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On this date in 1993, the Orlando Magic selected Michigan forward Chris Webber with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Of course, the draft rights to Webber were immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for the third overall pick, which was used to select Memphis State guard Anfernee Hardaway, and three future first-round draft picks.
Webber was named the 1993-94 NBA Rookie of the Year after averaging 17.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in 76 games with the Warriors. He became the first rookie in history to total at least 1,000 points (1,333), 500 rebounds (694), 250 assists (272), 150 blocks (164) and 75 steals (93) in a season.
Webber was eventually traded following his rookie season to the Washington Bullets after a strained relationship with Warriors head coach Don Nelson. He went on to become a five-time NBA All-Star and earned All-NBA First Team honors in 2001 with the Sacramento Kings.
His No. 4 jersey has been retired by the Kings.
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