3. Anthony “Spud” Webb, 5’ 7”
#3, at Sportskeeda’s list for top 10 shortest NBA player is Anthony “Spud” Webb.
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If Nate Robinson is the most popular short man of today’s game, Webb was the elite force back in the 80s and 90s. A regular in the Slam Dunk contest, “Spud”, as he was affectionately nicknamed, usurped the gigantic Dominique Wilkins to win the battle in his rookie campaign.
Playing at the Hawks, Kings and the Magic – more prominently with the former – Anthony Webb drew a cult following for his “fear nobody” mentality as he dunked on almost every fast break opportunity, with several cameras just waiting to get a glimpse of it.
Between 1990 and 1995, Spud’s prime years, he averaged 13.6 points and 6.5 assists per game. Statistically, his best years were at the Sacramento Kings but till today, he adheres to a cult status following at the Atlanta Hawks.