Chris Herren

Chris Herren is a former professional basketball player known for his struggles with drug addiction.

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Profession :

Basketball Player

Birthday :

September 27, 1975

Age :

49

Chris Herren, an American former professional basketball player, gained notoriety due to his battle with drug addiction, which was chronicled in the 2011 ESPN film “Unguarded.” After overcoming his addiction and ending his basketball career, which included playing in the NBA and various international leagues, Herren became a motivational speaker. He established The Herren Project, a non-profit organization offering support for substance abuse treatment and prevention. Furthermore, in 2019, he wrote a cookbook called “The First Step: Recipes to Inspire Courageous Living,” which shares his journey to sobriety and encourages a healthy lifestyle.