Chris Webber announced on Wednesday that his career as a professional basketball player is officially over. Webber confirmed his retirement at a press conference yesterday. His decision was premised upon his knee injury that cut short his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors.  “I really didn’t want to rehab and come back this season because I don’t think that was possible,” Webber said. “Plus, because the way the team is playing, the chemistry is great with these guys, they’re on a roll. I feel like they’re going to win, they have a great chance to go very far in the playoffs. I just felt it was time to let the game go and be able to be happy about what I accomplished without trying to keep coming back.” (more…)