The Lightest NBA Players of All Time

In this blog post, we take a look at the lightest NBA players of all time. These are the players who, despite their lack of size, were able to make a big impact on the court.

Introduction

In basketball, like in most other sports, height can be a major advantage. Players who are taller than their opponents have a better chance of blocking shots, grabbing rebounds, and shooting over defenders.

Despite the clear benefits of height, there have been some very successful players who are shorter than average. In this article, we’ll take a look at the ten lightest players in NBA history

The lightest player in NBA history

The lightest player in NBA history is guard Earl Boykins, who played for six teams during his 14-year career. Boykins was listed at 5’5″ and 133 pounds. He is one of only four players in NBA history listed at 5’5″ or shorter.

The lightest player in the modern NBA

In the modern NBA, the lightest player is therecorded to be Isaiah Thomas who weighs in at just 5’9” and 185 pounds. Thomas is a diminutive figure in a league full of giants, and he isn’t alone among the lightest players in NBA history Here are some of the other featherweights who have managed to find success on the hardwood.

Dick Barnett, 6’3” and 160 pounds
Earl Monroe, 6’3” and 170 pounds
Muggsy Bogues 5’3” and 136 pounds
Spud Webb 5’7” and 133 pounds
Calvin Murphy, 5’9” and 170 pounds

The lightest player in the NBA today

Today, the lightest player in the NBA is J.J. Redick of the Philadelphia 76ers, who weighs in at just 175 pounds. Though he is not the shortest player in the league, at 6’4”, Redick is certainly one of the slender ones.

In fact, Redick is not even close to being the lightest player in NBA history That title goes to Oscar “The Big O” Robertson, who played for the Cincinnati Royals from 1960 to 1970. At just 160 pounds, Robertson was considerably lighter than even today’s lightest players. In fact, he was so skinny that his nickname was “Skinny”!

Other lightweight players throughout NBA history include Allen Iverson (166 pounds), Calvin Murphy (170 pounds), and Earl Monroe (169 pounds). These players prove that you don’t need to be big and strong to be successful in the NBA.

The lightest player in the NBA Finals

At only 150 pounds, Muggsy Bogues is the lightest player ever to compete in the NBA Finals The 5’3” guard played for the Charlotte Hornets during their only appearance in the Championship Series in 1993, where they ultimately lost to the Chicago Bulls

Bogues was far from the only small player in the league though, and there have been a number of other diminutive players who have made a significant impact on the game. Earl Boykins, who played for several teams over his 16-year career, is one of the heaviest players in NBA history at only 5’5”. Calvin Murphy, another undersized guard, is one of only two players under 6 feet tall to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame

While size may be an advantage in basketball, it is clear that players of all sizes can be successful at the game’s highest level

The lightest player in the NBA All-Star Game

In the history of the NBA All-Star game there have been a number of extremely light players. The lightest player ever to appear in an All-Star Game was Earl Monroe, who weighed in at just 155 pounds. Other notable light players include Calvin Murphy, Muggsy Bogues, and Allen Iverson In recent years there have been a number of extremely light players in the NBA, including Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook

The lightest player in the NBA Draft

In recent years the NBA has been trending towards smaller and more versatile players. This has led to some exceptionally tall players being drafted into the league, as teams look to take advantage of their size and athleticism. However, there have been a number of very light players drafted into the NBA over the years.

In this article, we will take a look at the lightest NBA players of all time, according to their listed weight. These are players who were either very small for their position, or who played at a very light weight throughout their careers.

To qualify for this list, a player must have played in at least one NBA game and must be listed at 140 pounds or less. This list includes some of the most surprising lightweights in NBA history

The lightest player in the NBA Development League

There’s always been a spot in the NBA for the super-light player. In fact, some of the league’s most popular players have been its lightest. But at 5-foot-9 and 150 pounds, Tyler Hansbrough is currently the lightest player in the NBA Development League

The lightest player in the NBA G League

Dennis Rodman is the lightest player in the NBA G League weighing in at just 69 pounds. He is also the shortest player in the league, standing at just 5’3”. Rodman played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs during his NBA Career

The lightest player in the Women’s NBA

The WNBA has had plenty of incredibly talented players over the years, many of whom have been among the league’s best scorers, rebounders, and defenders. But there’s one thing that separates the truly elite players from the rest of the pack: their weight.

While there have been some extremely talented players who tip the scales at less than 150 pounds, the lightest player in NBA History is former Houston Comets guard Carolyn Jones, who weighed in at just under 119 pounds.

In her four seasons with the Comets, Jones was a key part of a team that won four NBA championships She was an excellent shooter and a gifted playmaker, and her quickness and agility allowed her to be a nuisance on defense as well.

While she wasn’t the tallest player on the court, Jones’ lack of size never seemed to be an issue. She was always able to find a way to get her shot off against taller defenders, and she was fearless when it came to taking on bigger players in the post.

Jones’ career came to an abrupt end in 2000 when she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer She bravely fought the disease for two years before passing away at the age of 31.