How Good Was Muggsy Bogues Actually? 

Thumbs up if you're taller than Muggsy.

With 5'3 height he played 14 seasons in NBA. that's incredible.

Usually when someone is “small” they are usually tall but small for the nba, but muggsy was actually tiny

His line in space jam was legendary; “At least you’re guys are still tall, I’ll just be another short guy!”

Grew up in Charlotte. I met him when I was in the 4th Grade and he spoke at my school. He had time to shake every kid's hand and to wish us luck and tell us, "Don't let people tell you what you can't be" He is a legendary person.

Dude was 5'3 and averaged 10 assists and led the team in steals. You can't say that "midget" didn't have heart. Dude is legend and an inspiration.

Apparently every NBA team had a rule when facing the Hornets: Once you have the ball from a rebound or something like that, IMMEDIATELY look around the court. If you can’t see Muggsy, then raise the ball as high as you can because that means he’s right behind you and he’s about to steal it.

5 foot 3... That's insane!

Dude is 5’3” and gets up to the rim. Insane hops.

The crazy thing about that high school team Muggsy was on was that all 15 guys on the team got D1 scholarships. That's nearly impossible to even imagine today.

"My heart was bigger than my height."-Muggsy Bogues

He is such a great guy

What he achieved in the face of all he had to overcome is nothing short of extraordinary. Very inspiring and a true legend!

Was his height a limiting factor? Yeah, maybe. But he was trouble at 5'3". We might imagine what kind of player he'd have been at 6'3", or 6'8", but look at what he was able to do at 5'3". His height may have made him unable to do certain things, but he made himself able to do things taller players also couldn't do. He turned a negative into a positive. And let's face it--this dude must have been tough as hell, or there's no way such a little guy could make it in that league.

I miss those 90s Hornets. Love you Muggsy for the great memories and being a class human being.

As someone whose 5'5, I could never imagine playing in the NBA. Mugsy is a different breed I tell ya.

Played in arguably the top era or Basketball at 5'3. Shit is inspiring.

As a non American, the first time I ever saw Bogues play was in the 1986 FIBA World Cup. I remember seeing him play in the final between USA and the USSR (a team that at the time had Sabonis in his prime), and I was amazed on how fast he was even with his short size.

I have all of the respect in the world to Muggsy for never giving up!

He lasted that long in the nba, couldn't be done today by someone who's 5'9

Grew up watching him in the '90s. It was a golden age for basketball. MJ ruled that era, & the Bulls was the hottest ticket in town. Mugsy was one of the many superstars of that time. I remember the Gran Mama commercials he & LJ were in. Miss those days🤩

There probably won't be someone else like him playing in the NBA ever again. Truly a legend.

I’m 5,4 and 18 so this is inspirational.

the fact he averaged more than 1 rebound a game is amazing

I'm from east Baltimore, Dunbar class of 70. Before Skip Wise and crew!! I played and i remember all the great talent coming from east Baltimore. Those where wonderful times. Man! Those were the days.

I don’t think people understands how much skill mugsy had to have to be able to play at the level at his height if mugsy had the same skill and heart but was 6’3 he would be the best Nba player of all time

5:22 Jordan's skills weren't taken away in Space Jam...

Muggsey was short in stature but very tall in character. What a great man!

How good was Muggsey Bogues? He played 14 SEASONS IN THE FREAKING NBA AT 5'3. Open and shut case. NO G-League help. No going overseas. 14 years flat at my mother's height of 5'3. Can you name how many taller players who he has been in the league longer than? More than likely. Just off the degree of difficulty, he should get an honorable mention in the HOF.

His 5'3 lasted in the nba for more than a decade and even became one of the best player. Everyone was lucky he wasnt 6'5 ot even 6'0

Extremely good, non-annoying video. I am as old as a stump born on a contested stump in the era of Lincoln. But I was very much aware of this Man when I was way way way more into pro basketball. Especially from 1995-1999 when I went to a fancy college that had multiple pro NBA people that went pro(~KRS-1 voice) book, book, book boyaka shot~). Good job on this tribute to Mr. Bogues. He made a lot of dreams possible for a lot of people. This Man provided inspiration for more people than I can mention. He has saved lives and is a hero to hundreds of thousands of people. I get choked up thinking about such talents. This is a real deal hero.

Notice he says mugsy and Michael's talents were taking in space jam?

Now this guy is an inspiration

Wish I could meet him, and tell him how much watching him play meant to me. He's a special dude.

Career stats: 7.7 ppg (.458 fg%), 2.6 rpg, 7.6 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.0 bpg

Love your videos

Love it bro hell yeah💯

Considering his height,He was better then anyone else on that court,if you ask me....THAT good he was!

Muggsy in an inspiration to us 5'3-5'7 dudes who loves ballin'

Yes, and don't forget this too. He put in four years at Wake Forest. So that's 19 years of basketball for Mugsy Bogues. He didn't come out of high school like the current trend. His size would have blended in a lot better in football. The guy was dynamic. Reminds me of Barry Sanders, but playing on the hard wood flour instead. He's a shear athlete!

This guy gave me some hope and inspiration. I thought we should be taller to be a dominant in this world but guts and never giving up is what is needed to move forward in life... I always thought that my height was not good enough that is 5 ft 11( 180 cm) but I was wrong. You should respect who you are and your height👍👍👍👍 Now, I understand

His Mother set a great example when he played Youth Basketball. She told him that his size did not matter, as long as he tried his best and to have fun playing was all that mattered. That helped give him confidence that he could go another route then his Brother and Father did!

Truly a great player and inspiration for short people.

it was a true art watching this man do his work on that court.

they need to put muggsy in the hall of fame.

5:20 did he said that MJ's talent got taken?

Loved him so much as a kid. That Hornets team with Grandmama & Zo was one of the most fun teams to watch of all time.

Lovely man. True legend. Much respect

5:38 “muggsy also had small roles in movies”🤣🤣

Loved Him...great player

I went to his camp as a kid. Super cool guy.

Love this guy from the bottom of my heart

Why tf is he not a HoF?! Also imagine if he was 6"3 like curry 😱

so ur telling me in as tall as the shortest nba player ever... im honored

In short he had a life, greater than many. This man right here is hope and motivation.

Really, Kareem and Michael aside, might be the best basketball player of all time, to do so well in the NBA at 5'3'. Had the honor to see him play in the Hornets' first couple seasons.

I loved watching Muggsy when he played for Hornets.

Me being a short basketball player. Mugsy will always be an inspiration

When you are connected to yourself/skillsets and confident, the obstacles that others project do not exist. Whether you are a left-handed , guitarist (and labeled by many as the best rock guitarist ever) that plays a right handed guitar upside down, or a classical music composer who can't hear, or.........there are many people of legendary stature to list.

Most incredible stat in NBA History. Mugsy Bouges averaging almost 3 rebounds a game @ 5'3" over 14 years

You should do more videos involving Muggsy Bogues.

Great story. Loved watching Mugsy. Dunbar!

Loved watching this dude play. Needed more screen time in Space Jam

So inspirational

One of my favorites back then.

Pretty inspirational!

Mugsy Bogues and Manute Bol = huge hearts 💕

I love him so Much 🎉 Beautiful Soul 💟

I met muggs at a nba game. Nice guy.

He was one of my favorites

i think he and Spud Webb deserves HOF, not on stats but on longevity and inspiration value

Muggsy was always one of my favorite players growing up. I was a huge fan of the Hornets in the early 90's growing up in Charlotte. I was actually at the game where Alonzo Mourning hit the game winner against the Celtics. The city was basketball crazy back then but now it seems that the Hornets don't matter nearly as much as they used to. It just has never been quite the same since the team moved away. The Bobcats/Hornets have never been able to bring that same energy to the city even when they are doing well.

He is the reason why I started following the Hornets 🐝

Here before 1k views

Hes from Baltimore too man props to him

One of my favorite players of all time

Most people would look at NBA teams being full of giants and question if they can really play basketball while barely being 6 foot. However, Muggsy remains an inspiration to everyone that your hight is only arbitary, and that your heart and passion to get great at the game will more than make up for.

I adore this guy. His height ain't for the game but he surpassed every expectations.

You should try making 10 most iconic player celebrations ever

Jordan didn’t loose his talent in space jam but he did help the loony toons win the game against the monstars

I remember one time my friend (Asian, 6’3) and I (5’4) were playing basketball and these 2 kids came by and wanted to play, let’s just say after they got beat on they ended up calling me muggsy and my buddy, Yao 😂

It'll be a true injustice if he's not put into the NBA HoF. He may have not had the stats, other than being #23 on the all-time assists list, but he was a leader on the court and an outstanding point guard. Listen to what the other players in the league at the same time had to say about him.

I was always a short dude compared to other guys on the court growing up so guys like muggsy bogues, spud Webb and Isaiah Thomas were always super cool to me

That is an impressive win streak. Not quite Carmel girls swimming, but still crazy.

Amazing story. The dude is all heart. Kevin hart can play him in the biopic

Baltimore born and raised he’s definitely a legend

Man I wish he had one a ring because I know that would have made the world to him

Mugsy is such an inspiration

Amazing story

He was a great player who demystified the fact that height isn't every in the Sport!

5:31 just look at him standing next to Steph Curry. that's crazy. he was a beast.

Same high as me. 😊 He use his 5’3 to be his weapon, other player can not see when is he coming!!!!

Bro man is a legend.

One of the greatest !!!!!!

I've always been a huge fan of muggsy bogues during my teen years. I love the fact that for someone that is shorter than the vast majority of the player is actually a very good strategic ploy in the realms of basketball (players like Muggsy Bogues, Jeff Stockton, Spud Webb etc etc)

5:19 Michael didn't get his talents stolen in space jam

Legend

“You are the authority on what is not possible”

Next to Magic Johnson, Bogues was the most "pure" point guard I've ever seen. He never seemed to have any body fat, just all muscle. I 'm an ACC fan, and ACC guards were afraid to even dribble if he was around. His man-to-man, pressing, full-court defense intimidated the entire opposing team! I saw it close up!!

Muggsy was my favorite player of all time!!