Watching this 30 for 30 on ESPN

[cubfanbudman]

I vaguely remember the story when I was little growing up outside the city but man what a sad ending to what looked like a bright future

Anyone else remember this kid or is watching this?

 

[gt2590]

I was only 12 when this happened so I don't remember it all, probably 'cuz it was not near Philly. I was really shaken and upset about the Len Bias story a coupla years later though.

Anyway, I really enjoyed the documentary. When you see that many big-name folks talk about his game in that way is really impressive. And it also offered a follow-up, which I thought was great.

It's also a shame to see that it looks like the Local Celebrities used his death and especially his public funeral for their own agendas instead of the families...

 

[cubfanbudman]

Jesse Jackson uses anything bad related to Chicago and inner city to his own benefit

 

[cubfanbudman]

Also I used to love going to High School games in Chicago. I remember seeing Kendall Gill playing for Rich East, Nick Anderson, and Marcus Liberty.

 

[James52411]

Definitely a sad story, but one that deserved to be told. Wilson probably would have been a Hall of Fame guard. Unfortunately, the violence in Chicago really hasn't changed much.

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[cubfanbudman]

Definitely a sad story, but one that deserved to be told. Wilson probably would have been a Hall of Fame guard. Unfortunately, the violence in Chicago really hasn't changed much.

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It hasn't changed at all. My dads still up there so I follow the news somewhat close. I think it may in fact gotten worse than it was back then even