Fall River Dreams

For those of you who have read "Fall River Dreams," the article in todays Boston Globe is a must read. The book followed Chris Herren, a high school basketball legend at Durfee High in Fall River during the early to mid 90s. By the age of 18, he had a book about him, was in Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone, and there was debate among who was a better player in that class, him or Allen Iverson. This is the story of what has happened since.

The 33-year-old's hopes of returning to the NBA or playing pro basketball anywhere in world are now basically dead. With his Massachusetts driver's license expected to be suspended soon, the Fall River hoop legend had to give up his job repossessing cars recently and is seeking employment in tough economic times. And the ex-Celtics point guard also has a wife and three kids to support.

But considering the long fight that a now-sober Chris Herren is winning over alcohol and drugs, his current issues are far from the end of the world.

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