What Happened to Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III?

Chris Webber, often known as 'C-Webb,' carved out an illustrious 15-season career in the National Basketball Association, primarily with the Sacramento Kings where he became a five-time NBA All-Star and an All-NBA First Team selection. His journey began as a member of the iconic 'Fab Five' at the University of Michigan, a groundbreaking all-freshman starting lineup that reached two NCAA championship games in the early 1990s. Drafted first overall in the 1993 NBA Draft, Webber quickly made an impact, earning Rookie of the Year honors with the Golden State Warriors.

After retiring from the NBA in 2008 due to persistent knee issues, Webber seamlessly transitioned into sports broadcasting, joining NBA TV's 'NBA Gametime Live' and serving as an occasional guest analyst on TNT's 'Inside the NBA.' He became a prominent voice, known for his candid commentary. However, his initial tenure with TNT ended in May 2021, reportedly due to a mutual parting of ways, with some reports linking it to his last-minute withdrawal from the 2021 NCAA March Madness 'bubble' due to COVID-19 concerns.

A significant turning point in Webber's post-playing career was his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September 2021, solidifying his legacy as one of the game's greats. Beyond basketball, Webber has ventured into entrepreneurship and social advocacy. In February 2021, he launched a $100 million cannabis-focused private equity fund in partnership with Jason Wild of JW Asset Management, aimed at investing in companies led by entrepreneurs of color to promote diversity and equity in the burgeoning cannabis industry. This initiative was followed by the formal launch of his luxury cannabis and lifestyle brand, 'Players Only,' in August 2022, offering various cannabis products and apparel.

Webber also announced plans in September 2021 for a $175 million cannabis facility in his hometown of Detroit, the 'Webber Wellness Conservatory,' which would include cultivation, a dispensary, a consumption lounge, and job training programs, including a free GED program. However, as of September 2024, these plans faced delays and revisions due to an oversaturation in the Michigan cannabis market and plummeting prices, leading Webber and his partners to adjust their business strategy. Despite the hurdles, Webber expressed confidence in securing a dispensary license and views the endeavor as a 'labor of love.'

CURRENT STATUS as of 2026-04-07: Chris Webber has made a return to sports broadcasting. In October 2025, it was announced that he would return to TNT Sports as a college basketball analyst, scheduled to cover events like the 'Players Era Festival' in November 2025 and other key moments during the season. Most recently, on April 4, 2026, Webber publicly reunited with his fellow 'Fab Five' teammates – Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson – for a special alternate broadcast of the University of Michigan's Final Four game against Arizona on truTV and HBO Max. This reunion marked a significant moment, as it was the first time all five had been together publicly in quite some time, celebrating their alma mater and offering their unique perspectives.