Found March 25, 2008 on All Things Philly Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Former Sixer Chris Webber, who returned to the NBA just a few short months ago with the Golden State Warriors, is about to call it a career. Webber, citing more problems with his injured knees, will announce his retirement at a press conference tomorrow afternoon. Webber hadn't played for three weeks, contemplating his future while struggling with his knee. Webber only played 9 games with the Warriors in his comeback attempt this season, and looked out of place in the Warriors run-and-gun...

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  • BennyBlanco
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    Good, I cant stand that Chris "my ankle hurts" Webber...good for the NBA..!
  • adevault
    I knew this was coming because he has been dealing with his knee for years. I know this is not the way he wanted to leave but it was either now or later. He's had a great career with much to look forward to beyond basketball. He is a businessman and he is very involved with his organization. Best of luck C-Webb!
  • Justwannawinna
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    its bout time....loved him when he was with the kings and when he came to philly he was a complete whack
    • Enriquefed
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      And then he magically turned it on again when he went to Detroit. That's what really made me lose respect for the guy.
      • stillatin
        different teams have different ways of playing that brings the best out of people....you do know that right?
        • Enriquefed
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          Right. The Pistons were better, so he decided to play better.
        • stillatin
          um no, the pistons didnt have a player that takes the most shots (i.e. iverson) or someone that the offense revolves around, they played team ball like the kings did.
        • Enriquefed
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          Webber played about 6-8 games after Iverson was traded, and played like garbage, basically begging for a ticket out of town
  • GSWgirl
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    This should serve as a lesson to professional athletes contemplating coming out of retirement. DON'T DO IT!!!! It never turns out well.
    If MJ can't do it you most certainly can't do it.
  • lovesfusion
    He was too slow anyway. He came back into the game for one more check and a last chance to rise to fame. I'm glad that he realized that it's not going to work! I think all of us did except the ones who let him sign that contract!
    I'll Holla
  • MindRiteSports
    Too bad about his knees but his career numbers are set in stone and Hall of Fame worthy.

    http://www.mindritesports.com/2008/03/26/chris-webber-hanging-up-his-kicks/
    • Enriquefed
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      Hmm, not so sure about that one. If he had won a championship, I would say he definitely gets in, but he never even got into the Finals.
      • BennyBlanco
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        Too many injuries, not enough playing time (without whinning)...!
    • GSWgirl
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      he had about a 4 year stretch that if he kept it up - he would have been a lock for the hall of fame, but his career is too checkered.
      I'm glad the experiment is over.
  • adevault
    Uh Uh...not experiment!.....LOL I guess that's really what it was because they knew he had knee issues. And being that the Warrirors are a fast pace team anyone would have to be physicall capable to keep up with them. At least he gave it once last try.
  • Annt74
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    i thought it was nice he got to kiss and make up with nell
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