At 5 feet 3 inches tall, Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues is the smallest player in NBA history. Here, 6-feet-7-inch forward Rafael Addison stoops to Muggsy's level during a game against the Dallas Mavericks in Texas in 1997.
At 5 feet 3 inches tall, Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues is the smallest player in NBA history. Here, 6-feet-7-inch forward Rafael Addison stoops to Muggsy's level during a game against the Dallas Mavericks in Texas in 1997.
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Bogues fights in vain to block the shot of Derek Anderson, during the Toronto Raptors' 95-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in 2000.
Bogues fights in vain to block the shot of Derek Anderson, during the Toronto Raptors' 95-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in 2000.
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Bogues stands alongside Charlotte Hornets coach Dave Cowens during a win over the Washington Bullets -- his first NBA team. Bogues was the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of the 1987 draft.
Bogues stands alongside Charlotte Hornets coach Dave Cowens during a win over the Washington Bullets -- his first NBA team. Bogues was the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of the 1987 draft.
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Bogues in action for the Hornets against LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson during the 1990-91 NBA season.
Bogues in action for the Hornets against LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson during the 1990-91 NBA season.
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"Down here!" Bogues tries in vain to oppose guard Brian Shaw of the Orlando Magic.
"Down here!" Bogues tries in vain to oppose guard Brian Shaw of the Orlando Magic.
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Bogues showcases his extraordinary vertical reach during a Hornets game against the Chicago Bulls in 1994. He defied his small stature and was able to jump 44 inches, among the highest figures in NBA history.
Bogues showcases his extraordinary vertical reach during a Hornets game against the Chicago Bulls in 1994. He defied his small stature and was able to jump 44 inches, among the highest figures in NBA history.
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David meets Goliath: Muggsy holds the ball during an exhibition game between the "USA Legends of Basketball" and a Germany/Luxemburg All Star team in 2009. Bogues was greeted with incredulity wherever he went. Today, he's remembered as a legend.
David meets Goliath: Muggsy holds the ball during an exhibition game between the "USA Legends of Basketball" and a Germany/Luxemburg All Star team in 2009. Bogues was greeted with incredulity wherever he went. Today, he's remembered as a legend.
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