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My Take
Len Bias is the most haunting entry I've written in a while. A consensus All-American at Maryland with the 203cm frame and athleticism that had people whispering Jordan comparisons, drafted second overall by the Celtics, he had a dynasty's worth of future in front of him. Then, two days later, gone at 23 to a cocaine overdose. I don't want his name reduced to a cautionary tale, yet the weight of a single catastrophic choice is impossible to ignore. To me he's a permanent reminder of how thin the line is between legend and loss, and that ache never fully fades.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Len Bias
- Name (Japanese)
- レン・バイアス
- Reading
- れん・ばいあす
- Born
- November 18, 1963 – June 19, 1986
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Origin
- Landover, Maryland, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 203 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Northwestern High School
- University
- University of Maryland
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Len Bias born?
November 18, 1963 – June 19, 1986.
Where is Len Bias from?
Len Bias is from Landover, Maryland, United States.
What does Len Bias do?
Len Bias works as basketball player.
How tall is Len Bias?
Len Bias is 203 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.