Could Kings Legend Webber Join GM Perry in Front Office?

The Sacramento Kings could welcome Chris Webber to their front office, as he is reportedly interested in an executive role, per Sean Cunningham of KCRA3.

Cunningham said Webber has been interested in a front office role for a "long time" on a Sept. 30 episode of "The Kings Beat." He believes Webber and general manager Scott Perry could have conversations and considers the door open.

Perry invited the franchise legend to training camp, and he stayed the whole week. The two have a strong friendship and share the same birthplace, Detroit, Michigan, a special place in Kings history.

Former NBA players transitioning to front office roles after retirement is common. Jerry West had multiple executive positions with the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors.

West played a vital role in forming the "Showtime Lakers" and the three-peat squad, and built the foundation of the Warriors dynasty.

The question for a Webber executive role is what position is available for him and how active he will be in team decisions. He could take on an advisor role, like former Kings general manager Monte McNair did with the Clippers.

Webber would provide guidance and help him during the team's rebuild. His NBA experience can help give an additional perspective to decision-making when signing free agents.

The 53-year-old was a two-way player during his 15-year career, averaging 20.4 points, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks.

He helped lead Sacramento to its deepest playoff run in 2002. The Kings faced West's Lakers in the Western Conference Finals and went to a do-or-die Game 7.

Webber averaged 24.3 points, 10.9 rebounds and 6.3 assists in that series. His contributions weren't enough to push Sacramento over Los Angeles, and the Lakers advanced to the NBA Finals to three-peat.

Perry has signed two-way players in free agency and training camp. Those signings show he wants to change the team's culture and strengthen a weakness that has held them back for several seasons.

Webber's playstyle and Perry's ideals may align, but the franchise legend has no prior experience in a front office role. It could be a gamble for Sacramento, but many former NBA players have built successful front office careers.

The Michigan connections bring both of them and rookie Darius Acuff Jr. together. Webber helped lead the Kings during their most successful era, and could help do the same 20 years later next to a longtime friend in the front office.