1. I hate Christian Laettner
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I hate Christian Laettner

2. Background
He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament. He's the only player to start in four consecutive Final Fours, and was instrumental in Duke winning two national championships. He had looks, smarts and game.
So why has Christian Laettner been disliked so intensely by so many for so long?

3. The Stomp Heard Around the World
Maybe it was the time he stomped on the chest of a downed player, or the battles he had with his teammates, or a perceived sense of entitlement. But sometimes, perception isn't reality.

4. "I Hate Christian Laettner" will go beyond the polarizing persona to reveal the complete story behind this lightning rod of college basketball. Featuring extensive access to Laettner, previously unseen footage and perspectives from all sides, this film will be a "gloves-off" examination of the man who has been seen by many as the "Blue Devil Himself."

5. What made Christian Laettner one of the greatest college basketball players of all time? (Hint this is not in the video so you will actually have to look it up). There are exactly 8 things that make him considered one of the greatest college basketball players of all time.
What made Christian Laettner one of the greatest college basketball players of all time? (Hint this is not in the video so you will actually have to look it up). There are exactly 8 things that make him considered one of the greatest college basketball players of all time.

6. 2. Perception versus reality is a clutch lesson in business and in life. Learn from the most hated sports figure in NCAA history...or from the most admired. You decide. Choose A or B and defend your position of Christian Laettner with new facts from the documentary. Do not use facts from the paragraphs above. This should be at least two paragraphs long.
A. “There once was an All-American boy who grew up in the northeast, and attended a local college prep school. With prototypical floppy hair, distinguished good looks, and a prodigy athlete on the basketball court, this boy reeked of entitlement. His athletic and academic skills would earn him a scholarship to play at one of the most elite collegiate institutions in the country. The air of arrogance he exuded on campus, and on the court, earned him the reputation of snobbish, cocky, and many choice expletives. His game exemplified that of a bully, to both his opponents, and his teammates, as he became defined by his "dirty" behaviors such as grabbing jerseys, throwing elbows, and intentionally knocking people down-at times, even drawing blood. It was because of the pristine reputation of the college he represented, and his personal stature on the team, he got away with anything on the court, and he knew it. OR
B. “There once was a boy who grew up in a lower-middle class, blue-collar town near Buffalo, NY. His family sacrificed to send him to a local prep school. As one of the poorest students, he also participated in a work program consisting of janitorial jobs at the school to defray a portion of the cost. He was blessed with athletic talents, and during high school, discovered his love for basketball, where he set the school record for most points by scoring over 2,000 in his career, winning two state titles and reaching the state semifinals. This performance, coupled with his 6'11" stature, would eventually attract the attention of the country's finest collegiate basketball programs”
“(Mandy Atoniacci. “Why you should thank (not hate) former Duke Star Christian Laettner)

7. Video
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