Chris Webber is a former American professional basketball player who spent 15 seasons in the NBA as a versatile power forward. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 1, 1973, he became a national star at Michigan as part of the Fab Five before being selected first overall in the 1993 NBA Draft. Webber was a five-time NBA All-Star, the 1994 NBA Rookie of the Year, and a 2021 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III |
| Date of Birth | March 1, 1973 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Former professional basketball player |
| Position | Power forward |
| College | University of Michigan |
| NBA Draft | 1993, 1st overall pick |
| NBA Career | 1993–2008 |
| NBA Teams | Golden State Warriors, Washington Bullets/Wizards, Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons |
| NBA All-Star Selections | 5 |
| NBA Rookie of the Year | 1994 |
| Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame | Inducted in 2021 |
| Career NBA Averages | 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists per game |
The Basketball Hall of Fame confirms Webber's 2021 induction, five All-Star selections, 1994 Rookie of the Year award, and five All-NBA selections.
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Father | Mayce Webber Jr. |
| Mother | Doris Webber |
| Brother(s) | Jeffrey Webber, Jason Webber, David Webber |
| Sister | Rachel Webber |
| Spouse | Erika Dates |
| Children | Mayce Christopher, Elle Marie |
Family reporting identifies Mayce and Doris Webber as his parents and Jeffrey, Jason, David, and Rachel as his siblings. Webber is married to Erika Dates and has twins, Mayce Christopher and Elle Marie.
Career Highlights
- Helped Michigan's Fab Five reach consecutive NCAA championship games in 1992 and 1993.
- Led the NBA in rebounds per game during the 1998–99 season.
- Averaged 23.5 points and 10.6 rebounds during his seven seasons with the Sacramento Kings.
- Retired from the NBA in 2008 with career averages of 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.
Awards
- Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: 2021
- NBA Rookie of the Year: 1994
- NBA All-Star: 5 selections
- All-NBA First Team: 2001
- All-NBA Second Team: 1999, 2002, 2003
- Unanimous First Team All-American: 1993
