Former Tar Heels Marvin Williams, P.J. Hairston mourn death of Dean Smith

Posted Feb 8, 2015
Former Tar Heels Marvin Williams and P.J. Hairston were among those who spoke glowingly about Dean Smith and his many contributions. Now players with the Charlotte Hornets, Williams and Hairston play for a team owned by another UNC legend, Michael Jordan. But while Jordan remains one of the biggest names in sports, no figure looms larger within UNC circles than Smith, Williams said. (Sporting News)

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