Spud Webb was born in Dallas, Texas on July 3, 1963, with a height of 170cm, and was nicknamed "Potato". He is an American NBA basketball player, with short stature but strong jumping ability. He won the 1986 All-Star Dunk Contest.
Spud Webb was selected by Detroit Pistons with the 87th overall pick in the 1985 draft, just a fourth-round rookie. Career teams: Atlanta Hawks (1985- 199 1, 1995- 1996), Sacramento Kings (1991.