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Spud Webb was born on 13 July, 1963 in Dallas, Texas, U.S., is an American basketball player. Discover Spud Webb's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?

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Age 60 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 13 July 1963
Birthday 13 July
Birthplace Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Spud Webb Height, Weight & Measurements

At 60 years old, Spud Webb height is 5 ft ft and Weight 60 kg.

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Height 5 ft ft
Weight 60 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Spud Webb Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Spud Webb worth at the age of 60 years old? Spud Webb’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Spud Webb's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1963

Anthony Jerome "Spud" Webb (born July 13, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player.

A 5 ft point guard, Webb played college basketball at Midland College and at North Carolina State University.

1982

He was recruited by North Texas Basketball Coach Bill Blakeley (who would later become his agent throughout his NBA career) but received his first opportunity to play on a college basketball team at Midland College (in Midland, Texas), where he led the Chaparrals to the junior college national title in 1982.

In the championship game, Midland defeated top-ranked and previously unbeaten Miami-Dade North of Florida, 93–88, in double overtime.

Webb led all scorers in with 36 points, shooting 10–15 from the floor and 16–18 from the line.

His performance at the tournament earned Webb a write-up in Sports Illustrated and national attention.

1983

In 1983, he was named an NJCAA All-American by the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Webb was planning to transfer to North Texas to play for Bill Blakeley, but Blakeley was fired in May 1983.

Webb prepared to go work with his dad at Webb’s Soul Mart near Fair Park in Dallas.

Coach Blakeley reached out to his friend, Tom Abatemarco, an assistant coach at North Carolina State University, and took him to watch Webb play in a summer league game at MLK Recreation Center.

Abatemarco was impressed and arranged for Webb to meet head coach Jim Valvano, who offered Webb a scholarship.

In college, his vertical leap was measured at 42 in.

He played for NC State in the 1983–84 and 1984-85 seasons, averaging 10.4 points and 5.7 assists.

Most scouts predicted that Webb would end up playing in either Europe or for the Harlem Globetrotters because of his height (5 ft).

1985

He then played for four teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in a professional career that spanned from 1985 to 1998.

Webb also played professional basketball in the United States Basketball League, in the Continental Basketball Association, and in Italy.

Webb is one of the shortest players in NBA history.

However, Webb was drafted in the 4th round of the 1985 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons.

After the guard-loaded Pistons released Webb before the preseason even started, his agent, Bill Blakeley arranged for a tryout with the Atlanta Hawks where Webb beat out several seasoned guards to make the opening roster.

1986

He is known for having won the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Webb was the shortest person to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, winning the event in 1986 at Dallas' Reunion Arena.

His participation surprised the media; including his teammate and defending dunk champion Dominique Wilkins, who had "never seen me dunk before", Webb said.

His dunks included the elevator two-handed double pump dunk, the off-the-backboard one-handed jam, a 360-degree helicopter one-handed dunk, a reverse double-pump slam, and finally, the reverse two-handed strawberry jam from a lob bounce off the floor.

He defeated Wilkins with two perfect 50-point scores in the final round.

Atlanta coach Mike Fratello said, "Spud kind of duped him. He told Wilkins he never had anything prepared, didn't practice for it. So, Wilkins maybe thought his normal assortment would be good enough to get through".

The 1986 Slam Dunk victory, along with his play as a rookie and fan favorite, helped Webb to garner dozens of national endorsements from companies such as Pony Shoes, Coca-Cola, Church’s Fried Chicken, Baden Basketball, Hardee’s Hamburgers, Sunkist Oranges, Southland Corp and Chips Ahoy!

1991

On March 5, 1991, Webb scored a then-career-best 32 points to lead the Hawks to a 139–127 win over the Denver Nuggets.

1992

Webb played his first six seasons with the Atlanta Hawks before he was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Travis Mays, where he had his best years statistically and played as a starter from 1992–1995.

2010

Webb has served as president of basketball operations for the Texas Legends, the NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, since 2010.

Webb was born into poverty in Dallas, Texas.

He received his nickname when he was a newborn baby in the hospital and a visitor remarked to his parents that his round head resembled the Sputnik satellite.

By the time he was brought home from the hospital, "Sputnik" had been shortened to "Spud."

Webb was raised in a small two-bedroom home and saw basketball as an inspiration.

Webb was not tall, but he used his quickness and jumping ability to outplay bigger kids.

Starting in the seventh grade, Webb was told that he was too short to play basketball.

He got a chance to play on his junior high team only after two players did not complete physical exam requirements in time for the first game.

Webb scored 22 points in his first game.

He could dunk the ball when he was 5ft 3in tall.

At Skyline High School, he played on the junior varsity team and made a large impact; when he made the varsity team, he averaged 26 points per game as a senior.

Despite his impressive high school record, Webb attracted little interest from colleges.