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Webber Signs With Golden State, Hudson Waived
To make room on the roster for Webber’s arrival, the Warriors have waived guard Troy Hudson. Originally signed as a free agent on September 24, 2007, Hudson appeared in nine games this season, averaging 3.1 points and 1.0 assists in 10.4 minutes per contest. He last appeared in a game on December 12 and underwent surgery on his left hip on January 10. Webber, 34, appeared in 61 games (60 starts) last season with Philadelphia (18 games) and Detroit (43 games), averaging 11.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 29.9 minutes per contest, while shooting 50.9% from the field. “We’re glad that Chris has elected to sign with our club and feel fortunate to add a player with his ability,” said Mullin. “We think he will be a nice addition to our team and provide additional depth to our frontcourt and an added veteran presence on the floor. Chris has enjoyed a lot of success in this league and certainly has many aspects to his game – in particular his mid-range shooting and passing ability - that will fit in well and provide us another dimension.” “It is with great pride and humility that I announce my return to the Golden State Warriors, the place where it all started,” said Webber. “This organization and city has always had a special place in my heart because it is where my dream of being an NBA player first came true. I am looking forward to playing with Baron, Stephen and the rest of the crew and I am extremely excited to be reunited with the fans of Oakland along with Coach Nelson and my former teammate, Mully. In playing for Nellie before, I know how much fun his style of ball can be. I believe great things are in store and I can’t wait to get on the court.” Click here to read RealGM's Grading The Deal on the Webber acquisition. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Webber On Warriors: 'It's A Done Deal'
"I'll be there tomorrow," Webber told Stein via e-mail. "It's a done deal." Webber played just one season with Golden State before being traded to Washington due to growing friction between him and Don Nelson. Webber won the Rookie of the Year award and had a per 40 FIC of 20.0. Last year with Detroit and Philadelphia, Webber had a per 40 FIC of 13.5. Beyond Andris Biedrins, the Warriors are extremely thin in the frontcourt and Don Nelson is expecting Webber to be especially crucial on the glass and as a passer. Click here to read RealGM's Grading The Deal on the Webber acquisition. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Biedrins Takes Webber News Personally
"Of course, I take it a little bit personally, because it's my job," Biedrins told the Oakland Tribune about the Warriors desire to sign Webber. "My job is defense and rebounds and blocked shots, so I'll try to do my job as good as I can." Biedrins has a per 40 FIC of 17.7 this season and is ranked 36th amongst all players in total FIC. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Warriors Jan 2008 Archive
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The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent forward/center Chris Webber to a contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced on Tuesday in a press release. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not announced.
Chris Webber appears to be set to rejoin the Warriors and Andris Biedrins showed how seriously he takes the news by grabbing a career-high 26 rebounds in a win against New York.