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Former Celtic Chris Herren discusses overcoming drug abuse and using WHOOP to combat addiction

Chris Herren was on WHOOP's podcast this week and talks about a myriad of topics, not just basketball wise, but about life or death.

Chris Herren was a high school and college basketball star who eventually made his way to the NBA, but also saw his career and life derailed by drug and alcohol abuse.

He joins the WHOOP Podcast to detail the highs and lows of his journey, from starting for his hometown Boston Celtics, to being pronounced dead briefly after a heroin overdose. Chris talks candidly about his struggles and how he eventually overcame them.