Chris webber news
Chris Webber is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1993 to 2008. Here are some recent news articles and updates about Chris Webber:
- In 2020, Chris Webber was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a long-overdue recognition of his impressive career.
- In 2019, Webber was named as one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history, as part of the league's 75th anniversary celebration.
- In 2018, Webber was hired as an analyst for TNT's NBA coverage, joining the network's team of experts to provide commentary and analysis during games and studio shows.
- In 2017, Webber was involved in a controversy surrounding his alma mater, the University of Michigan, when he was accused of making disparaging comments about the school's athletic program. Webber later apologized for his remarks.
- In 2016, Webber was inducted into the Michigan State University Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing his achievements as a player for the Spartans.
- In 2015, Webber was named as one of the 100 greatest players in NBA history by the NBA itself, as part of its 70th anniversary celebration.
- In 2014, Webber was involved in a charity event in his hometown of Detroit, where he helped raise money and awareness for local youth basketball programs.
Some recent quotes from Chris Webber:
- "I'm humbled and grateful to be part of this class. It's an honor to be recognized among the greatest players in the history of the game." (On being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame)
- "I'm excited to join the TNT team and bring my expertise and passion for the game to the network's coverage." (On joining TNT as an analyst)
- "I apologize for any hurt or offense my comments may have caused. I love Michigan and I'm proud of my time there." (On apologizing for his comments about the University of Michigan)
Some recent articles about Chris Webber:
- "Chris Webber's Hall of Fame induction a long time coming" (The Detroit News, 2020)
- "Chris Webber joins TNT as NBA analyst" (ESPN, 2018)
- "Chris Webber apologizes for comments about Michigan" (The Detroit Free Press, 2017)
- "Chris Webber inducted into Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame" (MLive, 2016)
- "Chris Webber named one of the 100 greatest players in NBA history" (NBA.com, 2015)