North Carolina legend Vince Carter reveals where the late Kobe Bryant would be to school – Sporting News

Through the history of the basketball game, in particular the NBA, only a few players can be credited how their game changed the game. Take a look at the star of the Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, for example, who, with his three -point shooting, changed the way the game is played. Another player who revolutionizes the basketball game is the late Kobe Bryant, as his global impact was comparable to that of football legend Lionel Messi today.

Unfortunately, Bryant tragically died with his daughter Jana in a fatal helicopter disaster in 2020, but his impact on the basketball game will be said for generations.

On Saturday night, northern Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils will face a brand match in historical rivalry. While Bryant decided to enter the NBA draft name straight from high school, instead of attending college, there is always speculation about where Bryant would take his talents if he had chosen a different route.

While the consensus for years is that Bryant would go to Duke to play for Mike Crisisky, North Carolina and the Hall of the famous NBA Vince Carter shared an idea of ​​where Bryant would go.

“Return to one of his first interviews, the only thing he said is that if he went to college he wanted to go to [North] Carolina, Carter said. He continued to add that Bryant would do it because he wanted to compete against Carter in practice every day after meeting each other along the AAU chain.

Carter spent three years with Tar Heels before being elected fifth in the NBA draft of NBA 1998. During his time, Carter made two final fours, but failed to capture the NCAA Championship. If Bryant decides to give up the NBA project since 1996 and go to North Carolina, who knows if Tar Heels would be able to add some more hardware to his trophy….