Warriors News: Chris Webber Signs with Golden State

C-Webb is officially back.

The 1993 first overall draft pick is coming out of retirement, and signed with the Golden State Warriors Monday night.

The contract, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com, will be worth about $570,000 over the remainder of the 2008 season.

Many fans seriously doubt the ability of a 34-year-old veteran to keep up with the pace of the modern game. While he doesn't deny it, Warriors coach Don Nelson is saying that Webber will help their game with his midrange shooting when the game slows down.

Don Nelson also insists that Webber is essential to the future success of the Golden State Warriors. According to ESPN, Nelson is quoted as saying:

"I'm afraid if we don't get him here [that] our team is not strong enough to be a playoff team...that's my biggest fear. I think if he comes it can benefit our team, it can benefit his and my relationship, it can benefit players on this team. I think he has a chance to make some of our players better and make our team better. Really that's all that's important. I'll get along with anybody who can help our team."

While Webber might not be all that vitally important to a possible playoff team, Nelson seems to think so. 

When Webber was drafted by the Magic in 1993, he played under the same Don Nelson.

If Nelson's sour relationship with Webber back in 1993 is any indicator, Webber, or anybody else in the Bay Area, will not like this deal in the least. 

However, with Nelson's above comments about the need of Webber on his team, things look like they may just work out in the end.

Watch out for these Golden State Warriors. They could be a force to be reckoned with in postseason play this season.