Len Bias: A Mixed Legacy

Ep 11 - Len Bias: A Mixed Legacy - Blood Legacy - How the Death of Len Bias Impacted His  Family

How does one family recover from the unexpected death of a son, primed to be one of the best basketball players of all time? How does one recover from the unexpected death of another son, who was as good a player as his older brother. What challenges does a young man face never knowing a father whose legacy haunts him? Those questions are answered in this episode. This is the fourth episode of seven in section three of the series, focusing on the main aspects of Len’s legacy. About the narrator - Lauren Rosh is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in multi-platform journalism and a double minor in law and general business from The University of Maryland, College Park. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Len Bias: A Mixed Legacy is a multi-part series about the legacy of former Maryland basketball star Len Bias and the importance of making the right decision. Bias, a two-time player of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, was picked number two by the Boston Celtics in the 1986 NBA draft. Two days later he was dead from complications of a cocaine overdose. The death greatly impacted federal drug legislation, criminal justice reform, athletics at the University of Maryland, the NBA, friends and family, and Black culture. His legacy resonates even today. The series will stress the importance of making the right decision. It is based on the book "Born Ready: The Mixed Legacy of Len Bias."