Monday, November 9, 2009

Catman's Top 20 Magic Moments...14

14. Webber/Penny Switch-a-roo




The 1993 NBA Draft...The joy and elation all of Orlando was feeling as Chris Webber walked up on stage and shook hands with David Stern.

Shawn Bradley goes to Philly...still dreaming about Shaq/Webber destroying teams.

Anfernee Hardaway goes to G.S....huh? what? whatever...oh C-Webb here comes a dynasty.

Mash goes to the Mavs...beginning to get up from the O'rena.

Isaiah Rider to the T-Wolves...alright, let's go party! We got 2 number 1 picks and---

Wait here comes David Stern...what's he doing?


David Stern: The Orlando Magic have traded the rights to Chris Webber to Golden State for the rights to Anfernee Har---

O'rena Crowd: [Booing, screaming, countless no's and what's]

Pat Williams to O'rena Crowd: Your jeers will turn to jeers!



I was still standing about 30 ft from Pat Williams after the crowd had left angrily. I was going to get my two cents in after he was done with a TV interview. As he walked away from the interview, I yelled some angry question to him and he answered. I left in disgust.

So how'd they turn out?

PENNY HARDAWAY VS CHRIS WEBBER
Tenure
14 Seasons, 4 teams.......15, 6 teams (G.S. twice)
Points
10,684...................................................17,182

Rookie of the Year
Runner up...................................................Yes

Playoff Best
1 NBA Finals Appearance..........0 NBA Finals Appearances

Cool Sidekick?
Lil' Penny..........................................Legal Troubles

Had A Bullet In Him?
Yes-stray in the foot................Yes-Juwan Howard in the ass


Well, there you have it! If you can't figure out who wins from that breakdown, you probably still think the Magic should have gone with Shawn Bradley. You idiot.