Len Bias vs. Michael Jordan: The rivalry that could have been | SportsCenter
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Published 2020-05-10
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All Comments (21)
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The silver lining of the Len Bias tragedy is that this served as a wakeup call to the entire NBA of what the consequences of cocaine are (especially considering how widespread cocaine use was in the NBA years prior), and it's a miracle that players such as David "Skywalker" Thompson are still alive to tell about their battles with cocaine addiction. Charles Barkley was even quoted as saying that this tragedy alone singlehandedly scared him away from ever wanting to try cocaine.
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i think we FORGET just how INSANE len bias was as a player. he was INCREDIBLE
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Len Bias would have extended Bird’s career and been on the dream team.
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Rest In Peace to a true Maryland legend
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len bias and reggie lewis vs jordan and pippen would’ve been amazing
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I was 17 in 1986 when Bias died and it scared me so much I never did a drug. He's the reason I decided to steer completely clear of them because if somebody that was 6'8" 210 pounds and a physical marvel could die then I certainly could as well. It certainly changed the history of the NBA when he died. The Celtics could very easily have won several more championships had he played.
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Being from Maryland I had the honor of seeing him play in person at Cole field house. He would've been the only player in my opinion that could've possibly gave Jordan a run for the title GOAT. It was heartbreaking to wake up that morning and get the sad news of his passing.
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The biggest "IF" in Basketball History
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Ben Wilson and Len Bias, two a basketballs greatest “what if’s” 💯
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Len was my favorite college basketball player of all times! I couldn't believe he died after the draft in 86.😭
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I was in awe of him as a kid...the ACC had so many great players back then!!
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That would've been one of the greatest matches ever. Bias probably and could've raised MJ game to another level because they both was that good.
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Plenty of crazy stories from the 1980s and 1990s. While I do enjoy current movies and music, my favorite content still come from the last two decades of the 20th century. The 80s and 90s were simply the best except in tech.
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Jordan had heart, discipline,leadership and determination, things that come from within.
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Didn’t play in the league, but he’s ICONIC
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Damned right, Michael Wilbon. Thank you for continuing to honor Lenny's legacy. I will never forget.
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I remember watching Bias play. He was an absolute monster
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This one is gonna bring tears to my eyes. Still hurts on what was GOING TO BE with him. 6’8. EXPLOSIVE. Could score at will. Boston’s dynasty would have KEPT going. Truly still can’t believe it.
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This rivalry would've been remembered till this day
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Thanks for making this film this is the topic that a friend and I talked about a lot Len Bias what if and Michael Jordan thank you
