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Ranking the 15 best UNC basketball NBA careers ever

By Nick Delahanty

2 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks to reporters during a press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
2 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks to reporters during a press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport /
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James Worthy #42 of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

No. 2: James Worthy

Career Stats: 17.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 52.1 FG%

As we stated earlier, the top two spots on this list are not up for debate.

James Worthy made his name in the postseason, as he earned the nickname “Big Game James.” He helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three NBA titles, as he was named the finals MVP for the 1987-1988 series.

Worthy put together a Hall of Fame career, earning seven All-Star appearances and two All-NBA selections. He was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, as the 1982 No. 1 overall pick certainly lived up to the hype.

It’s safe to say that Worthy would own the top spot on this type of list for a good number of other college programs.

However, the University of North Carolina is home to the G.O.A.T….

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