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 . He played for NC State in the 1983–84 and 1984-85 seasons, averaging 10.4 points and 5.7 assists. Professional career Atlanta Hawks (1985–1991) Most scouts predicted that Webb would end up playing in either Europe or for the Harlem Globetrotters because of his height. However, Webb was drafted in the 4th round of the 1985 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. After the guard-loaded Pistons released Spud, his agent, Bill Blakeley arranged for a tryout with the Atlanta Hawks where Spud beat out several seasoned guards to make the opening roster. Sacramento Kings (1991–1995) 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. Webb posted career highs of 16.0 points and 7.1 assists per game in his first season with the Kings. He also led the NBA in free throw shooting in his last season in Sacramento, shooting 93.4 percent in 1994-95 (after shooting 81.3 percent the previous season). Return to Atlanta (1995–1996) In 1995, Webb was traded back to the Atlanta Hawks for Tyrone Corbin. Minnesota Timberwolves (1996) Webb played half of the 1995-96 season with the Hawks before he was traded with Andrew Lang to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Christian Laettner and Sean Rooks. Orlando Magic (1998) Webb finished his career after one season with the Orlando Magic, ultimately retiring from professional basketball in 1997. Webb had over 50 games with 20 points or more including a career high 34 points against the Golden State Warriors on April 21, 1993 and a career high 18 assists against the Detroit Pistons on April 19, 1986. Webb played 814 games in his 12-year NBA career, averaging 9.9 points per game, scoring 8,072 points. and registering 4,342 assists. Since Webb made his NBA debut, only two players have been shorter than he was: Muggsy Bogues and Earl Boykins. 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