Michael Jordan ran 40-yard-dash in just 4.38 seconds: Former North Carolina coach

release of first four episodes of Last Dance has brought several unheard stories from Michael Jordan's legendary basketball career back to fray. Michael Jordan documentary did well to explore Jordan's rapid rise during his college days at University of rth Carolina (UNC) before he took NBA by storm at Bulls. According to a former UNC coach, Jordan excelled t only excelled on basketball court but also during practice as he once completed 40-yard-dash in just 4.38 seconds.

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Michael Jordan UNC sophomore: Michael Jordan 40-yard dash time took UNC coaches by surprise

Former UNC coach Roy Williams was an assistant at university during Michael Jordan's sophomore year in 1982. Williams took part in an interview with FOX Sports Rio on Monday where he revealed how 19-year-old Michael Jordan took everyone by surprise by his speed and agility. Williams said, "I'll never forget this. His sophomore year he ran 40 yards. He crossed line and I looked and I said, 'Wow.'"

Roy Williams revealed that he clocked Jordan at 4.38 seconds and was so astonished that he asked junior to run again, this time with multiple men keeping track of his time. Jordan once again completed  40-yard-dash under 4.40 seconds, Williams ded.

Despite his size, Michael Jordan stunned UNC coaching staff with his explosive speed. Williams furr ded that Michael Jordan continued growing in size during his sophomore year as he quickly became best player for Tar Heels.

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Michael Jordan UNC sophomore

With Michael Jordan leing from front, UNC won ir national title in 1982 season. Jordan even me game-winning jump shot in  1982 NCAA Championship game against Georgetown, which was led by NBA legend Patrick Ewing. Jordan spent three seasons with Tar Heels before being drafted by Chicago Bulls in 1984. He averd 17.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for rth Carolina.

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Michael Jordan documentary: Last Dance on Netflix

Every Sunday, two episodes of documentary are aired on ESPN for viewers in United States. For international viewers,  Last Dance is me available of Netflix, around 5-6 hours after US brocast. Episode five and six of 10-part docu-series will air on Sunday, May 3, 9:00 PM ET.

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