About Chris Herren...
Chris Herren, was a basketball legend from Fall River, Massachusetts, who realized his dreams of playing for the Celtics in the NBA, only to lose it all to addiction.
Chris Herren has struggled with substance abuse for much of his basketball career. But he remains Drug-free and alcohol-free since August 1, 2008 Chris has refocused his life to put his sobriety and family above all else. He now lives in Portsmouth RI with his wife and three kids. He shares his story of abuse and recovery in his book, “Basketball Junkie” as well as in numerous interviews throughout the Emmy Award nominated ESPN documentary Unguarded, of which he is the subject.
Chris Herren has struggled with substance abuse for much of his basketball career. But he remains Drug-free and alcohol-free since August 1, 2008 Chris has refocused his life to put his sobriety and family above all else. He now lives in Portsmouth RI with his wife and three kids. He shares his story of abuse and recovery in his book, “Basketball Junkie” as well as in numerous interviews throughout the Emmy Award nominated ESPN documentary Unguarded, of which he is the subject.