Marvin Webster facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Born | April 13, 1952 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | April 4, 2009 (aged 56) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| High school | Edmondson (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Morgan State (1971–1975) |
| NBA Draft | 1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1975–1987 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1977 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1977–1978 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1978–1984 | New York Knicks |
| 1986 | Pensacola Tornados |
| 1987 | Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,302 (7.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,218 (6.8 rpg) |
| Blocks | 881 (1.4 bpg) |
Marvin Nathaniel Webster (born April 13, 1952 – died April 4, 2009) was a tall American basketball player. He played professionally for ten seasons! He spent one year in the ABA and nine years in the NBA. He played for teams like the Denver Nuggets, Seattle SuperSonics, New York Knickerbockers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
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Marvin Webster's College Basketball Journey
Marvin Webster was born in Baltimore, Maryland. His father was a preacher in the city. Marvin went to Edmondson High School there.
He played basketball for four years at Morgan State University. During his junior year, he got the nickname "The Human Eraser." This was because he blocked about eight shots per game! He helped his team, the Morgan State Bears, win the 1974 NCAA Division II Championship. That year, he averaged 21 points and 22.4 rebounds per game. He was even named the Division II player of the year!
Marvin Webster still holds many records at his college. He scored 1,990 points and grabbed 2,267 rebounds in his college career. His 740 rebounds in 1974 and his total of 2,267 career rebounds are still among the highest in NCAA history. In 2006, he was honored by being named to the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball 50th Anniversary All-Elite Eight Team.
Marvin Webster's Professional Career
After college, Marvin Webster was a top pick in both the NBA and ABA drafts in 1975. The Atlanta Hawks picked him third overall in the NBA draft. The Denver Nuggets picked him first overall in the ABA draft. He chose to sign with the Nuggets.
Sadly, he was diagnosed with a type of hepatitis (a liver condition) early in his career. Because of this, he only played 38 games in his first season (1975–76).
Marvin Webster was a 7-foot-1-inch center. He helped the Denver Nuggets win their division in 1976-77. He also helped the Seattle SuperSonics win the Western Conference title in 1977-78. His best season was with Seattle, where he averaged 14.0 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. He played even better in the playoffs that year, averaging 16.1 points and 13.1 rebounds. He still holds the SuperSonics' record for most rebounds in one half, with 21!
In 1978, the New York Knicks signed Webster. As part of the deal, the SuperSonics received player Lonnie Shelton and a future draft pick. In his first season with the Knicks, Webster averaged 11.3 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. After that, his stats didn't reach double figures in either category again. He missed the 1984–85 season and part of the 1985-86 season due to his hepatitis before leaving the Knicks.
Webster also played a short time in the Continental Basketball Association. Later, he played briefly for the Milwaukee Bucks during the 1986-87 season.
Marvin Webster sadly passed away in a hotel room in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 4, 2009. He was 56 years old. It is believed he died from a heart condition.
Marvin Webster's Family Life
Marvin Webster was married to Mederia Webster. They had a son named Marvin Webster Jr. Their son was a talented basketball player and was set to play at Temple University. Sadly, Marvin Jr. passed away at age 19 from a heart problem before his second year of college.
Later in his life, Marvin Webster lived in Metuchen, New Jersey.
See also
In Spanish: Marvin Webster para niños
