NBA icon Michael Jordan is getting passed pretty heavily this week. Before having his professional basketball scoring record passed by LeBron James, a North Carolina phenom has now left MJ in the dust.
This week, freshman guard Coby White reached MJ status and them some in a 79-66 Tar Heels win.
North Carolina freshman guard Coby White surpassed legendary Tar Heels star Michael Jordan on UNC’s all-time freshman scoring list Tuesday. With a first-half bucket vs. Boston College, White got to 462 points in his freshman season, topping Jordan’s previous mark of 460. White finished the first half with seven points as No. 3 North Carolina rolled to a 17-point advantage going into the break, which put him at 465. He finished the night — a 79-66 Tar Heels win — with 11 points, three assists and two rebounds. He went 5-of-11 from the floor and 1-of-5 from three-point range. (CBS Sports)
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Coby White (@whitecoby2) has officially passed Michael Jordan on the freshman scoring list. #CarolinaSZN pic.twitter.com/jTIifptEnc
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) March 6, 2019
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White’s achievement even sparked a major co-sign from Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul.
This week, various celebs congratulated LeBron James for passing Jordan on the NBA all-time scoring list.
Big words! Feeling this salute! @Power_STARZ @OmariHardwick @KingJames #SOHHNews pic.twitter.com/6pY6MO9YaZ
— SOHH (@sohh) March 8, 2019
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Hornets owner Michael Jordan issues brief statement on LeBron James passing him on the NBA’s all-time scoring list: “I want to congratulate LeBron on achieving another great milestone during his amazing career.”
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) March 7, 2019
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Be and stay humble!!! Love seeing this!!!! @KingJames @Jumpman23 #SOHHNews #GOATTalk pic.twitter.com/RdDegn2ubO
— SOHH (@sohh) March 7, 2019
Following the career game, James reflected on his epic achievement.
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