Christian was the subject of the espn 30for30 documentary i hate christian laettner. For those who dont know, laettner played basketball for duke university during their dynasty run in the. The 5 most stylish moments in college basketball history with the ncaa basketball tournament around the corner, we look back at everything from black socks to christian laettner. Bonnie laettner, mother of basketball great christian laettner, became a celebrity in her own right during the height of her sons stellar career at duke.
Over 25 years later, he remains one of college basketball fans favorite players to hate espn even made a documentary called i hate christian laettner in 2015. I hate christian laettner is streaming, if 30 for 30. Robert koubas film aurora hits screens on july 7th. A profile of former duke university basketball standout christian laettner. I hate christian laettner and how the arrogance of the. Espns 30 for 30 series of films is one of the greatest sports documentary series ever produced. I dont need you to love me, i dont want you to hate me, but just dont judge a book by its cover, laettner, now 45 years old, said. Christian laettner, grant hill, dick vitale, mike krzyzewski, rory karpf. The 5 most stylish moments in college basketball history. And i accept that people in columbus hate us and people in east lansing hate mike hart. Stay pop culture savvy with nprs guide to tv, books, movies, music and. I hate christian laettner is a 2015 espn 30 for 30 documentary examining the love hate relationship of duke basketball player christian laettner.
Bonnie laettner, 74, teacher, mother of basketball great. You might hate christian laettner less after his apology the. The minnesota timberwolves agreed, selecting the forward third overall in the 1992 nba draft. Grant hill is in the final four, christian laettner is a very hot topic, and if you bring up the white house, you cant help but think of a clinton. It could be the absolute best but ill leave that open for debate. Hes the only player to start in four consecutive final fours, and was instrumental in duke winning two national championships. It has been almost 30 years since duke standout christian laettner was picked over to isiah thomas to represent america in the olympics with. To the limit, will premiere sunday, march 15, at 9 p. Catching up with christian laettner minnesota timberwolves. In midmarch, just in time for the wildly popular ncaa tournament, espn films released i hate christian laettner, a documentary exploring the duke stars polarizing persona and. I hate christian laettner will go beyond the polarizing persona to reveal the complete story behind this lightning rod of college basketball. Player stomped on by laettner says, go big blue cnn.
Based on his success in college, christian laettner seemed like a cant miss nba prospect. I hate christian laettner and how the arrogance of the duke. In 2015, rory was executive producer of the series. The topic of americas hatred of laettner is explored in great detail in a 30 for 30 that debuted in 2015 aptly titled i hate christian laettner. But an objective look at a player whom fans loved to hate says he should be. Laettner s career at duke was a lightning rod of attention along with coach mike krzyzewski, laettner led the blue devils to backtoback national championship, while drawing the collective ire of the nation for his cocky and privileged appearance. How to watch i hate christian laettner 30 for 30 online. Where is dukes mosthated man, christian laettner now. To the limit, creatively tells laettners story with the use of old.
Self christian laettner s sister edit did you know. To the limit, i hate christian laettner will go beyond the polarizing persona to reveal the. Laettner s career at duke was a lightning rod of attention along with coach mike krzyzewski, laettner led the blue devils to backtoback national championship, while drawing the collective ire. New 30 for 30 documentary i hate christian laettner to premiere. Directed by rory karpf the book of manning, time richmond. On monday, laettner, who played in four consecutive final fours and was the subject of a film i hate christian laettner documenting his college basketball supervillain status, reveled. Love or hate christian laettner, but it is time to honor. I hate christian laettner, ohio state, notre dame, urban meyer and more than i can name right now. The mount rushmore of hated duke players washington post. Christian laettner is mobbed by his duke teammates after hitting the gamewinning basket against connecticut to send the blue devils to the 1990 final four. I hate christian laettner by rory karpf rory karpf, christian.
Christian laettner played basketball for duke in the early 90s, and espns. I hate christian laettner is an amusing, affectionate and quite informative look at the hostility directed at the duke basketball star of. I hate christian laettner by rory karpf rory karpf. I hate christian laettner wikimili, the free encyclopedia. I hate christian laettner is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. I hate christian laettner 30 for 30 trailer espn youtube. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. In i hate christian laettner, espn explores the belly of the beast christian laettner played basketball for duke in the early 90s, and espns excellent documentary series investigates the. Laettner, who won backtoback national championships with the duke blue devils in 199192, is the subject of this installment of 30 for 30. Featuring extensive access to laettner, previously unseen footage and perspectives from all sides, this film will be a glovesoff examination of the man who has been seen by many as the blue devil. I hate christian laettner espn 30 for 30 documentary. In i hate christian laettner, espn explores the belly of the beast. The latest installment, i hate christian laettner was one of the best films in the series. To the limit, will premiere sunday, march 15, at 9.
I hate christian laettner 2015 directed by rory karpf. If you cant get enough mystery and mayhem, youll be all about these crime novel adaptations. Which is why there was a 30 for 30 documentary called i hate christian laettner sunday on espn. He was the star player on the backtoback national championship teams of 1991 and 1992, and the ncaa player of the year in his senior year. Christian laettner and the 1992 blue devils where are. Grant hill discusses laettner friendship, laettnermania.
He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the ncaa basketball tournament. We close the show out by talking some more about the 30 for 30 documentary i hate christian laettner, and morris for some reason brings up the trailer to the brand new star wars. Club called it a too cute approach to one of college basketballs. Good christians, bad christians, and why atheists hate them all. Christian laettner, monica lewinsky, and americas hero. Earlier this year, espn aired a 30 for 30 documentary titled i hate christian laettner. Rory karpf, who previously directed the book of manning and tim richmond.
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On thursday, a fan asked hurley what he thought about the documentary and if he could elaborate on his. But former duke basketball star christian laettner is an uncommon case. His career for the duke blue devils is widely regarded as. I was reading blythes book last week, just before sitting down to lunch with laettner, who was in town for the premier of the new espn documentary i hate christian laettner, which is. I hate christian laettner, directed by rory karpf the book of manning, tim richmond. Hate laettner womens junior fit tshirt all sizes available funny i still hate christian laettner basketball vintage tee ug646 undergroundgear 4. Sports hate is a totally different and totally acceptable kind of hate. I hate christian laettner will go beyond the polarizing persona to reveal the. He went on to direct the espn films silver reunion, miracle 3 and the book of manning. The hate for laettner may have peaked during the east region final of the 1992 ncaa tournament, when he capped a 10for10 shooting performance with the shot. In viewing the espn documentary i hate christian laettner, i learned something about the former duke stars infamous foot stomp of kentucky s aminu timberlake it was an act of misplaced.
His career for the duke blue devils is widely regarded as one of the best in national collegiate athletic association ncaa history. Christian laettner is not a member of the basketball hall of fame as an individual. More than two decades later, lowe is the executive producer of the espn 30 for 30 documentary i hate christian laettner, which looks back on laettner s college career at duke and the. The stomp returned to headlines this week after espn aired a 30 for 30 documentary called i hate christian laettner, detailing the life of one.
The joy of hating duke and christian laettner the new yorker. Hire christian laettner speaker fee celebrity speakers. In i hate christian laettner, espn explores the belly of. Although it is structured as a storywe learn who christian laettner is and where he came fromthe doc is also structured according to the five points of christian laettner hatred.