NEW YORK CITY, NY — Former Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association sensation Anthony “Spud” Webb is facing a challenge unlike any in his professional career. Rick’s Cabaret New York City has brought him on as coach of a newly-formed all-female NBA alternative season basketball team.
Rick’s formally announced the decision during a meet and greet news conference held at the New York club, where he put his team through their comely paces in a practice session in front of the stages where they can usually be found dancing. The New York team expects to play against the Minneapolis Downtown Cabaret and Miami Tootsie’s Cabaret.
The team was formed to give fans an entertaining basketball option during the NBA season star delay. The “Rick’s Basketball Association” is comprised of squads from Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc., the publicly traded group of 23 upscale gentlemen’s clubs that are popular with pro athletes and their fans.
The 5’ 7” Webb overcame multiple challenges to earn a spot with the Hawks and then the Sacramento Kings in the 1980s and 90s, becoming one of the most admired players in the league, famed for his amazing four-foot leaps and dunking ability.
Despite his diminutive size, he averaged over 10 points and five assists a game, played in several playoff series and won the slam-dunk championship at the 1986 All-Star game, beating out Dominique Wilkins and Michael Jordan. After retirement as a player, he became an executive of the Texas Legends, a NBA Development League team and is a popular motivational speaker.
“These ladies are fabulous and have obvious talents and skills. I can't think of a better way to entertain long-suffering NBA fans,” Webb said.
“He's a hero to people of all sizes and he shows that anyone can accomplish anything,” said Gianna, a point guard on the New York team. “Of course we are happy the NBA is combing back in December — they are some of our best customers. We’ll play ‘til the NBA season starts because our fans and customers want it.”
