Tar Heel fan favorite [autotag]Theo Pinson[/autotag] caused quite a stir on social media Wednesday night after a snippet of a “Tidal League” episode revealed his UNC all-time starting five.
Pinson was joined by former UNC players, Justin Jackson and Kenny Williams, and the Tar Heel trio drafted who they believed belonged on the all-time starting five list. Michael Jordan was drafted first by Theo, Vince Carter went second to Jackson and Antawn Jamison went third to Williams. Each player had a different starting five with a unique spin on their reasons.
Pinson went with Joel Berry, Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Tyler Hansbrough and Brendan Haywood.
Jackson went with Raymond Felton, Marcus Paige, Vince Carter, Marvin Williams and Sean May.
Williams went with Ty Lawson, Rashad McCants, Rasheed Wallace, Antawn Jamison and Jerry Stackhouse.
Who’s all-time #UNC starting 5 is the best?@tpinsonn – Berry, Jordan, Worthy, Hansbrough and Haywood@JJacks_44 – Felton, Paige,
Carter, Williams and May@KWill_24 – Lawson, McCants, Wallace, Jamison and Stackhouse pic.twitter.com/3BK0ADDfRk— Tidal League (@TidalLeague) May 24, 2023
The snippet caught traction, reaching 99K views as fans reacted to the discussion. There were some notable names missing, but it is understandable when you think about all the greats that have rocked Carolina blue.
Let’s look at how Twitter reacted to the Tar Heel trio’s all-time starting five.