Who Was The Smallest NBA Player?

We all know that NBA players are some of the biggest athletes around. But did you know that there have been some very small players in the league?

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the smallest NBA players of all time. You may be surprised at just how tiny some of these guys are!

Introduction

In basketball, height can be an important advantage. The taller the player, the harder it is for opponents to score against them and the easier it is for them to score.

Although most NBA players are tall, there have been some very successful players who were shorter than average. Here are some of the shortest players in NBA history.

Muggsy Bogues

Muggsy Bogues was the smallest player in NBA history, standing at just 5’3”. He played point guard for four teams over the course of his 14-year career. Bogues is best remembered for his time with the Charlotte Hornets, where he was a fan favorite and helped the team to two playoff appearances.

Earl Boykins

Earl Joseph Boykins II (born June 2, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. He was nicknamed “The Mouse” due to his small stature of 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m). He is one of the shortest players in NBA history, and has the second highest free throw percentage (.842) in league history.

Spud Webb

Spud Webb, at just 5’7” tall, is considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 4th round of the 1984 NBA draft, but was soon traded to the Atlanta Hawks. In his rookie season, Webb proved himself to be a capable player, averaging 9.7 points per game.

Webb’s career really took off in his second season with the Hawks. He averaged a career-high 13.4 points per game, and was selected to participate in the 1986 Slam Dunk Contest (where he finished 2nd to dominator Dominique Wilkins). He continued to be a key player for the Hawks over the next few years, helping them make the playoffs in 1988 and 1989.

Webb retired from the NBA in 1998, after playing for several teams including the Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves. To this day, he remains one of the shortest players in NBA history.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Muggsy Bogues was the smallest NBA player in history. Standing at just 5’3″, he had a career spanning 14 seasons in which he played for several teams, including the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors. Although he was never an All-Star, Bogues was a popular player thanks to his diminutive size and high-energy style of play.