Spud Webb Signs With CBA

Twelve-year NBA point guard Spud Webb became the first major name to sign with the Continental Basketball Association during the lockout, coming to terms with the Idaho Stampede.

Webb, who made a name for himself by winning the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest despite his 5-7 height, appeared in four games with the Orlando Magic last season after signing a 10-day contract on February 22. He averaged 3.0 points and 1.3 assists and was waived on March 1.

The 35-year-old Webb was a 1985 fourth-round pick of the Detroit Pistons but eventually signed with Atlanta. He played six seasons with the Hawks before being traded to the Sacramento Kings, where he spent four years.

Webb also played with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

In 814 career games, Webb averaged 9.9 points and 5.3 assists. His best season came in 1991-92, when he recorded career highs of 16.0 points and 7.1 assists for the Kings.

"(Spud) is a player that the city will be able to identify with immediately," said Idaho coach Russ Bergman. "He will bring great excitement and his presence will attract fans to each CBA city in which he plays."

The lockout led the league on Thursday to cancel preseason games and almost certainly will delay at least the beginning of the season. A handful of NBA players already have signed overseas.

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