Chris Herren

Chris Herren is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics.

After overcoming a severe drug addiction that derailed his career, Herren founded Hoop Dreams with Chris Herren, Inc. Through this company, he provides basketball training for young players and delivers educational talks about addiction awareness.

Herren's personal experiences with addiction and recovery have made him a sought-after speaker, particularly for high school and college students.

He now resides in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where he continues his work in addiction prevention and basketball training.