Summary
The University of North Carolina hired former NBA coach Michael Malone as their new head coach, replacing Hubert Davis. Fans criticized the school for suggesting Malone was responsible for developing well-known NBA players like LeBron James and Steph Curry.
Key Facts
- Michael Malone has been hired as the head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
- He previously coached in the NBA, with a notable tenure at the Denver Nuggets.
- Malone's NBA coaching record is 471 wins and 327 losses, including six playoff runs and one championship.
- The Tar Heels' announcement included a graphic that suggested Malone helped develop players like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Nikola Jokic.
- Fans reacted humorously and critically to the claim, suggesting it was exaggerated.
- Malone took a year off from coaching after being fired following the 2024-25 NBA season.
