Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional basketball player and sports broadcaster |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/03/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Chris Webber
04/04/2026
Chris Webber reunited with his fellow Fab Five members Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson for a broadcast of Michigan's 2026 NCAA Final Four game against Arizona in Indianapolis. The group appeared together on TNT's coverage, more than three decades after the team changed college basketball.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III |
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| Nickname | C-Webb |
| Summary | Former NBA power forward and center, five-time NBA All-Star, and inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
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| Weight | 245 lbs (111 kg) |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Detroit Country Day School (1987-1991) |
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| College | University of Michigan (1991-1993) |
Personal Life
| Foundation | Founded the Chris Webber Foundation in 1993 to help underprivileged youth and their families |
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Family
| Parents | Mayce Webber Jr. and Doris Webber |
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| Siblings | David Webber, a former professional basketball player |
Career
| College Career | Played two seasons with the Michigan Wolverines as part of the Fab Five freshman class, reaching the 1992 and 1993 NCAA Division I Championship games |
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| NBA Draft | Selected first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 1993 NBA Draft |
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| Career Statistics | Averaged 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 831 regular-season games |
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| Broadcasting | Works as an on-air commentator for NBA games, including on TNT's Inside the NBA; returned as a game analyst for the 2026 NCAA Tournament on CBS Sports and TNT Sports broadcasts |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became the first college sophomore since Magic Johnson to be selected first overall in the NBA Draft | |
| 2. Was the sixth player in NBA history to average more than 20 points, nine rebounds, and four assists per game for a career | |
| 3. Has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated twice | |
| 4. Born with the name Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III | |
| 5. Was the most recruited Michigan high school basketball player since Magic Johnson at the time of his recruitment |
