Chris Webber
Full Name
Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III
Date of Birth
March 1, 1973
Place of Birth
Date of Death
Not available
Place of Death
Not available
Education
- Attended Detroit Country Day School
- Attended the University of Michigan
Spouses Names
Not available
Children Names
Not available
Parents Names
- Father: Mayce Webber Jr.
- Mother: Doris Webber
Known Affiliates Names
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- University of Michigan (Fab Five)
- Golden State Warriors (NBA Team)
- Wizards (NBA Team)
- Sacramento Kings (NBA Team)
- Philadelphia 76ers (NBA Team)
- Detroit Pistons (NBA Team)
Chris Webber, born Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III, is a former professional basketball player and a key figure in the history of both college and professional basketball in the United States. Webber was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended Detroit Country Day School. His high school career was marked by exceptional performance, leading his team to three state championships and earning him the title of Michigan’s Mr. Basketball in 1991.Webber was one of the most recruited high school basketball players in the nation, ultimately choosing to attend the University of Michigan. There, he became a part of the legendary “Fab Five,” a group of five freshmen who took the college basketball world by storm with their talent, style, and cultural impact. The Fab Five, consisting of Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson, led Michigan to two consecutive NCAA Championship games in 1992 and 1993.Webber’s college career was notable not only for his on-court achievements but also for a controversial time-out call during the 1993 NCAA Championship game against North Carolina, which Michigan lost. Despite this, Webber’s talent was undeniable, and he declared for the NBA Draft after his sophomore year. Selected as the No.1 overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, Webber was immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors. His professional career spanned over 15 years, with significant stints at the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and a return to his hometown with the Detroit Pistons. Webber’s time with the Kings is particularly remembered for leading the team to prominence in the early 2000s.After retiring from professional basketball, Webber transitioned into broadcasting, where he has worked as a television analyst for NBA games. His legacy in basketball is marked by his contributions to the sport’s culture, his dynamic play, and his leadership on and off the court