Today, the Boston Celtics and their fans celebrated their 17th NBA title with a “rolling rally,” a parade to honor a team that climbed its way from the cellar of the league to its penthouse. Twenty-two years ago today, the Celtics and their fans were dealt a death blow when their top draft pick, Len Bias, died of a cocaine overdose. For basketball fans of a certain age, Bias’ death qualifies as a “Where were you?” moment, as in “Where were you when you heard?” I remember where I was when I heard. I was at my high school graduation rehearsal when a friend approached me with a newspaper in his hand and a stunned look on his face. “Did you hear about Len Bias?” he asked. “No,” I said. “What?”
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6 months ago
That was a very moving article. One wonders what would have become of the Celtics had Bias been able to play for them.
6 months ago
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