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