Who is the Shortest NBA Player?
At just five feet, three inches tall, Isaiah Thomas is currently the shortest player in the NBA. But he’s not the only one! Here’s a look at the other shortest players in the league.
Introduction
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The NBA is widely considered to be the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. It has 30 teams, and each team plays 82 games in the regular season.
The regular season starts in late October and ends in early April. The NBA Finals, the championship of the league, is played in June.
In order to be eligible to play in the NBA, players must be at least 19 years of age and must have been out of high school for at least one year.
There have been a number of players who have been drafted into the NBA who have been extremely successful despite their relatively short stature. In this article, we will take a look at some of the shortest players in NBA history.
Height of NBA Players
NBA players are some of the biggest and strongest athletes in the world. But not all of them are towering giants. In fact, there are a few players who are quite short in comparison to their peers. Here is a look at the 10 shortest players in the NBA today.
1. Isaiah Thomas, 5’9”
2. Kemba Walker, 6’0”
3. Tyler Ulis, 5’10”
4. Devonte’ Graham, 6’1”
5. Cory Joseph, 6’3”
6. Fred VanVleet, 6’0”
7. Patrick Beverley, 6’1”
8. Sterling Brown, 6’6”
9. RJ Barrett, 6’7”
10. Zion Williamson, 6’6
The Shortest NBA Player
Muggsy Bogues
There have been many great NBA players who have been shorter than average. But, at 5’3″, Muggsy Bogues is by far the shortest player in NBA history. Bogues had a successful 14-year career, despite being at a huge disadvantage against taller opponents. In fact, he is one of only six players in NBA history to record more than 8,000 assists.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are many shortest NBA players. Among them, Isaiah Thomas is the shortest player currently in the NBA. He is followed by Tyler Ulis, Cameron Reynolds, and Tacko Fall. Wes Matthews and Kendrick Nunn are the shortest players in the 2019-2020 season.
