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Muggsy Bogues Retired

Guard · Charlotte Hornets · 6'3", 190 lb · Drafted 1987
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In short

Muggsy Bogues is a retired guard best known with the Charlotte Hornets. At 5-3, the shortest player in NBA history. Career averages: 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game.

Scoring map · Muggsy’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 7% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 4% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Muggsy Bogues is a retired NBA guard. At 5-3, the shortest player in NBA history.

He averaged 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists over his career.

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Career avg
7.7 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
2.6 rpg
career
Assists
7.6 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Muggsy Bogues is a retired guard, most associated with the Charlotte Hornets.

At 5-3, the shortest player in NBA history.

He retired with career averages of 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Career

At 5-3, the shortest player in NBA history.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired guard and Charlotte Hornets name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
74/100
Scoring62
Playmaking71
Rebounding45
Perimeter D54
Rim protection26
Spacing56
Athleticism66
Clutch56
RetiredCharlotte Hornets
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The career

At 5-3, the shortest player in NBA history.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
7.7
per game
Career RPG
2.6
per game
Career APG
7.6
per game

Where he sits in history

CareerAt 5-3, the shortest player in NBA history.
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired guard and Charlotte Hornets name.

Muggsy Bogues's career is complete: At 5-3, the shortest player in NBA history.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — a standout with the Charlotte Hornets.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Muggsy Bogues's career averages?

Muggsy Bogues averaged 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game.

Is Muggsy Bogues in the Hall of Fame?

Muggsy Bogues is a retired guard and a notable pro, though not currently a Hall of Fame inductee.