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2. “He’s Gone” | What If? The Len Bias Story
2. “He’s Gone” | What If? The Len Bias Story
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jun 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On June 17, 1986, Len Bias was picked second overall in the NBA draft. He was the next chapter in the book that was the 1980s Boston Celtics dynasty. Then, just two days later on June 19, 1986, he was dead of cocaine intoxication. In this episode, we talk about the 48 hours leading up to one of the sports world’s most crushing losses.
Host: Jordan Riter Conn
Producers: Hannah Beal, Isaac Lee, Noah Malale, and Bobby Wagner
Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely
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Host: Jordan Riter Conn
Producers: Hannah Beal, Isaac Lee, Noah Malale, and Bobby Wagner
Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Jun 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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