Chris Webber's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Chris Webber. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Chris Webber, nicknamed "C-Webb", is a former American professional basketball player who played 15 seasons in the NBA. Drafted first overall in 1993, he was a five-time NBA All-Star, five-time All-NBA Team member, and NBA Rookie of the Year. Webber is most notably associated with his time on the Sacramento Kings, though he also played for the Golden State Warriors, Washington Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons.

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1990: Named Mr. Basketball of Michigan

In 1990, Chris Webber was named Mr. Basketball of Michigan.

1991: Named National High School Player of the Year

In 1991, Chris Webber was named the National High School player of the year.

1992: NCAA Championship Appearance

In 1992, as freshmen, Chris Webber and the Fab Five reached the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game.

1993: NCAA Championship Appearance

In 1993, as sophomores, Chris Webber and the Fab Five reached the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship game for the second consecutive year.

December 27, 1995: Triple Double Against Warriors

On December 27, 1995, Chris Webber recorded a triple double with a then-career-high 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists during a win over the Warriors.

1997: Named All-Star and led Bullets to playoffs

In 1997, Chris Webber was named to the All-Star team and led the Bullets to the playoffs for the first time in nine years.

1999: Wins Rebounding Title and Enters Playoffs

In 1999, Chris Webber won the rebounding title, averaging a league-high 13.0 rebounds per game, and the Kings made it into the 1999 Playoffs.

1999: Improved Kings Performance

In the 1999 season, Chris Webber contributed to an improved performance by the Kings, setting the stage for their future success.

2000: All-Star Selection and NBA Jam 2000 Cover

In 2000, Chris Webber was named to the All-Star team and was the cover athlete for NBA Jam 2000. The Kings improved their win column and reached the first round of the 2000 Playoffs, facing the Los Angeles Lakers. Webber had a strong performance in game four with 23 points, 14 rebounds, 7 blocks, 8 assists and 4 steals, but the Kings lost the series in five games.

2001: All-Star Selection

In 2001, Chris Webber was named to the All-Star team, cementing his status as one of the premier power forwards in the NBA.

2001: Career High and All-Star Game

In the 2000-01 season, Chris Webber averaged a career-high 27.1 points and 11.1 rebounds. He started at forward for the Western Conference All-Star Team in the 2001 All-Star Game in Washington and finished fourth in MVP voting. He advanced past the first round of playoffs for the first time, defeating the Phoenix Suns before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers.

2002: Pacific Division Title and All-Star Team Selection

In the 2001-02 season, Chris Webber played in 54 games, leading the Kings to a Pacific Division title and a franchise-record 61-21 season. He made his fourth All-Star team and the All-NBA Second Team in 2002. The Kings reached the Western Conference Finals, facing the Los Angeles Lakers.

February 2003: NBA Community Assist Award

In February 2003, Chris Webber received the NBA Community Assist Award for his contributions.

2003: Knee Injury

In 2003, Chris Webber averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds per game and was a possible MVP candidate, making his fifth consecutive All-Star team, though he missed the game due to a sprained ankle. During the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks, Webber suffered a career-threatening knee injury, forcing him to miss nearly a year of action. This injury significantly impacted the Kings' title hopes.

2003: SLAM Magazine Top 75 NBA Players

In 2003, Chris Webber ranked #64 in SLAM Magazine's Top 75 NBA players of all time.

2004: Return from Injury and Playoff Run

After microfracture surgery, Chris Webber returned for the final 24 games of the 2003-04 season. In 2004, he led the Kings to the Western Conference Semifinals where they faced the Minnesota Timberwolves. In game four, Webber contributed 28 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals and 1 block, although the Kings lost the series in seven games.

2005: ESPN.com Top Power Forwards

In 2005, Chris Webber ranked #11 in an ESPN.com experts poll of the top power forwards of all time.

February 6, 2009: Jersey Retirement Ceremony

On February 6, 2009, Chris Webber returned to ARCO Arena, home of the Sacramento Kings, to participate in the ceremonies surrounding the retirement of his jersey, #4.

2009: The Book of Basketball Ranking

In 2009, Chris Webber ranked #72 on a list of the Top 96 NBA players of all time in Bill Simmons' book, The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy.

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2021: Induction into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

In 2021, Chris Webber was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

2021: The Athletic's Top 75 NBA Players

In 2021, to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary, The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time, and named Chris Webber as the 65th greatest player in NBA history.