Marvin Webster is a former professional basketball player. He played for the National Basketball Association from 1975 to 1978. He has played for the Denver Nuggets, Seattle SuperSonics, and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Marvin Nathaniel Webster was born on April 13, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States of America. He stands 216 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 102 kg. He played right-handed and he was a center.

His son is Marvin Webster Jr. who was recruited to play for Temple University but died at the age of 19.

Position Center
Height / weight 2.16 m / 102 kg
Born 13 Apr 1952
Nationality United States United States
Playing Style Right Handed
Team History
211 milwaukee bucks Milwaukee 1987
Pensacola Tornados 1986
204 new york knicks New York 1978 - 1984
Seattle SuperSonics Seattle SuperSonics 1977 - 1978
225 denver nuggets Denver 1975 - 1977

High School and College Career

He attended Edmondson High School in Baltimore, Maryland. Later, he played college basketball for Morgan State University and was there from 1971 to 1975.

From 1973 to 1975, he was named the MEAC Player of the Year.

Professional Career

He turned pro in the 1975 NBA Draft, selected in the 1st round as 3rd overall by the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks traded him to the Denver Nuggets and he played for them from 1975 to 1977.

From 1977 to 1978, he was signed with the Seattle Supersonics. Then from 1978 to 1984, he was with the New York Knicks.

In 1986, he played for the Continental Basketball Association team the Pensacola Tornados. In 1987, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks before he retired.

Career Highlights and Awards

  • 1973–1975 - MEAC Player of the Year

Career ABA and NBA Statistics

  • Points - 4,302 (7.0 ppg)
  • Rebounds - 4,218 (6.8 rpg)
  • Blocks - 881 (1.4 bpg)

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