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Adrian Branch on the death that changed the NBA

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Coops former teammate Adrian Branch to discuss Adrian's time at the University of Maryland, his bad attitude early in his career, the late Len Bias, the current state of College basketball and the NBA, and more!

5:30

Adrian Branch's childhood and growing up.

7:20

1987 LA Lakers say no to drugs rap.

8:30

Adrian Branch's time at University of Maryland.

10:50

Adrian's demeanor was not meant for the NBA.

13:07

BetOnline Ad Read.

14:30

Coops lightning round.

15:40

Len Bias and NBA draft night.

21:20

Cocaine in the NBA.

23:40

Coop blocking Dale Ellis' shot and his defensive skill.

26:30

Athletes in Action / FCA.

30:35

The state of College Basketball today.

44:15

The state of the NBA today.

 

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