Basketball Junkie Timeline

  • Chris was born

    Chris Herren was born in Fall River, MA.
  • Graduated from Durfee

  • Failed 2 Drug Tests Since November

  • On the bench

    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.
  • Attended Boston College

  • Fresno State

    Chris makes his first appearance as a Fresno State bulldog his sophomore year of college.
  • Announcement

    Chris attended a press conference on ESPN that announced that he was leaving the Fresno State basketball team and going to rehab.
  • 28 days

    After 28 days in a drug rehabilitation center Chris makes a reappearance for the bulldogs.
  • Start of NBA Basketball Training

  • Drafted by the Denver Nuggets

  • Picked by the Boston Celtics

  • Charged with Possession of Heroin

  • Started Buying and Using Crystal Meth

  • End of Basketball Career

  • Nearly dead

    Chris overdosed on heoin and almost died.
  • Hoop Dreams

    In June of 2009 Chris opened his basketball conditioning and skill school for teens and young adults who enjoy playing basketball.
  • Durfee Hall of Fame

    Chris was inducted into the Durfee Athletic Hall of Fame.
  • Book

    Chris is able to publish a book in which he talks about his basketball and personal life, with the assistance from Bill Ryenolds.
  • Italy

    Played in Bologna for $50,000 a month