<description>&lt;p&gt;When Willie Burton was taken ninth in the 1990 NBA draft, he lost his defenses against addiction—a sensational talent through high school and college, his teammates and coaches looked out for him. But then the coping mechanisms he learned as a child in Detroit came back to haunt him when he hit the League. Tune in to hear his story, his message to people who are struggling, and how he intends to help student and professional athletes in their journey to recover.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers

All-Star Willie Burton – In a League of His Own

SEP 15, 202318 MIN
Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery

All-Star Willie Burton – In a League of His Own

SEP 15, 202318 MIN

Description

When Willie Burton was taken ninth in the 1990 NBA draft, he lost his defenses against addiction—a sensational talent through high school and college, his teammates and coaches looked out for him. But then the coping mechanisms he learned as a child in Detroit came back to haunt him when he hit the League. Tune in to hear his story, his message to people who are struggling, and how he intends to help student and professional athletes in their journey to recover.