Spud Webb (Anthony Jerome Webb) Basketball Participant

Anthony Jerome Webb (born in Dallas, Texas, United States, July 13, 1963, age 48 years, often called Spud Webb) could be a former NBA participant with level guard place in addition to peak 169 cm. He performed for the Midland Junior Faculty in Midland, Texas, in addition to collectively they gained the nationwide junior school championship in 1982. After that may he was given a scholarship to North Carolina State College, the place he averaged 10.four factors in addition to 5.7 assists per sport.

He then performed professionally for the Atlanta Hawks, in addition to then moved to the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves in addition to Orlando Magic earlier than retiring in 1998. In 12 seasons he averaged 9.9 factors. Webb lives in Dallas, the place he grew to become a TV commentator for the Dallas Mavericks. Webb may be the third shortest particular person ever to play contained in the NBA, though Earl Boykins (5 ft 5 inches) in addition to Muggsy Bogues. (5 ft three inches).

Slam Dunk Contest

Webb may be the shortest man ever to play contained in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He gained in 1986 with the elevator two-handed double pump dunk, one-handed off the backboard one-handed clock, 360-degree helicopter one-handed dunk, 180-degree reverse double-pump slam, in addition to 180-degree reverse two-handed strawberry hours. 20 years later, he additionally helped the brand-new York Knicks level guard Nate Robinson (5 ft 9 inches) to catch contest.

Date of delivery :July 13, 1963 (age 47)

Hometown : Dallas, Texas

Nationality :American

Highschool :Wilmer-Hutchins Excessive College

Listed peak :5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)

Listed weight :133 lb (60 kg)

Atlanta Hawks (1985-1991, 1995-1996)

Sacramento Kings (1991-1995)

Minnesota Timberwolves (1996)

Orlando Magic (1998)

Slam Dunk Contest winner (1986)

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