Some 30 years removed from rookie season, Michael Jordan now plays a different game
Posted Nov 4, 2014
As part of UNC tradition, each summer former Tar Heel players return to campus and compete against the current crop of college kids for a training camp tune-up. One summer in particular, Walter Davis and Phil Ford, then established NBA players, experienced the surprise of their life. Both Davis and Ford had the pleasure of guarding a 17-year old freshman named Michael Jordan.
(Sporting News)
Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA
Harrison Barnes helps unveil newly renovated basketball courts in familiar Mexican cityHarrison Barnes and his wife, Brittany, are back to their familiar charitable ways. The 2015 NBA champion helped unveil two renovated multipurpose courts in Saltillo,...
Mon Jun 22, 2026Caleb Wilson Among Jay Bilas' 2026 NBA Draft Superlatives
Most dynamic athlete: Caleb Wilson is a ridiculous athlete who drops jaws on the floor with his talents. He has a 7-0 wingspan and a...
Mon Jun 22, 2026
UNC basketball: First look at Terrence Brown in the Smith Center
Terrence Brown was a huge piece to the puzzle for Michael Malone's first roster-building process as the head coach of the UNC basketball program. Videos...
Sun Jun 21, 2026
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Carolina Basketball School To Offer First Look At Newest Tar Heels
UNC Basketball faces a pivotal summer as Coach Bill Robinson prepares for Carolina Basketball School, offering fans a rare look at Michael Malone’s first squad...
Fri Jun 19, 2026