Dean Smith, who died in 2015, left $200 to each of his former UNC players in his will, so they could "enjoy a dinner out" on him.
The trustee told ESPN that checks were sent out to about 180 ex-players five years ago.
"I firmly believe that [LeBron James] is the best basketball player in the history of the game."
Former "Bad Boy" Piston, and Michael Jordan opponent, Bill Laimbeer.