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“I started getting letters from college in the tenth grade.”

Quote by James Worthy

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James Worthy is an American former professional basketball player born on February 27, 1961. He is renowned for his exceptional scoring ability and all-around game style on the NBA court. Worthy played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, where he helped lead the team to two national championships. His professional career began in 1982 when he was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. During his tenure with the Lakers, Worthy was part of the iconic 'Showtime' era lineup alongside Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. more

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