Podcasts about Len Bias

Kevin and Thom opened the show discussing an emailer who wanted to know if the Redskins would've have drafted Dan Marino in 1983 if they had lost the Super Bowl to the Dolphins the previous January. Plenty on LeBron James' comments about championships meaning too much to player legacy. Nats, Lakers' 10B sale, NBA Finals, and 39 years ago today, Len Bias died.

In this all new episode of the Historically Speaking Sports, Co Hosts Dana Auguster and Charles Combs, discuss and speculate about one of the NBA's brightest and most influential eras. As with a lot of sports fans, we like to think and wonder what would have happened if this thing happened or that event would not have happened, how would have history been different. In this episode Auguster and Combs discuss three scenarios that possibly would have changed NBA history as we know it. Titled "Jordan Era What Ifs" we discuss various questions: What if Len Bias and Reggie Lewis both had full careers with the Boston Celtics in the late 1980s and 1990's?What if Arvydas Sabonis would have come to the Portland Trail Blazers when he was drafted in 1986 instead of having to wait almost a decade to join the team because of political instability in the former Soviet Union?And finally, how dominant would the Houston Rockets would have been after reaching the NBA Finals in 1986 if Ralph Sampson would not have been lost to injury and two of their stars, Lewis Lloyd and Mitchell Wiggins had not been suspended for drug use? We will attempt to answer these questions as well as send a shout out to one of the most underrated NBA drafts ever, the 1986 NBA Draft. To contact the show, please email us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com.

Randy's back from Florida and the boys are catching up on everything they've been watching. They dive deep into Sinners—Coogler's vampire drama that's taken over social media—and break down why it might be one of the best films of the year. They also talk about Celtic City, the nine-part docuseries on the history of the Celtics, and Matt shares his thoughts on the ER drama The Pitt. It's a packed episode filled with movie takes, TV recs, and playoff Celtics hype.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:29 Vacation Recap and Upcoming Content00:58 Main Discussion: Sinners Movie Review01:11 Celtics City Documentary01:21 The Pit TV Show01:37 Podcast Housekeeping and Listener Engagement02:03 Diving into Sinners: Initial Impressions04:09 Sinners Movie Breakdown: Plot and Characters14:20 Vampire Rules and Unique Portrayal25:52 Final Showdown and Conclusion28:49 Reflecting on Sammy's Journey and Final Choices29:30 Flash Forward: Sammy's Legacy and Post-Credit Scenes30:43 The Mid-Credit Scene: Vampires and Promises32:36 Final Post-Credit Scene and Movie Reflections34:04 Movie's Impact and Comparisons to Black Panther35:15 Box Office Success and Word of Mouth39:56 Celtic City: A Deep Dive into the Documentary42:10 Bill Russell's Legacy and Boston's Complex History45:22 Larry Bird Era and the Tragic Losses of Len Bias and Reggie Lewis50:46 Paul Pierce's Survival and the 2008 Championship52:28 Current Celtics Team and Future Hopes54:49 The Pit: A Groundbreaking Medical Drama58:28 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward

The story of Len Bias is a modern tragedy. Coming from the University of Maryland, Bias was a player that had the potential to be another Jordan, or even better than Jordan. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead just 36 hours after being drafted #2 by the Boston Celtics. This is the story of that tragedy.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Take Care" by Julian Avila"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACTbballhistory101@gmail.com

Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the Lakers' win over the Rockets, highlighting key performances from role players and LeBron's clutch playmaking. Luka Doncic brought playoff intensity, while Austin Reaves and the Lakers' defense stepped up late. Jabari Smith and Dillon Brooks could be game-changers for Houston. Plus, the Pacers rally past the Kings behind Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam—can Indiana make noise in the playoffs? The Mavs, Kings, and Suns are all fighting for the final Play-In spot—who wants it most? The Celtics dominate March and take down Memphis—are they the title favorites again? Plus, Tim shares why Len Bias was his favorite player and what could have been.FOLLOW ALL NBATwitter: http://x.com/ALLCITY_NBAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/allcity_nba/TikTok : http://www.tiktok.com/@ALLCITY_NBAAn ALLCITY Network ProductionAll music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify!Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at  https://www.monarchmoney.com/allnbaLUCY Nicotine: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy.  Go to https://lucy.co/ALLNBA and use promo code (ALLNBA) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind.FanDuel: ALL NBA - Presented by FanDuel! Just visit https://fanduel.com/allnba to join today. You'll get started with 150 in BONUS BETS if you win your first $5 bet. 21+ and present in Colorado. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-522-4700.Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ALLNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Again, create an account and redeem code ALLNBA for $20 off. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: AC35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenba. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

What are some of the biggest What Ifs in NBA history? This week, we join the community in reflecting on what might have been, from the tragedy of Len Bias to the injuries, trades, and Draft picks that shaped the fortunes of teams and players alike. We also discuss potential Finals matchups and outcomes, a couple of other interesting notes about the 1986 Draft, and some of the international players who could've had a better run in the NBA. The post NLSC Podcast #571: Biggest What Ifs in NBA History appeared first on NLSC.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to debate where Julian Reese falls in relation to other Terps greats. Julian doesn't have the hardware like Juan Dixon or the numbers like Len Bias, but does he still deserve to be mentioned among those names?

Send us a textIn this conversation, Sauce MacKenzie reflects on his youth, sharing a poignant story about the impact of Liam Bias's tragic death on his life choices. He discusses the pressures of adolescence, the importance of making conscious decisions, and the lessons learned from experiences with peer pressure and substance use. The conversation emphasizes the significance of recognizing pivotal moments that shape one's path and the choices that define us.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflection01:00 The Impact of Liam Bias's Story08:10 Peer Pressure and Choices in Youth10:00 Lessons Learned and Life ChangesSupport the show

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another former Raptor! Joining the guys this week is 13 year NBA vet Tony Massenburg. The guys go over his introduction to Toronto, and meeting Paul back in the day before getting into what life is like an an expansion team. Tony then goes over his time playing for the university of Maryland with Len Bias and what could have been with his career. The guys then go over the legacy of Len Bias and how over time it has changed to being a more positive one. Tony then compares his time in Toronto to Vancouver and what differences and similarities he saw between the two cities, and organizations. Eric and Paul wrap up the show with there memories of Len Bias and other tales from the road in the NBA!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In 1986, Maryland lost one of its most legendary athletes after Len Bias passed away two days following his No. 2 selection by the Boston Celtics. It was an incident the university vowed would never happen again. Yet 32 years later, offensive lineman Jordan McNair died following an offseason football workout. Tragedy struck again. While both athletes died due to different circumstances, the fallout effects from both incidents were similar. This week, we examine the long-term impact of both situations. The death of Bias resulted in two separate task forces — Dorfman's investigation into academics and one on drug use throughout campus. The recommendations made by the task forces hampered the Terps' ability to recruit high-level athletes, with a decreased athletic budget and focus towards promoting academics. Fan attendance dipped along with the Terps' playing performance. McNair's death resulted in a $3.5 million settlement with McNair's family, as well as a separate settlement with two football players for $200k each. The Terps also lost money in ticket sales and resulted in the firings of multiple athletic staff members, including head coach DJ Durkin, strength coach Rick Court and other training staff members. 

Today's Field Day : Sports News Segment, featuring Katie & Dad! Recorded 8.27.24, : “Players I Saw” - Dad Themed BASEBALL Greenville SC 1958 Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford,Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente, Pete Rose, Johnny Bench 1984 Mets vs Cubs Dwight Gooden,Darrel Strawberry,Rick Sutcliffe Yankee Stadium July 1994  Mariners vs Yankees Ken Griffey Jr, Randy Johnson, Bernie  Williams, Paul O'Neil , Wade Boggs, Jim Abbott COLLEGE FOOTBALL Hugh Green Pitt 1977 Gator Bowl Jerry Butler 1978 Gator Bowl Art Schlicher Ohio State 1978 Gator Bowl Dwight Clark Clemson 1978 Gator Bowl Perry Tuttle 1979 Peach Bowl William Perry 1982 Orange Bowl Mike Rozier/Roger Craig Nebraska William Dean Perry 1986 Gator Bowl George Roger's, Doug Flutie, Herschel Walker, Cam Newton, Joe Namath, Ken Staber, Johnny Musso PRO FOOTBALL Billy Cannon Houston Oilers 1961 Greenville George Blanda NY Titans 1961 Greenville COLLEGE BASKETBALL David Thompson, Art Herman, Chris Paul, Charlie Scott, Tom Burleson, Danny Ferry, James Worthy, Grant Hill, JJ Redick, Tim Duncan, Christian Larttner, Len Bias,  John Lucas, Len Elmore ,Tom McMillen, Mitch Kupchalk, Michael Jordan, Phil Ford, Mike Gminski ACC Tournament 1973 - 2002 Dell Curry/Tyrone Bogues 1988 Hornets November 4  & Larry Nance and Tree Rollins Cavaliers GOLF Tiger Woods 2003 Masters Jack Nicklaus 2003 Masters Tom Waston Lee Trevino Payne Stewart NBA All Star Game Feb —10, 1991 Charlotte Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Kevin McHale, David Robinson, Johnny Stockton Charlotte Hornets 1988-2002 Charlotte Bobcats 2004-2014 Charlotte Hornets 2014-Present Thank You For Listening! #fielddaywithkatieblack 

In this week's episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné had the privilege of speaking with Len and Jay Bias's mother, who courageously shared her thoughts on the critical need for drug prevention, reflecting on her own upbringing, and recounting the profound impact of losing both of her sons. Len Bias, widely anticipated as a rising star after being drafted as the second overall pick for the Boston Celtics in 1986, tragically passed away just two days following a cocaine overdose. It has been over three decades since his untimely death, yet his legacy continues to resonate deeply in the sports world and beyond. Almost four years later, Jay Bias, Len's younger brother, lost his life during a confrontation at a jewelry store in the mall in 1990. His death further compounded the family's grief and left a lasting impact on those who admired him and his brother. Their deaths served as stark reminders of the dangers of drug abuse and violence, sparking crucial conversations and initiatives aimed at prevention and support for affected families. Connect with Eboné: Leave PHG Voicemail: Send Here Rep Your City Shirt: Shop Now Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com  Website: www.thephgpodcast.com Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @thephgpodcast TikTok & Twitter: @theprofessionalhomegirl  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl Email: hello@thephgpodcast.com Shop PHG: https://www.thephgpodcast.com/shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willie Mays tribute, Braves win another squeaker, 1st win for rookie, robo umps delayed, Iron Man meets Iron Man (Downey Jr & Gehrig), Pat McAfee gone? Blank & Ryan in Falcons Ring of Honor, Jerry Sandusky still rots in prison, Straight Cait vs Reese WNBA cat fight, fat Scottish toadie Montgomerie hates America and American golf fans, NBA season ends, win for Horford, Dechambeau not in Paris? Schmeling vs Louis, underwater tricycle race, Holyfield beats Holmes, highest cricket score ever, Cha Cha Muldowney, Peter Warrick, Mungo Park, Len Bias, Manute Bol, Elks Lodge baseball, only pitcher to strike out Joe DiMaggio 3x in one game, Big Poison, Jim Bouton's "Ball Four", Gary Carter, oldest player ever in baseball, Kyle Farnsworth 'nolanryans' a hitter who charges the mound, Blyleven runs his mouth & loses his hair, amphibious pitcher, hot dog mascot fired & no it's not Joey Chestnut again, Baby Shark song begins our long national nightmare, plus Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History, Ripley's Believe It or Not! and quotes from Jeff Torborg & Mel Allen 

Len Bias was a star basketball player at the University of Maryland drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1986 and one step away from becoming a pro athlete. Unfortunately, he passed away just two days after being selected but before signing any MBS or sponsorship documents, leaving him and his family just out of reach … Read More Read More

In this week’s bonus show, we address the typos on the Kobe statue outside of Cyrpto, which leads us into a conversation about words we simply cannot spell. Plus Ty Lue said this week that Jalen Green and Cam Whitmore in Houston remind him of when Vince Carter and Tracey McGrady arrived in Toronto, and while Rob loves them he wishes they were more consistent. Rob would love to see Isaiah Thomas get another shot in the league because the game has finally evolved to his strong suits. We also dive into the greatest “What Ifs” in NBA history – from Jordan getting drafted by Portland, Derrick Rose and Penny staying healthy, and just how good the Celtics would have been if Len Bias would have made it to the league. And Rob thinks the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight is a glorified publicity stunt, and we ask if his son gets the $2500 per month allowance that Larsa Pippen’s daughter receives.

In remembrance of Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Lefty Driesell, the producers have aggregated clips from the series that tell the story of Lefty Driesell, his relationship with Len Bias, and his up and down history with The University of Maryland, where many argue, including Lefty himself, that he put the program on the map in the college basketball universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Len Bias was among the greatest basketball players ever who lived until his life was cut short by a lethal batch of cocaine. The true crime story of Bias's death gripped the nation, but it left behind one of the most culturally destructive legacies in the history of sport. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RUNDOWN Daniel Timothy O'Neal leaves the poker table, joining Mitch, to talk John Malkovich and more. Is Ryan Grubb the Seahawks answer and will this help Gino Smith make the offense shine? From heart health to hockey, Mitch Unfiltered guests are Doc Osborne, Matt Stretch, Rj Eskanos and Darren Brown. GUESTS Dr John Osborne | Dallas-based cardiologist Matt "Stretch" Johnson | former voice of the Seattle Kraken RJ Eskanos | Emerald City Hockey Darren Brown | The Sound of Hockey TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | “Check, check, check.” O'Neal as Malkovich. 25:05 | Is Ryan Grubb the answer? 44:49 | GUEST: Dr. John Osborne, February is ‘American Heart Health Month,' What's a good calcium score? 1:09:35 | GUEST: Matt “Stretch” Johnson, talk about World Cup Soccer news in Seattle. 1:41:25 | GUEST: Rj Eskanos & Darren Brown, Seattle Kraken No-Table chasing the western conference games. 2:01:55 | Len Bias' death scared the hell out of all after his cocaine overdose.

Former NC State star and NBA center Chris Washburn talks with Executive Producer Dave Ungrady about his own struggles with drug use causing him to be in and out of basketball and the effect Len Bias's death had on his life and others. Certain claims in the interview made by Washburn are unsubstantiated and are not to be taken as statements or facts from the producers of this podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland native and basketball phenomenon Len Bias died from cardiac arrhythmia induced by a cocaine overdose two days after being drafted by the Boston Celtics. He was the second pick in the 1986 NBA draft. His brother Jay was murdered four years later.Since then, their mother Dr. Lonise Bias is on a mission to transform her heartbreak to healing in women across the Washington, DC area. She founded Women of Light and she joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST! SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Dave and Don interview 4 time NBA Champion John Salley who recalls his memories of his friendship with Len Bias from high school through the NBA Draft. John also discusses the impact Len would have had on the NBA and the actual impact his death had on the players and the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 100 friends packed the room, and in excess of 250 joined the FB livestream.   Without discussion, we sit amidst an opioid and fentanyl epidemic. National suicide rates have reached true crisis levels. Alas, addiction and poor mental health casts their anguish upon us all. Eager to transcend the torment, chiefly we lack the comprehension of where or how to begin. Realities of outpacing the suffering lingers as a far-off fantasy, and a wealth of us are convinced there is no way out. Join author Roger Ray Bird and a cast of Bright Sparks for a demystification of the self-destruction. Roger shares his personal experiences as a user and drug dealer in Baltimore, and reads from his new book Daddy, Why Were You A Drug Addict? Bright Spark cast:Shequila Hoye knows the all-consuming grip of addiction, having witnessed her mother's struggle for over two decades. Shequila shouldered the role of caregiver to her younger siblings while still a child herself. Her grandmother's apartment in the Allied Drive neighborhood, where she spent time with 15 other grandchildren, became a refuge for her. After being honorably discharged from the United States Navy, Shequila went on to earn her Master's Degree in Social Work. Horrifically in 2020, her 20-year-old brother died of an accidental overdose. Shequila helped launch Madison's CARES team in 2021, providing an alternative response to behavioral health-related 911 calls. While working to break down barriers to mental health care, she soldiers on toward a Doctorate in Social Work.Michelle Kullmann lost her son Cade Reddington to a single-pill fentanyl poisoning in 2021. As a dynamic mother and 30-plus years spent in the Madison business community, Michelle utilizes her learned experiences to advocate for fentanyl poisoning awareness and harm reduction. Michelle spreads critical information gained since Cade's passing on the opioid and fentanyl paradox so fellow families can learn from her family's tragedy and hopefully save lives. #forever18 #onepillcankillLaura Bird is a Milwaukee native, and now lives in Madison with her husband, three teenagers, and small dog. She's a middle grade author, an ambassador for the Wisconsin Book Festival, a board member for the Madison Public Library Foundation, and co-founder of the Great Midwest Book Group. She also freelances for BRAVA Magazine.  Tyler “TJ” Schmidt was an average Milwaukee teenager until drugs slithered into his world. After the U.S. government dramatically restricted pharmaceutical OxyContin pill production, Tyler switched to heroin. While partying inside his freshman college dorm room, TJ's visiting uncle died of a drug overdose, and Tyler served prison time after being charged under the Len Bias law. Then however doubly tragic, in 2020 Tyler's girlfriend died from drugs. Surviving multiple overdoses and several stays in rehab facilities himself, Tyler is now three and a half years clean, and aims to make his life purpose helping others find their path away from addiction. Roger Ray Bird forfeited his mother to a Maryland mental hospital when he was four, and began abusing drugs at age 12. At 16 Roger became a national statistic, high school dropout. After surviving two overdoses, then exhausting a 13-year addiction, he traded drugs for a professional mountainbike race career. Following 20 years at Trek Bicycles, Roger now mentors young adults and their parents struggling with addiction.The book:Daddy, Why Were You A Drug Addict?: Winning the War Amid My Angel and Devil Withinby Roger Ray BirdISBN 979-8218286651Available on Amazon for $11Roger's social directory: HERE

Menú de la Semana: #Clásico Noticias: el futuro de Lavine, Westbrook el bueno, Draymond Green, Oubre, Torneo y mucho más. El Termómetro: Chechu y Javier repasan los equipos y mejores jugadores de cada conferencia con la ayuda de nuestros grandes colaboradores. La Píldora NBA: Ángel Castillo nos habla de Len Bias. Comentarios de los Oyentes y más: Pasamos por nuestra página de Facebook, los comentarios de Ivoox, Twitter, iTunes, Skype y comentarios@raciondenba.com. Más información en raciondenba.com. Ración de NBA es un programa que trata el baloncesto NBA en español poniendo énfasis en los jugadores hispanos. Nuestra web: raciondenba.com . Mandar preguntas/comentarios: comentarios@raciondenba.com. Dejadnos un mensaje de voz en Skype: Racion de NBA. Publicamos avisos por Twitter al publicar los episodios para que sepáis cuando podéis ir a descargarlos: - Twitter - Chechu: @astrochechu - Twitter - Javier: @Racion_de_NBA_J Música: Ración de NBA - Limit de Folio en Blanco  Black Samba – Juanitos    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Juanitos/Soul_Africa/03_-_Black_Samba  Extracto de The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Owl Time - Kelly Maize http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kellee_Maize/Owl_Time/03__Kellee_Maize__Owl_Time__Owl_Time__FROSTWIRECOM_FROSTCLICKCOM__CREATIVE_COMMONS_1846 Dance It, Dance All - The Easton Ellises http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The__Easton_Ellises_1416/Dance_it_Dance_All_1502/01_The_Easton_Ellises_-_Dance_it_Dance_All_Original_Mix artista: Julie & Gent slow dance- Julie & Gent https://www.jamendo.com/track/1552411/slow-dance Waitin´ - Betsy Olson - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Betsy_Olson/Betsy_Olson_-_Live__KEXP_1142009/Waitin_1139/ 

Notes and Links to Theresa Rundstedtler's Work        For Episode 212, Pete welcomes Theresa Rundstedtler, and the two discuss, among other things, her early love of sports and reading, her work as a Raptors dancer, and the ways in which her voracious reading gave rise to her further exploring sports and race, as well as salient themes like free agency, racist stereotypes and white paternalism and intriguing people like Simon Gourdine and Connie Hawkins and Wali Jones from the 1970s era of the NBA.     Theresa Runstedtler, PhD is an award-winning scholar of African American history whose research focuses on the intersection of race, masculinity, labor, and sport. Her most recent book, Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA (Bold Type Books, 2023), examines how Black players transformed the professional hoops game, both on and off the court, in the 1970s. She is also the author of Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner: Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line (UC Press, 2012), a transnational biography that explores the first African American world heavyweight champion's legacy as a Black sporting hero and anti-colonial icon in places as far-flung as Sydney, London, Cape Town, Manila, Paris, Havana, and Mexico City. Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner won the 2013 Phillis Wheatley Book Prize from the Northeast Black Studies Association. Runstedtler has written for Time.com and the LA Review of Books, and shared her expertise on the History Channel, Al Jazeera America, Vox.com, NPR, and international radio outlets including the BBC and CBC. Originally from Ontario, Canada, she is a professor at American University and lives in Baltimore with her husband and son.     Theresa's Website   Buy Black Ball   Black Ball Review from Los Angeles Review of Books At about 2:35, Theresa discusses her appearance on The History Channel in discussing Jack Johnson's    At about 4:35, Theresa discusses her childhood sporting career, especially her time in figure skating and dance   At about 7:15, Theresa discusses her reading interests growing up    At about 10:30, Theresa discusses her time working as a dancer for the Toronto Raptors   At about 14:00, Theresa talks about what she saw during her years the lives of so many involved with the NBA on a regular basis   At about 15:15, Theresa discusses her reading and writing interests and the ways in which she became a historian    At about 18:00, Theresa explains how and why she got into writing about sport    At about 18:50, Pete notes multiple parallels between the book and today's world and sporting world, and Thersa follows up by talking about how she found people in some ways more open to talking about race through sports    At about 24:35, The two talk about a pivotal and faulty newspaper story by Chris Cobbs, and Theresa explains why she chose to start the book referencing it   At about 28:20, Pete cites Donovan X. Ramsey's research on an erroneous story that exacerbated views on the crack epidemic   At about 29:00, Theresa discusses seeds for her book, especially her research into Len Bias' death and how he became a “symbol of a greater moral panic”    At about 31:20, Pete alludes to Maurice Stokes' mistreatment and the early days of player labor organization   At about 32:10, Theresa responds to Pete's question and lays out why the 70s of the NBA has been “overlooked”   At about 33:05-35:20, Theresa talks about the book as a sort of redress   At about 35:40, The two discuss the difference between the “cultural associations” of fighting in 1970s   At about 36:30, Pete details the book's first part involving monopoly, and he and Theresa discuss Connie Hawkins' importance in the time period and beyond; Theresa gives background on seeds for the book coming upon her connecting Hawkins and Colin Kaepernick's stories   At about 40:40, Spencer Haywood is referenced, and Theresa expands on his story, especially his connection to players' right and the ABA/MBA merger   At about 47:20, Pete references the clash between conservative sportswriters of the early 1970s and socially active and aware players like Wali Jones and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, especially with regards to flimsy investigations regarding drug use in the NBA    At about 53:25, Pete cites advancements for Black coaches like K.C. Jones and Lenny Wilkens and Theresa discusses the ways in which the coaches were judged differently and how they were calm and collected as a rule   At about 55:30, Theresa expounds upon early Black coaches and their often “democratic” ways of coaching in opposition to some of the archetypal drill sergeant-type coaches   At about 57:25, Theresa details the intriguing story of Simon Gourdine and speculates on reasons why he was turned down for NBA Commissioner and what might have been…   At about 1:00:25, The two discuss thoughts of the time and as the years have gone on regarding players like Kermit Washington and Bernard King   At about 1:01:30, Pete asks Theresa about ending the book with an Epilogue revolving around Larry Bird and Magic Johnson's impacts   At about 1:05:50, Theresa talks about exciting future projects   At about 1:06:40, Theresa recommends Jumpman by Johnny Smith and The Cap by Joshua Mendelsohn      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. 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In another edition of TWS Window Dressing, Coley Mick leads discussion on the history of the Boston Celtics from the tragic losses of Len Bias and Reggie Lewis, to Larry Bird, to the present led by Brad Stevenson, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown.  

Dave and don interview UCF Head Coach, former NCAA Player of the Year at Duke, and former NBA point guard Johnny Dawkins. Johnny remembers his time playing against Len in the ACC, barnstorming games and pickup games. His unique perspective is shared on how Len's tragic death and legacy helped save lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Edge of Sports podcast, we welcome back Arya Shirazi to discuss another basketball butterfly effect: what if the NBA had handled the death of Len bias differently? How is that of affected that generation of 1980s players?Dave Zirin – How DeSantis Is Using Sports to Hijack a Florida College:https://www.thenation.com/article/society/new-college-sarasota-florida-desantis/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we welcome on the voice of Maryland Athletics, Johnny Holiday: He talks about his broadcasting career, personal tales about legendary Maryland coaches and his relationship with Ted Williams.  We also dive into Holliday's unique love for Maryland, his time as a DJ on the radio, and much more! Holliday also told us about his role in Len Bias's funeral. As always we discuss this week in Maryland Athletics and crown a terrific terp.

Maryland radio sportscaster Johnny Holliday remembers Len Bias and shares the stories of his unique relationship with Len and his family before and after his death including a personal request from Lonise Bias for Johnny to sing at Len's service. Johnny is interviewed by Dave Ungrady, Don Markus, and Rich Daniel. Johnny appears across the podcast series and is featured across multiple episodes and highlight clips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Boston Globe sports journalist Bob Ryan is interviewed by producers Don Markus and Dave Ungrady in relation to his coverage of the team during and after the draft of Len Bias. Bob speaks to the immediate reaction of the team to Len's death, and what it would have meant to have Bias as a Celtic. Bob Ryan has been described as "the quintessential American sportswriter" and a basketball guru, and is well known for his coverage of the NBA and in particular the Boston Celtics. Episode 9 - Len Bias: A Mixed Legacy - From Dynasty to Drought: How the Death of Len Bias Impacted the Celtics and the NBA goes into further detail on the impact of Bias's death to the Boston Celtics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our NBA Draft coverage with looking back at the infamous 1986 NBA Draft with special guest Thomas Sena. Deremy and Thomas look at this draft and talk about why this draft had so much tragedy and disappointment. The guys talk about Brad Daugherty vs Len Bias. The impact of Len Bias death on the Celtics, league and our society at the time. The impact of the Sixers trading away the first pick of the draft. The impact this draft had on international players and also the teams who had legendary drafts in 1986! All this and more on Bigger Than The Game with Deremy and Jose!! Also check out Thomas's podcast the SNL Hall of Fame!! 

On creating greatness out of a seemingly meaningless late-season Eli Manning game; on covering Len Bias' draft night ... and the tragic aftermath; on resisting the call of hot takes; on a young Kwame Brown and an all-time great profile.

As June 19th marks the anniversary of Len Bias's tragic death, we hear from Len's teammates and his mother Lonise Bias on their immediate reaction to hearing Len was in the hospital and that he had passed away. More on the full story of the death of Len Bias and timeline of events surrounding the tragedy can be found in Ep 4 "His Final Hours" of this podcast series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you talk about who is in a make or break situation on the Seahawks, Salk says it's actually Geno Smith. Gee and Salk discuss what happened to the 'Let Russ Cook' movement before reflecting on the anniversary of Len Bias' death. RANKED: Wake Up!See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

When you talk about who is in a make or break situation on the Seahawks, Salk says it's actually Geno Smith. Gee and Salk discuss what happened to the 'Let Russ Cook' movement before reflecting on the anniversary of Len Bias' death. RANKED: Wake Up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On Thursday night, the basketball world turns its eyes toward the young men who will have basketball fans glued to their screens not only on NBA Draft night, but for years to come. And one of the men who will work on the desk for ESPN's coverage of the 2023 NBA Draft, Jay Bilas, joins Ariel Helwani today for a wide-ranging conversation about not only what will take place on Thursday, but also an array of subjects, like: His memories from the night Nikola Jokic was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2014 (17:45) How Bilas has built a career out of telling it like it is, even if it puts him at odds with ESPN (26:28) The potential of Victor Wembanyama, the French phenom who the San Antonio Spurs will select with the No. 1 overall pick on Thursday night (36:00) The NIL movement in college athletics and whether it's working the way Bilas hoped it would (42:12) Plus, Bilas goes deep on his law career, his annual basketball camp, his famous Young Jeezy tweets, the TikTok-ification of basketball, and why he feels 1986 No. 2 overall draft pick Len Bias could have been one of the greatest players ever. Jay Bilas is a college basketball analyst for ESPN. One of the foremost voices in collegiate athletics, Bilas has called games for the worldwide leader since the 1990s. A four-year player at Duke under coaching legend Mike Krzyzewski, Bilas is also a practicing lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Mike Morrison, ESPN's Vice President of Sports Betting & Fantasy. This episode was taped at the Maryland Sports Business Conference (https://marylandsbc.com). Morrison is responsible for leading and building the sports betting business for ESPN. Previously, he was the VP of Business Development, leading a team that identified and created new business opportunities for ESPN. Prior to these roles, he spent a decade leading ESPN's businesses in Asia Pacific (APAC) and was the head of Bloomberg Television's media distribution in Europe and Asia. He earned his Journalism degree from the University of Maryland at College Park. On this episode, Kimmel, a fellow University of Maryland alum, talks with Morrison about his memories of college including stories about Len Bias and Michael Jordan, his global media career, his current role at ESPN leading their sports betting strategy and much more!

The Interviews series continues with Don Markus interviewing ESPN broadcaster, former Duke Blue Devil, and attorney Jay Bilas. Jay played against Len his entire career in the ACC and offers a unique perspective on his death and the impact that it had on him and society at large. His viewpoint is shared in many episodes of the series including Ep 4 on Len's untimely death and Episode 8 where he shares his viewpoint on mandatory sentencing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast series continues with new episodes by releasing the full length interviews from the series. The first interview episode is with Dorothy Gaines. Dorothy is an example of the cruel and harsh mandatory minimum sentencing laws introduced following the death of Len Bias. Dorothy recounts her story with executive produce Dave Ungrady. Dorthy featured prominently in Episode 8 where the series profiled her and others whose lives were turned upside down by mandatory sentencing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly Harris, founder & president of The Network, has one of the most unique careers in politics. Starting as a local TV news reporter in Lexington, KY…becoming a GOP political operative for names like Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, James Comer…then trading in her partisan spurs as part of the coalition to reform the U.S. criminal justice system - including helping pass the landmark First Step Act. In this conversation, Holly talks her one-of-a-kind path in politics, lessons learned from Mitch McConnell, what drew her to the criminal justice reform effort, how a bipartisan coalition formed to make big changes, and how she's taking those same lessons to tackle other big problems facing America. IN THIS EPISODEHolly grows up in conservative, small town Kentucky…The story of Holly as a “baby reporter” on local TV news in Lexington…Holly's tips on how campaigns can get their story on local news…How Holly made the transition to working in politics…What Holly learned working around Senator Mitch McConnell…Holly on the two things you have to win to “win McConnell”…Holly's connections to the increasingly high-profile Kentucky Congressmen James Comer…What led Holly to take a leadership role in the criminal justice reform movement…What went into passing the landmark federal criminal justice reform First Step Act…Holly weighs in on how criminal justice reform advocates should engage in times of rising crime…The tools used to build a bipartisan coalition on a tough issue…Holly on the importance of expecting and embracing failure…How Holly juggles life in politics as a single parent…AND…100:1 disparities, ACLU, Julie Raque Adams, Laura and John Arnold, beta tapes, Matt Bevin, Len Bias, Cory Booker, Boston Celtics, bucket lists, bypassing security, Center for American Progress, Matthew Charles, the Cincinnati Bengals, Jack Conway, Tom Cotton, Cut 50, Sheryl Delozier, Kirsten Dunst, Dick Durbin, E-Town, Easy Street, John Bel Edwards, Julie Emerson, The Equal Act, evidence-based policies, Families Against Mandatory Minimums, Charles Grassley, Trey Grayson, Jordan Harris, Whitney Hignite, industrial hemp, Jessica Jackson, Lebron James, the Justice Cabinet, Kim Kardashian, Lincoln Day Dinners, Paul Patton, the Human Popsicle, Rand Paul, prodigal daughters, RINOs, Ronald Reagan, the Reform Alliance,  Steve Robertson, Rolling Stone, Diane Sawyer, Jeff Sessions, strategic political giving, system-impacted individuals, taking bullets, throwing spaghetti, Donald Trump, University of Kentucky, Harris VonLuehrte, WKYT & more!

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Listen now to our interview with Boston Celtic's former General Manager, Jan Volk. Hear great stories about Larry Bird, Red Auerbach, Johnny Most, and more. Jan also talks about the Len Bias tragedy and how the Celtics handled challenges. #bostonceltics #celtics #larrybird #boblobel #mikelynch #unanchoredboston

On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by ABA/NBA veteran Len Elmore, who is now a practicing attorney and professor for Columbia University. He discusses how his passion for both education and sports helped him flourish into the incredibly accomplished man he is both on and off the basketball court.  5:00 - How much of Len's upbringing during the Civil Rights Movement helped influence his pursuits later in life outside of basketball? 8:30 - It wasn't basketball, but baseball that Len wanted to pursue as a professional athlete. That was at least until his growth spurt changed everything. 9:30 - Len played basketball like Chief in One Flew Over The Cucko's Nest 13:00 - Len discusses his transition from growing up in New York, and attending college at Maryland. Basketball became the culture on that campus as they became one of the best teams in the country. 16:30 - As an accomplished broadcaster himself, of course the guys have to ask Len about calling the iconic Duke-Kentucky game that ended with Christian Laettner's game winner. 22:30 - Len recalls the impact that watching John Carlos and Tommie Smith in the 1968 Olympics had on him, combined with reading Malcom X's autobiography. He said it caused an awakening for him then, and he continues to hold those principles to this day. 37:30 - Len never felt like basketball was beneath him with all of his scholarly pursuits, but he just decided after 10 seasons he was just done. 42:30 - There were plenty of Len's former teammates who took to heart what advice he had for them, knowing everyone needed to find their life's work after basketball.  47:00 - Len and the rest of the Terps gave John Wooden, Bill Walton and UCLA their toughest test as they were in the greatest winning streak in college basketball history. 50:00 - The NCAA Tournament had to expand their field after Len and Maryland were left out after losing the ACC Tournament to NC State 52:00 - Even though they weren't close, the passing of Len Bias just absolutely rocked Len Elmore just like everyone at the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by former 11-year NBA veteran and Maryland Terrapins icon Walt Williams. Walt shares what it was like playing with Rex in Miami, his college days, what it meant to represent his home team at Maryland, following the legacy built by the late Len Bias and more. 5:00 - Walt gives all the credit to the high socks, it's funny what superstitions some players have, and some stick too. 9:00 - After being traded to Miami, Walt shared the advice he received from Rex that helped make it a seamless fit playing in a winning environment, after they both played for losing teams. 11:30 - Part of being a professional is recognizing that your game can always get better. Even if you're already a great player, you still need to put in that work to stay in the league. 15:30 - Walt's welcome to the NBA moment - "Hey we watch film in this league, I knew you would pull that move" 18:30 - The guys share their admiration and appreciation for Len Bias, and Walt talks about the impact his loss had on him. After that, there was a duty to follow in his footsteps going to Maryland. 25:00 - With the state of the Maryland program when he arrived on campus, Walt didn't realize until later in life just how important he was for the stability of that program in the wake of Bias's death and the NCAA violations. 27:30 - When the only point guard in the country that was 6'8" was Magic Johnson, Walt discusses how he ended up playing the position for Gary Williams at Maryland. 36:00 - What was the transition like leaving home in Maryland and arriving in Sacramento as an NBA player? 39:00 - Was Walt Williams ahead of his time? How would his style of game fit in the modern NBA compared to when he played in the 90's? 43:30 - As a businessman and entrepreneur in his post-playing career, Walt thinks he'd have made himself some money with Name Image and Likeness with the headband and those iconic knee high socks. 47:30 - The guys gush about George Gervin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.57 Part 2: Virginia native, U Mass Alumni, former NBA Power Forward and 2005 NBA Champion, Tony Massenburg drops by the Hoop Dreams Podcast to share both some legendary stories and important life lessons with hosts Will Gates and Arthur Agee. Tony grew up in Sussex County Virginia where he starred at Sussex Central before playing 4 years at the University of Maryland Terrapins where he averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds in his Senior Season. After being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 1990 NBA Draft Tony went on to play 13 seasons in the league with 12 different NBA teams, including both Canadian expansion teams. After retiring from the NBA Massenburg and fellow Maryland alum Walt Williams co-authored a book entitled “Lessons from Lenny: The Journey Beyond a Shooting Star.” In the book, Massenburg describes what U Mass legend, Len Bias, meant to him in life and even in death. Tony crossed paths with his idol in 1885/86 while Tony was being recruited by U Mass and just before Len was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1986 Draft. Don't miss Part 1 with Tony Massenburg as there are too many lessons to count and too many stories, about all the NBA greats he played with over the years, crammed into this episode to miss. Watch, Listen and Subscribe now to Hoop Dreams The Podcast on all your podcast platforms.An Unlearning Network ProductionHosted by Will Gates and Arthur AgeeProduced by Matt HoffarWritten by Matt Hoffar, Will Gates and Arthur AgeeEditing by: Matt Savagewww.unlearningnetwork.com

Kevin started with the breaking Commanders' news that Ron Rivera was fined $100K and the team docked two 2023 OTA practices for "excessive conduct" during this year's offseason practices. Kevin had plenty on the Warriors' winning the NBA title last night. Kevin was joined by Chris Miller/NBCSports-Washington on the show to talk Golden State-Boston, Steph Curry, and the Wizards who will pick 10th in next week's NBA Draft. Dave Ungrady & Don Markus jumped on the pod to talk about their podcast series "Len Bias, A Mixed Legacy".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Missing the Point: we're joined by former General Manager of the Boston Celtics from 1984 to 1997, Jan Volk.Jan talks to us about how he started working in the Boston Celtics front office under Red Auerbach and how he was hand-chosen by Red to be his successor as general manager.  Jan will also tell some of his favorite stories from the front office, from learning what the salary cap was to some of his favorite NBA Draft time moves. From trading for Bill Walton in 1985 to the drafting of Len Bias in 1986.Check out Jan's Photography Company SportsPix http://sportspix.com----------------https://www.MTPshow.comOur Social Mediahttps://linktr.ee/MTPSHOWFollow Crow Worthy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrowworthytakesHttps://www.crowworthy.com-----------Hosts: Joe Malkin, Dave Clarke, Rayshawn BuchananGuest: Jan Volk, Boston Celtics General Manager from 1984-1997Producer: Craig D'Alessandro

In an all-NBA version of Overreaction Monday guest host John Salley says if Steph Curry will be NBA Finals MVP win or lose, if the NBA of the 90's is better than today's NBA, if Zion Williams will end up on the Knicks, if LeBron's championship is closed for good, and if Giannis is the best player in the world Salley reflects on the what-could-have-been life of Len Bias and reveals that the promising young star's tragic death kept him from ever trying cocaine Salley explains to Brockman and TJ how he landed role in the ‘Bad Boys' movies with Martin Lawrence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin on the report from the NFL Network's Ian Rappaport that Washington offered multiple first-round picks earlier this week to Seattle for Russell Wilson. Also on the show, Dave Ungrady and Don Markus on their podcast...."Len Bias, A Mixed Legacy". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices