Who Is the Shortest NBA Player Now?
Keep up with the latest NBA news and find out who is the shortest player in the league with our helpful blog post.
Gheorghe Muresan
At 7-foot-7, Gheorghe Muresan is still the tallest player in NBA history. But he’s no longer the shortest. That title now belongs to T.J. McConnell, who stands at just 6-foot-2.
Earl Boykins
At 5’5”, Earl Joseph Boykins II was one of the shortest players in NBA history. He played professional basketball for 16 years, including stints with 11 different teams. He last played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013.
Muggsy Bogues
Muggsy Bogues (born Tyrone Curtis Bogues on January 9, 1965) is an American retired professional basketball player. The 5-foot-3-inch (1.60 m) Bogues is the shortest player ever to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played point guard for four teams during his 14-season NBA career.
Calvin Murphy
Calvin Murphy is the shortest NBA player now. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Spud Webb
Spud Webb is a retired American professional basketball point guard. Webb, who was 52 when he last played in the NBA, is one of the shortest players in NBA history, at 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m). He is also famous for winning a Slam Dunk Contest despite his short stature.
