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The trade to the Kings was the greatest thing that happened to Chris Webber. Webber had a good season in 97-98 but the Bullets who now were renamed Wizards continued to struggle and after the season he was traded to Sacramento. He also helped the Bullets reach the playoffs for the first time in 9 years. In 1996-97 he bounced back and had one of the best seasons of his career averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds as he made his first all-star team. His second year with the Bullets he played only 15 games with the Bullets. In his first year he missed 28 games due to injuries but did manager to average 20 points a game. Injuries would play a big part in Webbers first two years with the Bullets. The Warriors were able to do a sign and trade with Webber and sent him to the Washington Bullets. Webber only played one season for the Warriors before opting out of his contract saying he had no intention of playing for the Warriors. It would take the Warriors another 13 seasons before they made the playoffs again. He also helped the Warriors reach the NBA playoffs losing in 3 games to the Suns. Webber had a fantastic rookie year averaging 17 points and 9 rebounds and winning rookie of the year honors. The Orlando Magic selected Webber than immediately traded him on draft day to the Golden State Warriors for Penny Hardaway. This accolades helped Webber become the first overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft. Part of the fab-five, which consisted of Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson, Webber help the University of Michigan make two consecutive NCAA championship games in 19, unfortunately losing both times.ĭespite being on a team loaded with Talent Webber had two very good years at Michigan averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds in 70 career games. Still, Webber went on to have a fantastic NBA career and made the Sacramento Kings a power house in the early 2000s. See, it was Webber who famously called a time out in the national championship game when the University of Michigan had none costing his team the championship. Perhaps Chris Webbers most enduring memory to basketball fans is one that he’d like to forget. Press NBA Boards Advertise About US Write for us HOME.