The Best That Never Was?
Posted Feb 10, 2014
The 1983-1984 Tar Heels were arguably the best team Dean Smith put on the floor in his 36 years in Chapel Hill. That UNC team featured five first-round NBA draft picks. four first-team All-Americans, and the national player of the year in Michael Jordan. The starting lineup featured Kenny Smith at the point, Jordan and Matt Doherty on the wings, and Sam Perkins and Brad Daugherty inside.
(Tar Heel Blog)
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