Webber began his career at the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the famed "Fab Five" recruiting class. He was a two-time All-American and led the Wolverines to two consecutive NCAA championship games. After two years in college, Webber declared for the 1993 NBA Draft and was selected by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick.
Webber was traded to the Golden State Warriors shortly after being drafted, and it was there that he began to establish himself as one of the league's premier players. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1994 and was selected to the All-Star Game in each of his first five seasons. He was also named to the All-NBA First Team in 2001 and 2002.
Webber was traded to the Washington Wizards in 2001, and he continued to be a productive player for the team. He was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2005 and helped lead the team to the playoffs in each of his three seasons with the team.
Webber retired from the NBA in 2008 after 15 seasons in the league. He finished his career with averages of 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.
Webber is remembered as one of the most talented and versatile players of his generation. He was a dominant force on both ends of the floor and was able to impact the game in a variety of ways. His legacy will live on for many years to come.
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