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Basketball Junkie
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Christopher Albert Herren was born
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Durfee High School
Chris gained 2,073 points over the course of his High School career -
Awards
During the course of Chris's High School career, he received many awardsSome special ones include being named to the McDonald's all american team, gatorade player of the year, and being recognized by the Boston Globe. -
Graduated from Durfee High School
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Attended Boston College
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Boston College
Chris plays his first game after being recruited for the hometown division one school Boston College. -
Drug tests
Failed two drug tests since November. After failing multiple drug tests for marijuana and cocaine use and breaking his wrist Chris was forced to sit out for the 1994-1995 season. -
NBA
Chris was picked to play for the Denver Nuggets during the NBA draft. -
Celtics
From 2000 to 2001 Chris played for the Boston Celtics after being traded from the Denver Nuggets. All his life he wanted to play for the Celtics and this was finally a dream come true. -
Overseas
Chris played for many non-american teams as well. He played for the Beijin Ducks, Payak,Italy, Iran, and in warsaw poland. He continued to use drugs such as painkillers and heroin in these areas. -
Drugs
After all the fame and playing overseas Chris started to purchase and use crystal meth. Later on Chris was found in a ditch in Fall River, MA overdosed on Heroin for the second time. -
Overdose
In December of 2004 Chris had his first drug overdose. He was found in a dunkin donuts drive through in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This is when he was charged with the possession and under the influence of heroin. -
Help
Chris has been going to an institute and has been clean since -
Teach
In June of 2009 Chris opened his basketball conditioning and skill school for teens and young adults who enjoy playing basketball. -
Book
With the help of Bill Reynolds Chris was able to publish his book Basketball Junkie A Memoir which is a story about his life on and off the basketball court.