It was a great night for North Carolina basketball. The Tar Heels took down Syracuse, 85-68, to help Roy Williams win the 800th game of his career. It was a tremendous achievement for Williams, who became the second-fastest coach to reach the mark – only Kentucky legend Adolph Rupp got there faster than Williams, who made it to 800 in 1,012 games.
Quickest to 800 wins
Adolph Rupp: 972 games
Roy Williams: 1,012 games— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 17, 2017
There was a celebration for Williams after the game, and the coolest part may have been when he received a pair of special Jordan Brand kicks. They came in a gorgeous wooden box that paid tribute to several accomplishments Williams has had with the Tar Heels, including his 800th win and the two national titles he’s won in Chapel Hill.
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Unquestionably, the best part of this ceremony had nothing to do with Williams. That honor went to the North Carolina players who lost their dang minds when they saw their coach’s special kicks. That’s because these weren’t just Jordan Brand shoes – they were also autographed by Michael Jordan himself. Apparently, they were blown away that the most famous Tar Heel of all-time took the time to put his John Hancock on these shoes.
Williams is 66, so it may be hard for him to get to 900 career wins, and you’d think that it’ll be really hard for him to stick around long enough to eclipse 1,000 victories. If he does, we’ll bet that Jordan hooks him up with something really awesome … and the reaction from Williams’ players will be just as great as this one.
(Via SB Nation)
