Webber Named Player Of The Month

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May 13, 2002
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New Jersey’s Jason Kidd and Sacramento’s Chris Webber today were named Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played during the month of December.

Webber averaged 24.4 points, 11.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.8 blocks in leading the Kings to 10 victories in December.

Here is a closer look at the week for Webber.

Dec. 4 at Denver – Had 31 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks in 92-90 victory over the Nuggets.

Dec. 8 at San Antonio – Had 23 points, 13 points, three assists in 24-point road victory over the Spurs.

Dec. 14 at Utah – Recorded 27 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks in two-point road victory over the Jazz.

Dec. 21 at Phoenix – Had a triple-double with 29 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists, to go along with five steals, in road loss to Suns.

Dec. 25 at LA Lakers – Recorded 25 points, 15 rebounds and six assists to lead the Kings to a six-point victory over the Lakers on Christmas.



Other Eastern Conference candidates for NBA Player of the Month included Boston’s Paul Pierce, Chicago’s Jalen Rose, Cleveland’s Ricky Davis, Detroit’s Ben Wallace, Indiana’s Jermaine O’Neal,Miami’s Eddie Jones, Orlando’s Tracy McGrady and Washington’s Michael Jordan. Western Conference candidates for NBA Player of the Month included Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki, Houston’s Steve Francis, Minnesota’s Kevin Garnett, Phoenix’s Shawn Marion, Portland’s Bonzi Wells and San Antonio’s Tim Duncan.
 
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I think it should be a crime that Webber doesnt finish amongst the top in the MVP voting. Thats the way it is though when your on a team like the Kings. His playing gets overshadowed by the other players on his team. The problem is, the Kings can win without him. They are not nearly as good, but they can do it. I think that is a big reason why he wouldnt win it, because his team is too deep. I would definatley consider him for MVP though. Props on POM for Webber.