American · Detroit, Michigan · Born 1 March 1973American basketball power forward/center known for his versatility, passing ability, and leading the Sacramento Kings during their early 2000s playoff runs.
Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1973 and was part of Michigan's Fab Five — the most celebrated college basketball recruiting class in history — before Golden State Warriors selected him first overall in the 1993 NBA Draft and immediately traded him to Washington. He won the Rookie of the Year in 1994. He was selected to five All-Star games. His most celebrated years came with the Sacramento Kings from 1998 to 2005, where he formed the core of a team that many consider the most entertaining in modern NBA history. The Kings' 2002 playoff run against the Los Angeles Lakers — a seven-game second-round series of extraordinary quality — is remembered as one of the finest team performances ever denied a championship. He averaged 20.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game across his career. His career was interrupted by a knee injury in 2003 that required surgery. He was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. His combination of power forward size with perimeter shooting and passing ability was genuinely ahead of its time.
Power forward known for his passing ability, basketball IQ, and being part of Michigan's Fab Five
How They Played
Versatile power forward with excellent passing skills, mid-range shooting, and high basketball IQ
Lasting Impact
One of the most skilled big men of his era, revolutionized the power forward position with his court vision
Career Honours
- All-Star 5x
- All-NBA First Team 2x
- Rookie of the Year
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 1993–1994 | 76 |
| Sacramento Kings | 1998–2005 | 481 |
| Washington Bullets | 1994–1998 | 259 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 2005–2007 | 75 |
| Detroit Pistons | 2007–2008 | 23 |
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