It is that time of year again when UNC fans can witness former Tar Heels help their NBA teams battle it out for a chance at being crowned champions.
Throughout the years, many former Tar Heels have shined come playoff time, adding to their already-established careers by introducing an NBA championship to their collection. Of course, Michael Jordan leads all former Tar Heels with six rings in as many tries, but you must remember Mitch Kupchak, James Worthy, Rick Fox, Danny Green, and Harrison Barnes, to name a few.
This year is no different, as a few former Heels have a chance to join former UNC players to win an NBA championship. Not only will they get what is regarded as the biggest prize on the professional basketball level, but they will also help widen the gap between North Carolina players to win a ring(18) versus Duke (6).
If you need a reminder of which Tar Heels are left to cheer for this NBA playoffs, we got you covered.
Harrison Barnes (Sacramento Kings)
Mar 25, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) dribbles against Utah Jazz forward Jarrell Brantley (55) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 stats: 15 PPG, 4.5 TRB, 1.6 AST
First-round matchup: (6) Golden State vs. (3) Sacramento
Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets)
Apr 2, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) drives past Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) in the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 stats: 15.5 PPG, 4.4 TRB, 1.9 AST.
First-round matchup: (6) Brooklyn vs. (3) Philadelphia
Day’Ron Sharpe (Brooklyn Nets)
Mar 21, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe (20) dunks the ball during the second half in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) and center Jarrett Allen (31) at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 stats: 4.7 PPG, 4.2 TRB, 54.4 FG%
First-round matchup: (6) Brooklyn vs. (3) Philadelphia
Danny Green (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Apr 9, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Danny Green (14) reacts after missing a three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 stats: 5.5 PPG, 1.3 TRB, 44 3P%
First-round matchup: (5) New York Knicks vs (4) Cleveland Cavaliers
Coby White (Chicago Bulls)
Apr 9, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 stats: 9.7 PPG, 2.9 TRB, 44FG%
Play-in game: (10) Chicago Bulls vs. (9) Toronto Raptors
Story originally appeared on Tarheels Wire
