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Chris Webber
Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III, nicknamed "C-Webb", is an American former professional basketball player. Webber played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), with the largest portion of his career spent with the Sacramento Kings. Drafted number one overall in the 1993 NBA draft, Webber became a five-time NBA All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team member, and the NBA Rookie of t…
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business · American basketball player (born 1973) · basketball player · businessperson · also Chris Webber, Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III, Webber
Born 1 March 1973 · Q314415
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2026· 6 entries
“I wish I could say second to a championship. It”
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“Hopefully, when children see them they will see there is no excuse for us not to be successful. There”
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“Tell you what, fellas, this was a great moment, in front of 100,000 people. I had goosebumps and chills, and definitely some watery eyes.”
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Sixers Wire: Former Sixers big Chris Webber ranked No. 16 power forward in history
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Public attention spiked: 2,930 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.4× the usual 864, with 0 article edits.
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2025· 1 entry
Webber returned to TNT Sports as a college basketball analyst and is scheduled to feature on the network's coverage of the Players Era Festival tournament in Las Vegas in November
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2022· 1 entry
Announced the launch of "Players Only", a cannabis brand that will feature flower strains, cartridges, pre-rolls, vapes, sport recovery and performance products, apparel, and more
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2021· 5 entries
Won the Basketball Hall of Fame with _Retired Basketball (2021).
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Webber parted ways with TNT on the eve of the NBA playoffs
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Began teaching at Morehouse College, instructing an online course on athlete activism
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Webber announced the launch of a private equity fund for investing in minority-owned cannabis businesses
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To commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time, and named Webber as the 65th greatest player in NBA history
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2019· 1 entry
Webber indicated to TMZ that he is open to reconciling with Michigan basketball and said, "Howard is my friend
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2018· 2 entries
When he was invited by football coach Jim Harbaugh to participate as an honorary captain for its game against Penn State; Webber was warmly received at Michigan Stadium
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With old age makeup, he played the role of Preacher in the film Uncle Drew, which starred Kyrie Irving
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2016· 1 entry
Webber began work as a professor of practice at Wake Forest University, teaching a class in sports storytelling
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2015· 1 entry
Chris Webber was the executive producer for the independent romantic-drama film Somewhere in the Middle by Lanre Olabisi
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2009· 1 entry
Webber returned to ARCO Arena, home of the Sacramento Kings, to participate in the ceremonies surrounding the retirement of his jersey, #4
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2008· 6 entries
TNT offered Webber a job to be a commentator for the postseason
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Webber made his first appearance on television on Inside the NBA on TNT, alongside Charles Barkley and host Ernie Johnson
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Webber retired from basketball due to persistent problems with his surgically repaired knee and was waived by the Warriors
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The Golden State Warriors signed Webber for the rest of the season
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“It will always be difficult, but if you cry like this every time, you will die of heartbreak. Just know it is enough sometimes to know it is difficult.”
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Part of the humorous initiation ceremony was the question "In college basketball how many timeouts do you get in a game
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2007· 4 entries
Webber unveiled his collection of African-American artifacts during the Celebrating Heritage Exhibition at Charles H
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Webber signed with the Detroit Pistons
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King announced that the Sixers and Webber had agreed to a reported $25 million contract buyout on the remaining two years left on his contract, in effect paying him not to play
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Joined Detroit Pistons in 2007.
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2006· 2 entries
The restaurant closed on November 17, 2009 falling victim to the Great Recession
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Webber put up a resurgent 20 points and 9
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2005· 1 entry
Joined Philadelphia 76ers in 2005.
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2003· 1 entry
Awarded by the Sacramento Chapter of the Make a Wish Foundation
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2002· 1 entry
Webber was charged for lying to a grand jury as part of a larger investigation of a numbers gambling operation, run by Michigan basketball program booster Ed Martin, in Ford Motor Company plants in the Detroit area
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2001· 3 entries
Webber signed a seven-year, $127 million contract with the Kings
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Won the All NBA First Team with Sacramento Kings (2001).
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Won the NBA All Star with Sacramento Kings (2001).
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2000· 2 entries
Won the NBA All Star with Sacramento Kings (2000).
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And 2001 while cementing his status as one of the premier power forwards in the NBA
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1999· 2 entries
In 1999, Webber created C-Webb's Crew where a group of tickets at every Kings regular home season game would be donated to at-risk youth and their families.
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Webber created C-Webb's Crew where a group of tickets at every Kings regular home season game would be donated to at-risk youth and their families
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1998· 4 entries
Webber was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe
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During the off-season, while leaving Puerto Rico on a promotional tour for Fila sneakers, Webber paid a $500 fine after U
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Webber was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, driving under the influence of marijuana and five other traffic-related violations after being pulled over for speedi
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Joined Sacramento Kings in 1998.
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1997· 1 entry
Won the NBA All Star with Washington Wizards (1997).
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1995· 1 entry
Webber recorded a triple double with a then-career-high 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists during a win over the Warriors
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1994· 2 entries
Joined Washington Wizards in 1994.
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Gave Martin about $38,000 in cash as partial repayment for expenditures Martin made on his behalf
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1993· 2 entries
At Michigan's second consecutive appearance at the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game with 11 seconds remaining, Webber brought the ball up the court into a half court trap
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Joined Golden State Warriors in 1993.
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1991· 1 entry
Played for Michigan Wolverines men's basketball (1991–1993).
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1973· 1 entry
Born 1973-03-01.
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