Duke Basketball Legend Christian Laettner on Being So Hated That ESPN Made a ’30 for 30′ Film About It

Former college basketball star tells TheWrap that he didn’t hesitate to participate in Sunday’s film, “I Hate Christian Laettner,” which is narrated by actor Rob Lowe

Christian Laettner

Christian Laettner was such a legendary college basketball player that people automatically assume his professional career, which actually spanned 13 NBA seasons, was a complete bust.

History is also not particularly kind to Laettner when you consider that the former Duke Blue Devil was one of the most disliked athletes in the NCAA archives — and that national hatred is exactly what ESPN’s “30 for 30” focused on.

“I Hate Christian Laettner,” which debuts on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN and is narrated by Rob Lowe, explores the former Dream Team member’s storybook college career, which included four Final Four appearances and winning two National Championships.

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