I really enjoyed watching Reggie Lewis play. He was smart, skilled, fast and could really score, while playing great defense. I believe strongly that he was a good, and good natured young man. It floored me when I heard of his passing.

this brought tears to my eyes remembering Reggie lewis .....thank you for this

Reggie lewis was good, smooth and humble. He was another fav of mine in the 90s.

I remember Reggie a little back in the day; quiet, talented, humble & didn’t know he blocked 4 of MJ’s shots until this video. Damn shame he passed before his prime. Rest In Peace🙏🏾

Mannn...it would have been exciting to see Len Bias & Reggie Lewis against Jordan & Pippen.

No disrespect to Paul Pierce but Reggie Lewis was "The Truth" before "The Truth"

I remember when this happened. I was just a young boy, but I remember being particularly sad about his death. Thanks for showing him some love. He was a star that was never really given the chance to shine. R.I.P. Reggie Lewis

Reggie Lewis and Drazen Petrovic have always been my greatest what ifs... Both of those guys were getting better and better every year. R.I.P to both of them

So sad that Reggie died, I truly believe he would have been a super star

I was working at the hospital the team used at the time this happened . The cardiologist told him his heart condition could be managed but he couldn't play BB . His wife didn't like the sound of that and found a cardiologist at another Boston hospital who assured her that under his care Lewis could still play BB . The wife came up to our hospital and checked her husband out and took him to the B&W'S hospital where her new Dr. worked . We all know how that worked out for Mr Lewis .

I couldn’t stop crying 😢 when he died and went to his service at northeastern sad sad 😞 day in Boston I was a young teenager at the time. He was such a nice guy great player and was about to blow when he died the league was on notice about Reggie Lewis he was even consider to be on the dream team at the time. I remember cause they was talking bout him or either Rodman. Reggie never had technical foul called on him the entire time he played in the league rite up to his death that’s never been heard. The reason a lot of people don’t know bout him he died young he was literally the 12 man on the bench and became captain of the Celtics that’s unheard of now Kevin And parish we’re still on the team this was two hall of famers Reggie was the man you look up he have 38,40, or 42 points teams couldn’t stop him. Rip Reggie I miss you Big Homie!

wow, the first time I see someone block MJ fade-away shot like that!

Let me add a little of my personal story to the mix. I was a 19 year-old prospect from Greece back in 1991. My Greek-American coach thought I had NBA potential (at 6’10”, 7’4” wingspan and about 240lbs back then - later in my career I went up to 285lbs playing weight). I liked to play the small forward having developed good handling, shooting and passing skills. My idols back then were Magic and Tony (Kukoc). I could relate to those guys as I was tall and wiry. So at that age my Greek-American coach promoted me to several American universities of the Boston area (he grew up there). I went to Boston College and played a scrimmage with Eisley, Curley and the rest of the then team of the Eagles. They measured my standing leaping ability at 36” vertical which was the second highest in the team at that time (I think behind Eisley’s or Abram’s 38”). I had a video tape that showed me shooting the three and making 30 out 35 consecutive unedited 3s. They gave me a position at BC but no scholarships were available then because I had problems with my Visa and ended up trying out around September when they have already given up every scholarship they had. I opted to try out for more colleges (fees for foreign students were extraordinarily high without the aid of an athletic scholarship) and next was Northeastern University which, at the time, was under the coaching of Karl Fogel. Because my coach was very respected in the States and was indeed a very serious man Fogel arranged a 3 vs 3 try out in which he matched me up with.......Reggie Lewis (who was already a Celtics player). We played a couple of games in which I was very nervous and really got my ass kicked by Reggie. What I remember from him are two things: his easy going and polite character (no trash talking, his best wishes for my future career after we ended the try out) and his unbelievably high jump shot. Me, with Dale Davis potential, jumping 36” vertically and with 7’4” wingspan couldn’t get closer than his wrist when he was shooting the ball. Later in my career I was the #1 shot blocker of any professional league I participated in. That should tell you something about how good this guy was. He, of course, would use a quick crossover (almost statically) dribble and step back (a bit like Harden today) to distance himself from me but he would not miss a single shot and I just couldn’t get close enough to block him! I actually imitated that move in the future and it was indeed unstoppable. I was greatly sorrowed when I heard of his untimely death. R.I.P.

I remember the game he went down. I turned to my bro and said "Celtics are going to lose now" which wasn't an easy thing to say, being a big time Celtic fan. Then when the news hit that he had died, well, that was just crushing. Loved his game, loved watching him, and he was mentored by the greatest (Bird). Sad sad story.

Tell you straight up i doubt if mj would of won a title if reggie, bias, bird played into 90s.

R.I.P. Reggie Lewis. Not only was he a great among greats but he seems like he was a good man too, giving back to his community the way he did. Gone too soon.

I own a Reggie Lewis poster and don't want to get rid of it. What could have been with Len Bias and Reggie Lewis.

He actually passed out during a game once. I remember him.

Sean, thinking of Reggie Lewis just brings tears to my eyes. I was 12 and he was a player that was smooth. He was beginning to shoulder lots of responsibility with the C's and was every likable.

Reggie was my favorite player on the Dunbar high championship team. Reggie Williams, David Wingate and Mugsy got more press but I always had mad respect for the silent assassin. I’m not a Celtics fan but I still wonder what he and Len Bias would have accomplished together. Both of their untimely deaths rocked us in Baltimore.

Gone, but not forgotten because of great tribute videos like this.

I've seen Reggie Lewis play, when he was alive, such a great lost, he even gave back to the community by helping out the homeless. Such a great person and great lost to the NBA.😞

Reggie Lewis is a very underrated player I remember watch him a lot growing up R.I.P

Thanks again Sean for bringing us story to us. Yeah I definitely remember Reggie Lewis. He was a quiet and humble superstar in the making. But even I forgot how well he matched up with Jordan. In the few clips you showed I don’t think I’d ever seen anyone-not even Kobe-play D on MJ so effectively and consistently. And 4 blocks in one game?! DAMN! I even forgot that he died and how. It’s so sad how after you’re gone so many people who adored you just forget about you. Ive never even heard the Celtics mention him since then. Pretty sad.

He did that in ONE GAME. I remember that era. Jordan dominated him all the other time.

Wow I'm from Chicago. I remember Lewis. Props on that first meeting with MJ. Dude was a hidden talent at pick 22. Unfortunate for Lewis and Boston. 1 OD on cocaine the other a bad heart. RIP Lewis 💔🙏😢

the game when he first collapsed, I remember it like yesterday. you knew that even though he was being told to retire, he was not going to do it.

One of my four all time NBA what ifs...what if Reggie Lewis and Len Bias had lived to play together in the 90's for the Celtics. Bias and Lewis vs Jordan and Pippen would've been legendary.

Who else had this on their recommended?

Never seen MJ get blocked like that.

When I was younger, Reggie Lewis was one of my favourite players. There's great nostalgia watching this video!

Reggie Lewis was a very good nba player!!! RESPECT!!! Saw this game when it aired and thegame where he collasped on the court!!! Too bad he didn't listen to his doctors about not playing anymore basketball.RIP.

Reggie was a player who would have been top 25 of all time if he wasnt cut short in life. Being a Celtics fan since birth (Concord, NH) I was so inspired when Reggie was drafted. I love you Reg!!

2 guys that gave Jordan fits Reggie Lewis- Chris Jackson. Reggie died and CJ was black balled from the league for not standing for the National Anthem.

He was warned but that won't stop everyone from doing what they love. He was a cool guy and a good player. Gone too soon for sure. R.I.P reggie

We rarely see Jordan fall on the ground even after tough dunks. 8:40 this dunk took much more energy of Jordan than usual.

I was like 9 and reggie and MJ were my favorite players. I lived in Mass and was about 9-10 years old...I used to listen to the Celtic games on the radio at night while going to bed. Geez I feel old AF.

Reggie would have been a legend if his life wasn't taken so young. I loved him as a kid

My daughter is visiting the Reggie Lewis Center on Monday for her track meet. I made certain to make sure she knows why it is named after the late Celtic star. Not only a spectacular player but also a great human being off the court. Hopefully she’ll mention it to her friends and keep his legacy alive. Sat and watch this video with her. Ty for posting this video!

World B. Free is never mentioned on anyone's channel. He had a crazy high arc in his shot. One of the most underrated player ever imo

Reggie Lewis was the best of the Reggie's that entered the league in his rookie year. Unfortunately a heart defect took his life. RIP.

03/31/91 Celtics = 135, Bulls = 132: Jordan = 37 pts (.333 fg%, 1.000 ft%), 7 rebs, 9 asts, 2 stls, 0 blks, 4 tov Pippen = 35 pts (.500 fg%, 1.000 ft%), 10 rebs, 9 asts, 2 stls, 1 blks, 3 tov Bird = 34 pts (.417 fg%, 1.000 ft%), 15 rebs, 8 asts, 1 stls, 3 blks, 4 tov Lewis = 25 pts (.500 fg%, .500 ft%), 3 rebs, 2 asts, 1 stls, 4 blks, 1 tov

Thanks for sharing. For a couple seasons there he was so fun to watch.

Canada here, I remember this game...good looking out with this story...one love

Great video, a lot I never knew about this guy. Thanks for all your hard work, keep up the excellent work!

Reggie Lewis was on his way to becoming a superstar

It breaks my heart to see Reggie Lewis he was supposed to be the next thing up at that moment and then he died from a heart problem during practice

I have to admit. As a child of the 80's. Who grew up in the Jordan era, from Ontario Canada... PROPS to your show. I always enjoy this program. I love that Jordan does his trash talk in his skills. Iove this about him. Never gets old.

Len Bias and Reggie Lewis would've definitely been a great match up against Jordan And Pippen. Long Live both men

I remember Reggie well he always gave fits to Jordan you should also do a piece on Ron Happer before he got hurt...

I always say... The 80's gave us some the sweetest flavor in sport history.

I remember Reggie blocked multiple MJ shots he was hanging for too long and he was timing them shits! RIP to Bro!

Just imagine how the NBA would have been different if Reggie Lewis and Len Bias hadn't died!

oh, Yeah I do remember hearing about his death. Me and my dad was looking at TV news hearing about it. He said, Lewis was a wasted talent he gave MJ some problems.

I'm 47 years old. I saw a Reggie Lewis play. He would have been a Hall of famer. In my freshman year of college, I saw the game where Hank gathers died. I was in 9th grade when Len Bias died. Then Reggie Lewis died when I was a junior in college. That was the strangest 7-year span I've ever seen as it relates to the NBA.

I was definitely no Boston Celtics fan, but I revered Larry Bird, and.....Reggie Lewis. It was heartbreaking when we all heard the news. It was hard enough for fans when Hank Gathers died young. And he was a huge "What if." Reggie Lewis was a definite "What If" too.

Another great video! Didnt know about that 4 block game on MJ.

As a Laker fan. I'm just gonna say I wore #35 in his memory.

I was a young kid. I wrote #35 inside my Celtics hat that I wore everywhere. Really wish he could have shown the world what he could do. Rip Reggie Lewis.

Reggie Lewis was the Kawhi Leonard of the 90s. I remember watching him play. R.I.P to him.

Rip Reggie. That was interesting blocking MJ.

I remember watching Reggie Lewis play. He had a solid game and a nice pull-up jump-shot. It's a shame he passed away at such a young age. He should have stopped playing basketball completely on his doctor's advice, but the love of the game is powerful.

Thanks for this, was good to see this footage. 🙂

I'll tell you what separated Lewis from Birds other teammates. Bird created shots for his teammates. He didn't have to do that as much with Lewis and we'll McHale also. They could create there own shots. That's something you can't get the new generation to understand and that was big because it meant they had someone coming up that could step into Birds role so he could step aside

Reggie Lewis had so much God given talent.

Please don't forget about the games that Dominique Wilkins had against MJ. Every game they played was a war!

Amen!! Thank you, Brother, for producing and posting this reflection on the Great Reggie Lewis! I am a proud, born and bred Bostonian Sports Fan, and personally ran across Reggie during his time at Northeastern U. and then the Celtics. No matter what I say, I can not do justice to the Person that Reggie Lewis was to anyone who crossed paths with him, and to what he meant to this city! And, Yes, he was that great a ball player, too! Notice the number of regrets of what could have been with Larry Bird, Len Bias and Reggie Lewis! The Celtics won Championships in every decade since the 50's, except for the 90's due to tragic endings for Len and Reggie. In any case, to those who knew him, encountered him, followed and admired him, and unfortunately even for those who didn't, this World is a bit less than, due to Reggie Lewis' passing. Rest in Peace, Brother! And, Thank You!

Sean David, keep up the great work. Great story telling. You capture the NBA stories that time forgot.

Badass 80's NBA Basketball Era

This video reminds me about grant hill, penny hardaway, you see glimpse of there talent but not consistent enought to be in jordan category either gone to soon or injured to the extent

Thank you! I'm a real basketball fan, a lot young dudes don't know anything about it. We can't forget how great players were back then. Reggie had the total game. Hi iq, DEFENSE, post up, hook shots, free throws, leadership and he was only was going to get better.

Man...crazy! Thanks for the video.

Still remember when this happened I was only 7..

Reggie Lewis was an awesome player. It was sad what happened to him. He died on the basketball court.

Real good Video about another great player. And very cool that you as big a jordan fan give history a voice that you mentioned this amazing guy played so good against mike. And 4 blocks? I didnt know that, really interesting facts. As always, a good video from the good old days, where basketball was a passion. Thanks a lot Sean!

Very good documentary. Yes, Reggie Lewis was phenomenal and had he lived or better yet. listened to his doctors and advisors, he'd still be around today and possibly Michael Jordan would have been talking about him as one of the few players that gave him a hard time on the court!

Oh geez! I just realized it has been a warfare between 23 and 35 ever since back then... Now we got James and Durant!

There was a brief period in the mid 90s where Penny Hardaway gave Jordan issues too before he got hurt. Typically Nick Anderson was on Jordan, but when Penny was on him, it gave him fits.

Great vid man. I have no memory of this man, which is crazy, since I was into the celtics in the '80s.

I like your work a lot my friend! You always share interesting stories and most of them are actually giving valuable information. This one for example, it comes to show that even Mike is the GOAT, he is still a human being. So if you do put in the hard work and dedication, it will pay off. Sadly, the story is a tragic one...RIP Reggie Lewis. Great stuff! Keep up with the good work!

I love how MJ runs down the floor after getting blocked and tries to return the favor immediately. He didn't get the block, but it goes to show that even though MJ was the best, he didn't take that diva mentality. He wasn't above doing the dirty work to get his.

MJ alwayz got his revenge!!!

Thank you brother.

Bro, I really appreciate this vid. I didn’t know nothing bout this dude. If you can stop the best, what does that make you?

Yea well that last dunk on lewis brought back justice 😂

Sean your accent is awesome, where from?

Len Bias was Cracked out! His Airness dunked that ass! (Reggie Lewis)

Maybe why durant wears 35? Moves like kd in the 80s couldve been unstoppable..

He got 4 blocks ………. Mike got a ring.…………😉

BTM.....MUCH RESPECT! Youve always made it clear that you feel Jordan is the goat and he's your favorite player, but you're not afraid to show truths that don't hold Jordan to some sort of perfect god. You're a true basketball fan👏👏👏👏

Great work and content... from a hockey fan.

What a sad ending. No wonder I never get to know who Reggie Lewis is. RIP Reggie.

R.I.P I met his mother, she's a real nice lady.

Hey, Sean Have you done Drazen Petrovic yet?

Reggie was a beast...but he was also a really awesome humble dude too. I tutored him a few times at NU. If he and Len had played together, the Celtics would have rested Larry in the late 80s and they would have challenged Mike and Scottie

Young NBA fans need to learn, stats don't tell the whole story. You have to watch the game.

This is why the celtics went through that low period. The deaths of bias and Lewis

Reggie was a great and I always hate hearing this story

I love how u find these old clips.

I'm an older dude that was somewhat into sports as a child and teen. I played T-ball, few years of baseball off and on, a year of football in middle school and basketball ect... I got interested in other things and was never a spectator but did enjoy playing the games for some years... actually wasn't a bench player either other than my first year of basketball ball at 8yo and first year of baseball at 9. Not that I was even remotely good other than the 2 years of playing left field and in practice my only year of school football lol.... that's all to say that that this channel has recently been making me not just like sports again but actually enjoy spectating. That's a real compliment!