Rex Chapman

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  • NBA Veteran
  • Author of 'It's Hard for Me to Live with Me: A Memoir'
  • Podcast Host, 'Owned' & 'Charges with Rex Chapman'

Former professional basketball player Rex Chapman’s compelling journey from the court to the screen has made him a beacon of positivity and humor. Chapman was a standout basketball player at the University of Kentucky. He played twelve seasons in the NBA and served in the front offices of several NBA teams. With an illustrious basketball career spanning over a decade, Chapman transitioned seamlessly into his new role as a leading voice in the media, where he has amassed millions of followers.

Chapman has worked as a broadcaster for both professional and college basketball. He has hosted the CNN+ show Rex Chapman as well as the iHeart podcast Charges with Rex Chapman. He currently hosts the Smartless podcast Owned. His memoir, It’s Hard for Me to Live With Me, tells the story of his addiction and recovery in unflinching detail. Chapman’s speeches are a dynamic mix of personal anecdotes, motivational insights, and thoughtful reflections on overcoming adversity, making him an ideal speaker for audiences seeking inspiration and empowerment.

 


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Author Talk: ‘It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me’

In It’s Hard for Me to Live With Me, REX CHAPMAN —who has amassed millions of social media followers for his relatable and uplifting posts—tells the story of his addiction and recovery in unflinching detail. With equal frankness, he describes his history with depression; the racism he witnessed grow ...

In It’s Hard for Me to Live With Me, REX CHAPMAN —who has amassed millions of social media followers for his relatable and uplifting posts—tells the story of his addiction and recovery in unflinching detail. With equal frankness, he describes his history with depression; the racism he witnessed growing up and how that shaped his outspokenness on matters of social justice; and his complex and volatile relationship with his father, also a former professional basketball player. In his author talks, Chapman shares an equally transformative and inspiring story about the human struggle for self-acceptance.

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Bouncing Back: Overcoming Adversity

Sharing his personal struggles with injury, addiction, and gambling, REX CHAPMAN shares his journey to recovery, resilience, and redemption. ...

Sharing his personal struggles with injury, addiction, and gambling, REX CHAPMAN shares his journey to recovery, resilience, and redemption.

The Power of Reinvention

Reflecting on his transition from an NBA player to a cultural media figure, REX CHAPMAN shares his tips for successfully pivoting careers. Applicable to any audience with a growth mindset, Chapman’s story pushes listeners to the next level. ...

Reflecting on his transition from an NBA player to a cultural media figure, REX CHAPMAN shares his tips for successfully pivoting careers. Applicable to any audience with a growth mindset, Chapman’s story pushes listeners to the next level.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Drawing from his experiences in the NBA And as a public figure online, REX CHAPMAN highlights the importance of mental health, self-care, and seeking help in high-pressure environments. ...

Drawing from his experiences in the NBA And as a public figure online, REX CHAPMAN highlights the importance of mental health, self-care, and seeking help in high-pressure environments.

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Rex Chapman’s memoir, ‘It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me’ is an inspiring story about leadership, recovery, and resilience

University of Kentucky basketball legend, NBA veteran, and social media influencer REX CHAPMAN recalls his inspiring story about leadership, recovery, and resilience in his memoir, It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me. Chapman is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever produced by the hoops-crazy state of Kentucky. However, Chapman developed a dependency on prescription painkillers and a severe gambling addiction. Chapman’s memoir is an equally devastating and inspiring story about the human struggle for self-acceptance.

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Rex Chapman was a standout basketball player at the University of Kentucky, played twelve seasons in the NBA and served in the front offices of several NBA teams. He has worked as a broadcaster for both professional and college basketball and hosted the CNN+ show Rex Chapman as well as the iHeart podcast Charges with Rex Chapman. He currently hosts the Smartless podcast Owned. A native of Kentucky, he lives in New York City.