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Selected Quotes
“With the number two pick in the NBA draft, the Boston Celtics select Len Bias, University of Maryland.”
David Stern, Commissioner, National Basketball Association, June 17, 1986
“He’s just a great athlete. I’ve seen him play many times. I’ve seen him practice many times. He’s got good work habits. He’s a good kid.”
Red Auerbach, President, Boston Celtics, June 17, 1986
“It’s a dream within a dream. My first dream was just to play in the NBA. To get drafted by the world champions is an extra one.”
Len Bias, after being drafted by the Boston Celtics, June 17, 1986
“A Car. A Mercedes.”
Len Bias, on what he was looking forward to purchasing after the draft, June 17, 1986
“It’s Len Bias. He passed out. His body is shaking. You have to get here fast. You have to save him.”
9-1-1 Call, June 19, 1986
“It’s the cruelest thing I’ve ever heard.”
Larry Bird, upon learning of Bias’ death, June 1986
“Lenny was vulnerable because all of us are vulnerable. He is being used by God to save a generation … Tonight, the children mourn. Let us hope they learn.”
Reverend Jesse Jackson, Funeral Address, June 1986
“I saw great players from both the ACC and Big East every night. Jordan. Ewing. Mullin. Sampson. Later on, David Robinson. But Bias was the most awesome collegiate player of that bunch.”
Michael Wilbon, Columnist, The Washington Post/Co-Host, ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption, November 18, 2003
“This is my 24th year at Duke and in that time there have been two opposing players who have really stood out: Michael Jordan and Len Bias.”
Mike Krzyzewski, Head Basketball Coach, Duke University, 2003
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