Chris Webber
Fab Five legend and Hall of Fame power forward
Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III (born March 1, 1973), 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 the Year. He also played for the Golden State Warriors, Washington Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons during his NBA career.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 1 March 1973
- Birthplace
- Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
- High school
- Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, Michigan)
- College
- Michigan (1991–1993)
- Draft round
- 1
- Drafted by
- Orlando Magic
- Career number
- 4, 2, 84
- Career position
- Power forward; center
Lore & Background
Webber was a National High School Basketball Player of the Year who led his high school to three Michigan high school state championships. As a collegiate athlete, he was a first-team All-American and led the Michigan Wolverines' 1991 incoming freshman class known as the Fab Five that reached the 1992 and 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship games as freshmen and sophomores. However, Webber was indicted by a federal grand jury and stripped of his All-American honors by the NCAA as a result of his direct involvement in a scandal involving payments from boosters to players.
Reader's Guide
Webber is an on-air commentator for NBA games and has taught at Wake Forest University and Morehouse College. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.
Did You Know?
- Webber led Detroit Country Day School to three MHSAA state championships.
- Webber was named MVP in both the McDonald's and Dapper Dan All-Star games.
- Webber pleaded guilty to one count of criminal contempt for lying about his role in a scandal involving illicit loans from booster Ed Martin.
- Webber was suspended by the NBA for a total of eight games—five for an unnamed violation of the league substance abuse policies and three for lying to the grand jury.
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