While it took him time to fit in to the offensive plans of the team, his arrival helped the team make a push to the playoffs only to be bounced by the eventual champions the Detroit Pistons.
During the next two seasons, the years of injuries finally caught up to Webber, and while he still possessed many of his offensive skills, his lack of mobility made him a liabilty on defense which led to a buyout and an unheralded run with Detroit late last year.
Not willing to let go
Before the start of the current season, not being able to catch on with an NBA team, rumors circulated that Webber would sign with a team in the Greek A1 league.
Deciding to stay at home, his career seemingly over, he found the urge to give it one last go and he re-signed with his original team with the knowledge that he would be a complimentary player to a rising squad.
From his time as a college superstar, to his rise as one of the best basketball players of his generation, to his legal troubles stemming from his college games, the young brat now has one last chance for that one championship ring, as a wise and battle tested veteran.
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