Read Dean Smith’s recruiting letter to Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan had some kind words for former North Carolina coach Dean Smith, who passed away Saturday night.
Jordan played three seasons at North Carolina, and the Tar Heels won the 1982 national championship.
Here is the recruiting letter that Smith sent to Jordan:
Dean Smith's recruitment letter to high schooler Michael Jordan, August of 1980 pic.twitter.com/wuoZNcJcnp
— BetweenTwoWorlds (@between2worlds) February 8, 2015Here is the letter that Smith wrote to Jordan and his parents after Jordan visited North Carolina:
Letter by Dean Smith to MJ & his parents after they visited UNC in 1980 pic.twitter.com/FCgVvs2Ody
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 8, 2015Hat tip to College Spun.
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