Young Michael Jordan Vs Rival Len Bias In College Duel - UNC vs. Maryland

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[@KeepsIt1Hunnid]

Haven't seen much college footage of MJ and all I can say is "WOW"

[@dogelife7901]

Jordan was always different

[@gavinmondina1477]

It's why when he was a rookie, he's already about top 5 in the entire league

[@TravisBurnette]

But the current NBA players say his style wouldn’t be as successful in today’s game… yeah right…

[@mickeymags8869]

I really wish Len Bias and Reggie Lewis hadn’t tragically passed. I’d love to see their impact on the game

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Hank gathers as well. And benji wilson

[@coachc125]

It's crazy because Bias and Lewis could have been teammates in Boston.

[@theblackpic1111]

@@coachc125 they would’ve been teammates Reggie got drafted in 1987 and Bias was up for the draft in 1986 they would’ve crushed the league by the early 90s they were too tall and versatile for other players man and they didn’t give up plays or turn down tough assignments like a lot of people don’t know Reggie wasn’t scared of guarding Jordan and he’s blocked a couple of his shots too. I can only imagine that match the Celtics vs Bulls from 1990 to 1993 it would’ve went down

[@joejackson2749]

Yeah you’re right smh

[@jasonjones1192]

Imagine the celtics with them Imagine the league 😳 Imagine jordan being down graded...

[@anthonyriche552]

Looking back at this game now, I didn't realize Michael's greatness. I was busy with the Big East with Ewing, Chris Mullin (I was a St. John's fan) and Pearl Washington. For those who weren't around back then college basketball was a BEAST. There was also Ralph Sampson of Virginia and Akeem Olajuwon (and Drexler) of Houston just to name a few.

[@misterceo2168]

His greatness is so overlooked in college because he didn’t put up crazy numbers like the gods of college basketball did, Those Carolina teams were talented.

[@anthonyriche552]

@@misterceo2168 You're right. We all know the Dean Smith joke about Jordan. And I remember reading somewhere that that North Carolina team could have beaten an NBA team. IDK about that but man, each one turned out to have very good NBA careers except for Steve Hale.

[@nunyabusiness7927]

I was in college at UNC-Wilmington in 1983. MJ was a beast, even back then.

[@kelvinmoore210]

Ditto!

[@Illuminated7]

The days when US college players could dominate at the Olympic level

[@kelvingavin9519]

Thanks to whoever put this clip together

[@howardthrongard640]

I was living in Maryland back when Len Bias passed away. What a shock it was. So sad.

[@cool_cat007smoove3]

So was I

[@KrazyHorse966]

Then to think how his brother Jay Bias got killed at P.G. Plaza not too long after it was like 4 yrs later 😕

[@Danyahl]

All FACTS ☝🏿☝🏿☝🏿

[@ricolaw1033]

me too. Temple Hills by way of Philly.

[@thompsonappliance3078]

"if he did not score a point he would still be an MVP." Damn... His defense was that good.

[@heart4yah881]

King of the hand checkers!

[@killpaleface3279]

He was just greatness

[@YoutubeGM206]

@@heart4yah881 MJs biggest fan 😂

[@josefrootgum]

@@heart4yah881 Are you a fan of the KING of turnovers? They hate Jordan so much.

[@tubeygoku]

@@heart4yah881 yes real basketball. MANLY & Physical! Not this new sissy basketball where you can't touch the players.

[@jvelez1998]

The battles MJ and Bias could have had in he NBA. Two God level talents. RIP Len. 🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏

[@Chrisicola]

Throw in Hank Gathers, too.

[@terrelledavis-marks6859]

Absolutely! To add another element to it - They were friends.

[@kenzoblytheproducertv4934]

Jordan still was that guy.Even in college.

[@cashmerej9665]

Jordan was never that guy in college. Put your lunchbox down and get a college education. UNC was lead by James Worthy, Sam Perkins, Matt Doherty then Michael Jordan. When they left, being Seniors. The Tarheels got smacked in the 1st Round in the NCAA Tournament. Stop listening to idiots.

[@romeod7549]

@@cashmerej9665U mad bro. There were plenty of of great players that got smacked in first round of the NCAA tourney. Lol

[@cbfbmc]

you must be 21 and under Ralph Sampson was the best in ACC then L.Bias i was there and seen it.

[@cashmerej9665]

@@romeod7549 Usually not the team that eon the year before. Plus, he was never that dude that could win a Playoff round until he got Pippen. He was swept 3X's in the 1st Round!!!!!!!!!!

[@Umahn]

@@cashmerej9665 At least if you're going to talk, make sure it's correct. Jordan was swept multiple times out of the first round of the Playoffs was because he lost to either Boston...a Multi-Championship Dynasty Team , and the Detroit Pistons...another Multi-Championship Team. Excuse Jordan and everyone else, if during the 80s their stood two Dynasty Teams stacked with Hall of Famers for each of them within the Eastern Conference considering from 1980-1990, 6 NBA Titles were won to the East during that stretch. You also act as if Pippen was "Amazing" right away...Jordan MADE Pippen become great, considering Pippens rookie season he averaged a whopping 7ppg...WOW, All-Star Stats right there folks. Last I checked, it took a Team to win the NBA title, not a One Man Show.

[@gregorybrown2856]

MJ showed back then that he was going to be a great player on defense.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

Going to be? He already was! After the season, of course MJ went to the Olympics and won gold. Bobby Knight called him the best NBA player BEFORE HE DRIBBLED A BALL IN THE NBA!

[@visibleangle7147]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 stfu!!! He is overated Lebrons the real Goat!

[@a.georgessende5744]

And a lot the best offensive player I knwo basiscally very good defenders.

[@romeod7549]

@@a.georgessende5744Not anymore

[@nbagoats4819]

MJ just moved different.

[@christafarism]

Len Bias was tough bro. He and Dominique Wilkins were similar players. Niq was always #2 for the scoring title. Bias and Niq were prototypical forewards of the day. Mid-range, Athletic, rebounding Dunkers. Bias and Nique were different because they did everything in traffic. Windmils in traffic in the Early 80s. Nothing like them since.

[@musicdunc]

Bias was a better shooter than Dominique. By his senior year he could hit the corner 3 over any player, only caveat being there was no three point line. Bias would have been on another level. I watched a lot of Bias’s games back in the day.

[@runionfoster937]

Yes I agree Bias had a better jumper,and he had a NBA ready frame after his Jr year

[@macman9689]

Bias had the sweetest 🌈 jumper.

[@ethanboldtfamily]

A more athletic Bernard King ...

[@tada6631]

Jordan was a defensive and ofensive beast even in college. (G.O.A.T.)

[@a.georgessende5744]

And for the rest of his career too!

[@bbb8997]

nope, David Thompson, "the Skywalker" was best ACC player ever, I am sure jordan would agree

[@tada6631]

@@a.georgessende5744 I said "even in college " implying that he has already established the G.O.A.T. in his pro career also.

[@mscheaney44]

Len Bias had the better college career to me , Lefty allowed Bias more freedom then Dean Smith gave Mike . Bias was also bigger and stronger at that time .

[@gavinschuette9826]

fun toi see how nothgin jordan was without refs help lol seeing him get called for fouls and whinign is hilarious

[@rickorr961]

The following season was Bias junior year. The jumper had expanded another 5 or 6 feet. The handle was improved and teams often doubled in hopes he'd give up the ball to a teammate. He was a force to be reckoned with. The first half of the 80s was the greatest era of college basketball. What a phenomenal time it was!

[@elwin38]

I agree. Teams were balling even before the 3pt line. The ACC was one of the 1st major conferences to use the 3 pointer, but only during the reg. season and ACC tournament. A lot of younger people dont know about Len Bias but he had game from day one. Could hit almost anything from mid range and could play above the rim too.

[@leesmith0565]

@Tedi L I agree 💯

[@jamescsjrwork9516]

@Tedi L I am a Bias fan, but Bias was no Jordan. Bias wasn't particularly clutch, more power plus midrange and length vs Jordan's all-around athletic ability and wasn't all over the place as a defender like Jordan was.

[@tesla-v2681]

@@jamescsjrwork9516 Lenny's jumper had more range than Jordan in college. In this game, Jordan was the better player. Lenny wasn't even 2nd team All Acc this year. He busted out the next year. By his senior year, Bias was the best I've ever seen. I've never seen a player imprive from year to year like Bias did.

[@mrdion8439]

Facts! Keith Gatlin got better at PG to. Gatlin to Bias alleyhoops was like watching Sherman Douglas dishing alleyhoops to Derick Coleman & the entire Syracuse team.

[@mnyndabank41]

At barely 20 years old announcers goating my guy about his defense. Without his offense he could still win MVP. Dominating the game on both sides of the game and it jumps off the screen. Mf was relentless in a team construct. No other player ever touches the things MJ was capable of. They think athleticism is just being big and strong. Mj at 180 pounds was a menacing athlete. He was born to dominate this game.

[@joshuahollar9880]

Jordan was everywhere

[@modgmodg6987]

I miss Len to this day. My heart broke that day in 1986. RIP Len Bias. ❤️.

[@rolandedwards9184]

Same here what a great young man RIP BIG Len B🙁

[@maclac48]

🕊

[@B501R]

My goodness! All you guys are toi sentimental! Are you a man or a woman?

[@modgmodg6987]

@@B501R Len meant a bunch to me in high school. And I wanted to see his career and life continue with the Celtics. It was truly sad. You’re a dick for this.

[@rolandedwards9184]

@@B501R just showing some respect u nuckl head .

[@mark11967AD]

Len would have been an All Star, but MJ showed glimpses of why he would become the best of all time. No doubt he heard the buzz about Bias and maybe he’s the best in the ACC and Michael as usual elevated due to a perceived rivalry and played out of his mind in this game defensively.

[@frankjum]

I remember watching this game as a kid after looking forward to it all week. This game was actually the tail end of a back-to-back for Carolina after dropping their first game of the year to Arkansas earlier in the week. Len Bias likely would have been a HOF player and not just an all-star. He was basically Dominique with a more consistent jumper, better handles and probably more strength for his age. Also, if he'd have gotten the chance to play with guys like Bird, McHale and Dennis Johnson his game would have become very polished pretty quickly and the Celtics may have had the edge on LA in '87, and Detroit in '88-90. Who's to say if they'd have still been in the position to draft Reggie Lewis but if so, it's safe to say that the Celtics may have disrupted some of those early 90s Bulls titles too. Just that alone would likely have affected MJ's greatest ever argument.

[@mark11967AD]

@@frankjum Good points but a lot of what ifs. He definitely had a lot of potential.

[@jubjubhenry5612]

@@frankjum have nothing to add these are my thoughts exactly. this was a major alternate timeline event for the nba when len died. if you combine it with larry’s stupid back injury and that’s a whole different timescape altogether. everything could have been so so different.

[@derrickharris223]

He took that personally lol 😆

[@bryanlowery2355]

Atrue. As a Jr MJ already on another plane in just about every facet of the game & Jah have mercy on Bias...this youth was set to be a future NBA All Star & another franchise player for the 80s Celtics.

[@hjr228]

Mike had 2 blocks called as fouls on top of everything else. He was already doing GOAT shit. He was already HIM.

[@MrBmick79]

foul # 3 was a bullshite call. CLearly all ball

[@Cafe_Es_Bueno]

​@@MrBmick79um.. Same with #2.. I guess he possibly touched the hairs on his hand????

[@bryantwalker1136]

One of those 2 fouls was spot on! Look at the replay! He smacked ball and part of his wrist also! Don’t be that bias!

[@zeusjames]

Mike was ahead of his time. Looked like a NBA great playing college ball.

[@MarkEnriquez1971]

I’m 51 yrs old here in September 2022. I remember watching MJ as A kid and I watched his whole career. Look at how MJ basically already had everything. Like at 1:15 baseline move, catch with back to the basket, jab step turnaround jumper. The midrange J, the defense, I mean he was showing a little bit of EVERYTHING. And listen to the of the cuff comments from the commentators on his overall play and athleticism. And then MJ in the interview- so humble when he answered the questions.

[@desiolle2874]

51 in Sept '22 too dog...I know hindsight is 20/20 but imagine seeing the guy do this sort of stuff back then and NOT drafting him?...There's Olajuwon of course and I know the Blazers had Clyde but still...I suppose it's a good story for two old blokes at dinner parties

[@MarkEnriquez1971]

@@desiolle2874 yeah the Blazers are cursed. They should have chosen Jordan anyways because he was the best player to pick. And then they make the same mistake again and take Greg Oden instead of Kevin Durant.

[@desiolle2874]

@@MarkEnriquez1971 fuuuuck...forgot about Oden

[@DressCode2005]

@@MarkEnriquez1971 Currently the Blazers have a nice young core. Once they trade Dame their future look sright depending on How Scoot pans out and others

[@user-pn4fb4xh1u]

So trained on how to act when the cameras rolling great athlete but alot more were on his level or better

[@TheJesseGladSaget]

Thank you for posting this! That was a phenomenal watch. I actually think MJ is pretty underrated historically, at the collegiate level. He was spectacular at UNC

[@aswadmalik1740]

As a Tar Heel fan I enjoyed every millisecond of his play!!!

[@jmike501]

I can see that. Underrated as a college player and overrated as a pro.

[@aswadmalik1740]

@@jmike501 MJ is never ever ever overrated.

[@tracywright1888]

Exactly! I think alot of people forget just how good he was in college. The guy brought a new talent to the game even in college.

[@jacobsladder6715]

@@aswadmalik1740 really? Ok

[@stevewise1656]

This was a young Bias vs Jordan ready to go pro. Bias was 6'8" and Jordan was really 6'5". Within the next two years Bias got bigger, stronger and unstoppable. A better friend circle and had he lived, Bias' ceiling was still very high.

[@sgoff4168]

They will never admit it😂. Keep telling them though.

[@jerrywilliams3373]

Len Bias would have been a beast

[@shaquanthedon6184]

Sucks that the NBA never got to see it

[@jerrywilliams3373]

@@shaquanthedon6184 Len Bias was Lebron before lebron

[@shaquanthedon6184]

@@jerrywilliams3373 wish he lived cos then my Celtics would have more 🏆

[@sovereignruler]

Jordan's greatness even as a lad was undeniable. Offense, defense, and his enormous charisma and charm has etched his name in NBA lore. Long live the greatness of the real King of the NBA.

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Sloppy toppy

[@nicksaban88]

LBJ the true longevity an averaging 25 points 18 years even mike couldn't do it

[@TheDistrict644]

Mike loved the best competition. From college to pro, he was the greatest to watch.

[@southbeachtalent]

@@nicksaban88 lebron is top 5 maybe

[@KINGPHANTOMw85]

@@southbeachtalent lebron is top 2

[@josephagecra9551]

UNDERRATED comments about MJ's defense by the broadcast analyst . The analyst is spot on when he said MJ's defense alone is enough to win him MVP honors.

[@dolobrolic6066]

Steals,blocks,shooting,passing,dunking……..and humble at the end of the game. 🐐

[@PIP...33]

YEAH DERANGED U FORGET TO MENTION CAROLINA HAD SUPERTEAM. SHALL I CALL BIRD TO SWEEP JORDAN EVERY YEAR AGAIN.

[@tsnginsmojared2896]

What passing?😢

[@FoolMeOnce50]

​@tsnginsmojared2896 You've gotta be kidding right?

[@user-pn4fb4xh1u]

Jordan ain't humble never has been he is good but his parents help paved the way he was a cash cow for the NBA after struggling to get black athletes to obey the ways of the NBA on and off the court

[@Jmxd21]

Mike doesn’t get enough credit for his ability to facilitate and get teammates involved because he’s so dominant scoring the ball

[@wildinjun7686]

That part! Was extremely unselfish..just nothing he couldn't do VERY well!

[@Nolepower]

Len Bias was a bad boy!!!

[@toddroebuck3214]

Jordan is the man always. Len bias bless his soul. He definitely would had been an outstanding nba player

[@MarcusWilliams-jp6hy]

That was a young Len Bias too. By the time he was drafted by the Celtics he had really bulked up. Really wanted to see him in the NBA. R.I.P LB……

[@Weare30186]

bias broke so many hearts in maryland, it was like if he makes it we all make it. frosty didn’t just play for the school he played for us, the entire dmv. remember it like it was yesterday when frosty passed away, a big part of maryland passed away as well. forever maryland #34

[@complexity5545]

I from the tarheel state, even I knew about Len Bias when I was a toddler. Baltimore and Maryland areas are some tough spots to grow up in. God bless you if you still there. Everytime I go up there, I have to check myself. I get the same feeling when I go to NY, durham, newark, DC and baltimore; watch the shadows.

[@LivinLegin]

MJ was god tier even in college I remember watching this game 💯🐐

[@nycsongman9758]

"MJ was god tier even in college ..." Yeah; pretty much. Lol Made all of the Terps look wooden in comparison.

[@LivinLegin]

@@nycsongman9758 like ucla old coach John

[@nycsongman9758]

@@LivinLegin Cousin ! Lol As I typing my reply, I was thinking the exact same thing. Lol We have to meet for a beer, Fellow Great Mind.

[@LivinLegin]

@@nycsongman9758 No doubt bro i am a musician too I see ur name songman

[@complexity5545]

I saw mj play after 2nd retirement during pick up games. It was the same. He wouldn't even come out his jogging pants. I realize he was just born with the speed and jump. He only retired because he couldn't heal up over night like he used to. It would take like 3-4 days for heal to heal up. But once he was feelin good, it was the same.

[@bradcarter5403]

It’s insane how competitive he was even in college.

[@elorzamia]

Mejores que Le Brons a nivel NBA 😂😂😂

[@ethanthomas68]

Jordan’s competitive nature on full display. I imagine that Len Bias deservedly was getting a lot of hype coming into that game and Jordan was intent on showing that he was superior. MJ was just incredible. I do believe that Bias would have had a hall of fame NBA career if he had lived.

[@jimkilleen9130]

Bias, absolutely! He would have taken the baton from Bird. As he grew, he would have become even bigger and stronger. He was also a smart player. And, you can't teach the "coil" that he sprung with his body. I really can't think of a great comparison, but he may not have been as good as Jordan, but a perennial 1st team all-star.I was heartbroken myself.

[@bmla88]

Provided drugs didn’t ruin his career

[@IDontBuyIt50]

@@bmla88 actually death ruined his career.

[@kennethpage417]

We’re not sure about that HoF career even if he had lived to play. Remember there’s a lot of draft bust in the nba that were selected as a no.1 pick. (Which had dominated the NCAA and had an amazing tremendous career stats)But Len was picked at no.2 .

[@kennethpage417]

Len was a good player but also got a lot of hype and over rated, because he got drafted by the Celtics

[@deana2444]

Fortunate to see Len Bias as a Celtics invite in preseason practice in Marshfield Ma high school. Place was packed and standing on a table I saw this guy fly and dunk over big Greg Kite. I said who is that…some guy yelled, “Len Bias!” Damn.

[@stanleycunningham5706]

I was a Boston Celtics fan and was so ready for him to join the celts with bird & company. Such a tragedy! Bias was unbelievable

[@mannyneva1760]

Bird said if Bias would’ve played he was going to retire due to injuries

[@rickycole6327]

I think Jordan took this as a personal challenge this is one of the few games that Dean Smith didn't tighten the reins he sort of turned Michael loose in this game.

[@eastbee1034]

Defense, passing, scoring!! GOAT!!

[@courtneywhite6036]

Jordan got screwed outta 2 blocks

[@midwestmello8240]

First one was pretty close could’ve went either way depending on the ref that called it

[@courtneywhite6036]

@@midwestmello8240 It was all Ball! Go back and look closely

[@daddyfatsacks7922]

Facts he did that's clearly a block especially according to standards back then

[@raquan3726]

Definitely

[@jamesross4779]

Yea but thats not Bias 's fault

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

MJ was so deadly from both ends of the court. Even then, there was no question that he would take the NBA to a higher level.

[@heart4yah881]

Yep, with the Commissioner and the officials in his pocket!

[@YoutubeGM206]

@@heart4yah881 😂 somebody jealous

[@natemickens88]

6:41 Jordan just abused the poor college kids like they were playing in the NBA....Just plain wrong MJ.

[@paulbernard2785]

I remember watching this broadcast live on tv with my kid brother. North Carolina was a powerhouse and MJ was even special back then. Len Bias' death shocked the world...he was so damn talented. R.I.P

[@NeoViny]

Unbelievable how many highlights MJ and Bias delivers in just one single game…

[@steventomlin1046]

loved watching this as a young boy . This is we're alot of us realized we're watching someone special..I became a MJ fan here..!!

[@daytonagreg8765]

MY TWO FAVORITE college players of all time. I went to Maryland when Bias was there, attended all the games. What “could’ve been” with Lenny Bias just really hurts. Bias was changing into a phenom right before our eyes (and that is a huge understatement). If only.

[@robertmason7553]

Whats really funny is I played against Len and his brother Jay (and with) in pick up games in College Park. Then we all went to the Mc Donalds after the games. Gatlin was there all the time too. Its was on the courts outside under the lights like way back in the campus.

[@kerrymoorber5025]

Woulda been cool as hell seeing Bias duel with Jordan in the NBA --- woulda been greater than Bird vs. Magic

[@bradleyboyer9979]

Keep in mind that there were doubts about drafting Jordan because the thought at the time was that you had to build a franchise around a center. When the Bulls drafted Jordan third, the GM was disappointed that they didn't have a better option of a 7-footer. He said they would just have to "make due" with Jordan and hoped that he could be a good role player, LOL.

[@tarico4436]

Also, prior to Jordon, no so-called "ball hogs" had ever led a team to the chip. The team with the least selfish players, the team that had tons of assists, had always won it all. Before Jordan.

[@Nothing-nf8ve]

Ball hog. Lol. What do you call a player who dominates the ball for 22secs then kicks it out, then blames everybody? A (self proclaimed)king!! Yeah I recognized you!

[@nagomizik9358]

Aint that something!!??Huh? SMH

[@nagomizik9358]

@@Nothing-nf8veAwch!! 🤣🤣🤣Le hog

[@angelmer69]

😂😂

[@jazzyjeffshirl]

What an awesome video of greatness. Bias no doubt finished this game thinking me and that Jordan guy will meet again, and I’m sure Jordan was thinking the same thing. Jordan, as we came to know him, brought his A game and looked like NBA Michael. He is the greatest of all time with finesse

[@bigdog1648]

Prior to the game, people were talking about the potential of Len as much as that of MJ in the next level, so he took it personally.

[@tonykari5124]

yup. MJ took it personally and separated himself yet again. GOAT

[@jollyrancher9016]

This Michael Jordan kid looks like he has potential to be a pretty good NBA player.

[@708harvey]

Nah college don’t mean anything. Maybe if he played this well in the G-League or overseas. Really though he’d be lucky to be half as good as the Bias kid. The NBA is a BIG Man’s league and Bias looks like a total STUD! He’s gonna be great if he keeps his head down and 👃 clean. I doubt Mike Jordan will even be picked in the top 3 of the daft. Well maybe if a desperate team like Chicago gets the 3rd pick but they’re a terrible franchise and has never won a championship so I wouldn’t worry about them at all.

[@PIP...33]

@@708harvey YEAH DERANGED U FORGET TO MENTION CAROLINA HAD SUPERTEAM. SHALL I CALL BIRD TO SWEEP JORDAN EVERY YEAR AGAIN.

[@donaldduterte6804]

i really hope a shoe company would make one under his name ...

[@sangkyukim8553]

Someone please retire this joke.

[@wwills1572]

He has bust written all over him 😂

[@laro747]

2023 Still watching MJ,No one absolutely no one could take over and galvanize his opponents and Sport like Michael Jeffery Jordan

[@Morkennick]

Wow what an athlete Len Bias was

[@aswadmalik1740]

Util he stepped on the court w/ MJ! Then he looked average like soooo many others.

[@ogarchielee9880]

@@aswadmalik1740 YOU SOUND LIKE YOU LOOK 🤡

[@jameshhenderson8243]

@@aswadmalik1740 Wrong. Lol😂 Michael’s brother Larry was better than Michael. What hampered him was his height from being well known and his university. Basketball players of the 80’s, my generation were complete players. Not just dunk and show off players.

[@aswadmalik1740]

@@jameshhenderson8243 Mj is from the 80s . 🤷🏾‍♂️Are you referring to him as a dunk and show off player w/o fundamentals?

[@oronasundial]

Len bias scored as much as Jordan. Except jordan was jordon he also had a year on him and was on a stacked team. M.j. at that point was already an n.c.a.a. title winner. But Scary part is bias got even better and by '86 he is drafted by that elite Celtics team of the '80s. But tragedy struck as we all know unfortunately.. Which Altered the series of event's to what we know today.

[@gregorybrown2856]

Rip Len Bias would had been a great player in the NBA.

[@williegriggs9238]

He would've been incredible.. Perhaps, he would've helped the Celtics win even more championships during Larry Bird's era.

[@cool_cat007smoove3]

Indeed

[@KNByam]

He lacked self control.

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

MJs finesse is untouchable, the way he moves like he went back in time from the future

[@Dennis-bu9gr]

Perfectly said

[@stevieb3189]

Simply Beautiful!!!!RIP Bias!!!!

[@jamesgarvin9024]

Mike was the man but Len Bias was so special too 👏👏👏

[@macmoney88]

This game right here alone shows why he was going to be the greatest ever.. some traits about people never change. He was always competitive, always gutsy and always clutch.

[@anthraxrocks2003]

No doubt I remember the shock of his death at the time .....Would have been an NBA legend for sure

[@macmoney88]

@@anthraxrocks2003 I was referring g to MJ but yes you’re right I believe Len Bias would’ve been a great NBA player in his own right.

[@acewilliams7917]

Eh, not really, because if Bias didn't die, history would be different. Reggie Lewis didn't die, he could've made an impact. 90s basketball would've been more exciting.

[@davidhilliard1838]

College basketball was dominated by big men back in these days Sampson Ewing Olajuwon no one really knew Michael was the greatest just yet because Dean had him playing within a system

[@gavinschuette9826]

fun toi see how nothgin jordan was without refs help lol seeing him get called for fouls and whinign is hilarious

[@sonnyandreotte5721]

imagine len bias larry bird, kevin mcale an maybe reggie lewis all the same time.

[@alphawolfadventures1470]

And Jordan still beating them 😂

[@greysonG10]

​@@alphawolfadventures1470What are you talking about, the Celtics whooped Jordan every time they played. 😅

[@oronasundial]

They would've definitely had the best of the lakers that decade had bias been there. And the '90s would've been a war zone if bias had lived and stayed healthy of course. I still see jordon winning multiple titles but i also see bias winning in both those decade's also. He was just that good already, plus on a stacked team?. Oh my goodness. Bias was like a mesh of LeBron James, Sean kemp, Wilkins, Grant hill, except with better footwork and low post. Plus great offensively and defensively. The man could do it ALL. And at 6'8. Just incredible.

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

​@@greysonG10I contend that Bias's death was no accident. That was a HIT 🎯. I've seen guys get rubbed out & I know a hit when I see one. The powers that be didn't want Bias in the NBA. The CELTICS🍀 had his #34, right behind Larry's #33🍀, raring to go.

[@ighsight]

Great content. The 1980's era of college basketball was so phenomenal, you got to see all of the great players developing before they hit the NBA.

[@mbwell]

I agree. That was an era where players stuck around for at least two or three years in college and often played deep into the National tournament. That level of experience made things a lot easier back then for GM’s. Well usually, Portland still couldn’t figure it out as they selected Sam Bowie over MJ. 😊

[@margarinetaintedgreen8140]

What a great all-around player, MJ. Facilitating, outside shooting, penetrating, shot-blocking, rebounding, perimeter defense…GOAT.

[@gavinschuette9826]

fun toi see how nothgin jordan was without refs help lol seeing him get called for fouls and whinign is hilarious

[@antj2k1]

definite GOAT

[@scottflipiak614]

""little mikie"", ""Marsha Brady"", etc. are just purely Manufactured SuperStars, that The League, Investors, Owners, etc. just created for $$Profits$$ off of Tickets, ViewerShip, Merchandise, etc. $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$

[@jaredholloway6333]

He did it all. The TRUE GOAT.

[@jhad777]

@@antj2k1Michael Jeffrey Jordan

[@a.georgessende5744]

Thank you for sharing this video. A lot of us did not see Michael Jordan at college time. What I see here is really phenomenal. The fondamentals, the little gaps that he sees and make him always so different from the other players. He was certainly a very smart worker. I still would like to meet him in person, to feel how deep he is involved in what he does. He is very inspiring. And Len Bias would have been a very great player too!

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

Young Kobe was better than young Jordog

[@royhunt1690]

Jordan performed well on both ends of the court. Superb Athlete!

[@jonmcclane7433]

MJ had such a good midrange jumper, even as a youngster.

[@alfonsosantos4011]

RIP Len. He was truly special 🙏

[@RobMcAleer4]

Len was nice. Such a tragedy. He reminds me of a Dominique, raw, super Athletic. Mike was just different though - even to this day no player IMHO is as smooth / acrobatic / skilled / explosive.

[@alphawolfadventures1470]

Mj def the most complete perfect basketball player that’s ever lived. Physically no one has that next level speed and hang time. Mentally no one has had that drive he had that truly made him the best ever. It’s hard for me to even watch the nba without him. He was true greatness. No one has that in the league now. Kobe tried because he stole all his moves /idolized him but that’s the closest he still didn’t have it but close

[@JayB.USMC.]

Man I used to watch Michael play in college and then be so excited to go work on my game. So lucky I got to see live at the 84 Olympics and play his Rookie season in the NBA. He is the GOAT 🙏🏀❤️

[@janetstorm7881]

MJ just incredible, beyond words, the true GOAT!

[@scottcook3046]

If Kenny Smith hadn't got hurt that year,they would've at least made the Final Four UNC didn't have alot of depth that year 2 1st team all- Americans and lost in the swee 16 to Indiana ,3 losses that year in a total of 7 points

[@burtlee4628]

I Believe That They Could Have Went Undefeated If Kenny Smith Didn't Break His Wrist

[@scottcook3046]

I used to think that when I was younger As bad as I hate to admit it they may have come up a little short in the Final Four Georgetown was tuff on defense I hate to admit this also but they barely got by Dook twice in the regular season and wound up losing to them in the semi finals of the ACC tournament I misspelled Duke on purpose of lol Indiana D'd up on them in the Sweet 16

[@scottcook3046]

@Andre Piguodala I was just commenting on his college days at UNC

[@elwin38]

@Andre Piguodala LOL🤣🤣i've heard that one before.😆

[@zeplinali189]

College level or NBA level Jordan didn't turn away from anyone. HE WELCOMED ALL COMPETITION. TRUE GOAT

[@aintnopresident]

Rex Chapman blazed MJ one night in Miami.

[@tsevere]

He begged Phil and Scottie to come back after the last dance season and then retired when they didn't. He definitely was ducking smoke when the cards weren't stacked in his favor.

[@Cafe_Es_Bueno]

His defense was assassin-like then! Those were the best highlights IMO.

[@crownjulz4457]

Damn son, MJ’s defense was ELITE!

[@Panchinski80]

I'd never seen anything from Len Bias but read that he really could challenge MJ. Based on this sole game, not even close.

[@98ore]

They had me believing that too 😂 till I saw the tapes Bias was still a really good player doe

[@fnln7073]

Development wise, Jordan was a year older here. That's a monumental difference maker for an elite athlete. Len obviously never could've challenged MJ to a draw, even if both players went toe to toe at their hypothetical maximum in their mid 20s. But that doesn't take away from the superior NBA talent Bias had, and the superstar potential that likely would've come to be, had Bias survived that encounter with trafficer-grade cocaine.

[@MarMaxGaming]

6:42 oh my gosh, how have I never seen this play before! Should be in some of his all time bests

[@elijahi4795]

I am a Jordan fan and followed him in college and through the pros. I will say this having watched both of these men when they were in college. Len Bias was all that and more. He was just as good as Jordan was in college. The highlight reel does not give Bias justice. This man gave it just as Jordan. I was excited to see him go to the NBA knowing he was going to give Jordan a run for his money. He is having witnessed his work in college is the only person I can say could have been even better than Jordan and I am a great fan of him. You would have had to see this man to understand what I am saying. Hats off to Len Bias and those great Maryland teams of that great era of college basketball in the ACC.

[@SmokyLexicon]

Jordan was really out there as a kid taking peoples souls 😂

[@brandon_e23]

Then Portland takes Sam fucking Bowie lmao. Just slide Drexler to small forward dummies

[@b.millsj2401]

Len Bias was "The Real Deal!" 🏀

[@mariolbanks]

MJ heard that Len Bias was "The Stuff" and took it personal, LOL!!!

[@maidbegagic85]

All respect to Len Bias, I'm sorry that he ended in such a fashion. But let's be realistic, man, he and all others weren't even close to talent that Jordan had. Back then, he was already complete. He had all the moves already, he had defense like no other, and above all, he was athletic freak out of this world.

[@stevesteve0521]

Agreed, people hype him up because he was the second pick and died around draft day but let’s be honest I’ve watched a lot of his college games and the guy was a good athlete and had a good midrange game but he had bad footwork, mediocre handle of the basketball and was an average defender. The guy wasn’t in Jordan’s league and I don’t think he was even a better player than Reggie Lewis

[@stevesteve0521]

@@artandarchitecture6399 bs, Jordan absolutely had a midrange jumper right from the get go and it only got better when he developed his footwork technique.

[@stevesteve0521]

@@artandarchitecture6399 big deal, so did Danny ferry and so did JJ reddick, both guys had respectable nba careers but neither one of them became a big name because of their acc awards. I said what I said about Len bias, maybe playing with bird would’ve made him a better player but this whole projection that people have created about the career Len bias would’ve had in the nba is nonsense when he still had some very noticeable flaws in his game coming out of college

[@DressCode2005]

This is the comment I've been looking for. My eyes just don't see a equal or better talent then Jordan. I think the Len Bias hype train has definitely been in constant over drive when they talk about his talent and how its comparable to MJ's at the time and what he could've been once he was in the NBA.

[@Manny-nm8dh]

​@DressCode2005 Yeah. If Len Bias never succumbs to china white, Jordan still wins his 6.

[@cultureraw]

Len in the NBA battling against Mike would of have been unreal 😢

[@aone1369]

Len Bias was really good. But Michael was clearly the best player on the court. He dominated on both sides of the ball.

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

Just look at the conference records in the beginning. The ACC was LOADED back then. I remember watching this game live.

[@mikepetitti]

First, this is a FANTASTIC post! Thanks for sharing. Second, it almost hurts to watch this given the "what if?" aspect. I am a long time NBA fan and Bulls fan (45+ years) and Jordan is the best player I've seen (never saw Wilt, Russell or Robertson play and I didn't see Jabbar in his prime). That said, I always thought Len Bias would have been great. How great? Not sure, but he had a chance to be very, very special, IMHO. Think of their respective teams going at it in the NBA - would have been awesome. And the Celtics' history would have changed as well if Bias was able to give Bird and McHale a break as they aged. Anyway, great post. And, btw, the quality of this video is great. That, coupled with the Enberg/McGuire broadcast team with so many great insights - this was college basketball at its best during my lifetime.

[@michaeltrenier]

There is no comparison. Jordan highlights in COLLEGE are better than certain players NBA career. 50-50 offense and defense. The perfect player. Rest In Peace Len. He would’ve been an all star easily. Great upload.

[@nikkihargrove7952]

Great times. Len bias would have been great. He was a sophomore and hurt this game. Crazy

[@neilsimmons9582]

Thank you for posting, this was excellent!

[@mailmanphilakagogoandcrank365]

1) Michael Jordan was not only athletic but he was so efficient! 2) MJ's passes were on point! 3) Len Bias had a sweet jumper for a big fella! 4) Bias was insanely athletic to be a big. 2 of the most athletic players of that generation 💯

[@bluepryor7651]

Look at the iso play Michael just knew he could blow by L Bias anytime he wanted to? I think a lot of folks was jealous of MJ ? Sense Lebron arrival, those exact same folks are still hating on MJ the eyes don’t lie .

[@LembeckIsStaying]

It's not hate, you guys just never acknowledge anybody else. They're like people who only eat pizza everyday. Yes he was great but he wasn't the only one. And if he was so great, why couldn't he get his guys past the first round in his early years? Why couldn't he beat the Celtics, Pistons or Lakers till they got old? Nobody. And I mean, NOBODY is without warts. Not even Michael Jeffrey Jordan.

[@larry3702]

It is hate and jealousy 😅😅

[@larryg1481]

@@LembeckIsStaying that band of bums Jordan had in Chicago his first couple of seasons only Jesus himself could of gotten them out of the first round team was filled with has-beens and drug addicts so stop using that narrative because even LeBron James wouldn't of won with that team and I doubt he could of taken them to the playoffs like MJ did. Look what he did his first year in Cleveland with a band of bums in a weak Era of basketball nothing.

[@elijay2482]

@@LembeckIsStaying You cant beat a team of hall of famers by yourself no one can... Lebron consistently loses with superteams year after year so what was mike gonna do? Also the whole "he didnt beat them until they got old" narrative is bs go check all of those guys age. They are all close in age to MJ. Mike torched them from day 1 he just didnt win so they could hang that over his head to justify not being able to stop him but when he won it was "we/there were old" had they won you wouldnt hear the they were old argument.

[@popireal3628]

That dude Bias looked like he could’ve/should’ve/would’ve been like a Kevin Garnett or Shawn Kemp type player

[@mostmost1]

Jordan was like a wolf on defense. Other guys would get sat by the coach for going for those steals and blocks. Its hard to recover so much ground.

[@mrdion8439]

If you've ever wondered why MJ was All Defensive 1st Team every season in the NBA, this game just showed U. MJ's Defense was next level in college, so he was NBA ready before getting drafted.

[@phillipschuman4307]

Jordan had six seasons when he didn't make any all-defense team (let alone 1st team all-defense).

[@shabbykuka5395]

Although we will never know I’d like to believe Len Bias would have been in that NBA All-Time Great category. He was the most exciting player in not only the ACC at that time but in the entire country. Horribly sad story!

[@steviesly7908]

LEN WAS THE REAL DEAL JUST LIKE REGGIE TOO YOUNG MAN THAT LEFT TO EARLY RIP TO BOTH OF THEM)

[@tonykari5124]

MJ is a BEAST.... imagine watching him do this in college and still picking 2 players ahead of him in the draft. Chicago was lucky to have him sitting there at #3 huh. GOAT

[@alphawolfadventures1470]

In portlands defense they had Clyde drexler but still 😂

[@gavinschuette9826]

fun toi see how nothgin jordan was without refs help lol seeing him get called for fouls and whinign is hilarious

[@albertbrownjr1415]

@@artandarchitecture6399That’s true but he didn’t win championships until Jordan retired

[@viviandarkbloom100]

I think Dean Smith said David Thompson and Len Bias were the best players they faced at UNC during his tenure.

[@brentkelsay3439]

Thompson was phenomenal in college and helped beat UCLA and Bill Walton 80-77 in double ot in the 1974 Final Four before going on to win it all. Who presented Jordan for induction into Naismith Basketball HOF? Yup his boyhood idol David 'Skywalker' Thompson.

[@mh2584]

RIP LEN Bias you are my all time favorite

[@mattlayton412]

If only we could have seen this in the NBA!!!! What a rivalry it would have been!!!!

[@buffalosoldier7166]

I went to a basketball camp at Millersveal University 3 months before he died. He was amazing

[@grill9067]

The NBA rivalry that never happened . R. I. P

[@Jay-id4ol]

Len Bias the greatest player that never played in the NBA

[@randythemitoman]

That would be Oscar Schmidt.

[@maskface6144]

Facts

[@RWH3354]

Len Bias was my fav player in college...what a physical specimen, athlete, & scorer! I couldnt wait to see him in the NBA! The day the tv flashed across the screen Len had passed away after the shock I couldnt stop crying! What a tragedy, this gifted kid was taken away so soon, till this day it still hurts me.

[@peteinthedesert7082]

Whenever I see a Len Bias video, my heart breaks (because of his passing) and I also cringe... cringe at a lot of comments that Bias was/would have been equal to (or greater) than MJ. I LOVED watching Bias. Incredible player/athlete, jumps out of the gym, quick, strong like a bull, very good range on jumper, good rebounder. HOWEVER he was an average defensive player at best (career average 0.6 steals, 0.7 blocks), and was never able to take his team past the round of 16 in 4 NCAA tourneys. He probably would have been a HOFer in the NBA. As a Lakers fan, I was literally in fear when the Celtics drafted Bias. And being Bird's teammate (and seeing his work ethic) would have helped his game tremendously. So I'm glad I don't see many comments in this vid about Bias being MJ's equal. RIP Len Bias! 🙏

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

This was a low key diss to len bias. These mj worshippers have no shame

[@peteinthedesert7082]

@@BoosterGoldEarth6 are u addressing my comments or the video? It’s just opinion, bro.

[@larrynester4713]

MJ had a much better team around him than what Bias did and in this game Jordan was older and they were at Carolina which in the college game is a huge advantage.

[@el34glo59]

Agreed. No one was MJ. And no one will ever be

[@oronasundial]

You do know bias an already talented player all around waa going to become part of arguably one of the greatest teams of ALL TIME...The 1986 Celtics. A team even jordan could never beat. Len was going to be part of that team. Can you imagine the kind of impact and influence it would've had on an already talented player? I see bias winning a title with them that decade in the '80s especially, since bird probably wouldn't get injured playing so many minutes, so he get's to stick around longer. And As for the '90s if bias stayed healthy of course, who knows what would've really happened, had he lived. Maybe, Jordan still wins his title's, or that changes, with boston staying around for a little longer. All, i know is the east would've been an even crazier war zone had all that happend. But we'll never know now. All because of this one night of partying and making one tragic costly mistake.

[@bazookablvd]

This video Shows Me Two things, Len Bias Would of Been Spectacular in the league, But MJ was always gonna be MJ, Look at the controlled pace MJ played at, Look at the Quick Hands On Defense and the Ability to Jump Up high af and Quick AF and Block shots, even on Big Men and Then His fast Hands Are Prime for Steals, MJ’s Athletic Ability was Above and Beyond, So Was Len Bias’s, But MJ showed More Hand Eye coordination, More Skilled Than Len … Len Bias Would Of Been A Great Finisher Around the Rim and Get Spectacular Blocks on Defense,

[@misterceo2168]

The ACC was so good in this era. Look at the conference record vs Overall record. Now do the math for each team. Damn

[@DJShoutSmith]

Best player and thing to happen to Carolina, ever in it's history! UNC and Michael Jordan are synonymous and accordant in each other forever!

[@charlestsai3708]

Great video! Thanks for the upload. Jordan is always a two way player !