(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.