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Chris herren, former nba player, the focus of the espn 30 for 30 unguarded, and head of the herren project, calls in to talk with joey diaz, lee syatt and guest jayson thibault, comedian and host of the punch drunk sports podcast, about his journey from the nba to. Interview with chris herren, former celtic and subject of espn 30 for 30 film devon teeple analyst i march 12. Jonathan hock has a new film, the first day, on chris herren. The new season of 30 for 30 podcasts launches november 12th, with four new stories spanning four sports and three continents. One such story of hero to villain, and then back again to hero, is that of former basketball star, chris herren. He went on to play at boston college and fresno state, two seasons in the nba including one with his hometown team, the boston celtics and seven seasons overseas before losing it all to the disease.

Jonathan hock has a new film called the first day on chris herren, airing on espn and following up on 30 for 30 unguarded the first day focuses on one of herren s presentations to kids. Since 2011, chris herren has shared his message with over 1 million people. Since 2011, chris herren has shared his message with over 1 million people nationwide, following the release of the espn films 30 for 30, unguarded, in which jonathan hock chronicled herren s rise. On tuesday, see how herren is using his own experiences to help address the. I come in here and tell you my nightmare, the onetime star chris herren. What started as a celebration of espns 30th anniversary has come to life as an eclectic and fascinating collection of passionate films about sports and culture. After a troubled, yet outstanding career at fresno state, he would eventually fulfill his childhood dream of playing for the boston celtics, only to lose it all to a devastating addiction that nearly killed him. Herren returns to fresno, reflects message of hope. In june of 2009, herren celebrated one year of sobriety and took the next step in his career to launch a basketball player development company, hoop dreams with chris herren, inc. How to watch the first day a followup on chris herren from the unguarded 30 for 30 sports one news page. The first day film chronicles this journey revealing herren s vulnerability and his profound connections with high school students who, in turn, have shared their stories of struggle and.

This unflinching documentary chronicles the turbulent life of chris herren, a young nba star whose profound drug addiction wrecked his basketball career. The first day, a substance use prevention education film. I think its hard, but what i try to instil in kids in my gym, is. The prolific and very good sports documentary filmmaker jonathan hockhis previous docs include off the rez, about native americans and highschool girls hoops. The documentary, showing herren s evolved drug and alcohol abuse prevention. In the mid to late90s he was one of the best players in the country. Jul 16, 2019 herren recounted that instance and several other stunning encounters with drugs in his memoir, basketball junkie and in unguarded, an espn 30 for 30 documentary directed by jonathan hock. Center on addiction ceo, chris herren has rediscovered his purpose now were helping more kids find theirs. Chris herren walked into the save mart center for the first time, marveling at its size, but mentally traveling back to his fresno state playing days at selland arena. From the producers of the emmynominated and peabodyaward winning 30 for 30 series, espn films creates exceptional sports stories from some of todays finest filmmakers. A memoir, documenting his career on and off the court. Fiveyear anniversary collection dvd locker by chris webber.

Jonathan hock accepted the invitation because chris herren is his friend. Book chris herren for speaking, events and appearances apb. Filmed at public and private high schools over the course of a year, the first day chronicles chris herrens journey revealing stories of struggle and strength. Listen to the reality life with kate casey episode ep. Chris herren was a high school basketball legend from fall river, massachusetts, who scored over 2,000 career points while at durfee high school and was named to the 1994 mcdonalds allamerican team. Like unguarded, the first day is also directed by jonathan hock. Former nba player chris herren has shared his story of recovery before. Herren s meteoric rise and tragic descent in the nba because of his drug addiction was publicized in the espn 30 for 30 film titled, unguarded. Jul 01, 2019 since 2011, chris herren has shared his message with over 1 million people nationwide, following the release of the espn films 30 for 30, unguarded, in which jonathan hock chronicled herrens rise on the hardwood, harrowing drug use, the collapse of his career and his journey to find recovery. After a troubled, yet outstanding career at fresno state, he would eventually fulfill his childhood dream of playing for the. Amazon has announced a licensing agreement which will see titles from espns 30 for 30 documentary series added to prime instant video amazon instant video is a digital video streaming and.

Chris herren was a cant miss basketball superstar until drug addiction eventually destroyed his career. To accompany the film, a discussion guide has been created. Now hes making an offcourt comeback, helping addicts and their families fight drug abuse. After drugs drove him from the nba, chris herren makes off. But, his career as a professional athlete was cut short due to his substance use disorder. Since 2011, chris herren has shared his message with over 1 million people nationwide, following the release of the espn films 30 for 30, unguarded, in which jonathan hock chronicled herrens rise on the hardwood, harrowing drug use, the collapse of his career and his journey to find recovery. Jul 12, 2019 click to see how to subscribe to our newsletters. An extraordinary basketball player, chris herren was a celebrated star in his native fall river, ma before graduating high school. As shown in the espn 30 for 30, chris herren was one of the best basketball players in the world reaching the nba and on his way to being a star.

Jul 16, 2019 herren played two seasons in the nba, one of which came with the celtics. Chris herren returns to fresno fresno state magazine. Chris herren, former professional basketball player, author and wellness advocate, has shared his story of recovery with over 1 million people nationwide. Unguarded looked at how herren, who was a basketball superstar, had his career. Chris herren documentary, the first day, to air tuesday. Chris herren cuts deep with students through the first day. Heroin and painkillers play a larger role than basketball in unguarded, an espn documentary on tuesday night.

Center on addiction ceo, chris herren has rediscovered. Listen to reality life with kate casey episodes free, on demand. Upon purchase you will be shown a link to download the zip file. It was 2017, six years since filmmaker hock had released unguarded, the much acclaimed documentary on herren s. Chris herren was a basketball legend before he left high school. The doc features former college basketball star and nba player chris herren talking to high school kids about dealing with. Unguarded chris herren was a basketball legend before he left high school.

Since the summer of 2009, he has trained hundreds of basketball players including some of the top basketball prospects in new england. He went on to play at boston college and fresno state, two seasons in the nba. Comments as a former college basketball player, i was familiar with chris herren. The series follows the popular 30 for 30 series and is hosted by marcus allen, elliott almond, and stan brock. Unguarded, documentary about chris herren, on espn. Unguarded this documentary takes viewers through the struggles and accomplishments of the well known nba star, chris herren. Espn films on classic will feature an expanded focus on the channels unique ability to reach sports fans through films and is designed to target the fans whose interests are broader than news. Jonathan hock has a new film called the first day on chris herren, airing on espn and following up on 30 for 30 unguarded the first day focuses on one of herrens presentations to kids. Unguarded 2011 starring chris herren on dvd and bluray. Chris herren documentary shows power of leaders, failure of. In june 2009, herren launched hoop dreams with chris herren, a basketball player development company to mentor players on and off the court.

On tuesday, well get a new look at herren s story, this time focused on his mission to educate young people on the realities of addiction. Chris herren was a cant miss basketball superstar until drug addiction. Since 2011, chris herren has shared his message with over 1 million people nationwide, following the release of the espn films 30 for 30, unguarded, in which jonathan hock chronicled herren s rise on the hardwood, harrowing drug use, the collapse of his career and his journey to find recovery. Chris herren, fall river, massachusetts high school basketball superstar, played for boston university, for jerry. It was 2017, six years since filmmaker hock had released unguarded. Chris herren came from the city of fall river, massachusetts, a faded textile town. After travelling down a path filled with alcohol and drug addiction, herren managed to save his own life and redeem himself with the game of basketball. Chris herren, fall river, massachusetts high school basketball superstar, played for boston university, for jerry tarka. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Oct 11, 2014 chris herren was a basketball phenom who made the nba only to flame out because of his addiction to drugs. Chris was a high school basketball legend from fall river, massachusetts, who realized his lifelong dream of playing in the nba when he was drafted by the denver nuggets in 1999 and then was traded to his hometown team, the boston celtics in 2000.

Watch espn films online full episodes of season 2 to 1. A gifted athlete from fall river massachusetts, chris herren was a basketball legend before he left high school. Mar 22, 2014 chris herren, fall river, massachusetts high school basketball superstar, played for boston university, for jerry tarkanians fresno state team, bounced around the nba once playing for his. Herren has written a book with providence journal columnist bill reynolds entitled basketball junkie. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits. Chris herren s drug addiction ended his nba career. Tuesday evening, espn will rebroadcast the first day, a documentary made for teenagers by my friend jonathan hock. Create embeddable widgets from our stats for your blog or website. Chris herren, fall river, massachusetts high school basketball superstar, played for boston.

Sep 12, 2011 espn films on classic will feature an expanded focus on the channels unique ability to reach sports fans through films and is designed to target the fans whose interests are broader than news. With chris herren, rick pitino, bill reynolds, jerry tarkanian. Nov 03, 2011 in espn films documentary unguarded, the story of chris herren is one that shows how incapable the power structures of topflight basketball are of helping young players in need. After dropping out of boston college, chris landed on jerry tarkanians notorious fresno state team, where players were likely to be found on both police blotters and allamerican lists. The first day, the new documentary on fall river native chris herren, will be replayed by espn friday at 7 p. Of the 4509 players who have ever played in the nba, vince carter has been teammates with or played against 1672 37. It reveals his hardships as a young, standout basketball player from fall river, massachusetts who battled the pressures of making it.

The new episodes will tell a range of fascinating stories about kidnappings, scandal, natural disasters, hope, and recovery, and span the globe from moscow to montana, chile to new orleans. Following the premiere, the film will be available to download through a. The first day, which is a followup on chris herren from the film unguarded, will premiere on espn on tuesday. Chris herren is man in longterm recovery from alcohol and other dugs since august of 2008. Jul 15, 20 watch 30 for 30 season 0, episode 7 unguarded. Interview with chris herren, former celtic and subject of. With dick vitale, brent musburger, mike tyson, ice cube. I recently saw the espn 30 30 documentary, unguarded, on herren, and was deeply moved by his story. Unfortunately he had been struggling with addiction for many years and that addiction would end his career and almost his life. Jul 16, 2019 the first day, which is a followup on chris herren from the film unguarded, will premiere on espn on tuesday. From the producers of the emmynominated and peabodyaward winning 30 for 30 series, espn films. New espn documentary examines chris herrens rise after.

Espn films 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring todays finest storytellers from inside and outside of the sports world. Chris herren, fall river, massachusetts high school basketball superstar, played for boston university, for jerry tarkanians fresno state team, bounced around the nba once playing for his beloved celtics and around the globe. Nothing caught my attention as much as that documentary, it nearly. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. But last week, espns 30 for 30 series devoted an hour and a half to herren. Chris herren was a cant miss basketball superstar until drug addiction eventually. No fancy narration or hyped up music, just herren talking his way through his traumatic ordeal. Center on addiction ceo, chris herren has rediscovered his. From the producers of the emmynominated and peabodyaward winning 30 for 30 series, espn films creates exceptional sports stories from some of. Former nba player chris herren rebounds from heroin. But last week, espns 30 for 30 series devoted an hour and a half to herrens story in jonathan hocks feature unguarded. Herren recounted that instance and several other stunning encounters with drugs in his memoir, basketball junkie and in unguarded, an espn 30 for 30 documentary directed by jonathan hock.

New chris herren documentary, the first day, to air on espn. The guide includes information for screenings, discussion starters, education and support resources. With the support of his wife and family, herren struggles to conquer his demons and reclaim his life. The espn 30 for 30 documentary unguarded profiles the gripping story of chris herren a former high school basketball star who went on to play in the nba and lost it all to a drug. This includes three volumes of 30 episodes each, a episode series under the espn films presents title in 20112012, and a series of 30 for 30 shorts shown through the website. He would eventually play for the boston celtics, only to lose it all to a devastating addiction that nearly killed him. Find highquality chris herren stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Chris herren 30 for 30 to air tuesday night nbc sports boston. Chris herren played for the boston celtics and the denver nuggets, but now hes focused on preventing youth from going down the dark road of addiction. Starting his collegiate career at boston college, chris transferred to fresno state after several failed drug tests, playing for legendary. I n the spring of 2014, bill simmons, the cocreator of espns acclaimed 30 for 30 series.