Former NBA player Rex Chapman sat down with VladTV and detailed his NBA career before explaining how he overcame drug and gambling addiction. He described being the son of a former basketball player and coach. After becoming a high school All-American, Chapman attended the basketball powerhouse University of Kentucky and was later chosen as the Charlotte Hornets' first-ever draft pick. Rex Chapman detailed his experiences as an NBA player, such as building a relationship with Michael Jordan and babysitting Steph Curry. The ex-NBA player also opened up about his challenges with money management, injuries, opioid addiction, and interracial relationships. To hear how he overcame these challenges, check out the full interview above.
EXCLUSIVE: Rex Chapman on Playing Against MJ & Kobe, Dating a Black Girl, Overcoming Addiction (Full)
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