Events
"Basketball Junkie" Author Chris Herren Speaks on his Career, Path of Addiction and Eventual Redemption
Date: April 12, 2012
"Basketball Junkie" author Chris Herren will speak on his career, path of addiction and eventual redemption and personal fulfillment to parents and the general public on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Boys and Girls Club of Pittsfield. The event is free. Earlier in the school day, Herron will share his story with students at Taconic and Pittsfield High Schools.
Originally from Fall River, MA, and a standout high school basketball player, Chris Herren went on to play for the Celtics. Over the course of his young life he battled a 10-year long spiral of addiction. Now in his mid-30s, Chris has been sober since 2008.