

With its back to the wall, Golden State agreed to a sign-and-trade deal one month into his second season to the Washington Bullets. He exercised a one-year escape clause in his contract, which signified he was ready to leave the team. And with a tarnished image and past history it seemed as though unless Nelson went, Webber wanted out. Shop the Air Max Sensation 'Chris Webber' and discover the latest shoesNike from Nike and more at Flight Club, the most trusted name in authentic sneakers since 2005. Money Back Guarantee ensures YOU receive. However, the feud with his coach was beyond the point of control. Shop the Largest Selection, Click to See Search eBay faster with PicClick. His hand span of 11.5 inches was the widest at the 2012 Draft Combine.

Royce stands at 68' but has the same hand size, both in span and length, as 7’1' Wilt Chamberlain. Shop the Air Max Sensation Chris Webber and discover the latest shoesNike from Nike and more at Flight Club, the most trusted name in authentic sneakers since 2005. The average hand span for that height is around 9.7 inches. With stats like that, it was no surprise when he was named the 1993-1994 NBA Rookie of the Year, beating out guys like Penny. The average hand length of a 6’8' player in the NBA is around 8.9 inches. Webber became the first NBA rookie to attain 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 250 assists, 150 blocks, and 75 steals. This wasn’t cool with the young man and their distaste for each other continued throughout the season. Nelson wanted to play quick and fast, with Webber often in the post and sometimes playing center. But as much as people wanted to check out his sneakers and his game the media attention was more focused on an ugly and very public feud with his coach. Sneaker fans were excited as it looked like Webber and Nike would continue their history from college into the NBA. He showed early on that he was ready for the NBA, showing off his vast skillset on a nightly basis. So Webber started his NBA career as a Golden State Warrior under coach Don Nelson. Chris Webber in Nike Air Flight Huarache Chris Webber in Nike Air Maestro photo via Getty Nia Long Height -1. However, he would not team up with Shaq or play for Orlando as he was dealt to the Golden State Warriors for Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway and a number of picks. The decision to come out after his sophomore year seemed like the right choice as he was the #1 pick during the 1993 NBA Draft, the first time a sophomore was chosen first since Magic Johnson back in 1979. Looking to legitimately make money while playing basketball, Webber entered the league with a lot of hope and hype behind him. Most importantly for fans, ended the Fab Five. When Chris Webber made the decision to enter the NBA draft in 1993, it marked the end of an important era of NCAA basketball history.
