CWebb and Spree Had Next
The year was 1994. Sir Charles Barkley, Kevin Johnson (KJ), Thunder Dan Majerle, and the Phoenix Suns were the present, but Chris Webber aka The Prize, Latrell Sprewell aka The American Dream, and the Golden State Warriors were the future. This classic Nike hoops barbershop commercial captured that feeling for Warriors Nation best [via Ballhype]:
Barkley to CWebb: "I don't believe in role models, but uh... you're mine."
Well as you all know things didn't exactly go according to plan. Nellie and CWebb weren't the bestest of buddies and Latrell went Sprewell on PJ. But for 13 long years THAT was the last Warrior team that could plausibly claim they had next.
The Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, and Dallas Mavericks are undoubtedly the present, but does this current incarnation of the Warriors got next like CWebb and Spree did back in 1994?
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by sprewelllatrell on Apr 24, 2007 12:37 PM PDT reply actions
webber was a spoiled petulant
And Nellie
Who knows, Webber is free agent this offseason, and we could used a versatile bigman who can run the floor and pass a little...
by Sleepy Freud on Apr 24, 2007 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet Commercial!!!
What Nellie said about Webber
And we all know what happened to Webber's time in Philly. I guess Billy King's buying out of his contract was like the fountain of youth for C-Webb's "ailing" knees that are having him help Detroit on their way to a sweep of the Magic.
by CNote on Apr 24, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions
Great Commercial
That was a great feeling back then that only fueled bitterness in the following years. Its good to have that great feeling again.
by jdotcob on Apr 24, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions
Oh and don't forget after
3 game sweep. Didn't Chuck drop like 40-50 on us with C Webb getting like 10 points and 4 boards per
I must protest!
http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/story/2007/4/13/153131/108
The current roster has a decent chance of running the table if the Spurs get knocked out on their side of the bracket.
Hey, I know some aren't able to envision this, and that's ok by me, but I'm not going to start shoveling dirt on the dubs until they're dead and right now they're very much alive and a team of the present.
by sfhand on Apr 24, 2007 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
even if the dubs meet the spurs remember
by RubberDubDubs on Apr 24, 2007 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Future was Brighter then, Reality Though is Better
But we know that went down in flames and this year's team with Baron, SJax, Harrington, JRich and Monta have promise ahead of them. Plus Biedrins could become a better scorer next year.
What's great is that with the finishing kick and the win in GM 1, the team has made all the dreams a reality. They are actually good, not just a nice dream on paper and in our minds.
lol
We don't got next ...
As far as Spree and CWebb: boy, you don't wanna know how much I loved those two young men back in my Berkeley heyday. I named my cat "Chris Webber:" 'nuff said. I'm right about the same age as those two, so that video fills me with all kinds of nostalgia and wistfulness ... you know, opportunities not taken, beautiful women not pursued, NBA championships not won...
Sorry, don't mind me. I'm sure you 20-something dudes (and younger!) totally can't relate. Hopefully my boy Skeptic can understand ... sniffle ...
to tell the truth
i remember the season after..........
by goldenberto on Apr 24, 2007 10:48 PM PDT reply actions
That team potentially was one of the most talented
This current team can become an elite one but has to be kept together and that will be interesting to see over the next two years

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