Chris Herren Biography
Chris Herren, who inspired many through his story of overcoming addiction, was a former professional basketball player best known for his remarkable basketball skills. Herren is a sought-after speaker and author, sharing his story of addiction and recovery with audiences around the world. His memoir, “Basketball Junkie,” chronicles his struggles with addiction and his journey to sobriety.
Herren was a standout player in high school and went on to play college basketball at Boston College and later at Fresno State. The Denver Nuggets drafted him in the second round of the NBA draft in 1999. He played for several teams over the course of his professional career, including the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets.
Chris Herren Age
Herren was born on 27 September 1975 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. He is 43 years old as of 2018.
Chris Herren Family
Herren was born to Al Herren and Cynthia Herren. He has a brother Michael Herren. His father, grandfather, older brother, and three uncles also played basketball.
Chris Herren Wife
Heather Herren is married to her childhood sweetheart, Herren.
Chris Herren Children
With his wife Heather, Herren has two sons; Drew and Chris jr and a daughter Samantha.
Chris Herren Jr | Chris Herren Son
Herren’s son Chris Jr, is also a basketball player. He committed to Boston College in August, signing a financial aid agreement. He saw action in all 31 games, earning eight starts and knocked down 2-of-3 from beyond the arc off the bench in the win over Loyola Chicago.
Chris Herren Jr Age
Herren Jr is 24 years old as of 2019.
Chris Herren Net Worth
The American former professional basketball player has an estimated net worth of $100 thousand.
Chris Herren Basketball
Chris Herren is a former professional basketball player who played for teams such as the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Herren was born on September 27, 1975, in Fall River, Massachusetts.
He played college basketball at Boston College before he transferred to Fresno State, where he had a successful career. The Denver Nuggets selected him in the second round of the 1999 NBA Draft. Herren struggled with substance abuse during his playing career, which ultimately led to his retirement from the NBA in 2001.
After retiring from basketball, Herren became a public speaker and began sharing his story of addiction and recovery with audiences around the country. He has since dedicated his life to helping others overcome addiction and find a path to recovery.
The ESPN documentary “Unguarded” chronicled Herren’s rise to basketball stardom, his struggles with addiction, and his eventual recovery. He has also written a memoir titled “Basketball Junkie,” which details his struggles with addiction and his journey to sobriety.
Chris Herren Celtics
Herren was a professional basketball player who played briefly for the Boston Celtics during the 1999-2000 NBA season. Herren was born on September 27, 1975, in Fall River, Massachusetts, and attended Durfee High School in his hometown.
He went on to play college basketball at Boston College for one season before transferring to Fresno State, where he played for three seasons. Herren was then selected in the second round of the 1999 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets.
Herren’s NBA career was short-lived, as he struggled with addiction issues throughout his playing days. He was traded to the Boston Celtics in June 2000 but was released by the team in July of that year after failing a drug test.
After his basketball career ended, Herren struggled with addiction for many years, but eventually got sober and now travels the country sharing his story and promoting addiction awareness and prevention. He has also written a book about his experiences called “Basketball Junkie.”
Chris Herren Drug Use
Herren has struggled with substance abuse for much of his career. He started to use painkillers such as OxyContin, Vicodin, and Percocet while playing for the Boston Celtics. Herren was also charged with possession of heroin in the parking lot of a Dunkin’ Donuts in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
He overdosed on heroin and crashed into a utility pole in June 2004 in Fall River, Massachusetts. According to paramedics, Herren had been dead for 30 seconds.
Unguarded Chris Herren
ESPN aired a documentary, Unguarded, directed by Jonathan Hock, based upon Herren’s basketball career and drug-related issues in 2011. It was then announced that Unguarded had been nominated for two Emmys: Outstanding Sports Documentary and Outstanding Editing on March 20, 2012.
Chris Herren Documentary | Chris Herren The First Day
Herren’s documentary “The First Day” is a follow-up on Chris from the film “Unguarded. The First Day premiered on ESPN 16 July 2019. Hock was moved and intrigued by Herren’s experience that he documented in Unguarded.
Hock took his cameras and microphones and followed Herren on a dozen or so speaking engagements up and down the East Coast. This resulted to “The First Day,” a one-hour (including commercials) documentary showing what Herren’s talks have evolved into.
Chris Herren Herren Wellness
Herren founded Herren Wellness as a residential substance use, health, and wellness organization for men and women with the focus on guiding guests through a process of self-discovery. They help individuals uncover why they turn to unhealthy behaviors or substances, and give them the tools they need to live healthy, authentic, and substance-free lives.
They create personalized, sustainable wellness plans based on each individual guest’s needs and strengths.
