On this date, 1993: Warriors get Chris Webber in NBA Draft night trade
(WorldNews Sport)

(This story was originally published in 1993) The Warriors made a big, bold move in Wednesday’s draft to get the big, bold player who could make them an NBA title contender. In a stunning, last-minute maneuver, Coach Don Nelson traded the No. 3 pick, Memphis State guard Anfernee Hardaway, and three future first-round picks to Orlando for the rights to the No. 1 pick, 6-foot-9 Chris Webber, whose ferocious inside play led Michigan to the past two NCAA finals. Philadelphia took 7-6 Shawn Bradley of Brigham Young with the No. 2 pick. “I think we’re ready to challenge as a contender,” Nelson said. “I think we’ll be able to play with anybody next year, and...