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Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues: Standing at 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 meters), Bogues is the shortest player to have ever played in the NBA. Despite his height, he had an impressive career and was known for his lightning-fast speed and exceptional passing skills.
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Earl Boykins: Boykins was another NBA player who defied height expectations, standing at only 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters). Despite his small stature, Boykins had a successful career spanning over a decade, known for his quickness and ability to score against taller opponents.
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Spud Webb: Standing at 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters), Webb is another notable short NBA player. He became famous for his incredible leaping ability, winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1986 despite his height disadvantage. Webb's athleticism and determination made him a standout player during his career.
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What are three NBA basketball players?
Lebron James Kobe BryantDelonte West
Who are three players in the basketball hall of fame?
bird,jordan,magic jonhson
What are the three general names for the first-five players of basketball?
point guard shooting guard small forward power forward and center
Are you too short to play basketball?
No one is ever too short to play basketball. Some of the shortest players were Muggsy Bogues who was 5'3" and played in the NBA for 14 seasons. Spudd Webb was 5'7" and played for 12 seasons. He also won the Slam Dunk title over his 6'8" teammate, Dominique Wilkins. Currently Nate Robinson is the shortest player in the NBA at 5'9". He has won three Slam Dunk titles including an astounding victory over the 6'11" center Dwight Howard. So to answer your question, no your never too short to play basketball, you may have to work harder, but your never too short.
Who started the national basketball league?
The NBL or the National Basketball League started in 1937. It was created by three big companies: General Electric, Firestone and Goodyear. Its first players consist of Great Lake's small market and corporate teams.
