Muggsy Bogues

Biography

Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues is a former NBA player born on January 9, 1965, in Baltimore, Maryland. He became the shortest player to ever play in the league at 5'3", and his unique size allowed him to excel as a point guard, earning top-seven finishes in assists six consecutive seasons and top-ten finishes in steals three times. Bogues's defensive prowess also stood out, including blocking shots from taller opponents like Patrick Ewing.