ESPN is at it again – constantly looking at the world of sports in a new light. In this case, Len Bias and what could have been for this NBA draft pick.
Two days after being drafted to the Boston Celtics as a second round draft pick, Len Bias overdoses on cocaine and dies before ever playing an official NBA game. This film tugs at the heartstrings of sports lovers and shows the dangers of many players who get involved in the wrong side of sports.
Frasier interviews former teammates, former coaches, and relatives of Len Bias, all saying the same thing, "what could have been?" Their commentary allows audiences to truly feel their loss and answers some questions about why Bias was even involved with drugs in the first place. However, out of this tragedy comes hope.
Bias' death forced congress to pass new legislation about drugs and demanded coaches provided more rules for contracts and players. Not only are their new rules in place for players, but also severe consequences.
This documentary is definitely a 5 out of 5. This opened my eyes to a whole other side of basketball that I had no idea existed. Depressing at times, but has an over all good message – don't do drugs.
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