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• Chris Webber is a former professional basketball player in the NBA. After dealing with nagging knee injuries, Webber decided to retire in March of 2008. He most recently played for the Golden State Warriors.

  Webber's #4 jersey was retired by the Sacramento Kings on February 6, 2009.CBSSports.com: Kings Retire Webber's No. 4 Jersey

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III
  2. Nickname: C-Webb
  3. Born: March 1, 1973
  4. Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
  5. Height: 6'10"
  6. Weight: 245 lbs
  7. Position: Power forward/Center
  8. College: University of Michigan
  9. NBA Draft: 1st overall in 1993 by the Orlando Magic (immediately traded to Golden State Warriors)
  10. Member of the Michigan Wolverines "Fab Five", which included himself, Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson
  11. 1994 NBA Rookie of the Year
  12. Five-time NBA All-Star

• NBA Career

  Chris Webber was drafted in 1993 by the Orlando Magic and was then immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors for Anfernee Hardaway. Webber averaged over 17 points and nine rebounds in his first year to take the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

  Webber was traded to the Washington Bullets during his second year, where he played until 1998. Webber was traded to the Sacramento Kings on May 14, 1998. He helped lead the Kings to a record of 61-21 in 2002, as well as a meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. The Kings lost the series in seven games due to controversial Game 6 officiating that would later be scrutinizedESPN.com: 2002 Lakers-Kings Game 6 at heart of Donaghy allegations (June 11, 2008)

  After leaving Sacramento, Webber played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons before retiring with the Golden State Warriors in 2008.NBA.com: Chris Webber Bio

• Career Stats

  • Points: 17,182
  • Rebound: 8,124
  • Assists: 3,526

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