Who is Chris Webber? His Wife, Erika Dates? Children, Height, Net Worth

Quick Facts

Chris Webber’s illustrious NBA career is well-known to all and sundry and it’s no wonder he has certain dignified records to show for it. Former National High School Basketball Player of the Year, the first overall pick of the 1993 NBA draft, 1994 NBA Rookie of the Year, five-time NBA All-Star and five-time member of an All-NBA Team, these are a few career highlights of the retired NBA star.

During his college career, Chris Webber led the University of Michigan’s famed ‘Fab Five’ team which reached the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championships in their freshman and their sophomore years. Let’s beam our searchlight into the well-guarded private life of Chris Webber, his career earnings, family and post-NBA career.

Chris Webber’s Bio

The former NBA star was born Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III on March 1, 1973, to Doris and Mayce Webber Jr. in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised alongside 4 younger siblings. He had his high school education at Detroit Country Day School leading the school to 3 Michigan State High School Basketball Championships. In 1991, Webber received the Mr. Basketball of Michigan award and was also named the National High School player of the year.

Chris Webber played 2 years of college basketball with the University of Michigan during which he made it to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) finals twice. Following his top-notch collegiate career with the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team, Webber was selected by the Orlando Magic as the number one overall pick of the 1993 NBA draft. However, he was promptly traded in a swap deal to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Penny Hardaway plus 3 subsequent first round picks.

Chris Webber spent only one season with the Warriors after which he was traded to the Washington Bullets/Wizards where he spent 4 seasons. During the 1996-97 season, Webber led the Bullets to their first NBA Playoffs in 9 years, however, they succumbed to the superior power of ‘s Chicago Bulls. He joined the Sacramento Kings in May 1998 where he had the longest (7 years) and the most successful stint of his career. The talented power forward was instrumental in transforming the Kings’ fortunes for the better making them one of NBA’s top franchises.

Following a career-threatening knee injury incurred in 2003, Chris Webber’s career was unfortunately sent into a downward spiral. He spent 2 more seasons with the Sacramento Kings before he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in February 2005. Webber later joined the Detroit Pistons in January 2007 for his final full NBA season. In January 2008, he rejoined the Golden State Warriors in what would have been his final season, however, it was brought to an abrupt end due to the lingering knee injury. Chris Webber eventually announced his official retirement from the game on March 25, 2008. The following year, his #4 jersey was retired by the Sacramento Kings.

Chris Webber Net Worth

Even though he never made it to the NBA finals, Chris Webber’s NBA career is widely adjudged to have been highly successful. In his 15-year stint as an NBA star, Webber is reported to have amassed well over $176 million in career earnings. Upon his retirement, Webber delved into sports broadcasting coupled with major investments in real estate, sports management as well as showbiz. Chris Webber’s net worth is currently pegged at a conservative estimate of $80 million.

Who is Chris Webber’s Wife Erika Dates?

Just like his sterling basketball career, Chris Webber has also had it good on the home front. Unlike Chris Webber’s previous relationships, his current union is kept off the media as much as possible. His wife also maintains a relatively low profile probably because they got together after Webber’s NBA career had come to an end.

The former NBA star is currently married to Erika Webber (née Dates). Webber tied the knot with Erika Dates on September 6, 2009, after about 2 years of dating. Theirs was a private wedding ceremony in the groom’s Atlanta home with about 200 of their close friends and family in attendance. Erika Dates was born on January 30, 1972, she is alumnus of Morgan State University, and she currently runs a mentoring program in Atlanta.

Children

Chris Webber and his wife Erika are parents to 2 lovely children. In June 2017, the couple announced the birth of their first offsprings, a set of twins; a boy and a girl. True to the Webbers’ character of keeping things private, they did not initially reveal many details about the new additions to their family. However, the delighted couple revealed that they had struggled to have their own children for years without success.

Height & Other Body Measurements

Chris Webber stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm). The former NBA star maintains his body weight of 111 kg (245 lbs). Despite his enormous stature, Webber was able to stand out for his terrific passing ability and good ball handling skills in his heydays. Since retirement, he has also managed to maintain his trim physique.

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