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Webber prioritized giving back to his second home

The lessons Webber learned while he was in Sacramento stick with him even today, many of which became the backbone of By God’s Grace, his recently published memoir about his storied NBA career.

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Webber describes his time in Sacramento as at turns “healing” and “welcoming.” Sacramento, surrounded by the natural beauty, with escapes to Lake Tahoe and the Redwoods a quick drive away, brought peace and solace to a man who most of his life had relied on an unquenchable fire that motivated him to be the best. Sacramento was a place without distractions that Webber’s spurred spiritual growth. It gave him a place to get his passion and frustration out on the court while providing him what he calls “a second home.”

There was Jason Williams, AKA “White Chocolate”—or as Webber calls him, “J-Will.” “He’s the craziest guy you’ll ever meet,” laughs Webber, who compares their partnership to the film Twins. “We were definitely an odd couple.”

All told, this diverse group of players gave the Kings an international flair that Webber thrived on. But the Kings fans put Webber’s time in Sacramento over the top, epitomized by the legendary Barbara Rust AKA “Sign Lady.” Since 1985, Barbara and her husband, Niko, have been loyal Kings supporters, ultimately gaining acclaim for their handcrafted signs displayed from their seats that creatively spread positive messages to the team.

My time there was one of the best memories of my life... They were the best teammates in a great organization with incredible fans.”

My career wouldn’t be as fulfilled if it wasn’t for Sacramento... Sacramento and I needed each other.”

“I thought I was going to be a Laker and play with Shaq,” Webber laughs about the trade from the Washington Wizards that brought him to Sacramento. “The grace of God is not being allowed to work against yourself.”

Dubbed “The Greatest Show on the Court” by Sports Illustrated, the early 2000s Sacramento Kings were legendary for their streetball approach which featured a high intensity offense that prioritized quick passing and teamwork. The Kings were both highly effective on the court and highly entertaining to watch from the bleachers, earning their moniker as the Greatest Show.

The Sacramento Kings are experiencing a resurgence, led by young stars like De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis. After last year’s third place finish, the vibe is hopeful, harkening back to a time when Chris Webber led the “Greatest Show on the Court.”

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"By God's Grace, I ended up right where I belonged"

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