Chris Webber
Inducted:
2021
Player Stats
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
245 lb (111 kg)
Born:
March 1, 1973
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Position:
Power forward
Center
College:
Michigan (1991–1993)
Chris Webber was a versatile and skilled big man who helped redefine the modern power forward role. Known for his passing, scoring, and rebounding, Webber made an immediate impact as the 1994 Rookie of the Year.
He became a five-time All-Star and was the centerpiece of the Sacramento Kings’ resurgence in the early 2000s, leading them to multiple playoff runs and nearly an NBA Finals appearance in 2002.
Webber averaged over 20 points and 9 rebounds for his career and was one of the best passing forwards of his era. Before his NBA success, he gained national fame as part of Michigan’s legendary “Fab Five.” Though injuries shortened his peak, his overall impact was undeniable.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.
Webber's Awards and Records
- 4 retired by Sacramento Kings
- Consensus first-team All-American (1993)
- USBWA National Freshman of the Year (1992)
- Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1992)
- National high school player of the year (1991)
- 2× First-team Parade All-American (1990, 1991)
- McDonald's All-American Co-MVP (1991)
- Basketball of Michigan (1991)
NBA Records
- 5× NBA All-Star (1997, 2000–2003)
- All-NBA First Team (2001)
- 3× All-NBA Second Team (1999, 2002, 2003)
- All-NBA Third Team (2000)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1994)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1994)
- NBA rebounding leader (1999)
NBA Teams
Golden State Warriors 1993–1994
Washington Bullets / Wizards 1994–1998
Sacramento Kings 1998–2005
Philadelphia 76ers 2005–2007
Detroit Pistons 2007
Golden State Warriors 2008
NBA Draft:
1993: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Orlando Magic
Numbers Worn:
4, 2, 84
Career Stats
Seasons:
15 (1993–2008)
Games Played:
831
Points:
17,182 (20.7 PPG)
Rebounds:
8,124 (9.8 RPG)
Assists:
3,526 (4.2 APG)
Blocks:
1,200 (1.4 BPG)
FG%:
47.9%
Double-Doubles:
428