a Tar Heel

We all know of Michael Jordan’s illustrious career as a Bull. We have yet to see someone who will outperform him. But even before being drafted into the NBA, Jordan already had some flashes of “His airness”. Here are Michael Jordan’s greatest moments as a UNC Tar Heel. 

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The cradle dunk vs Maryland 

This dunk was one of MJ’s signature dunks, he first showcased it during the closing time against the Maryland on January 12, 1984. With the time winding down and his team up 72-62, Jordan ran the fastbreak off a blocked shot and threw down the dunk with a second remaining. 

https://youtu.be/jqwVTE4k-SM 

Career-high 39 points against Georgia Tech 

Jordan set his college scoring record early in his college career when he exploded for some high-scoring performance in his sophomore year. The Yellow Jackets couldn’t do anything to stop him and lost 72-65. 

https://youtu.be/KmIWSI2IKU0 

Championship winning shot against Georgetown 

Jordan took the basketball spotlight as a freshman when he sank the game-winning shot to take home the 1982 National Championship against Georgetown. Jordan took a pass on the left side and connected a 16-foot jumper with 15 seconds left that gave the UNC a 63-62 lead. You can probably here Jordan saying “there’s more where that came from.” And more there were. 

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North Carolina’s Greatest Basketball Players

For over a century, the North Carolina Tar Heels have been an overwhelming force in college basketball.  It makes sense that the players that have worn the blue and white have also been some of the greatest the game has ever seen.  Let’s take a closer look at the best Tar Heels in history.

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Michael Jordan

What can be said about MJ that hasn’t been said before?  He’s basketball’s GOAT.  As a Tar Heel, he wasn’t as dominant as he was in the NBA, but Jordan was already a high-flyer, and he proved he could hit game-winning shots.  Although he opted to forego the rest of his college career for a shot at the pros, the North Carolina faithful will always regard MJ as their favorite son.

Vince Carter

Speaking of high flyers, the greatest dunker the NBA has ever seen (arguably) was one a Tar Heel.  Yes sir, Vince Carter once delivered highlight reels in a Tar Heel jersey.  He was a leader and an amazing player for North Carolina before he was drafted by the NBA.

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James Worthy

The J-Train, as he was known with the Los Angeles Lakers showtime squad, James Worthy made quite a mark in the NCAA alongside Michael Jordan.  As a college player, Worthy already exhibited signs of being an exception forward who could run and finish breaks like nobody’s business.  A player that versatile could not be overlooked.


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