I remember being 16 years old in rehab when my addictions counsellors showed us this film. His story hit me in so many ways. 5 years clean and couldn’t be happier.
I am so happy to hear that you are sober today! My friend I’ve been sober since January 1, 2006 and it has only gotten better There was a time I thought I would be dead before I saw anything other than rehab detox or prison A few years after I got clean and sober, I was on my first cruise through the Bahamas A year later, I was visiting DR, PR,St Maarten & Thomas , Month-long vacation on the beautiful island of Madeira, which is a part of Portugal Portugal Not just traveling, but just my life. Getting my diploma, drivers license, notary public, voting for the first time after getting my felony expunged, people trust me, my daughter trusts me. More than any of the material stuff or traveling stuff, people, trusting me with their homes, their children, pets, their money , etc That just fills me with joy and love that’s almost hard to describe All of my friends from back in the day, I think there’s only two or three of us still alive Out of over 20 in our group
Bro I was 16 in rehab when the counselors gave me his book. Few months alter my brother passed away from a fentanyl overdose. I got out and stayed sober for years and than got back into opiates and got fully addicted to oxys and other prescription opiates. Been doing better but it’s hard for real. I justified it because of my career and it’s safer because it’s prescription oxy but it’s horrible shit and such a brutal addiction with horrible withdrawls. Hope you’re doing well bro
Absolutely love Chris Herren. I watched his 30 for 30 in detox 2.5 years ago. It's such a huge motivation for me, and for w.e reason it stuck with me after 13 yrs of addiction. Im now sober continuing to work on my recovery. One day at a time. I always watch out for anything he does and his speaking events. If you're struggling with addiction, you can make it if you really want it. The mind is a beautiful, powerful thing. I pray for anyone trying to get clean and DONT GIVE UP hope! God bless yall 🙏 Thank you Vlad thank you Chris.
I've been sober for almost 13 years...I didn't listen to anyone...but when I was in the rut I stumbled across his story...maybe because I'm an east coast guy, maybe it's the Irish thing, maybe because I played sports up until college and came up short because of drugs and alcohol...but whatever it was watching him helped me get out of it. Thank you Chris for all you do
Yeah this interview wasn’t nearly as good. Interviewer didn’t get him to tell enough specifics/crazy stories. The 30 for 30 was much better and this didn’t really add anything to it at all. Maybe Vlad should’ve done this one.
My brother & teammate from high school! I just want to say to the youth that "Chris Herren" was more than just addicted drugs, he really was a great basketball player! The drugs throw a shadow on how great he was & he's very humble these days because he knew damn well that he was destined for the NBA! I was there literally, the man received letters from damn near every D1 college in the country & he was on the McDonald's all-star team, those that now what that mean know he was an elite high school player! Chris mother, father & brother showed me love when many people in the city of Fall River didn't. The city is dominantly "Portuguese" & the race element was very much so alive but Chris family especially his mother (RIP) made me feel the most welcomed. To the people that disrespect Chris from strangers all the way to childhood friends y'all need to grow the fuck up... Nobody is perfect, but my brother overcame his life demons & he's currently winning in life as a family man, basketball isn't important in the grand scheme of things because family is!
@@jamesbarger4409 he really was amazing. I remember watching Fall River play his senior year and it was clear he had nba potential. Just one of those players that is so much better than everyone else that they can almost win a team game like basketball single-handedly.
@@haydenphoenix3836 ~ Of course I do, why wouldn't I? We attended the same school & he was on the team. Sounds like you're looking for some type of clarification/cosign... Stevie Joseph was a cool kid & yes, he was good at basketball.
I am a drug addict. I tell myself all the time that I'll quit after this. Yeah, after this, never ends. Today is day 1 with n9 drugs. It's day 2 and 3 that I have to get thru. Listening to Chris, melted my heart. Thank you for sharing your story
I started watching Chris when he played for Fresno State. I played college ball around the same time. Even though, he was just a couple of years older I wanted to play like him. Then, I never knew he had addiction problems the way he played. I enjoyed watching his game. After all these years, I can relate to him as a father coaching his son. He backed off from coaching because it was bringing bad out of him. Being competetive and having played college ball, you totally have to change your mindset when trying to mentor your kid through sports. This interview is eye-opening. Thank you, Chris!!!!!!
I been to rehab several times in 2022 and we watched his 30 for 30 and it literally changed my life. I’ve heard hundreds of speakers, stories etc but this guy touch me in a different way for some reason. I cried while watching this because it took me back to the pain I was in when I first watched him. Been sober since July 2022. I’m still scared every second of every day that I will go back
Chris I doubt u remember who I am and I’m not putting myself out there on RUclips but our stories parallel each others in so many ways. you literally saved my life thru mutual friends of ours in PA. I literally owe u my life thank you for inspiring me to re kindle the fire I have always had inside me and for helping me to face my demons and become more positive
Chris has helped me with my addictions. I never played at his level but trust me when I say playing ball or doing art on percs is different. It makes you feel like you do everything better high. And if you can handle your pill, no one would know your high. It doesn’t show physically on your face like weed does. His journey is incredible. I too am not a person who can have just one beer and be fine. One beer turns into 10 beers and pills or cocaine. Thank you for your transparency, Chris 💪🏾
Awesome interview! Ever since seeing his 30 for 30 I’ve wanted to see him and hear his story. I’ve been through the struggle and luckily made it out. He’s always been a huge inspiration!
I am 9 years clean , Chris Herren plays a major role on me getting off H ,I only had a 3 year full blown Addiction , but 2014 Jan , it took me 6 months of hard work but Jan 2014 I never looked back nor have the desire , I watched his documentary probably over 100 times , he helped but I did the work , you have to decide to close those doors forever , there is no such thing as a part time junkie , that drug don’t play that game , your either clean or your a junkie , no middle ground . Once I realized that , I said fuck it , just let it go , 2 overdoses . From Staten Island , I’m still here , only 1 percent stay clean the rest of there life , I’m still that 1 percent , I’m clean today . Big salute Chris .
This man has been a huge inspiration for a long time I was on hardcore opiates for so long.lost alot including bunch of friends and a cousin from OD, withdrawals forever, this mans story is always inspiring to me. love his 30 for 30 and really appreciate this interview. TY
I watched Chris 30 for 30 when I was rehab getting help with my drinking. I was all in for a new way of living. Plus coach Tarc was the skipper of my childhood heroes UNLV RUNNING REBS. THAnk you Chris
Saw Chris play in high school and jumped on his fan wagon immediately. Followed him through high school college pros. An amazing talent. Most impressive as him putting down the garbage and cleaning his life. Hero in my book. Role model extraordinaire
Addiction is powerful!! It has no limits! This man’s journey is an inspiration to those dealing with any type of addiction and the loved ones; as Chris mentioned, it reaches out on so many different levels through so many different people that love you. It’s a journey!
Just watched this with my clients in treatment center. Absolutely amazing as always from Chris. Thank you for the honesty and hope you provide for all of us in Recovery 💚
This was a great interview. Thank you Chris for your honesty and transparency. This is your calling in life. I remember him from back in the day and his hoop game was fire!! Continue to be great and shine the light on Recovery and Redemption. God Bless
Unguarded was an impactful program. I got a DVD and would show it in the Juvenile Detention program once a month. It impacted a ton of people. Good luck Chris. We all miss Tark.
The first 30 for 30 I saw was "Unguarded." I had no real idea what it was, just flipping channels and came across it on ESPN, stopped and watched it. Amazing story. Good to see his still doing okay.
If you enjoy reading check out Fall River dreams. It’s basically he basketball Friday night lights and centers around Chris’s final year of high school. It’s a great read and explains even more the pressure that he felt to succeed from the entire town of Fall River, mostly his brother, that helped push him into addiction.
Salute to this fella. I know exactly how it feels when he said “every night i would go to bed stressed & depressed & tell myself tomorrow would be different & that turned into ten years”. Just by him sharing his story, I can relate to it and know that I’m not the only one who’s dealt with that, by far. All good nowadays though baby!! ☮️
I grew up in Fresno during all those Tarkanian years. They were *THE* thing in town. My mom was a student and got free tickets. What a time, and Herren was the leader of it all. I remember all those guys. Dominick Young, Kendrick Brooks, Melvin Ely, Courtney Alexander, Winifred Walton, Terrance Roberson, Demetrius Porter, Larry Abney, Rafer Alston. They were stars around town
@@jirikurto3859 he actually started playing at Fresno State right when I left the Valley to go to college in the Bay Area so I didn't keep up with FSU for a few years. That name sounds familiar though
@@mg19cal Yeah, he was in my graduating class and I played many years against him in basketball and baseball. I looked up his career and he actually started for the majority of his career, including 31 games as a freshman. He did lead the WAC in steals one year, but he was more of a glue guy. Not especially efficient offensively, but did some things well.
This guy was my idol growing up. I tried my hardest to imitate his game. He was a great baller! Also, Basketball Junkie is a great read. I would recommend any fan of his to cop that book!
Love Chris! His genuiness and realness is what is influential more than anything. Thank God for his wife, she was heaven sent... glad to see hi and his family thriving! God bless!
Thanks for doing this interview. Chris proves those of us on the recovery journey are never alone. Thanks for sharing and helping me stay clean & sober another 24hrs 🙏🏻
He had this fire documentary I watched back in the day. Glad to see he’s remained 14yrs sober. Can’t lie it has to be hard making it to the NBA just to have your dreams taken away cause of your own hand. Thank God he found some peace. Great interview.
I'm from New England. Remember his skills. The sobriety skills he is YAMMIN on erryone. Way to go if you see this CH. Keep inspiring. I have 12 days as I type this.
Listen,, this guy can paint a picture so vivid it's scary.. I remember seeing his 30 for 30 In the midst of my own thralls of addiction at 22 years old & him making me cry like a baby just because he was someone who had lived pretty much the life I could only dream of yet he was just as bad as I was if not worse.. inspiration is an understatement but the work never ends for him & myself. I may not of did it the right way, but I haven't touched opioids in almost a decade
Excellent interview!! Always had the upmost respect for your honesty 💯 Chris! Your story is so real! I'm a recovering addicted myself... one day at a time brother 🙏🏿
Thank God Chris, that you figured that sickness out and are helping as many people as you are today. You think and speak with such clarity about your life in contrast to this interviewer who needs to sharpen up his verbal skills and get better at his interviewing technique. To listen to both is like night and day. Thank you Chris.
Everything he says is true in beginning..my dad and I drove an hour each way to watch Chris.. Great time for my dad and I and I thank Chris for those memories.
The bottom line is Chris is a great story teller. His life's journey is absolutely captivating both spiritually and emotionally. He is a much better man than he is a basketball player.
Saw his documentary in just about every treatment center iv ever been too. Powerful powerful stuff. Everytime I saw it man I felt empowered, shit used to get me so hyped. Never played ball like that myself but man I was 18 years old injured myself severely and fell in love with opioids/most other drugs but opiates had my heart. By 20 years old I was a spoiled drug addict with a habit big enough to kill a family. I had NO idea the type of pain that I was about to indure for the next 8 years of my life. but you couldnt tell me shit, I certainly wasn't gunna hear nothin. Anyways Chris your story didn't get me clean by any means but it absolutely was part of the building blocks on my journey to get clean. So thank you Chris Herrin for continuing to tell your story and never forgetting where you came from! I know I won't.
Great interview. Like so many watching this interview, I’m a non athlete addict who nodded his head dozens of times throughout this hour. The story hits so close to home.
I felt every minute of this brother.. I've been to treatment and failed..you could say I've been there done that type of deal with the drug use.. but I keep failing! Im currently failing my wife! My wife's family! My family! Everyone !! They all just talk shit about me and bully me instead of some damn inspiration is sucks ! So not only do I have to ride this roller coaster by myself. I have to inspire and love myself on my own too !.. like seriously a damn hug from someone telling me everything is going to be alright! I'd break down in tiers I'd love to feel that again.. but I just lost my job I just dont know where to turn man I feel I don't know where to start! I wish I could talk to you for a bit brother! I have a lot of respect for you man for your honesty and everything! Also my name is also Chris so I felt this spoke to me alittle more lol.. im currently 31 years old and want it now more than ever I want it so much i can taste it! but God bless you brother! 🇺🇸🦅
Hey Chris. Thank you for sharing your story, brother. I know right now seems difficult and like it will never end, but I promise it will. What made a difference for me was being completely honest with myself and feeling the need to change deep in my heart. Everyone thought I'd die and distanced themselves from me. It was so lonely and painful. The moment i gave my entire heart to recovery, I finally was able to change. My family being there seeing me take a year was the most incredible feeling in the world. BTW it took 20+ treatment and detox stays and I'm 35 now. Never give up.
@@AR-zn1uy thank you brother! I want it so bad every day I wake up ! I'm so over this whole game that it comes with I'm tired of the being on the hunt and on edge all the time and the sneaking around and lying ! Sometimes I just want to end it to so my family doesn't have to stress and worry about me anymore.... But the withdrawal is leaving me with the shakes and withdrawals like crazy and now I have anxiety I screwed up my last treatment center because I couldn't do the full room of people I'd sit down and get bad anxiety for some reason everytime and I tried so hard to!!! It pisses me off until this day and on top of it my anger I get from my dad ..I almost don't know where to begin... sorry I'm spilling my guts out lol I'm just ready to change ..and not many people to talk to ...I just want all the advice I can get lol
@🐉Chris🐉 I totally understand man. My last time in treatment they sat me down infront of all the staff and took turns telling me how they didn't want me back and I was just going to die anyways. It was the fire I needed and a year and some later my life is amazing. They're all still working in a rehab center and I've built a life better than any of them could've imagined in a little over a year. Things change quick. My family came back too, they all trust me, I have a gf for the first time in 10 years. I'm the top performer at work. To think that I wanted to end it and almost did because I couldn't see a way out at that time. Things will change my friend but you need to feel the need to change and help others in your heart. You have to take the pain you feel and turn it into a gift and help others. Feel your emotions they will help guide you.
Being from a blue collar Massachusetts town, similar to Chris’s, I can I say the things he and his people went through a lot of people from my town are struggling with. A LOT. I watched Steve Os documentary and Chris Herrens unguarded. I did go through experimentation in high school and college, but I would look back at these docs and think, “that’s not going to be me”. I had my fun but I knew when it was time to smarten up.
Chris Herren is the man love listening to his story , he s very well spoken and he draws you into his story this is the type of guy that will have a impact on a lot of people. Wish this man nothing but the best !
I got what your saying at the beginning that killer instinct, its hard to turn it off in competition. I agree. I didnt know how 2 turn it off when I played. I had to quit playing because I didnt like the guy I was when competing.
Sports are so important in our society, too important for some of us. I respect the hell out of this guy for a few reasons, but one is his refusal to coach his kids because he understands it would end up being a toxic situation. A lot of parents don't want to accept that even if they weren't a great player with generations of their family being athletes. Even if you know you're over the top at times, it's hard not to go crazy sometimes
The hardest part, imo , about teaching kids about drugs is simply our inability to really describe the pain. Clearly none of my teachers were drug addicts. To be fair even people like me struggle to describe it As a recovering oc addict I have a hard time telling people what it's like. I guess imagine being the most scared you've ever been but in most cases not being able to tell someone. So you're completely alone as your body feels like it's dying. You can't eat. A short walk to the fridge is too much for you and yet your legs seem to take on a life of their own and you can't rest regardless of what you try. You don't sleep and the hours seem like weeks while you experience this and probably a lot more I've blocked out. But then there's the part about honesty. Why would anyone put themselves through this? Truth is that what i just described... imagine the EXACT opposite of that. To the opiate addict there's literally nothing better. This only ends after a tremendous amount of suffering that you could end in about 15 minutes after taking a pill or in seconds by shooting up
Yeah this interviewer struggled. This didn’t really add anything to the 30 for 30. Chris’ story is so wild that if you didn’t see the 30 for 30 you’d still enjoy this interview. But for those of us who had seen it, this interview didn’t add anything.
Just some helpful advice to Vlad. When a guest says something profound in a poetic way, don't try and match it in the same style. Especially when his profundity is hard won, while yours is based on what you've been told. He's the guest. He's the performer. Let him shine. When you try and match or be on the same level, it can come off as trying hard to hang. Or prove you get it. Or at worst, one-upmanship on the deep talk. When a guest says something heavy, like, "It's a dark road, man." Don't go, "Darker than dark." Instead offer a humble and low-key awed, "ok..." Or, "OK, I see...mannnn." Or, "That's tough." Or, "Hmmm". Or, "Glad I never had to learn that the hard way."
Great point. Most interviewers nowadays don't know how to ask a question, then move out of the way. They tend to talk over the guests and try to sprinkle in their own experiences.
@@handsomeX Agree. However it is a difficult juggling act. Interviewer has to be thinking about a couple things at once. While at the same time listening, and making it all seem natural.
@Frip36 What happens is, they get too wrapped up in wanting to ask every question they have prepared before their time is up. Most of the time they're not gonna get to all of them, and that's OK. Also, you don't need to interject as much with people like Chris Herren, because his story is interesting as it is, as well as he's a good storyteller.
I was very similar in that I was a baller and started using in 7th grade, I spent many hours in the gym but my addiction always brought me away though I was still one of the better players in the state but a shell of what I could've been, did play some D3 but still struggled after that, hard times and Jesus brought me out for good, doing pretty good today definitely not interested in any type using ever again praise God
I remember being 16 years old in rehab when my addictions counsellors showed us this film. His story hit me in so many ways. 5 years clean and couldn’t be happier.
That’s awesome man keep it up
I am so happy to hear that you are sober today! My friend I’ve been sober since January 1, 2006 and it has only gotten better
There was a time I thought I would be dead before I saw anything other than rehab detox or prison
A few years after I got clean and sober, I was on my first cruise through the Bahamas
A year later, I was visiting DR, PR,St Maarten & Thomas ,
Month-long vacation on the beautiful island of Madeira, which is a part of Portugal Portugal
Not just traveling, but just my life. Getting my diploma, drivers license, notary public, voting for the first time after getting my felony expunged, people trust me, my daughter trusts me.
More than any of the material stuff or traveling stuff, people, trusting me with their homes, their children, pets, their money , etc
That just fills me with joy and love that’s almost hard to describe
All of my friends from back in the day, I think there’s only two or three of us still alive
Out of over 20 in our group
Life will only continue to get better for ya! I jjst reached 4.5 years on the 14th of June !
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Bro I was 16 in rehab when the counselors gave me his book. Few months alter my brother passed away from a fentanyl overdose. I got out and stayed sober for years and than got back into opiates and got fully addicted to oxys and other prescription opiates. Been doing better but it’s hard for real. I justified it because of my career and it’s safer because it’s prescription oxy but it’s horrible shit and such a brutal addiction with horrible withdrawls. Hope you’re doing well bro
Absolutely love Chris Herren. I watched his 30 for 30 in detox 2.5 years ago. It's such a huge motivation for me, and for w.e reason it stuck with me after 13 yrs of addiction. Im now sober continuing to work on my recovery. One day at a time. I always watch out for anything he does and his speaking events. If you're struggling with addiction, you can make it if you really want it. The mind is a beautiful, powerful thing. I pray for anyone trying to get clean and DONT GIVE UP hope! God bless yall 🙏
Thank you Vlad thank you Chris.
This man’s story is the reason I got clean 8 years ago.
I've been sober for almost 13 years...I didn't listen to anyone...but when I was in the rut I stumbled across his story...maybe because I'm an east coast guy, maybe it's the Irish thing, maybe because I played sports up until college and came up short because of drugs and alcohol...but whatever it was watching him helped me get out of it. Thank you Chris for all you do
In a collection full of amazing docs, his ESPN 30 for 30: Unguarded is the best one I have ever seen.
Yeah his is the best, hands down.
Yeah this interview wasn’t nearly as good. Interviewer didn’t get him to tell enough specifics/crazy stories. The 30 for 30 was much better and this didn’t really add anything to it at all. Maybe Vlad should’ve done this one.
Talking thrones, I am fan of your channel. I've noticed you've commented of a few other video I've seen recently. Are you stalking my you tube feed? 😂
Chris’s story was a huge influence on me getting sober. Forever grateful for this man!
My brother & teammate from high school!
I just want to say to the youth that "Chris Herren" was more than just addicted drugs, he really was a great basketball player!
The drugs throw a shadow on how great he was & he's very humble these days because he knew damn well that he was destined for the NBA!
I was there literally, the man received letters from damn near every D1 college in the country & he was on the McDonald's all-star team, those that now what that mean know he was an elite high school player! Chris mother, father & brother showed me love when many people in the city of Fall River didn't. The city is dominantly "Portuguese" & the race element was very much so alive but Chris family especially his mother (RIP) made me feel the most welcomed.
To the people that disrespect Chris from strangers all the way to childhood friends y'all need to grow the fuck up... Nobody is perfect, but my brother overcame his life demons & he's currently winning in life as a family man, basketball isn't important in the grand scheme of things because family is!
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@@jamesbarger4409 he really was amazing. I remember watching Fall River play his senior year and it was clear he had nba potential. Just one of those players that is so much better than everyone else that they can almost win a team game like basketball single-handedly.
You probably know Stevie Joseph too???
@@haydenphoenix3836 ~ Of course I do, why wouldn't I? We attended the same school & he was on the team. Sounds like you're looking for some type of clarification/cosign... Stevie Joseph was a cool kid & yes, he was good at basketball.
@@karegairegi9071 just figured you knew him too. He's doing good now too. He recently got married and has a kid......and staying clean🤙
Chris Herren & Ryan Leaf are 2 of the most inspiring people I've ever seen
This interview is already one of my favorite interviews ever 💯💯🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾, his ESPN film unguarded was amazing I still watch it to this day 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
I am a drug addict. I tell myself all the time that I'll quit after this. Yeah, after this, never ends. Today is day 1 with n9 drugs. It's day 2 and 3 that I have to get thru. Listening to Chris, melted my heart. Thank you for sharing your story
I started watching Chris when he played for Fresno State. I played college ball around the same time. Even though, he was just a couple of years older I wanted to play like him. Then, I never knew he had addiction problems the way he played. I enjoyed watching his game. After all these years, I can relate to him as a father coaching his son. He backed off from coaching because it was bringing bad out of him. Being competetive and having played college ball, you totally have to change your mindset when trying to mentor your kid through sports. This interview is eye-opening. Thank you, Chris!!!!!!
I been to rehab several times in 2022 and we watched his 30 for 30 and it literally changed my life. I’ve heard hundreds of speakers, stories etc but this guy touch me in a different way for some reason. I cried while watching this because it took me back to the pain I was in when I first watched him. Been sober since July 2022. I’m still scared every second of every day that I will go back
Stay strong one day at a time your in my prayers my friend
Hang in there my guy. Mad Love 2 you. It is scary I agree. You got it
I got str8 couple years ago and not going back… Ever! U got this!💪
Chris I doubt u remember who I am and I’m not putting myself out there on RUclips but our stories parallel each others in so many ways. you literally saved my life thru mutual friends of ours in PA. I literally owe u my life thank you for inspiring me to re kindle the fire I have always had inside me and for helping me to face my demons and become more positive
Chris has helped me with my addictions. I never played at his level but trust me when I say playing ball or doing art on percs is different. It makes you feel like you do everything better high. And if you can handle your pill, no one would know your high. It doesn’t show physically on your face like weed does. His journey is incredible. I too am not a person who can have just one beer and be fine. One beer turns into 10 beers and pills or cocaine. Thank you for your transparency, Chris 💪🏾
Hope you are doing well! 🙏🏽 😊❤
Awesome interview! Ever since seeing his 30 for 30 I’ve wanted to see him and hear his story. I’ve been through the struggle and luckily made it out. He’s always been a huge inspiration!
The Unguarded 30 for 30 was awesome & it's refreshing to see he's dedicated his life to helping others
Where did you watch it?
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I am 9 years clean , Chris Herren plays a major role on me getting off H ,I only had a 3 year full blown Addiction , but 2014 Jan , it took me 6 months of hard work but Jan 2014 I never looked back nor have the desire , I watched his documentary probably over 100 times , he helped but I did the work , you have to decide to close those doors forever , there is no such thing as a part time junkie , that drug don’t play that game , your either clean or your a junkie , no middle ground . Once I realized that , I said fuck it , just let it go , 2 overdoses . From Staten Island , I’m still here , only 1 percent stay clean the rest of there life , I’m still that 1 percent , I’m clean today . Big salute Chris .
Beautiful message and I’m so proud of you. I needed to read this more than you know
The best Massachusetts baller . Old school. Not spoiled. Earned
much respect to Chris, but Patrick Ewing (Cambridge, MA) is the best out of Mass
@Mr. Morales facts. Though if Chris didn't get on drugs could have been a very good pro. Definitely not a HOF level but borderline all star
Patrick Ewing,Dana Barros were better but Chris was quite a point guard in hs
Patrick Ewing was Stockton’s bitch
Dude had serious game. He played like a NYC guard. Very quick and explosive.
This man has been a huge inspiration for a long time I was on hardcore opiates for so long.lost alot including bunch of friends and a cousin from OD, withdrawals forever, this mans story is always inspiring to me. love his 30 for 30 and really appreciate this interview. TY
I watched Chris 30 for 30 when I was rehab getting help with my drinking. I was all in for a new way of living. Plus coach Tarc was the skipper of my childhood heroes UNLV RUNNING REBS. THAnk you Chris
We all wanted to be Chris Herren growing up in Fall River, playing ball until the sun went down all spring, summer, and fall. True story
I can imagine! We loved him here at Fresno State!
I met him when I was 14 at Rhode Island College during an anti-drug speech HE’S GREAT MAN & FATHER
Saw Chris play in high school and jumped on his fan wagon immediately. Followed him through high school college pros. An amazing talent. Most impressive as him putting down the garbage and cleaning his life. Hero in my book. Role model extraordinaire
Addiction is powerful!! It has no limits! This man’s journey is an inspiration to those dealing with any type of addiction and the loved ones; as Chris mentioned, it reaches out on so many different levels through so many different people that love you.
It’s a journey!
Just watched this with my clients in treatment center. Absolutely amazing as always from Chris. Thank you for the honesty and hope you provide for all of us in Recovery 💚
Chris's story helped me get sober 7 years ago.... he's a huge inspiration in my life...
This was a great interview. Thank you Chris for your honesty and transparency. This is your calling in life. I remember him from back in the day and his hoop game was fire!! Continue to be great and shine the light on Recovery and Redemption. God Bless
Unguarded was an impactful program. I got a DVD and would show it in the Juvenile Detention program once a month. It impacted a ton of people. Good luck Chris. We all miss Tark.
The first 30 for 30 I saw was "Unguarded." I had no real idea what it was, just flipping channels and came across it on ESPN, stopped and watched it. Amazing story. Good to see his still doing okay.
If you enjoy reading check out Fall River dreams. It’s basically he basketball Friday night lights and centers around Chris’s final year of high school. It’s a great read and explains even more the pressure that he felt to succeed from the entire town of Fall River, mostly his brother, that helped push him into addiction.
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Salute to this fella. I know exactly how it feels when he said “every night i would go to bed stressed & depressed & tell myself tomorrow would be different & that turned into ten years”. Just by him sharing his story, I can relate to it and know that I’m not the only one who’s dealt with that, by far.
All good nowadays though baby!! ☮️
That part hit hard.... I've been dealing with that since 2017
I grew up in Fresno during all those Tarkanian years. They were *THE* thing in town. My mom was a student and got free tickets. What a time, and Herren was the leader of it all. I remember all those guys. Dominick Young, Kendrick Brooks, Melvin Ely, Courtney Alexander, Winifred Walton, Terrance Roberson, Demetrius Porter, Larry Abney, Rafer Alston. They were stars around town
I played against a guy named Travis Demanby who Tark recruited to Fresno. Do you remember him?
@@jirikurto3859 he actually started playing at Fresno State right when I left the Valley to go to college in the Bay Area so I didn't keep up with FSU for a few years. That name sounds familiar though
@@mg19cal Yeah, he was in my graduating class and I played many years against him in basketball and baseball. I looked up his career and he actually started for the majority of his career, including 31 games as a freshman. He did lead the WAC in steals one year, but he was more of a glue guy. Not especially efficient offensively, but did some things well.
This guy was my idol growing up. I tried my hardest to imitate his game. He was a great baller! Also, Basketball Junkie is a great read. I would recommend any fan of his to cop that book!
I use to want to get a tattoo like his cause r last names both start with the letter H
Love Chris! His genuiness and realness is what is influential more than anything. Thank God for his wife, she was heaven sent... glad to see hi and his family thriving! God bless!
Thanks for doing this interview. Chris proves those of us on the recovery journey are never alone. Thanks for sharing and helping me stay clean & sober another 24hrs 🙏🏻
He had this fire documentary I watched back in the day. Glad to see he’s remained 14yrs sober. Can’t lie it has to be hard making it to the NBA just to have your dreams taken away cause of your own hand. Thank God he found some peace. Great interview.
I'm from New England. Remember his skills. The sobriety skills he is YAMMIN on erryone. Way to go if you see this CH. Keep inspiring. I have 12 days as I type this.
Love this guy absolute inspiration for addicts seeking and still struggling with addiction
Listen,, this guy can paint a picture so vivid it's scary.. I remember seeing his 30 for 30 In the midst of my own thralls of addiction at 22 years old & him making me cry like a baby just because he was someone who had lived pretty much the life I could only dream of yet he was just as bad as I was if not worse.. inspiration is an understatement but the work never ends for him & myself. I may not of did it the right way, but I haven't touched opioids in almost a decade
Excellent interview!! Always had the upmost respect for your honesty 💯 Chris! Your story is so real! I'm a recovering addicted myself... one day at a time brother 🙏🏿
Love this dude. Could listen to him talk all day.
Thank God Chris, that you figured that sickness out and are helping as many people as you are today. You think and speak with such clarity about your life in contrast to this interviewer who needs to sharpen up his verbal skills and get better at his interviewing technique. To listen to both is like night and day. Thank you Chris.
Everything he says is true in beginning..my dad and I drove an hour each way to watch Chris.. Great time for my dad and I and I thank Chris for those memories.
F*@k yeah! I love Chris Herren! So happy to see him on this show. Great surprise!
I can watch this interview OVER & OVER again!🙏
The bottom line is Chris is a great story teller. His life's journey is absolutely captivating both spiritually and emotionally. He is a much better man than he is a basketball player.
Thankyou Chris Herren for your success,recovery,and helping others with your Herren Project! 👪🏀🙏👍
I have never heard of this man, but could listen to him talk all day! Thanks for the GREAT podcast!
This dude is such an inspiration. God bless him. I hope his lives the rest of his days in peace. Tough road , but we get there. Amazing episode.
This dude is a real G, saw his 30 for 30 like ten years ago, dudes real
I watch unguarded in rehab, thank you chris
Love Chris. He’s been a massive inspiration for me, we need more of him to intervene and reach youth
Saw his documentary in just about every treatment center iv ever been too. Powerful powerful stuff. Everytime I saw it man I felt empowered, shit used to get me so hyped. Never played ball like that myself but man I was 18 years old injured myself severely and fell in love with opioids/most other drugs but opiates had my heart. By 20 years old I was a spoiled drug addict with a habit big enough to kill a family. I had NO idea the type of pain that I was about to indure for the next 8 years of my life. but you couldnt tell me shit, I certainly wasn't gunna hear nothin.
Anyways Chris your story didn't get me clean by any means but it absolutely was part of the building blocks on my journey to get clean. So thank you Chris Herrin for continuing to tell your story and never forgetting where you came from! I know I won't.
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Chris Herren is a good man. Great interview
Being a hometown fall river kid man this hit home as a addict as a father much love and respect 💯💪
Great interview. Like so many watching this interview, I’m a non athlete addict who nodded his head dozens of times throughout this hour. The story hits so close to home.
One of the best espn 30 for 30s ever
I felt every minute of this brother.. I've been to treatment and failed..you could say I've been there done that type of deal with the drug use.. but I keep failing! Im currently failing my wife! My wife's family! My family! Everyone !! They all just talk shit about me and bully me instead of some damn inspiration is sucks ! So not only do I have to ride this roller coaster by myself. I have to inspire and love myself on my own too !.. like seriously a damn hug from someone telling me everything is going to be alright! I'd break down in tiers I'd love to feel that again.. but I just lost my job I just dont know where to turn man I feel I don't know where to start! I wish I could talk to you for a bit brother! I have a lot of respect for you man for your honesty and everything! Also my name is also Chris so I felt this spoke to me alittle more lol.. im currently 31 years old and want it now more than ever I want it so much i can taste it! but God bless you brother! 🇺🇸🦅
Stay drug free and think about your life at 50yrs old. How bad do you want success or do you want that at all. It's a mindset thing
Hey Chris. Thank you for sharing your story, brother. I know right now seems difficult and like it will never end, but I promise it will. What made a difference for me was being completely honest with myself and feeling the need to change deep in my heart. Everyone thought I'd die and distanced themselves from me. It was so lonely and painful. The moment i gave my entire heart to recovery, I finally was able to change. My family being there seeing me take a year was the most incredible feeling in the world. BTW it took 20+ treatment and detox stays and I'm 35 now. Never give up.
@@AR-zn1uy thank you brother! I want it so bad every day I wake up ! I'm so over this whole game that it comes with I'm tired of the being on the hunt and on edge all the time and the sneaking around and lying ! Sometimes I just want to end it to so my family doesn't have to stress and worry about me anymore.... But the withdrawal is leaving me with the shakes and withdrawals like crazy and now I have anxiety I screwed up my last treatment center because I couldn't do the full room of people I'd sit down and get bad anxiety for some reason everytime and I tried so hard to!!! It pisses me off until this day and on top of it my anger I get from my dad ..I almost don't know where to begin... sorry I'm spilling my guts out lol I'm just ready to change ..and not many people to talk to ...I just want all the advice I can get lol
@🐉Chris🐉 I totally understand man. My last time in treatment they sat me down infront of all the staff and took turns telling me how they didn't want me back and I was just going to die anyways. It was the fire I needed and a year and some later my life is amazing. They're all still working in a rehab center and I've built a life better than any of them could've imagined in a little over a year. Things change quick. My family came back too, they all trust me, I have a gf for the first time in 10 years. I'm the top performer at work. To think that I wanted to end it and almost did because I couldn't see a way out at that time. Things will change my friend but you need to feel the need to change and help others in your heart. You have to take the pain you feel and turn it into a gift and help others. Feel your emotions they will help guide you.
@A R Good advice. He'll know when he's ready...
God Bless Him!
Being from a blue collar Massachusetts town, similar to Chris’s, I can I say the things he and his people went through a lot of people from my town are struggling with. A LOT.
I watched Steve Os documentary and Chris Herrens unguarded. I did go through experimentation in high school and college, but I would look back at these docs and think, “that’s not going to be me”. I had my fun but I knew when it was time to smarten up.
Chris Herren is the man love listening to his story , he s very well spoken and he draws you into his story this is the type of guy that will have a impact on a lot of people. Wish this man nothing but the best !
I remember watching that documentary about Chris in early high school, it always stuck with me for some reason. Maybe cause he was only a town over.
I learned his story in school it has stuck with me ever since then. His story is the reason i will never touch a thing like that
Chris is a hero of mine, I’m sober 7 years myself and couldn’t be happier for this man. That being said, that sweater is atrocious
Great interview shows you can bounce back from anything 🖤
FALL RIVER YOU KNOW !! Chris & Mike good dudes help alot of ppl out here now ..
Well.....Mike could be a dick sometimes
The LEGENDARY Chris Herren
Herrings documentary was so good. No politics, no isms, just his life as it happened.
I seen a documentary on him in school . It was a dope learning experience
This guy is great, so honest...
I got what your saying at the beginning that killer instinct, its hard to turn it off in competition. I agree. I didnt know how 2 turn it off when I played. I had to quit playing because I didnt like the guy I was when competing.
I'd like to see you invite John Lucas on...
Great interview, but the sound was driving me crazy ! Had to keep adjusting 😭😭
God bless you bro keep it moving looks good you bring alot of hope to many
I grew up in Brockton , Ma, and I played ball growing up , and I heard this cat was the Truth in Durfee.. Brockton and Durfee are Big rivals
Thank u this helped me
Great interview 💯
Sports are so important in our society, too important for some of us. I respect the hell out of this guy for a few reasons, but one is his refusal to coach his kids because he understands it would end up being a toxic situation. A lot of parents don't want to accept that even if they weren't a great player with generations of their family being athletes. Even if you know you're over the top at times, it's hard not to go crazy sometimes
Epic battle Durfee vs Milton.... CHRIS HERREN VS GREG COMIER....... big brawl....
If any of you guys get a chance, watch the doc about this dude called "unguarded."
He was one crazy sob back in his day
Chris herren i apriate you...watched the full take ☘️☘️☘️
THIS KID HAD GAME...... ...played like he had kids to feed.
Thanks Coach PR for this one....
Yeah dude had great speed and explosiveness.
The hardest part, imo , about teaching kids about drugs is simply our inability to really describe the pain. Clearly none of my teachers were drug addicts. To be fair even people like me struggle to describe it
As a recovering oc addict I have a hard time telling people what it's like. I guess imagine being the most scared you've ever been but in most cases not being able to tell someone. So you're completely alone as your body feels like it's dying. You can't eat. A short walk to the fridge is too much for you and yet your legs seem to take on a life of their own and you can't rest regardless of what you try. You don't sleep and the hours seem like weeks while you experience this and probably a lot more I've blocked out.
But then there's the part about honesty. Why would anyone put themselves through this?
Truth is that what i just described... imagine the EXACT opposite of that. To the opiate addict there's literally nothing better. This only ends after a tremendous amount of suffering that you could end in about 15 minutes after taking a pill or in seconds by shooting up
Much respect for Chris.
Thank you Chris 🙏
the interviewer obviously didn’t watch the 30 for 30.. I seen it when I was 10 years old and knew more than he did.. good content though
Yeah this interviewer struggled. This didn’t really add anything to the 30 for 30. Chris’ story is so wild that if you didn’t see the 30 for 30 you’d still enjoy this interview. But for those of us who had seen it, this interview didn’t add anything.
The interviewer is awful. He needs to shutup
I met him today I cried to his story
Ty for not having to hear vlad the creep
great interview, didnt have vlad interrupting every five seconds
I reached out to Chris a few years ago for help and never heard anything back
And...?
Awesome interview!! The best
WOW,Texas A&M: Jimbo Fisher.A great coach.
Love this man. Born again Christian if I ever saw one
man, this stuff just rolls off of Chad's back.
Just some helpful advice to Vlad. When a guest says something profound in a poetic way, don't try and match it in the same style. Especially when his profundity is hard won, while yours is based on what you've been told. He's the guest. He's the performer. Let him shine. When you try and match or be on the same level, it can come off as trying hard to hang. Or prove you get it. Or at worst, one-upmanship on the deep talk. When a guest says something heavy, like, "It's a dark road, man." Don't go, "Darker than dark." Instead offer a humble and low-key awed, "ok..." Or, "OK, I see...mannnn." Or, "That's tough." Or, "Hmmm". Or, "Glad I never had to learn that the hard way."
Facts he always trying to come up with anything like he can relate to it
Vlad wasn't the one in the interview. Great point though.
Great point. Most interviewers nowadays don't know how to ask a question, then move out of the way. They tend to talk over the guests and try to sprinkle in their own experiences.
@@handsomeX Agree. However it is a difficult juggling act. Interviewer has to be thinking about a couple things at once. While at the same time listening, and making it all seem natural.
@Frip36 What happens is, they get too wrapped up in wanting to ask every question they have prepared before their time is up. Most of the time they're not gonna get to all of them, and that's OK. Also, you don't need to interject as much with people like Chris Herren, because his story is interesting as it is, as well as he's a good storyteller.
Hes a good speaker
I remember I use to spend 115k a year on pills it sucked
A true legend
I love this dude always did
GOD bless this man! ❤
Remember playing ball in high school and everyone that went to Durfee after Chris wanted to surpass Chris
I was very similar in that I was a baller and started using in 7th grade, I spent many hours in the gym but my addiction always brought me away though I was still one of the better players in the state but a shell of what I could've been, did play some D3 but still struggled after that, hard times and Jesus brought me out for good, doing pretty good today definitely not interested in any type using ever again praise God