Did James Worthy have the biggest impact during Dean Smith’s successful tenure? A look at the ‘Silent Assassin’s’ journey from Gastonia to Tar Heel legend, the lasting significance of his 1982 title game on UNC history and the reason fans keep asking: What is Worthy’s rating among Carolina’s Greatest? I guess.
James Worthy’s place in the mythology of North Carolina basketball is at once obvious and strangely contested. Obvious because his imprint on the program—his dominance, his efficiency, his poise in …
Did James Worthy have the biggest impact during Dean Smith’s successful tenure? A look at the ‘Silent Assassin’s’ journey from Gastonia to Tar Heel legend, the lasting significance of his 1982 title game on UNC history and the reason fans keep asking: What is Worthy’s rating among Carolina’s Greatest? I guess. Read More