What happened to Boston Celtics forward Reggie Lewis?

The Boston Celtics drafted Reggie Lewis in the 1980s as the heir apparent to their dynasty led by Hall of Famers Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. He was poised to carry the team's legacy forward after emerging from the NCAA ranks.

Tragically, Lewis suffered a fatal collapse during a game due to a rare, undiagnosed heart condition. This sudden health crisis prematurely ended his life, cutting short his career and depriving his family, teammates, and fans of his talent.

In a recent episode of the "NBA History and Storytellers on CLNS" podcast, Celtics beat writers Bob Ryan and Dan Shaughnessy reflected on Lewis’s untimely death. They discussed both the profound loss to the Celtics organization and the unfulfilled potential of his career. The show included an embedded clip featuring their commentary.

The article concluded by promoting additional Celtics-focused podcasts on the CLNS Media network, such as "How Bout Them Celtics" and "First to the Floor," while noting its original publication on Celtics Wire.