Herren returns to fresno, reflects message of hope. Hire chris herren for an appearance at events or keynote. Chris herren on his book basketball junkie, drug addiction. A memoir, which can be purchased at a lower price at. You can find booking and speaking fee information, contacts for booking agent, publicist, agency, manager and biography information on chris herren and. What made chris different from any other kid with a basketball dream was that he was addicted to drugs. In june of 2009, herren celebrated one year of sobriety and took the next step in his career to launch a basketball player development company, hoop dreams with chris herren, inc. Chris herren was a basketball phenom who made the nba only to flame out because of his addiction to drugs. The chris herren story first columbia bank presents. Our speakers bureau does not claim to exclusively represent chris herren. Herren said his speaking tour has helped him heal from his past. I love books involving sports, and chris herrens memoir was no exception. Chris herrens basketball junkie is the story of what happens when a town and a family pressure a favorite son to embody their dreams, which turn out to be his nightmare.
In june 2009, herren launched hoop dreams with chris herren, a basketball player development company to mentor players on and off the court. Herren project was founded in 2011 by former professional basketball player, chris herren, who has been in longterm recovery since august 1, 2008. First columbia bank is honored to team with former nba player chris herren to tackle the problem of substance abuse. Chris herren basketball junkie book signing megmac. Alcohol and drugfree since august 1, 2008, he has refocused his life to put his sobriety and family above all else. Book koren zailckas for speaking, events and appearances. Chris herren returns to fresno fresno state magazine. It tells the story of his life starting when he was only 12 until the present day. May 14, 2018 former boston celtic chris herren brings presentation to cohasset. Herren project virtual 5k your way any day throughout april. Chris herren generally travels from portsmouth, ri, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. Chris herren, once a star basketball player whose nba career was cut short by drug use, shared his story of.
I recently saw the espn 3030 documentary, unguarded, on herren, and was deeply moved by his story. He has shown us that even the best can falter, and even the most desperate can rise. Together we recover we offer a variety of services free of charge. Chris herren walked into the save mart center for the first time, marveling at its size, but mentally traveling back to his fresno state playing days at selland arena. Herren realized his lifelong dream of playing in the nba when he was drafted by the denver nuggets in 1999 and then traded to his hometown boston celtics in 2000. Its a tale of a harrowing descent into addiction, a di. Unguarded, documentary about chris herren, on espn. Center on addiction ceo, chris herren has rediscovered. Booking chris herren speaking engagements contact chris. Chris herren visits north jersey to tell story of addiction that ended his nba career. Now, herren, a former nba and fresno state guard who has. Chris herren is a former nba basketball player for the denver nuggets and the boston celtics.
Chris herren former professional basketball player. One night i was in the players parking lot at the fleet center in my celtics warmups about a half hour before a game, waiting for one of my dealers to come up from fall river, because if i didnt get my stuff i was too sick to even go through the pregame layup line, never mind actually play in. If a book can be both anguished and celebratory, this is it. Chris herren is known as much for being a cautionary tale redeemed. Chris herren stats, game logs, splits, and much more. Story chris herren, if made a name for himself playing at fresno state and going toe on friday here on was arrested in portsmouth on drug charges. Since 2009, chris has spoken to over one million students, athletes and community members, sparking honest discussions on the topics of substance use disorder and wellness. You can find booking and speaking fee information, contacts for booking agent, publicist, agency, manager and biography information on chris herren and other well know individuals.
Heroin and painkillers play a larger role than basketball in unguarded, an espn documentary on tuesday night. Bill reynolds 1994 book, fall river dreams, follows the durfee high school basketball team and its star, chris herren, as the team begins its annual drive for a state championship. I come in here and tell you my nightmare, the onetime star chris herren. Chris herren s basketball junkie is the story of what happens when a town and a family pressure a favorite son to embody their dreams, which turn out to be his nightmare. Herren s basketball dreams began as a 62 guard at durfee high school in. Chris herren former professional basketball player, author. Book chris herren for speaking, events and appearances apb. The first day, which is a followup on chris herren from the film unguarded, will premiere on espn on tuesday. You would never know it by talking to us, but weve got a problem and the problem is us. The first day address issues of substance use, mental wellness and selfharm with an educational curriculum, discussion guide and support resources. Jun 02, 2011 if you read one book this summer read chris herrens. Chris herrens basketball junkie is the story of what happens when a. Do entertainers, celebrities and speakers like chris herren do paid appearances and speaking engagements. Herren realized his lifelong dream of playing in the nba.
The difference between the point i am trying to make and the description of. He came to my school today and i really wanted to email him. With the support of his wife and family, herren struggles to conquer his demons and reclaim his life. I picked it up this past weekend and didnt put it down until there were no pages left to turn.
In more ways than one, massachusetts, which has been at the heart of the opioid crisis in the united states, is now leading the charge to fight the epidemic. Chris herren the first day tickets, wed, jan 29, 2020 at. Former boston celtic chris herren brings presentation to cohasset. A press series in which local notables take us on a tour of a favorite spot in their home. Jun 26, 2018 chris herren is known as much for being a cautionary tale redeemed. Please join us as chris shares his very personal story of abuse and recovery. Make sure to like, comment and subscribe for more gameplay. Chris herren, a basketball legend from fall river, massachusetts, realized his dreams by playing for the celtics in the nba, only to lose it all to addiction before rising again with a new dream. Athletespeakers assists companies seeking to hire talent like chris herren for speaking engagements, virtual meetings, appearances, product endorsements, and business sanctions. Chris herren in nj to tell addiction story that ended his. One such story of hero to villain, and then back again to hero, is that of former basketball star, chris herren.
As a result, chris herren has received thousands of desperate calls for help from others facing addiction. Chris herren is a former professional basketball player, a voice on the topic of substance use prevention and a wellness advocate. An allamerican, chris broke scoring records, was recruited by top colleges, featured in sports illustrated and became the focus of an acclaimed book, fall river dreams. Our partnership with chris and herren talks includes making evidenceinformed companion materials and resources available to schools and organizations that purchase the film. Since the summer of 2009, he has trained hundreds of basketball players including some of the top basketball prospects in new england. The chris herren story berwick area school district. Social entrepreneur christopher faulkner herron of somerville passed away on sunday march 12, 2017 at the age of 41, surrounded by family and friends. Chris herren career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. Chris herren audio books, best sellers, author bio. Herren disputes version by police the boston globe.
Unguarded looked at how herren, who was a basketball superstar, had his career. Book chris herren for speaking, events and appearances. The state has suffered devastating loss of life due to heroin and opioid addiction. Thank you for your interest in having chris share his message at your school, in your community or at a corporate event. May 24, 2016 chris herren, a basketball legend from fall river, massachusetts, dreamed of one day playing for his hometown team, the boston celtics. Herren talks chris herren, former nba basketball player. Chris herren grew up in fall river, a small working class town in massachusetts, close to boston, where basketball was the only thing that mattered. Eventbrite babylon sd presents chris herren the first day wednesday, january 29, 2020 at babylon high school, babylon, ny.
Booking agency, fee and contact information for chris herren for a personal appearance, speaking engagement or corporate event entertainment. Jul 11, 20 chris herren is one of marshall hendersons biggest supporters. Thoughts on chris herren speech former nba star and recovered addict chris herren recently spoke. We will negotiate with the chris herren agent on your behalf, but if your funding is not in place then it will more difficult to book chris herren, because they get many offers to work events that are at or above asking price. View full size file former nba player chris herren will be in eugene on sunday to talk with the university of oregon football team about his addiction to heroin and crack cocaine. Chris herren was a basketball legend from fall river, massachusetts who scored over 2,000 career points while at durfee high school and was named to the 1994 mcdonalds allamerican team. Chris herrens basketball junkie is the story of what happens when a town and a family pressure a favorite son to embody their dreams. This film will help us begin to change the odds for many more young people. No fancy narration or hyped up music, just herren talking his way through his traumatic ordeal. Oct 11, 2014 chris herren was a basketball phenom who made the nba only to flame out because of his addiction to drugs. Chris herren college stats college basketball at sports. Biography of chris herren for appearances, speaking. I walked into this talk with the attitude sat as far away from the speaker as i could look down and said ill never be that guy anybody can.
Former boston celtic chris herren brings presentation to. Former celtic chris herren, who was arrested on drug charges after passing out in his car, disputes police reports that he had 18 empty packets of heroin in his car and refused a drug test. Written by chris herren, bill reynolds, audiobook narrated by peter berkrot. Oct 20, 2015 malvern, pa malvern prep distinguished speaker series rebound the chris herren story tuesday, october 27, 7. Malvern, pa malvern prep distinguished speaker series rebound the chris herren story tuesday, october 27, 7. A memoir, documenting his career on and off the court. Biography of chris herren and speakers bureau with booking information for famous speakers like chris herren. When asked if he would play basketball again if he could go. Chris herren s journey on and off the court has been chronicled in two bestselling books. Chris herren playing for the denver nuggets and the boston celtics in the early 2000s, chris herren was one of basketballs most promising athletes. Chris herren s story and his redemptive rise from the depths of addiction were captured through the publication of the book, basketball junkie and the release of the espn films documentary, unguarded. Herren has written a book with providence journal columnist bill reynolds entitled basketball junkie. Somers point chris herren came to the jordan road school on.
After drugs drove him from the nba, chris herren makes off. Apr 28, 2011 basketball junkie by chris herren gives you a frightening example of how detrimental drugs are to the users life. An allamerican, herren broke scoring records, was recruited by top colleges, featured in sports illustrated and became the focus of an acclaimed book fall river dreams. Contact management, publicist or booking agency for chris herren to check availability, schedule, interest or how much does it cost to book a celebrity, speaker or entertainer like chris herren for events. Chris herren is the founder of hoop dreams with chris herren, a basketball player development company. Heroin residue was found in his car just like some of you. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Chris herren speakers bureau and booking agent info. Basketball junkie by chris herren gives you a frightening example of how detrimental drugs are to the users life.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Find chris herrens phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Join other parents for the pa speaker series to hear chris herren, a former nba basketball player, motivational speaker, author and sobriety advocate who struggled with substance abuse for much of his basketball career. Feb 24, 2012 in the 14 years he lived as a drug addict, former nba player chris herren had no shortage of moments that could have been his rock bottom. Christopher herron obituary boston, ma boston globe. An otherworldly prep talent who was both a mcdonalds allamerican and gatorade player of the year, herron played a single. Chris herren speaking fee and booking agent contact. In this blunt, selfdeprecating memoir, herren tells. Former nba player chris herren shares addiction story with. Dec 09, 2004 herren disputes version by police by associated press december 9, 2004 portsmouth, r. Chris herren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Chris herren, a former professional basketball player, has built a community around substance use prevention and recovery. His family pressures him a lot, and he manages to exceed all their expectations.
He loves the guts that the ole miss guard plays with on the court. Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. Chris herren was a cant miss basketball superstar until drug addiction eventually destroyed his career. Rebound the chris herren story october 27 malvern, pa patch. Herren was the central figure in a book about durfee high basketball entitled fall river dreams. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Whats good youtube, its ya main man bsolz back at it with another video. Chris herren books list of books by author chris herren thriftbooks. Bill reynolds is a sports columnist for the providence journal and the author of several previous books, including fall river dreams and with rick pitino. Chris herren, a basketball legend from fall river, massachusetts, dreamed of one day playing for his hometown team, the boston celtics. Former nba player recounts struggle with drug addiction cnn. Not to be missed, this is a followup on chris herren today as he talks to high school students. There is low probability to book chris herren for a party with anything substantially less than the published booking cost price range. Background 1 basketball junkie is a memoir written by chris herren.
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