The NBA Rapidfire Report: C-Webb Out, Dirk Out, Sonics Out, Walsh In

Andrew Ungvari: What I'll remember most about Chris Webber is that he was a guard in a big man's body. He was as skilled as any big-man but he never wanted to take the big shot. The timeout he called in college will always be a part of his legacy but he got over it instead of letting it destroy him. Am I sad he's gone? Not really. In reality, he's been gone since he had microfracture surgery in 2003.

Chad Ridgeway: It’s sad, with shades of a Karl Malone-like ignominious retirement. I’ll remember his cheesy commercials with Vlade Divac. I’ll remember that he was a headlining big man during the glory days of the Western Conference power forward, with him as the best scoring PF, ‘Sheed as the best defensive PF, KG as the most versatile PF, and Duncan as the best all around PF.

And I’ll remember that he could never, ever get passed the Lakers.

Joe Willet: I'm not exactly sad that he is retiring because of the drop-off in productivity, but he has been an important player to the NBA.  I'm going to remember a strong defender.  I'm going to remember a man that could score whenever he wanted to, and grabbed rebounds also at will.  I'm going to remember a man that dominated the NBA inside for 14 years, and a future Hall of Famer.  Anything less would be insulting.

Ptownsblazin: I feel it was time for Webber to hang them up so I am not sad. He recovered decently from his Microfracture Surgery but was obviously never the same afterwards. He will be remembered as one of the best PF's of his generation and is a fringe HOFer but I feel his most memorable moment will be his biggest blunder the infamous Timeout in the Championship Game of the NCAA tournament.

Reddog: As a Michigan fan, I'll always remember the timeout.

WildWilly: Sad to see one of the best PF's of our generation and won’t be recognized for what he did for Sacremento will be leaving the NBA. The guy is a sure HOF player and will be put in prob for his college career alone. He led his teams further then most players have ever lead there teams. And sadly we'll all remember him for his shortcomings and his big choke in college.

Now that Dirk is out are the Nuggets in?

Andrew Kneeland: I was expecting a close race, but it appears that it will be even closer now, doesn't it? I think that Golden State will pass Dallas, and Denver will give the Mavs one huge scare, but Dallas will hang on with the eighth seed.

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