He hadn’t done much in 25 years and he was never a star. Yet Lorenzo Charles‘ death still caused sadness for more than just North Carolina State fans.
People probably hadn’t thought of Charles since 1983. But he provided a moment that no one will ever forget. When you hear his name, you’re transported to a different time.
It’s also a moment that helped catapult March Madness into something magical. Charles’ dunk to help the Wolfpack upset heavily favored Houston capped one of the most unlikely runs in tournament history. N.C. State was a modern-day “Hoosiers” and this country tunes in for favorites, but roots for underdogs.
Charles had a good career at N.C. State, but he only scored four points in that final. He only played one year in the NBA. But he had that one shining moment before it became a clich?. The Lorenzo Charles moments are a big reason why we tune in.
