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American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Recap: Happy Enough


Despite the life-changing amount of money, Aaron can’t escape his anxiety and paranoia … or the violent murder he committed.

When Aaron finally started playing for the pros last week, he quickly learned the same lesson as many a young person thrust into the spotlight before they’re ready: Fame is a prison, a force that can easily destroy your sense of freedom. The news from Brian Murphy about his $40 million contract is enough to set him at ease in many ways, affording him the security to buy a huge new house and a big ring to properly propose to Shayanna during her baby shower. The montage of Aaron popping Vicodin and smoking weed while lying around playing video games and icing his ankle is a pretty fun one, thanks to the use of ScHoolboy Q’s “Hands on the Wheel” (featuring A$AP Rocky).

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