You've already voted for the All-Star teams, now it's time to vote for the All-Throwback team. This is your chance to vote for the NBA's top personalities and specialists while getting a quick history lesson on the game's quirky past. Vote from Jan. 29-Feb. 7, then check back on Feb. 8 to see who the overall winners were. NBA.com will then talk to as many of the winners as possible during All-Star Weekend to get their thoughts on what it means to be an All-Throwback.


The Spud Webb Award
... given to the "little guy" with the biggest dunking ability





Nominee No. 1: Darrell Armstrong
Although this Orlando point guard doesn't fly to the hoop with the reckless abandon he once possessed, Armstrong is still capable of finishing with a ferocity atypical of NBA point guards. This 1996 Slam Dunk participant has cradle-dunked his way onto many a highlight reel.





Nominee No. 2: Baron Davis
The high-flying Davis spends more time in the air than the original Red Baron. This 2000 Slam Dunk participant has made a name for himself with his ability to drive the lane in a halfcourt set and finish with authority over would-be seven-foot defenders.





Nominee No. 3: Steve Francis
Were it not for a certain dunker named Vince, this Rockets point guard would have captured the 2000 Slam Dunk title. Whether following a missed shot, receiving an alley-oop, or throwing down a breakaway, only a handful of players finish with the flair and athleticism of Stevie Franchise.





Nominee No. 4: Allen Iverson
Yes, he relies more on his jump shot than anything else, and yes he usually gets knocked down on his way to the hoop, but when in the open court, Iverson can still charge up the Philly faithful with a timely, flashy finish. He doesn't dunk as much as he did early on in his career, but he still has the ability to elevate when needed.





Nominee No. 5: Stephon Marbury
Simply put, in terms of having a compact build and the ability to explode off of the floor, no one resembles Spud Webb more than Marbury. Marbury's complete arsenal of offensive weapons might take away slightly from his dunking prowess, but he has some of the most impressive finishes ever seen from a player his size.

ABOUT SPUD WEBB:
As a relative unknown, Webb made All-Star history by powering his way to the 1986 Slam Dunk title despite standing all of 5-foot-7. Webb's performance ushered in a new way of thinking among the league's smaller players, and suddenly dunks were no longer exclusive to the 6-6 and over set. Webb was a talented playmaker and a greatly underrated shooter, but it is for his jaw-dropping performance in '86 that he is best known.