Webber through as a Sixer.
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List makes sense -- basically all of the teams with a proven champioship coach or championship history, or both. Dallas is maybe the weakest of the 5 in that respect, and they probably should have won it last year, and look like the best team this year. This looks to be purely about getting a ring for Webb, not about playing in NY or any of that bunk. Be a certain amount of irony if this buyout could actually become a final way of saving his legacy. Goes to some team, becomes a 6th man of the year type ala Walton, wins a title or two. Might still be able to make it into the HOF if it all goes well. But kind of his last chance to do that I think as a major player.
I agree with your assesment. The thing is Webb still considers himself top tier player, and thats good to have confidence in yourself. I'm a huge CWebb fan, but I am not going to make any ludicrous statements about his ability as player, today, 33 years old and a onimous knee later. He is still a taleneted player butin order to have an "ideal" situation he would need to be something that he's not, an "impact" player on a contender. Any team that he would go to would already be a contender. I beleive that his ideal situation would to be on a team to make an impact, and I just don't see how he would be doing that coming off the bench on any of the teams listed.
Now with word that he's going to Detroit, I think that team made least amount of sense. [FONT="][/FONT][FONT="][/FONT] They already have three bigs and he at best would be their # 3 and at worst # 4. There is the possibility that he could start, but I don't think its likely. The only thing I see out of this move is him making amends with the city of Detroit, a town who in the past has not been welcoming of him in a basketball jersey.
Now with word that he's going to Detroit, I think that team made least amount of sense. [FONT="][/FONT][FONT="][/FONT] They already have three bigs and he at best would be their # 3 and at worst # 4. There is the possibility that he could start, but I don't think its likely. The only thing I see out of this move is him making amends with the city of Detroit, a town who in the past has not been welcoming of him in a basketball jersey.
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Chris is on TNT right now. He vehemently denied that he has made any kind of decision. He said he's still looking at teams and mentioned the Lakers, Miami, San Antonio and Dallas...in that order.
He says it's not about the money, of course; that he wants to be in an environment that fosters winning. He says his strengths are his basketball IQ and his passing and that he could arguably be a center in the right circumstances.
He says he'll look most at the team's style of play, do they really want him and will he have fun...
I wish him well no matter where he goes, even if it is in LaLa Land.
He says it's not about the money, of course; that he wants to be in an environment that fosters winning. He says his strengths are his basketball IQ and his passing and that he could arguably be a center in the right circumstances.
He says he'll look most at the team's style of play, do they really want him and will he have fun...
I wish him well no matter where he goes, even if it is in LaLa Land.
Lets compare notes! 
Here's what I got to jot down. But I can get a transcript later when they replay it, I have to watch again so I can use his quote about the Kings as my new sig
Not true about Detroit. Hes looking at several different teams, want to makes the right decision, Its not about $$$ he just wants to get on a team to win a championship
Wants to go somewhere he can win. LA is good, best player in the L, the best offense-Triangle . Miami is great, great team great leadership. DAL, SAS etc...
On starting or coming off the bench:
Depends on the situation, Someone has to look at you the way you look at yourself. Doesn't want to throw out stats he just wants to play his game....Excited about the challenge, and showing his teammates what he can bring to the tabel
On the "Chris Webber factor" what he can bring to a team.
His Bball IQ. He's a student of the game. His Passion. he's versatile, PF & C. Wants to get to a wining team. Even in Sac, whether realistic or not, the goal was always to win a Championship so they didn't get caught up in the petty things
On what style of play he feels conformable
Starting is something he would like to do. Says the situation last year doesn't warrant him not starting. Thinks he can fit into any style of play, doesn't need to be the center of the focus, just wants to win. Lockerroom stance, do they really want him. Just wants to be on a good team. He's not married, no kids, so bball really is his happiness.
Here's what I got to jot down. But I can get a transcript later when they replay it, I have to watch again so I can use his quote about the Kings as my new sig
Not true about Detroit. Hes looking at several different teams, want to makes the right decision, Its not about $$$ he just wants to get on a team to win a championship
Wants to go somewhere he can win. LA is good, best player in the L, the best offense-Triangle . Miami is great, great team great leadership. DAL, SAS etc...
On starting or coming off the bench:
Depends on the situation, Someone has to look at you the way you look at yourself. Doesn't want to throw out stats he just wants to play his game....Excited about the challenge, and showing his teammates what he can bring to the tabel
On the "Chris Webber factor" what he can bring to a team.
His Bball IQ. He's a student of the game. His Passion. he's versatile, PF & C. Wants to get to a wining team. Even in Sac, whether realistic or not, the goal was always to win a Championship so they didn't get caught up in the petty things
On what style of play he feels conformable
Starting is something he would like to do. Says the situation last year doesn't warrant him not starting. Thinks he can fit into any style of play, doesn't need to be the center of the focus, just wants to win. Lockerroom stance, do they really want him. Just wants to be on a good team. He's not married, no kids, so bball really is his happiness.
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Not in my book. You can hate the Lakers all you like, but you cannot argue with the success of their franchise. Webber has a lot of respect for Phil Jackson, his approach to the game, the triangle offense, etc.
The Kings had him and could have kept him. They didn't so you can't blame him for wanting to go where he feels he has the best chance of winning. He was very honest about his priorities...
The Kings had him and could have kept him. They didn't so you can't blame him for wanting to go where he feels he has the best chance of winning. He was very honest about his priorities...
Lets compare notes!
Here's what I got to jot down. But I can get a transcript later when they replay it, I have to watch again so I can use his quote about the Kings as my new sig
Not true about Detroit. Hes looking at several different teams, want to makes the right decision, Its not about $$$ he just wants to get on a team to win a championship
Wants to go somewhere he can win. LA is good, best player in the L, the best offense-Triangle . Miami is great, great team great leadership. DAL, SAS etc...
On starting or coming off the bench:
Depends on the situation, Someone has to look at you the way you look at yourself. Doesn't want to throw out stats he just wants to play his game....Excited about the challenge, and showing his teammates what he can bring to the tabel
On the "Chris Webber factor" what he can bring to a team.
His Bball IQ. He's a student of the game. His Passion. he's versatile, PF & C. Wants to get to a win. Even in Sac, whether realistic or not, the goal was always to win a Championship so they didn't get caught up in the petty things
On what style of play he feels conformable
Starting is something he would like to do. Says the situation last year doesn't warrant him not starting. Thinks he can fit into any style of play, doesn't need to be the center of the focus, just wants to win. Lockerroom stance, do they really want him. Just wants to be on a good team. He's not married, no kids, so bball really is his happiness.
Here's what I got to jot down. But I can get a transcript later when they replay it, I have to watch again so I can use his quote about the Kings as my new sig
Not true about Detroit. Hes looking at several different teams, want to makes the right decision, Its not about $$$ he just wants to get on a team to win a championship
Wants to go somewhere he can win. LA is good, best player in the L, the best offense-Triangle . Miami is great, great team great leadership. DAL, SAS etc...
On starting or coming off the bench:
Depends on the situation, Someone has to look at you the way you look at yourself. Doesn't want to throw out stats he just wants to play his game....Excited about the challenge, and showing his teammates what he can bring to the tabel
On the "Chris Webber factor" what he can bring to a team.
His Bball IQ. He's a student of the game. His Passion. he's versatile, PF & C. Wants to get to a win. Even in Sac, whether realistic or not, the goal was always to win a Championship so they didn't get caught up in the petty things
On what style of play he feels conformable
Starting is something he would like to do. Says the situation last year doesn't warrant him not starting. Thinks he can fit into any style of play, doesn't need to be the center of the focus, just wants to win. Lockerroom stance, do they really want him. Just wants to be on a good team. He's not married, no kids, so bball really is his happiness.
Funny, but it still hurts ... even after all this time.
Once again, I think you're jumping the gun. He was pretty clear that he hasn't made up his mind and that he's still considering SEVEN possible teams, including the Lakers, Miami, Dallas and San Antonio.
You're doing him a disservice when you say you KNEW from the beginning his mind-set was in LA. That's not Webber. That's you...
He made it clear how he will evaluate the offers and, having watched him all these years, I think it's clear he HASN'T made a decision yet.
You're doing him a disservice when you say you KNEW from the beginning his mind-set was in LA. That's not Webber. That's you...
He made it clear how he will evaluate the offers and, having watched him all these years, I think it's clear he HASN'T made a decision yet.
But disgusted with whom? It doesn't seem quite fair to be disgusted with either Richmond or Webber, who just followed the paths fate put in front of them.
Disgusted with the Kings? If they hadn't moved Richmond, we never would have had Webber...
Face it, Slim. The Kings are not now and are in no immediate danger of becoming a dynasty franchise. We don't have the sticker appeal of the Lakers. We're actually pretty lucky to have had some of the players we've had, all things considered.
Disgusted with the Kings? If they hadn't moved Richmond, we never would have had Webber...
Face it, Slim. The Kings are not now and are in no immediate danger of becoming a dynasty franchise. We don't have the sticker appeal of the Lakers. We're actually pretty lucky to have had some of the players we've had, all things considered.
It's never easy watching any player go to a top rival.
It's especially rough watching one of, if not the best player in the Sacramento era go to the rivaly in which he helped build.
Jason Schmidt was one of my fav baseball players, but, going to the Dodgers...he's lost all love. When things are said and done, it will be okay...but for the current time, all love is gone.
Same with Chris. He's my fav b-ball player, and I can't wait till #4 is in the rafters, but, going to LA, that's rough. He's a visiting player, much as I love him.
It's especially rough watching one of, if not the best player in the Sacramento era go to the rivaly in which he helped build.
Jason Schmidt was one of my fav baseball players, but, going to the Dodgers...he's lost all love. When things are said and done, it will be okay...but for the current time, all love is gone.
Same with Chris. He's my fav b-ball player, and I can't wait till #4 is in the rafters, but, going to LA, that's rough. He's a visiting player, much as I love him.
Lets compare notes!
Here's what I got to jot down. But I can get a transcript later when they replay it, I have to watch again so I can use his quote about the Kings as my new sig
Not true about Detroit. Hes looking at several different teams, want to makes the right decision, Its not about $$$ he just wants to get on a team to win a championship
Wants to go somewhere he can win. LA is good, best player in the L, the best offense-Triangle . Miami is great, great team great leadership. DAL, SAS etc...
On starting or coming off the bench:
Depends on the situation, Someone has to look at you the way you look at yourself. Doesn't want to throw out stats he just wants to play his game....Excited about the challenge, and showing his teammates what he can bring to the tabel
On the "Chris Webber factor" what he can bring to a team.
His Bball IQ. He's a student of the game. His Passion. he's versatile, PF & C. Wants to get to a wining team. Even in Sac, whether realistic or not, the goal was always to win a Championship so they didn't get caught up in the petty things
On what style of play he feels conformable
Starting is something he would like to do. Says the situation last year doesn't warrant him not starting. Thinks he can fit into any style of play, doesn't need to be the center of the focus, just wants to win. Lockerroom stance, do they really want him. Just wants to be on a good team. He's not married, no kids, so bball really is his happiness.
Here's what I got to jot down. But I can get a transcript later when they replay it, I have to watch again so I can use his quote about the Kings as my new sig
Not true about Detroit. Hes looking at several different teams, want to makes the right decision, Its not about $$$ he just wants to get on a team to win a championship
Wants to go somewhere he can win. LA is good, best player in the L, the best offense-Triangle . Miami is great, great team great leadership. DAL, SAS etc...
On starting or coming off the bench:
Depends on the situation, Someone has to look at you the way you look at yourself. Doesn't want to throw out stats he just wants to play his game....Excited about the challenge, and showing his teammates what he can bring to the tabel
On the "Chris Webber factor" what he can bring to a team.
His Bball IQ. He's a student of the game. His Passion. he's versatile, PF & C. Wants to get to a wining team. Even in Sac, whether realistic or not, the goal was always to win a Championship so they didn't get caught up in the petty things
On what style of play he feels conformable
Starting is something he would like to do. Says the situation last year doesn't warrant him not starting. Thinks he can fit into any style of play, doesn't need to be the center of the focus, just wants to win. Lockerroom stance, do they really want him. Just wants to be on a good team. He's not married, no kids, so bball really is his happiness.
And to catch up on the discussion, even if Detroit moves a big guy (like McDyess) in order to get Bonzi Wells, I still don't see Detroit as being a team that CWebb really fits in with (although that would give him a shot to play consistent minutes on a team that has just as good of a shot as any to make it out of the Eastern Conference at this point).
It seems like the Lakers would be the best fit for him, but only for this season due to the injuries to the Lakers bigs...I cannot really see Phil or the Lakers derailing the development of Brown or Bynum for the sake of CWebb's playing time.
Well, I was just commenting on the other stuff about him going.
Who knows where he goes. I'd like it if he stayed on the East however. lol
I wish him the best, but, it would be pretty rough to see the Webber nameplate on the back of a LA or Dallas jersey.
It would even be more rough to have Sacramento knock out one of those teams in a first round exit...
Who knows where he goes. I'd like it if he stayed on the East however. lol
I wish him the best, but, it would be pretty rough to see the Webber nameplate on the back of a LA or Dallas jersey.
It would even be more rough to have Sacramento knock out one of those teams in a first round exit...
Vlade STARTED his career as a Laker. We can't get upset at the fact that he went back to his NBA roots!
I prefer to see C-Webb in San Antonio, because it's not the Lakers, and, in my opinion, it's his best shot at a ring. Great core of players who've been there done that time after time after time with an outstanding coach. He could also get minutes at center there.
I prefer to see C-Webb in San Antonio, because it's not the Lakers, and, in my opinion, it's his best shot at a ring. Great core of players who've been there done that time after time after time with an outstanding coach. He could also get minutes at center there.