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CHRIS WEBBER CALLS IT QUITS: NBA star retires after 15 seasons in the pros.
*Chris Webber said Wednesday that his days of playing professional basketball are officially over.
The former Michigan star announced his retirement at a press conference yesterday, stating his decision was prompted by a knee injury that cut short his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors.
"I really didn't want to rehab and come back this season because I don't think that was possible," Webber said. "Plus, because the way the team is playing, the chemistry is great with these guys, they're on a roll. I feel like they're going to win, they have a great chance to go very far in the playoffs. I just felt it was time to let the game go and be able to be happy about what I accomplished without trying to keep coming back."
Webber was a member of the infamous Fab Five at Michigan and played for Golden State, Washington, Sacramento, Philadelphia and Detroit in his NBA career. He suited up for only nine games with the Warriors before being sidelined by a bum left knee that's hampered him in recent years. He has not played since March 2 and had not been around the team of late.
The athlete said Wednesday he wanted to remain involved in basketball, first as a television commentator and then in perhaps a bigger role with a team. He is scheduled to be in the studio for TNT on Thursday night.
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