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Hard Rock Casino Rockford is leaning into its entertainment destination goal, hosting watch parties for March Madness with former NBA star Spud Webb making an appearance.

However, not everyone supports this trend. Spud Webb, a retired NBA player, has been vocal about his disapproval of load management. The 5'6" point guard was known for his lightning-quick speed ...

NBA players are known for being tall, but there have been some who played in the league at under 6 feet, which is rare.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Hard Rock Casino Rockford hosted a March Madness watch party with former NBA point guard Spud Webb. Dozens gathered at the Hard Rock Live venue at the casino to watch ...

If history tells us anything, the odds for under 6-foot players aren’t good We’ve seen former NBA players like Calvin Murphy, Isaiah Thomas, Muggsy Bogues, Spud Webb, and J.J. Barea manage to ...

The sense of wonder is central to all acrobatic dunking in itself. It’s why fans still have such fondness for short kings ...

It’s why fans still have such fondness for short kings Spud Webb and Nate Robinson. Two permanent fixes the NBA could apply to the dunk contest to, as discussed, have a height limit on ...