At 5’ 7” Spud Webb was not supposed to make the NBA, let alone make a significant mark in it. Webb was picked off of waivers after being drafted in the 4th Round (by Detroit) out of the North Carolina State Wolfpack and with his size and energy was an instant favorite amongst the Hawks fans. He was mostly used off of the bench until his final year in Atlanta (in his first run) when he became a starter and averaged 13.4 Points per Game.
Without question, his most memorable moment as a Hawk (and in basketball really) was when he shocked the world by winning the 1986 Slam Dunk Contest. I can’t imagine that anyone shorter than Webb will ever win this event!
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