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Before becoming a Maryland legend, Len Bias was just a local kid with untapped potential

Now 34 years since his tragic death, the legend of Len Bias has been well-told several times over: A generational talent at the University of Maryland, selected second overall by the Boston Celtics in ...
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For Len Bias' Mother, Loss Came With a Mission

Washington – It has been 30 years since the death of Len Bias, one of the University of Maryland’s greatest basketball stars. It was June 1986. Len Bias was 22 and had just been drafted by the Boston ...
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Len Bias' mother said her son's death helped save lives across U.S.: "The day Len died was the day they stopped using cocaine"

The NBA has seen its fair share of "what-if" stories. Players who many pegged to be on a path of greatness, only to be derailed by injuries. This includes the likes of Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, ...
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30 Years After Basketball Star Len Bias' Death, Its Drug War Impact Endures

Basketball star Len Bias' 1986 cocaine overdose sparked a panic, stoked by false rumors and a high-stakes political campaign that culminated in a law that swept thousands of low-level drug offenders — ...
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Horace Grant recalls what made Len Bias the most dominant player in college basketball before his tragic death: "No flaws in his game"

There have been countless examples in the NBA where promising stars never reached their full potential because of injuries, but the tragedy surrounding Len Bias stands apart from all of them. His ...
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Dr. Lonise Bias, mother of Len Bias, has passed away

The basketball world and countless communities across the United States are mourning the loss of Lonise Bias, a woman whose life became a symbol of resilience, faith, and advocacy after unimaginable ...