Christopher Albert Herren (born September 27, 1975) is a former professional basketball player and American motivational speaker. He plays in the NBA and some leagues abroad.
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Herren attends B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River, Massachusetts from 1990-1994. His family history at Durfee included his father, grandfather, older brother, and three uncles playing basketball. Herren ended his career at Durfee High with a total of 2,073 points, the most points ever printed by an individual at school to this day. Herren declined offers from schools such as The University of Kentucky and Duke University to play at Boston College. In his senior year, Herren was named the Boston Globe and Gatorade this year. He was also named for the McDonald's All-America Team. Herren is the central figure in a book about Durfee High basketball entitled Fall River Dreams.
College college career
Boston College, 1994 Boston College, 1994Entering Boston College, Herren is featured in several magazines such as Rolling Stone and Sports Illustrated, which shows the likelihood of his success. Before playing, Herren failed a drug test for marijuana and cocaine use. On November 25, 1994, in his first match for Boston College, Herren scored 14 points in 21 minutes of play time, but broke his wrist and was ruled out for the entire 1994-1995 season. Within three months of his injury, Herren failed two more drug tests for marijuana and cocaine use, and was later expelled from teams and universities.
After being expelled from Boston College, Herren moved to Fresno State to play basketball under coach Jerry Tarkanian. After sitting out a year, per the NCAA transfer rule, Herren made his debut, as a second year student, on December 10, 1996, for the Bulldogs. During his second year, Herren averaged 31 points per game during his last four games and finished the season with an average of 17.5 ppg. On November 25, 1997, Herren was found to fail in other drug tests. After going to the rehabilitation center for 28 days, Herren returned to the team on January 10, 1998. During his senior season, Herren scored 29 points in the 2nd round of the Great Alaska Shootout against the # 1 Duke. Fresno lost the game 93-82, which was broadcast nationwide. Herren went on to play in 86 games at Fresno State where he averaged 15.1 points and 5.1 assists per game.
Professional career, 1999-2006
After his senior year at Fresno State, Herren entered the NBA draft and was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the second round by picking the 33rd overall. The following year as a member of the Boston Celtics, Herren received the first time as a regular starter. After starting 2-3, coach Rick Pitino puts him into the starting lineup. He started seven games in a row, producing a 4-3 record when playing 29 minutes per night. Herren eventually played 70 games from 1999-2001 as members of the Nuggets and Celtics. Overall, he averaged 3.2 points and 2.4 assists per game for his NBA career. After being released by the Celtics, Herren is playing professionally for teams in Italy, Poland, Turkey, China, Germany and Iran. Herren has scored 63 points in a CBA match for Beijing Duck.
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Drug use
In 2004, Herren had twenty heavy crimes in his record, all drug related. In his time at Boston College, he failed 63 drug tests while failing 12 others at Fresno State. While playing for the Boston Celtics, Herren started using painkillers like OxyContin, Vicodin, and Percocet. In December 2007, Herren was accused of possessing heroin in the Dunkin 'Donuts parking lot in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Upon his return from playing abroad, Herren began buying and using shabu. In Fall River, Massachusetts, Herren overdosed on heroin and hit a power pole. According to paramedics, he has been dead for sixty seconds.
Recovery
After completing an intensive rehabilitation program, Herren has been alcoholic and drug-free since August 1, 2008. In June 2009, Herren launched Hoop Dreams with Chris Herren, a basketball player development company to mentor players and turn off courts. Herren has written a book with Providence Journal columnist Bill Reynolds titled Basketball Junkie: A Memoir, which documents his career inside and outside the court. Basketball Junkie was released in May 2011. In 2011, ESPN aired a documentary, Hatiarded , directed by Jonathan Hock, based on Herren's basketball career and drug related issues. On March 20, 2012, it was announced that Hatiarded has been nominated for two Emmies: Extraordinary Sports Documentary and Extraordinary Editing. Herren is now traveling around the United States sharing stories about drug abuse and how he copes with professional help.
The Herren Project
The Herren Project (THP) was formed in 2011. Its main purpose is to raise awareness of all the dangers of substance abuse and provide assistance to take the first step towards a quiet life. Another goal that is aligned with the main ones is to have a positive impact on the lives of people who need help by giving them the right guidance. The project also seeks to educate youth and other potentially risky communities against the dangers of peer pressure in their lives. Lastly, the project provides scholarships for programs that help people deal with problems. By 2015, THP has helped more than 355 individuals and families with navigation medication and support services. More than 1,600 students after hearing Chris Herren's message responded and contacted the team for help. The project has earned more than $ 333,000 in care scholarships. There are five areas of support for THP therapeutic navigation. They include navigation medication into facilities for those who are struggling with addiction, scholarship programs for those who need shelter while recovering, recovery training, assistance with planning and after-care support after completing the treatment program, and guidance and support for a loved one.
Project Purple
Project Purple is a non profit foundation created by Chris Herren. The project was launched to help crush the scars of addiction, bringing awareness of how dangerous substance abuse is, and encouraging others to navigate life's challenges by making positive decisions. Project Purple begins with the inspiration that Herren obtained from a high school student he spoke to in 2011. Several students in the front row wore a purple shirt and after Herren shared his story, one of the students stood up and spoke. He said, "Thank you, Mr. Herren for validating what we are doing We are wise students from this high school and every year we promise not to use drugs or alcohol." After Herren hears this, he is captivated by how dashing this disciple stands and shares the symbolic meaning and meaning of the shirt. Herren is motivated and influenced by their courage, and it inspires him to spread this message to young people throughout the United States. The Purple Project's primary mission is to motivate and empower youth to stand up and make a difference.
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External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
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