One Bad Night: Before Greatness

Benjamin "Benji" Wilson wasn't just Chicago's brightest basketball star. Many believed he was on his way to becoming the next great NBA legend. At just 17 years old, his future seemed limitless until a confrontation outside his high school changed everything in a matter of seconds.This week on One Bad Night, Detective Lightskinn examines the events leading up to Benji's murder, the investigation, the trial, and the lasting impact his death had on his family, the city of Chicago, and the basketball world. More than four decades later, Benji's name still represents one of the greatest "what ifs" in sports history.One argument. One gunshot. One bad night that changed everything.

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