Chris Webber, while publicly downplaying the impact of being booed by Kings fans, is privately so hurt by the response, it could push the power forward to ask for a trade after the season if the negative reactions continue.
Webber will not comment on the potential implications of the harsh treatment he received twice in the six home games since he returned from a serious knee injury and an NBA package suspension, saying he wants to avoid distractions and stay focused on the final push of the regular season, then the playoffs. It's known, however, that the team co-captain and five-time All-Star is bothered more than he's letting on, to the point of uncertainty about his future in Sacramento.
Webber has already hinted that the early feedback is also creating a chasm on his side, telling a group of reporters after the latest incident that "it definitely changes my focus, my outlook." It was left at that.
King Queen wrote:"I feel more disappointed," Webber said. "It actually hurts. It's more than betrayed."
Lol, now he's even crying about his own fans. Sorry, I just needed to put that in.
On a serious note, if this is true and all, it could effect their chemistry...which might be a good thing for the rest of the league.
