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In the summer of 1986, the basketball world believed it was about to witness the next great superstar. Drafted second overall by the Boston Celtics, Len Bias was destined to carry a legendary dynasty into the future—until tragedy struck just two days later.
In this episode of GenX Classic Sports, we revisit the rise, the promise, and the heartbreaking “what if” of one of basketball’s most haunting stories, and ask why Len Bias’ name still resonates nearly 40 years later.
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Production Credits:
Intro and outro music: Mason Enis
Narrator: Haylee Wolf
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