How Long Did Chris Webber Play In The Nba?
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Chris Webber was drafted into the NBA in 1993 and played until 2008. In those 15 years, he played for the Golden State Warriors, Washington Bullets, Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia Sixers, and Detroit Pistons.
Chris Webber’s NBA Career
Chris Webber played in the NBA for 15 seasons. He was drafted first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 1993 NBA Draft. He then went on to play for the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons. He was a five-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA First Team twice.
Webber’s rookie season
Chris Webber was the first overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic, but was immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors for Anfernee Hardaway and three future first-round draft picks. Webber led the Warriors to a 50–14 record during his rookie season, and was named Rookie of the Year, averaging 17.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
Webber’s All-Star appearances
Chris Webber was an All-Star five times during his 15-year NBA career. He was selected to the All-Star team in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2003. Webber’s best season came in 2000-01, when he averaged 27.1 points and 11.1 rebounds per game for the Sacramento Kings.
Webber’s retirement
Chris Webber announced his retirement from the NBA on live television during halftime of Game 5 of the 2009 NBA Finals. He was 37 years old.
Webber had an outstanding career, being named an All-Star five times, a First Team All-NBA selection four times, and a Second Team All-NBA selection once. He was also the Rookie of the Year in 1994 and a member of the All-Rookie First Team.
Webber’s Post-NBA Career
Despite being one of the most talented players of his generation, Chris Webber’s NBA career was marred by injury and controversy. After being traded by the Sacramento Kings in 2005, Webber bounced around the league, playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and Golden State Warriors. He retired from the NBA in 2008, but he didn’t stay away from basketball for long.
Webber’s broadcasting career
After his second retirement from the NBA in 2008, Webber became a television analyst for NBA TV’s Analyst Camp. He joined Turner Sports as an occasional commentator during their coverage of the 2008 NBA Playoffs. In 2009, he became a full-time analyst on NBA TV’s Fan Night. In 2010, he became an analyst on TNT’s Inside the NBA alongside Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal. He resigned from this position in 2015.
Webber’s business ventures
After his NBA career, Webber invested in real estate and founded a record label, Keep It Real Records. In 2006, he partnered with Landmark Entertainment to create an entertainment complex called “Webber’s World.” The complex featured a bowling alley, arcade, movie theater, and restaurant. Webber also had a minority ownership stake in the Sacramento Kings from 2006 to 2016.
