Chris Webber: The Read-and-React King

Blazing the Trail

On this episode of Blazing the Trail, we explore Chris Webber, his elite passing at his position, how it unlocked the Kings’ offense, and his standing in the league during his peak season in 2001-02, along with much, much more. Joining us for this discussion will be his former teammate, 12-year NBA veteran Jason Williams (2:25), and Basketball News’ very own Mark Schindler (24:13). Also, be sure to check out the accompanying article written on Chris Webber over at BasketballNews.com.

Make sure to also check out part one on Steve Nash: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-steve-nash-phoenix-suns-mike-dantoni-raja-bell-steph-curry-all-time-great-point-guard

Part two on Rashard Lewis: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-rashard-lewis-all-star-stretch-four-orlando-magic-stan-van-gundy-dwight-howard-hedo-turkoglu

Part three on Shane Battier: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-shane-battier-the-databall-defender-memphis-grizzlies-houston-rockets-miami-heat-daryl-morey-david-fizdale-detroit-pistons-draymond-green

Part four on Reggie Miller: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-reggie-miller-the-moving-target-indiana-pacers-rik-smits-dan-burke-michael-jordan-joe-dumars-golden-state-warriors-chris-mullin-steph-curry-klay-thompson

Part five on Andrei Kirilenko: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/blazing-the-trail-andrei-kirilenko-the-fivetool-defender-

Part six on Shawn Kemp: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-shawn-kemp-the-aerial-artist-seattle-supersonics-sonics-george-karl-nate-mcmillan-yvan-kelly

Part seven on Dirk Nowitzki: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-dirk-nowitzki-the-unicorn-that-became-world-champion-dallas-mavericks-dwane-casey-brad-davis-adrian-griffin-greg-buckner-kevin-durant-nikola-jokic

Part eight on Penny Hardaway: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-blazing-the-trail-anfernee-penny-hardaway-the-floor-giant-orlando-magic-johnson-nick-anderson-shaquille-o-neal-danny-schayes-richie-adubato-shai-gilgeous-alexander

Part nine on Chauncey Billups: https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/blazing-the-trail-chauncey-billups-the-basketball-cheat-code

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