After all, it was at Chapel Hill under the careful guidance of the legendary Dean Smith that Mike honed his basketball skills to eventually become hoops' "Greatest of All Time." If anyone ever questioned the depth of Michael Jordan's loyalty to the Carolina blue and white,

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is often willing to speak his mind, but rarely sits down for an extended interview on all-things NBA. James did just that Wednesday, addressing a number of topics during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show.

NBA icon Michael Jordan admits hitting the game-winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship Game gave him the confidence he needed to excel at basketball. UNC defeated Georgetown by a final score of 63-62 in the 1982 NCAA Championship Game.

It is one of the most storied college basketball programs of all time, with a record 21 Final Four appearances and six national championships.Representing The Heels was a matter of honor, but it didn't come easy,

LeBron James hopes to have a better relationship with Michael Jordan after he’s done playing “MJ doesn’t wanna talk to me until I’m done.” (🎥 @PatMcAfeeShow ) pic.twitter.com/yP7eTbfQ59 James cited Jordan's intense competitive spirit as a reason the two don't talk much now.

In the storied history of NCAA basketball, winning a championship is the ultimate achievement. Yet an even more exclusive honor exists, those who have hoisted the trophy both as players on the court and later as coaches directing from the sidelines.

The Lakers star told McAfee that Smith is “on a Taylor Swift tour run right now” in discussing the public dispute with Smith over criticism of his son, Bronny James.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver explains he is sometimes jealous of the kind of coverage other sports and leagues get.