The World’s Shortest Athletes Don’t Find Their Height A Laughing Matter

Muggsy Bogues Was The Shortest NBA Player Ever

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Muggsy Bogues played in the NBA from 1987 until 2001. He began his career with the Washington Bullets, then moved on to the Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, and finally the Toronto Raptors. If he had been taller than five feet and three inches, he might have been able to stay in one place.

Taken 12th overall by the Bullets in 1987, Bogues played alongside Manute Bole. Bole was a giant of a man, standing seven feet and seven inches tall. The height disparity is the greatest of teammates in NBA history. Since retiring from the NBA, Bogues has found his way into coaching.