Spud Webb Proves He Can Still Dunk At Age 47!
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- čas přidán 18. 05. 2011
- Former NBA Superstar Spud Webb of the Atlanta Hawks, Slam Dunk Contest Champion from 1986, now a Business Executive, still proves he can dunk with the best of them 25 Years later!
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I don't care how he got up there, landing at that age is the real accomplishment.
was thinking the same thing 😂
He's 47, not 80
I love comments when I don't see it coming and then boom there it is and its hilarious!
Yes
Yes
Did anyone else see him run and then went up about three flights of stairs then jumped. but still complete Legend
Obviously lol
no. they lowered the ring.
They didn't....he stepped on something
😂😂😂 like bruh
Fax
Spud use to play basketball with me and my brothers in Dallas Texas. At that time he couldn’t play worth squat, he spent nights with my family and was best friends with my baby brother. He was dealing with social issues at that time which is why we let him sleep over many times. Who would have ever guessed that he would become who he is today. I’m proud of you Spud, This is Eric Overton’s big brother, by the way Eric passed away a few years ago.
Great story. Thanks for sharing. #Condolences
@@willschrank
Thank you.
@@purliegates8631Yes Sir, for certain! Thank you!👍
yeah he plays with me too
@@lnz971
That’s a good thing! Can you get in touch with him, I’m living in Africa now. I sure would appreciate it.
At 47, he is dunking easier than he was in his NBA dunk contest! Amazing.
That’s cause it’s fake
@@nobodyasked8193 No way, really?
@@jakemccoy it’s kinda obvious that he stepped on something and they don’t show his legs
@@nobodyasked8193 Stop being a hater.
@@jakemccoy It’s not hating, it is fake. But landing from that high at that age is still impressive
That is amazing. I am 6'2" and I remember the very day I couldnt dunk anymore. I was 36 years old and one day just couldnt dunk it easily. After that day I was able about 20 percent of the time for about another month or so and then just couldnt get up there anymore. I went from a a 39 inch vertical in high school to a 27 inch by the time I was 35. Now after a broken leg at age 66 I am proud to say I have a 12 inch vertical. Aging sucks
❤️❤️ crazy hope your health is good and maintaining during the pandemic
@@timsohilarious819 thanks happy new year to you
Same happened to me. That is a very empty feeling. I shot up to 6’3” my senior Year of high school and never played organized ball, but spent much time my last semester practicing one and two handed dunks, which when I traveled through South America, was rarely seen, so I was treated like a celebrity on playgrounds. About a decade later I was back in the USA with a bunch of high school and college kids who were dunkaholics. I got a steal on a fast break and wanted to show them the old man still had it but the legs just didn’t respond. I realized my hand was not far enough over the rim and laid it in. Then I felt the pain in my tendons and that was the signal from God to stop.
Crazy I’m 6’1 and still can’t dunk no matter how much I work my legs I still can’t dunk I’m grabbing rim tho😪
@@greenlighttransport8320 yet you took the time to comment. pathetic troll
Spud was a hero of mine growing up and I still look up to him. He proved that whatever anybody else labeled you didn’t have to follow you through life.
No pun intended? Lol
Him and Mookie Blaylock were definitely heroes when I was young.
@@johnnytmcq The best days of the Hawks
@@johnnytmcq Don't leave out Mugsy!
@@knutt81 lol just came here after watching a video of him.
Yea u can actually hear the trampoline "bounce" or whatever when he first jumps! For those of you who haven't seen Spud in action go watch the NBA Dunk Contest he won!! Truly incredible
You can tell he looks down to make sure on the trampoline first but still funny
Right!!!! Not to mention he went up so easy back in 86 u can see how worked to get up to the rim and now at 60 he does it with ease 🤦🏿🤦🏿 but still a legend though
There’s no trampoline
@@JCarlosWhite there is bro
@@djaxx5276 he was 48 when this was filmed
It always amazes me how no matter how old these guys are, you can immediately see that their muscle memory is still there and their comfort with the ball is on another level
Word
That’s exactly what I thought the moment he began dribbling. His control is so apparent
Yeah but he didn't actually dunk here. Come on. I saw this video years ago and could tell it wasn't real. They zoomed in right before he "jumped".
@@vigilant_1934 They're obviously discussing the mannerisms not the actual dunk.
@@Andre_Jordan Read the comments my man. A lot of these people think he actually jumped 40+ inches and did a two handed pump dunk with no warm up in dress clothes. They are talking about the way he went up and dunked so the dunk is definitely included in the conversation.
They almost got me, but it's still amazing the hops he had and the dunks he used to be able to do at 5ft 7.
Yes I had to replay it
3 times lol
Especially when you considering the PED's used today, along with HGH and these testosterone elixirs that replace all the hard work and dedication that all the "OG's" like Spud and others use to put in.....
@MUFC we don't give a shit?
@MUFC
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Question? "*Do They Play Soccer*"????? 🤔▪
@MUFC There’s only 196 countries in the world...
If you've won the REAL slam dunk championship then you can afford to do fake shit.
+rakkfatha He did winn
+rakkfatha he won tf you talking about lol
Legendary Naruto Uzumaki I know right
+rakkfatha LOL these 3 clowns dont get it
Edit : 2 clowns :D
+Legendary Naruto Uzumaki smh...what he means is ....because he HAS won before he can fake it as he's 47 . he jumped off a stool or something
"KEEP PRACTICING SON" that line gets me every time 😂😆
The most impressive Spud Webb dunk came in late 1983...North Carolina State against Houston in the kickoff game for the college season of 83-84. Spud dunked right over Akeem Olajuwon. Amazing athlete. Must be video of that dunk somewhere.
Why didn't they show the trampoline?
Reading Through History That's the point
Reading Through History you must dont know about spud webb
It's fake, trampoline that's it!
Reading Through History YEAH. YOU CAN HEAR IT. LOL
Milorad Petrović Might wanna look up Spud webb..
Obviously he jumped on a trampoline but still no loss of respect, spudd webb is a legend. Time eventually takes away everyone's physical talents. That doesn't take away from his greatness though.
Trampoline in his socks
@@bulldog6239No he jumped off a trampoline or some other object
@@bulldog6239 …..tsk tsk
That's no "trampoline" he still has hops and his team saw it up close and personal, don't low rate the guy for doing what has come natural to him for doing it for so long, give him his props and celebrate that he's still here to show younger players how to get it done
@@AveMcree I suggest you look at the 1986 Slam Dunk contest. Better yet let me show you the hops Spud Webb has. Any spectacular dunks you have seen since then we're all fashioned after him, Dr J., MJ, and others from the 80's thru early 2000 with Kobe and Vince Carter. Show respect to those who did it first!! czcams.com/video/y4zWLagc-14/video.html
When I was a kid, Spud used to come to summer basketball camp at Arkansas State University. He’d talk to us and put on a little show. I still remember him standing in front of the basket, taking one step and jumping off both feet and slamming it with two hands. Sounded like thunder…I thought the goal was going to come down. He was freakishly strong for his size. Good memories.
That’s when you know it’s definitely a GIFT from ABOVE THE RIM. 😎✨😎
They lowered the rim when they panned over to him. The below filming up shot gives the illusion that the subject higher than it is and I am being such a tool bag right now but I LOVE the writing of the clip. Great video
I don't care if it's fake this man is a legend!
It's wasn't fake you Hater
Not being a hater but he used something like a spring board to give him that additional lift. He slowly dribbled and barely bent his knees and was able to do a two-handed dunk. Back in the day, he needed all the energy he could get to be able to dunk. He never jogged and just flew like superman to dunk. However, he was great and an inspiration to all average height players.
@@3-piece129 lmfao 😂 HATER
@@dadbehindthecamera LOL... i wish i could dunk in a dressy shirt and slacks while wearing Stacy Adam's... haha.
@@3-piece129 smh 🤦🏻♂️ HATERS gonna HATE haha 😂
I NEVER SEEN A MAN AS SHORT AS SPUD DUNK IN SUCH A DRAMATIC FASHION....SPUD IS A LEGEND....MUCH RESPECT....
its fake....
Joseph Cantu HOW DO U KNOW ITS FAKE...U ARE PROBABLY RIGHT, BECAUSE IT DIDNT SEEM LIKE SPUD USED ANY EFFORT TO GET UP THAT HIGH....HOWEVER, SPUD WAS A GREAT DUNKER IN HIS DAY......THX FOR COMMENTING...
+Joe Johnson I mean I don't know 100% but the angle of the camera and the way he effortlessly floated up definitely indicates a stepping stool of some sort. no doubt he is a beast but another tell tale sign was the horrible acting by the players trying to antagonize spudd.
Joseph Cantu I HEAR U....U ARE RIGHT, IT DIDNT SEEM LIKE HE USED MUCH EFFORT TO JUMP HIGH ENOUGH TO DUNK....HOWEVER, ONE WOULD THINK THAT HE COULD STILL DUNK AT 47...47 IS NOT THAT OLD....IN FACT, IF HE REALLY CANT DUNK ANY MORE AT 47, THEN THAT SHOWS US HOW AGE CORRODES ALL OF OUR YOUTHFUL ABILITIES....THATS SCARY....LOL....
+Joe Johnson well this is actually a perfect parallel but Tony hawk just turned 47 a few weeks ago and on his birthday did a 900. which even for young guys is crazy.
Living Legend!!! How many young players watched Spud and thought “ why not ME??” What an American treasure!
I had a spud Webb poster in my room during high school. I’ll never forget his first reverse dunk in the contest bounced off his head he was so high. Great memories!
I'm glad he's still involved with the league. I couldn't believe his skill back in the day
In a street shoes and a suite, stone cold...priceless!!!
Google global truth project and read "the Present" to see the truth about life/death. Nothing is more important than checking it is true, especially pgs 1-4
He magically gained an extra 12” of height, right before he dunked it, that’s some skill right there.
Amazing, Spud. That’s why I loved watching you play back in the day. Tremendous athlete.
Loved Watching Spud as a kid growing up! His ball handling was also crazy besides the fact that he had mad hops!
I’m like spudd 47? Then I see it’s from 9 years ago. When CZcams recommends an old video 😭😭😭
Exactly bro 🤟🤟🤟😭😭😭
not saying it wasnt agt but i only wish youtube would start recommending vids i actually watch instead of ones they choose to pump up
I thought the same thing lol
I thought the same thing lol
The reaction of the big guy who goaded Spud to try the dunk was priceless. As were the reactions of his teammates who were laughing at him!
Totally agree, I about fell out of my chair laughing, then Spud trash talked him in passing by him, that was classic
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved when he won slam dunk contest. Unreal. Thanks for the memories!
are people actually arguing about this? this is obviously fake, but this video is for shits and giggles, not to show off athletic prowess or anything
Exactly he is 5'7 almost 50 it's not an argument lmao. It look like he landed on a trampoline.
Ib Art it aint real foo, but it doesn't matter. He showed everybody what he's capable of in his prime.
matde100 senin baban fake
matde100 I think the word you're looking for is "comedy"
***** NO he was exactly looking for "shits and giiggles". Thank you, though.
even if its fake, we all know how this dude was flying in old mixtapes 30 years ago
use to ball with him in w4 parks in village. He was dunken everyday
Spud is still fantastic!!! Great ballplayer! Love the guy.
He’s just schooled those boys! What a legend!
How many of you have WON an NBA slam dunk contest?
+motogpfan46rossi still, its fake but credit to the little man
Me
+Poo Bon Wait are you the real Poo Bon?!?!?!
It's irrelevant that he won a dunk contest. He can bearly move. This is soo obvious that he used something to jump off, it's almost a waste of time to even try explaining.
+ian same name as me
Webb was and is just fantastic. Loved to watch him play. Wishing him a long and healthy life.
Ikr me too can’t believe he still got it
Once a Legend forever a legend 🏀🏀🏀
Glad I was lucky enough to watch him play! What a talent.
Lol
“Keep practicing son” that killed it.. 😂😂😂
I remember him winning the Slam dunk contest in the 80's, and it wasn't because he was so short, he deserved it.
What a man! That legendary spud webb...
First time I saw Spud Webb was live at a preseason game in Wichita Kansas vs Seattle. There were WSU alumni on both teams and was an amazing experience for me as a kid. During the pregame shoot around he dunked the ball and the arena erupted. I had no clue who he was I legitimately thought he was a ball boy. We didn’t have the internet so learning of all the rookies was much different back then. As another short basketball player I was an instant fan of Spud. So much spring in his legs. Love you Spud
“Keep practicing son” Love it.
He was an inspiration to us all shorties in his time.
@Rob Rochon 😂😂😂
Always good to see, Spud.
Spud still making me smile.
Was one of my favorite players back in the day. Nice to see him still involved in some aspect of the game.
That was 10 years ago
@@TheBigToe69 he was still a 47 year old man 10 years ago and is still currently involved in basketball in the G-League.
People are saying that there was a trampoline under him. Understand this, in order to be one of the chosen few too make it in a league like the NFL NBA MLB, you have to be a freak of nature. Therefore it doesn't surprise me at all that SPUD after all these years can still accomplish such a feat
It's fake you can the hear the trampoline right before he dunks
okayyyyy but that does not take the fact that he is human which means his body goes through the same physiological effects that comes with aging just like everyone else, which means he will loose the ability, to move,jump, lift like he use to. By the age of 50 you lose up to 15-30% of the muscle you had when you were 20 that is a proven fact. NOT to mention the dunk is fake you can tell by the camera angle and the way he dunked was not a natural position
Did you even watch the video? He double pumps with ease.
timfosho and my question to you is WHAT are you smokin to see a double jump. Watched it 5 time and don't see it. Lol
sean brown He said double PUMP not jump
Great video! Clever!
That's awesome! And at 1:08, when he says "Keep practicing that, Son" Lol
I remember watching him get a rebound between 2 bigs, and it looked so fkn crazy. All three were in the air, bigs feet a few inches off the ground, and his feet were up near their knees, but all their hands were a little above the rim. I’m like, dayum, bruh don’t need a running start. 😬✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾
Every time he ever dunk he looked like he was stepping on something..wow amazing
He may have jumped up there on a trampoline but he landed on some slick ass loafers and old knees. Mad respect ✊💯🔥🔥🔥
Nope strong leg's that how
can't watch this enough...unbelievable!
Just the fact that his 47 year old knees didn't crash all over the place on the way down is impressive! Respect Sir
I'm 41 and I don't crash when I fall and am still fast as fuck. You don't have to worry about that shit until you're in your 60s for most people.
Give me a break.....the video is totally fake.
@@edgibbs3229 We all know it's fake, using a trampoline or a box of some sort, but the way down can be a problem. At 47 and with some extra belly pounds anything can happen, but he managed it like a champ, that's all
@@edgibbs3229 No sh*t Sherlock! It's a fun video!
Try skateboarding at 47
Hey...the title says he can still dunk...doesn't say anything about jumping
Good one!
He can still dunk donuts.
That we can all believe.
That is unreal!!!! He's still the man
Lol. He did that in his Sunday best too. Still have my spud web dunk contest poster in my collection. Used to be my favorite poster as a kid growing up.
Still my favorite dunk champion and most inspirational player of my lifetime
still a beast!! he is 47 in the video(50+ now) so the fact he can even do the landing is still impressive
Mad respect to that man!
Right on, Spud 👍🏀
obviously there's a trampoline, but he's 47 and just 170 cm... still quite amazing! and c'mon it's just a video for fun!
Mattia Santangelo He won the slam dunk contest. He often dunked during games around players far taller than him. It’s proven bone density thickens and muscle fibre becomes stronger in your 40’s. So tell me again why this isn’t real?
slapmyfunkybass because the average person who’s bones are “thicker and stronger” in his 40s didn’t have an entire competitive basketball career, with the amount of stress his knees have been through I’m surprised he can still even jog the way he did
More like 170 and 47 cm
Fake
slapmyfunkybass You can see him jump off of something , Either he stepped on a trampoline of double jumped
Spud Webb won the slam dunk contest and yes he is 5'7"
Legend!! Still got that AWESOME sauce!!
Dang!! We need a instant replay for that one baby!!
You can HEAR him hitting the trampoline. And for those that say he could dunk 25 years ago, why not now... 25 years ago he never got that kind of elevation double pump action. Back then he barely eased it over the rim AT THE HEIGHT OF HIS ATHLETIC PROWESS. No way in hell this is real. Look for videos of Michael Jordan dunking NOWADAYS. They're the same age, Jordan is a foot taller, greatest dunker in history, and Jordan can barely get it over the rim now. Yet Spud Webb is flying, wtf ever.
To be honest, MJ isn't the best dunker in history...
I agree. You can tell he jumped off of something. To do a double pump as he did, you need a bit more effort and more speed. He did it too effortlessly. Again, he jump off of something as the lift was not natural. But back in the day, he did get up high. He was way more impressive slam dunking than any 6-10 or 7'player. Check out the slam dunk contest video and you will see how high he gets.
czcams.com/video/fk-t2HnXfy4/video.html
MJ best dunker in history? No sir.
Daniel Champeny #Correct
Wtf I said MJ isn't the best dunker in history. VC is the best NBA dunker in history. Best dunkers in history are probably TDub, Air up There and K-Dobbs. You are not telling me who is the best, I've seen too much dunk vids, I know what Im saying, so stfu.
Spud Webb was a real life NBA player.Look for yourself.He is legend at 5"7 and stuffing that ball
Thanks for telling us something we already know.
Thanx Captain Obvious.
I went to school with him. So I know.
there was a trampoline breh
Brings back memories!
My mouth dropped, unreal!!
Spud Webb dunked with a suit on!!! What a G move!!!
"Keep practicing son". 😂😂😂😂
And he double clutched it! Wow!
Honestly, just landing at that age and weight is impressive. I can attest to that.
Like seriously though
Omg U know it's fake yeah
Facts
Bruh. He was wearing dress shoes too
@@ENemy_SHpotted dude it was fake as
this cool clip never fails to make me laugh.
lol
The legend can still dunk,, 😮😮😮 good job Webb 💪
Lol Spud is still one of sports biggest freaks of nature...was a kid in 1986 ...still remember how marveled I was to see him do what he did ....Spud is a Legend!
It is fake but he's still got style tho!
DaLeadBull Its just like jordan missing shots when he played against that kid with the Kobe bryant Jersey on........ No one can expect Jordan or Spud to be as great as they were when they were in their prime.
+Willie Gordon I think he steps on something to get higher
+Willie Gordon that was a regulation rim, and if you had seem him play in his prime, everything he did seemed effortlessly, he was just that smooth
+DaLeadBull whats fake?
i don't understand, what can be fake about his lmao
"DON'T ALWAYS TRUST WHAT YOU SEE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. EVEN SALT LOOKS LIKE SUGAR."
Than you didn't see Spud Webb as a winner of the NBA Slum Dunk competition 1986 !
@@MrMadreko it was then
@@MrMadreko Man, listen: Spud was the truth when he played at NC State.
Yeah i don’t trust anything you just said does that count?
With the double pump too!!! Spud is still nice
Stepping up, literally!!
KEEP PRACTICING SON !!!
Looked like he wasn't gonna make it but jumped on a invisible Trampoline 😂😂
They lowered the goal lol
Now I know I saw the same thing if you watch it you see him step on something then he jumped
@@bryandavis8888 you can even hear it.
Respect! Snuff said!
Spudd Webb is a legend and an icon.
That's was great SPUD!!
You can hear the trampoline when he jumps on it.
Duck it
That's cool that he can still dunk ! I like the way he put the young in his place. Spud Webb is amazing 😊
Spuds a one in million classic player person
Best dunk contest winner ever!!
Oscars for every one of them!
spud the real deal actor webb. legend!
I was also impressed by the fact that he could palm the ball
fake or naw spud webb was one of the greatest dunkers due to his hight
I agree 100%
+Freewarrior2 spud could barely put it down. he played with THE greatest dunked in Nique. Spud never should've won a dunk contest
Thumbs up.
never that creative but the vertical leap was insane....now nate robinson was creative
that was funny.but not as funny as reading he's one of the greatest dunkers due to his height. he wasn't a great dunkel, he just had one of the highest vertical jumps.
"I was born in Ladders, Louisina..." - everyone
I'm 6'1" and have never been able to dunk. I love how Spud just went back to doing what he was doing as if nothing had happened.
Nba legend still doing this thing
After he was done fake dunking there, he did some real dunking...donuts.
Sounds like hater aid in yo cup.
Tht shi funny asf
@@tommygunn2457 sounds like someone doesn't know what Jokes are
Plus he put on some Gold Bond and Icy Hot Shaq sent him.
This made me fuckin laugh 😂
Trampoline or not, best part of the vid was *keep practicing son! (background goes oooooooooh)*
Love how they lowered the backboard for him
Still dunk is an understatement.. The man had some flair to that Jam!
I remember meeting and talking to Spud Webb during an exhibition game back in the 80's. I was standing eye to eye with him thinking how does he do it. Best part was watching Dominique Wilkins throwing down monster dunks while standing right behind the basket, absolutely amazing.
Exactly, I always told my kids...if there was no Jordan they would have been wearing Nike Wilkins