Kings retire Chris Webber’s jersey

[raiderz37]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)—When Chris Webber was traded to the Sacramento Kings nearly 11 years ago, the former No. 1 draft pick initially had no intention of ever playing for that scruffy franchise out in some remote part of California.

The ex-NBA rookie of the year certainly never imagined the best times of his life would occur in drafty old Arco Arena with a patchwork collection of teammates who somehow played sublime basketball together. The mere idea of seeing his No. 4 jersey in Arco’s rafters some day would have been the most improbable thought of all.

Yet that’s exactly where Webber ended up Friday night when the Kings retired their former power forward’s number in recognition of his pivotal role in this long-struggling franchise’s greatest years.

“I’m just happy, humbled, excited—having every emotion you can think of, including a stomach that’s tied up in knots,” said Webber, who didn’t betray any of those nerves in his gray three-button suit and bright-red tie with matching pocket square. “This was a really unexpected honor, one that I never expected to receive.”

Kings retire Chris Webber's jersey - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

[cc_me]

Good for C-Webb.

[billwilliams70]

It seemed a little over the top to me. But, good for him.

Later.

[swoosh85]

i really loved that team.

cwebb, divac, and my main man JDUB