![]() Webber and TNT parted ways last May, when The Post’s Andrew Marchand reported the news on the eve of the NBA playoffs. Since the age of 18, I’ve been on multiple flights per week and this was the first year I haven’t had to do that.” Believe it or not - that’s one of the reasons I really didn’t want to commentate anymore. “For me, off-the-court or out of the business room, I’m just trying to love my kids, my family, my wife, my home. Thank you /6Prf5WDWtj- Chris Webber June 4, 2017 After many years of trying and more than a few heartbreaks we were blessed with these little ones. My parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Sometimes if they listen to me, I teach the class, but really just family. I got to keep my energy up to keep up with them, like a home-school dad sometimes, maybe. “I live on a farm, I fish, I have 4-year-old twins. “I’m going to give you the truth,” Webber told The Post in a recent interview. ![]() Now, the 49-year-old lives on a farm in the greater Atlanta area with wife Erika Dates, whom he married in a private ceremony back in 2009, and their 4-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, who the couple welcomed in 2017 after trying to conceive for years. Webber lived in the basketball spotlight and embodied his celebrity status for three straight decades. TNT considers next big move as ex-NBA coach returnsįab Five stars shockingly end long-standing feud on live TVĬhris Webber is all about the farm life for now.Ī former prized high-school recruit, Webber later became a member of the University of Michigan’s famed Fab Five before embarking on a 15-season NBA career that led to his next role as a sportscaster. New York rolls out green carpet for cannabis dealers So even with the Rookie of the Year title in his trophy case, Webber had to rebuild his image and endorsements from scratch.Ex-NBA star Chris Webber failed to raise money for NY’s legal weed fund: report With its back to the wall, Golden State agreed to a sign-and-trade deal one month into his second season to the Washington Bullets. He exercised a one-year escape clause in his contract, which signified he was ready to leave the team. And with a tarnished image and past history it seemed as though unless Nelson went, Webber wanted out. However, the feud with his coach was beyond the point of control. With stats like that, it was no surprise when he was named the 1993-1994 NBA Rookie of the Year, beating out guys like Penny. Webber became the first NBA rookie to attain 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 250 assists, 150 blocks, and 75 steals. This wasn’t cool with the young man and their distaste for each other continued throughout the season. ![]() ![]() Nelson wanted to play quick and fast, with Webber often in the post and sometimes playing center. But as much as people wanted to check out his sneakers and his game the media attention was more focused on an ugly and very public feud with his coach. Sneaker fans were excited as it looked like Webber and Nike would continue their history from college into the NBA. He showed early on that he was ready for the NBA, showing off his vast skillset on a nightly basis. So Webber started his NBA career as a Golden State Warrior under coach Don Nelson. Chris Webber in Nike Air Flight Huarache Chris Webber in Nike Air Maestro photo via Getty However, he would not team up with Shaq or play for Orlando as he was dealt to the Golden State Warriors for Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway and a number of picks. The decision to come out after his sophomore year seemed like the right choice as he was the #1 pick during the 1993 NBA Draft, the first time a sophomore was chosen first since Magic Johnson back in 1979. Looking to legitimately make money while playing basketball, Webber entered the league with a lot of hope and hype behind him. Most importantly for fans, ended the Fab Five. When Chris Webber made the decision to enter the NBA draft in 1993, it marked the end of an important era of NCAA basketball history.
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