June 30, 1993 – With one of Michigan’s most elite basketball prospects in state history penned in as a no-brainer No.1 overall pick, it was only fitting that the Palace of Auburn Hills, located a stone’s throw north of Detroit, would host the 1993 NBA Draft. Chris Webber received a prolonged standing ovation the moment his name was initially called that evening, so NBA commissioner David Stern appeared to know full well what he was walking into when he approached the mic to announce a trade involving Webber moments later.
For the record, the three future first round draft picks acquired by the Magic yielded Todd Fuller (1996), Vince Carter (1998), and Mike Miller (2000). One year following the Webber deal, Orlando packaged two of those picks (1996 and 1998) alongside Scott Skiles, sending all to Washington in a salary dump intended to facilitate the Magic’s signing of Horace Grant.
Four months later, the 1996 and 1998 future first round picks (Fuller and Carter) returned to Golden State, the original owner of the picks, once again in exchange for Chris Webber, who was sent to Washington following a second-year fallout with Warriors head coach Don Nelson.
Todd Fuller averaged 4.0 points over two seasons with the Warriors. Carter, drafted fifth overall by Golden State in 1998, was sent to Toronto on draft night in exchange for North Carolina teammate Antawn Jamison.
Webber went on to enjoy a 15-year Hall of Fame career. Hardaway, meanwhile, teamed up with Shaquille O’Neal to lead the Magic to the Finals in 1995 before leg injuries prematurely dulled his ascent. Hardaway made four all-star appearances in Orlando then gently winded down his career as a role player in the 2000’s.
Webber Time Out fiasco and the that trade is the greatest UNO REVERSE CARD ever!!!
I’ve watched this video many times and I just noticed the very clear boot / map of Italy in the guy’s head.
Hard to believe a championship didn’t come from this moment
1998? Man, that seems so far off.
Vince McMahon vibes
People forget how the Warriors suck until 2014.. hahaha
Webber is great and I love his playing style and positive attitude, but I wonder if that was 1 or perhaps 2 draft picks too many. Not to mention, he wasn’t as political and fake as Adam Silver has been over the last 4 years.
You felt the hearts of the Detroit Pistons fans once they realized GSW was able to get the trade off Chris Webber instead of the Pistons.
Orlando [ also known as the Big " O " ]
David Stern amd Kobe ate Burning in Hell together for What They Did Rigging Titles for the Rich Kids and RAPE!!!
David Stern Rigging Two Titles for Kobe and Shaq Ruined the NBA. He singlehandedly pushed Jew Amrican relations back a Couple Centuries. Then Silver? C mo man. Larry OBrien never Rigged Games for LA like the Jewish Commisioners have!!!! Facts. Disgusting Disgraceful.
Mark Ruffalo could play a David Stern role easy
You would have thought he was announcing the second coming, not a couple of teams trading between themselves like a couple of little boys
who did the picks turn into
Don't forget Orlando also got Lil Penny in the trade as well.
That man took his time, knew the reaction was going to be crazy, I miss stern man, never thought I would say it. Actually tried to keep the league fair, Adam Silver has killed my interest in the league with letting corporations take over broadcast and uniforms
Do draft night trades even happen anymore?
David stern: “Orlando”
Crowd: “OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH”
Damn, they REALLY wanted Penny 😂
Only thing missing is the crowd chanting "WHAT???" to everything he said.