In 1994, Chris Webber of the Golden State Warriors became the first rookie to total over 1,000 points (1,333), 500 rebounds (694), 250 assists (272), 150 blocks (164) and 75 steals (93). He was selected as the no. 1 pick in the 1993 NBA draft as sophomore at the University of Michigan. Webber was the only sophomore since Magic Johnson to be selected as the NBA’s no. 1 overall draft pick. Webber was selected by the Orlando Magic then immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors where he earned Rookie of the Year and averaged 17.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. He spent four seasons with the Washington Bullets/Wizards before being traded to the Sacramento Kings. With the Kings, Webber established himself as a power forward and led the team to six playoff games. After Webber was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Kings did not make the playoffs for another 12 years. Webber ended his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors and retired in 2008. He is currently a sports commentator and collector of African-American artifacts.
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OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Chris Webber #4 of the Golden State Warriors talks with head coach Don Nelson during a timeout during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks on February 17, 1994 at the Arena at Oakland in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1994 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)