Chris Webber lived in the basketball spotlight and embodied his celebrity status for three straight decades. Now, he’s all about the farm life.
“For me, off-the-court or out of the business room, I’m just trying to love my kids, my family, my wife, my home. And so just really trying to relax. Believe it or not — that’s one of the reasons I really didn’t want to commentate anymore. Since the age of 18, I’ve been on multiple flights per week and this was the first year I haven’t had to do that.”the news on the eve of the NBA playoffs. Webber, who had been with TNT since 2008, was rumored to have had a messy departure from the network.
Throughout his career, Webber had stints with the Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons. The Kings retired Webber’s No. 4 jersey in February 2009, and he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.As Webber takes this basketball pause, he is already focusing on a new role in the sport.
Although ownership dreams are at the top of his list, Webber is focused on his other business ventures, which includes Webber Wellness, the parent company through which he runs his cannabis business. As for his own cannabis use? Webber still uses cannabis for pain management after years of stress and impact on his body during his lengthy NBA career. Webber said he began using cannabis at the age of 29 after suffering a knee injury during the 2003 Western Conference semifinals, when his Kings played the Mavericks. After undergoing surgery, a doctor suggested he try medical marijuana.
Although Webber has slowed down certain aspects of his life, his business ventures are speeding up. He was named president of Coinllectibles Sports in March, and in the role, Webber will oversee the implementation of the organization’s mission to better connect fans, athletes and entertainers through technology.
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