Spud Webb

ABOUT SPUD WEBB

One of the shortest players in NBA history, he captivated the nation by defeating Dominique Wilkins in the 1986 Slam Dunk Contest.

He first threw down a dunk when he was a senior at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas.

Twenty years after his victory, he trained New York Knicks point guard Nate Robinson for the 2006 Slam Dunk contest.

He was born to David and Katie Webb and grew up with five siblings. He has a daughter named Lauren.

He spent his last season in the NBA as a teammate of Penny Hardaway on the Orlando Magic.