James Worthy Basketball News & Bio
| Name: | James Worthy | | Hometown: | Gastonia, NC | | High School: | Ashbrook | | Born: | February 27, 1961 (63) | | 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: | Pete Budko | Rich Yonakor | Eric Kenny | Al Wood |
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James Worthy on All-Star Memories, Michael Jordan's CompetitivenessJames Worthy: "Michael Jordan doesn't take anything lightly. It could be a game of backgammon or it could be the NBA Finals, they're treated the...
Mon Jan 15, 2018
James Worthy, Sam Perkins among NBA greats moved by National Civil Rights Museum and legacy of MLKPenny Hardaway motioned to Sam Perkins. “Hey, Perkins, look,” he said. Hardaway pointed to a photo of a black man hanging from a noose, along...
Mon Jan 15, 2018
Memphis Grizzlies to honor Sam Perkins, James Worthy as part of MLK Jr. Celebration game
On Monday, Jan. 15, the Memphis Grizzlies, National Civil Rights Museum, and City of Memphis will host the 16th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration...
Wed Jan 10, 2018
Justin Jackson's Jersey Honored at Dean Smith Center
Along with UNC's 2017 NCAA Championship banner, a new jersey was hung in the Smith Center. All-American, ACC Player of the Year, NCAA Champion and...
Wed Oct 18, 2017
A brief history of Tar Heels in the NBA Finals
One of James Worthy’s teammates on the 1985 championship-winning Lakers was related to this year’s lone UNC representative. Bob McAdoo won two titles as a...
Fri Jun 2, 2017