· former duke star and kentucky basketball villain christian laettner allegedly owes $14. How did christian laettner avoid bankruptcy? Duke university basketball legend christian laettner faces bankruptcy after several creditors collectively owed $14 million filed an involuntary chapter 7 petition against him last week. · five creditors , who say that they are among those owed more than $ 14 million by former duke star christian laettner , filed papers last week to try to get him to voluntarily file for. · christian laettner could soon find himself in bankruptcy court at the behest of creditors who allege the former duke basketball star owes more than $ 14 million in unpaid debt. · christian laettner , the 1992 national player of the year at duke and 13-year nba veteran, has dealt with financial issues in his post-playing career. 05 million in unpaid debts, according to a court filing made tuesday by five creditors. · christian laettner needs to file bankruptcy as quickly as possible, according to a recent court filing by five creditors who say he owes them an enormous $14. 05 million , combined. How much does christian laettner owe creditors? Will former duke star christian laettner file bankruptcy? What happens if christian laettner doesnt pay his debt?