Chris Herren
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| Position | Point guard |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 197 lb (89 kg) |
| Born | September 27, 1975 Fall River, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| College | Boston College Fresno State |
| Draft | 2nd round, 33rd overall, 1999 Denver Nuggets |
| Pro career | 1999–2001 |
| Former teams | Denver Nuggets (1999–2000) Boston Celtics (2000–2001) |
Chris Albert Herren (born September 27, 1975 in Fall River, Massachusetts) is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 1999 NBA Draft. A 6'2" guard, Herren played for the Nuggets and the Boston Celtics during his NBA career. He played collegiately at Boston College[1] and Fresno State under legendary and controversial coach Jerry Tarkanian.
Herren was the central figure in a book about Durfee High Basketball entitled Fall River Dreams.[2]
In December 2004, Herren was charged with possession of heroin and driving under the influence with a revoked license in the parking lot of a Dunkin' Donuts in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.[3]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Chris Herren NBA.com bio
- ^ Herren has it all, by Pat Bigold, Star-Bulletin, published February 26, 1999
- ^ Hoop dreams deferred: The sad tale of Chris Herren, The Heights, published December 4, 2006
[edit] External links
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
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