Episode
30 for 30: The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 2
Overview
Bill was part of UCLA’s 88-game winning streak but when it ended,it devastated him. Despite injuries early in the NBA, he was a force to be reckoned with.
Details
- Series
- 30 for 30
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 31
- Air date
- 2023-06-06
- Runtime
- 52 min
Episode context
The Luckiest Guy in the World: Part 2 is Episode 31 in Volume IV of 30 for 30. It aired on 2023-06-06. The runtime is 52 min.
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