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LOOK: Muggsy Bogues next to regular NBA players

Muggsy Bogues, standing at a mere 5 feet 3 inches, defied all odds in the world of professional basketball. Throughout his 14-year career, he often found himself standing next to towering NBA giants like Gheorghe Muresan or Manute Bol. Bogues showcased an unmatched speed and quickness, combined with a relentless work ethic, becoming a fan favorite while averaging 7.7 points and 7.6 assists in 889 regular-season games.

Take a look at some pictures of Bogues standing next to other NBA players down below:

Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell had one of the greatest performances in March Madness history

Heart over height. What a game, Markquis Nowell.

Kansas State senior guard Markquis Nowell didn’t let a hobbled ankle keep him from turning in one of the best performances in men’s NCAA tournament history on Thursday.

As his No. 3 Wildcats toppled No. 7 Michigan State in the Sweet 16, 98-93, Nowell celebrated setting a men’s NCAA tournament record for assists in a game with 19.

You could sum up Nowell’s incredible game by him executing arguably the most fascinating play of the 2023 men’s NCAA tournament.

At one point, it looked like he possibly set up a pivotal bucket on a fake argument with Wildcats coach Jerome Tang. The coach disputed that it was a fake out, but it still looked incredible.

All in all, few basketball players have ever had such a stunning performance as Nowell’s during this year’s March Madness.

Nowell also scored 20 points in the stellar contest, including this final layup before the buzzer to widen the margin and send Kansas State to the Elite Eight.

The Harlem, New York, native got to shine in front of his home crowd at Madison Square Garden, and he’ll now stick around in the Big Dance with his fellow Wildcats.

At the very least, Nowell sure knows that everyone saw his magnificent performance.

After the game, the 5-foot-8 Nowell also got a special shoutout from Muggsy Bogues, one of the NBA’s most notable players to overcome stature and succeed in the pros.

Nowell is following in the 5-foot-3 NBA legend’s footsteps. Bogues even paid homage to Nowell’s signature slogan: “Heart over height.”

Bogues recently guested on Matt Barnes’ …

Bogues recently guested on Matt Barnes’ and Stephen Jackson’s All The Smoke podcast, and he was asked to share some of his favorite MJ stories. The 57-year-old then decided to talk about how Jordan loved to mess with him. Muggsy also shed some light on the infamous story about MJ calling him a “midget” (h/t NBA reddit): “MJ, he always liked to f–k with me,” Bogues said. “… Even off the court, to this day, walking around he’ll put his hand up high for me to give him a hig-five, and I’ll put my hand down low, you come down to give me a low-five. … They said that he called me a ‘midget,’ which is not true. … He always call me short lil’ fella or lil’ ass.”

Muggsy Bogues talks Michael Jordan, Hornets, Space Jam 2, Reggie Lewis, his book and more

Muggsy Bogues talks about his book, the Hornets, the teams he would love to play with, what he thinks about Michael Jordan, and more.

Tyrone Curtis ‘Muggsy’ Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5-foot-3 (two inches shorter than the next in line, Earl Boykins) sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his book Muggsy: My Life from a Kid in the Projects to the Godfather of Small Ball, the old days with the Charlotte Hornets, the current team he would love to play with, what he thinks about Michael Jordan the owner, and more.

Manu Ginobili headlines Hall Of Fame’s Class of 2022 candidate list

Marc J. Spears: The @hoophall announced eligible candidates for the Class of 2022, including Manu Ginobili, Tom Chambers and Lindsey Whalen, as well Chauncey Billups, Swin Cash, Ken Anderson, Muggsy Bogues, Mark Eaton, Michael Finley, Richard …

Marc J. Spears: The @hoophall announced eligible candidates for the Class of 2022, including Manu Ginobili, Tom Chambers and Lindsey Whalen, as well Chauncey Billups, Swin Cash, Ken Anderson, Muggsy Bogues, Mark Eaton, Michael Finley, Richard Hamilton, Tim Hardaway, Mark Jackson and Shawn Marion

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The @hoophall announced eligible candidates for the Class of 2022, including Manu Ginobili, Tom Chambers and Lindsey Whalen, as well Chauncey Billups, Swin Cash, Ken Anderson, Muggsy Bogues, Mark Eaton, Michael Finley, Richard Hamilton, Tim Hardaway, Mark Jackson and Shawn Marion – 3:15 PM

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Manu Ginobili headlines Hall Of Fame’s Class of 2022 candidate list

Marc J. Spears: The @hoophall announced eligible candidates for the Class of 2022, including Manu Ginobili, Tom Chambers and Lindsey Whalen, as well Chauncey Billups, Swin Cash, Ken Anderson, Muggsy Bogues, Mark Eaton, Michael Finley, Richard Hamilton, Tim Hardaway, Mark Jackson and Shawn Marion

As part of the league’s 75th …

As part of the league’s 75th anniversary, NBA TV is releasing a documentary about Bogues as part of its Basketball Stories series of documentaries. Muggsy: Always Believe will premiere Saturday, Nov. 20 on NBA TV at 10 p.m. ET. Check out the teaser that was released online Monday: