- Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dramatically announced Chris Webber for Penny Hardaway trade on 1993 NBA Draft night
- The Warriors traded Hardaway for Webber alongside three future first-round draft picks to the Magic
- The Magic formed the iconic duo of Penny Hardaway and Shaquille O’Neal
NBA Draft night trades always bring a certain level of excitement for fans. One of the biggest draft night trades happened between the Orlando Magic and Golden State Warriors during the 1993 NBA Draft.
The Warriors traded their No. 3 overall pick Penny Hardaway and three future first-round draft picks to the Magic for the No. 1 overall pick Chris Webber. At the time, David Stern was the NBA Commissioner and he announced the trade in a dramatic manner, taking multiple pauses for effect.
“The most dramatic NBA trade announcement ever,” CBS Sports wrote on the video.
David Stern had his fair share of iconic moments during NBA Drafts. A primary example of it was when Stern greeted the legendary 1996 NBA Draft class. The class featured the likes of Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, and Steve Nash.
Another example is when David Stern hilariously tried on LeBron James’ jacket ahead of the 2003 NBA Draft. All things considered, Stern had a knack for making draft nights iconic.
Who Won The Chris Webber For Penny Hardaway Trade?
Chris Webber and Penny Hardaway were two of the best players in the 1993 NBA Draft. At first look it may seem that the Warriors won the trade, after all, Webber had a Hall of Fame career in the league.
However, in reality, Webber played just one season for the Dubs. He averaged 17.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game during his rookie year. Webber opted out of his deal after just one season and signed with the Washington Bullets in 1994.
Webber had a 15-year career in the NBA and averaged 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. He retired from the league in 2008 as a 34-year-old.
On the other hand, Penny Hardaway complemented Shaquille O’Neal pretty well on the Orlando Magic. The duo even led the organization to an NBA Finals appearance in 1995. Although they were swept by the Houston Rockets, the Penny Hardaway-Shaquille O’Neal duo was phenomenal for the team.
Hardaway spent six seasons with the Magic, averaging 19.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. If it wasn’t for egos, O’Neal and Hardaway could have won multiple NBA titles, but that’s a conversation for another day.
Penny played in the league for 14 seasons and averaged 15.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. He played the final game of his career in 2008 as a 36-year-old.
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