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
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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Chris Webber Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Golden State Warriors
- Basketball-Reference.com: Chris Webber Career Stats
- Height: 6'10"
- Weight: 245lbs
- Rookie Year: 1993-94
Chris Webber Timeline
March 1, 1973: Born
1990-91: National High School player of the year
1993: NCAA Tournament infamously called timeout that cost the University of Michigan the game
1993: Was selected first in the NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic
1993: Traded to the Golden State Warriors for Anfernee Hardaway and three future first round draft picks
1994: Wins the NBA Rookie of the Year Award
1994-95: Traded to the Washington Bullets
1997: Was named to his first NBA All-Star Team
1998: Traded to the Sacramento Kings for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe
2001: Was named to the All-NBA First Team
2005: Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Kenny Thomas, Brian Skinner and Corliss Williamson
2007: Signs with the Detroit Pistons
2008: Signs with the Golden State Warriors
