Second-greatest player in the history of each NBA franchise
Sacramento Kings: Chris Webber
Greatest Player: Oscar Robertson
Chris Webber was a No. 1 pick, Rookie of the Year and even an All-Star during his first five seasons in the league. But it wasn’t until he became a Sacramento King where the former Fab 5 member began putting his elite skills into something greater than individual numbers.
By the time Webber arrived in Sacramento, the Kings were coming off a 27-win season with just one playoff appearance in 12 years.
In the years to follow, they’d embark on a rejuvenation with a franchise-record eight straight postseason appearances thanks in large part to Webber’s 23.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game.
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A five-time All-Star and All-NBA member, Webber even earned First-Team honors in 2000-01 at a time where Hall of Fame positional contemporaries like Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan were near the peak of their powers.
The Kings became a contender with Webber in town, famously making it to the 2002 Western Conference Finals before forces beyond their control hurt their chances against the Lakers.
Despite the absence of a championship from this stretch, Webber still holds a special place in the hearts of Kings fans for elevating the franchise to one of its most memorable times.