Unforgettable Moments in American Sports History

Len Bias was drafted second overall by the Boston Celtics in 1986, poised to become the NBA’s next excellent star. Just two days later, he tragically died from a heart attack caused by cocaine use. The news stunned the sports world and devastated fans who had seen Bias as a symbol of promise and raw talent.

His sudden death triggered intense national dialogue around drug use and led to sweeping changes in drug enforcement policies across college and professional sports. Bias’s story remains one of the most heartbreaking “what-ifs” in the history of American athletics.