Muggsy Bogues Height
5ft 3 (160 cm)
American retired basketball player and the shortest to play in the NBA, who played primarily for the Charlotte Hornets. In a 1997 book it mentioned "he had been of average height for his age, and as he entered school that year, he stood exactly five feet three inches tall. 'Then I stopped growing,' he recalls" and on twitter he said "5'3 is real height!".
I never wanted to be tall. I always knew I will be short-heighted, my mom is about four-feet five, my father is five-feet two, my sister is about four-feet eight.
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I really never thought about my height. Other people see me as Five-Three. I just see myself as a person and not really any height. I just play my game and play the best way I know how.
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Average Guess (41 Votes)
5ft 2.5in (158.8cm)
5ft 2.5in (158.8cm)
Chris 191 cm said on 25/Feb/22
Thanks @Johnny 181-182 cm; he also didn't play with ball hog Michael Jordan and was a point guard... I wonder who has more rebounds
Thanks @Johnny 181-182 cm; he also didn't play with ball hog Michael Jordan and was a point guard... I wonder who has more rebounds
Johnny 181-182 cm said on 19/Dec/21
Fun Fact: Muggsy has scored more points in the NBA than Dennis Rodman.
Fun Fact: Muggsy has scored more points in the NBA than Dennis Rodman.
Leesheff85 said on 19/Sep/20
Andy they would probably be indistinguishable barefoot when kevin cant wear thick shoes or standing on tiptoes
Andy they would probably be indistinguishable barefoot when kevin cant wear thick shoes or standing on tiptoes
Andy5'91/2 said on 4/Jun/20
If he stood back to back with kevin hart who do you think would be taller
If he stood back to back with kevin hart who do you think would be taller
Nik said on 1/Nov/19
It's great that he never wanted to be tall. Being short is cool and being tall is cool too.
It's great that he never wanted to be tall. Being short is cool and being tall is cool too.
Nik said on 1/Nov/19
It's great that he has a page on celebheights!
It's great that he has a page on celebheights!
Canson said on 26/Sep/19
Stoudamire was about 5’9” more than likely. Maybe even a hair under
Stoudamire was about 5’9” more than likely. Maybe even a hair under
Canson said on 11/Mar/19
Camby is 6’10”ish barefoot
Camby is 6’10”ish barefoot
Johnson said on 1/Mar/19
@Rob I think you should add Spud Webb
Editor Rob
@Rob I think you should add Spud Webb
Editor Robwill need to look at him
Daycringeothon said on 10/Feb/19
Rob, what do you think about retired NBA basketball player Damon Stodamire’s listed at 5’10”. There’s pictures of him next to 7’7” Gheorghe Muresan who looks about 23” taller even taking angle advantage. Muresan slightly slouching closer to the camera. There’s a Toronto Star picture of him back to back with former team mate 6’11” listed Marcus Camby he looks barely at his shoulder. He would have to be a weak 5’10” at best I think. Honestly 5’9” range. He was a first round draft pick by the Toronto Raptors in 1995.
Editor Rob
Rob, what do you think about retired NBA basketball player Damon Stodamire’s listed at 5’10”. There’s pictures of him next to 7’7” Gheorghe Muresan who looks about 23” taller even taking angle advantage. Muresan slightly slouching closer to the camera. There’s a Toronto Star picture of him back to back with former team mate 6’11” listed Marcus Camby he looks barely at his shoulder. He would have to be a weak 5’10” at best I think. Honestly 5’9” range. He was a first round draft pick by the Toronto Raptors in 1995.
Editor RobI don't know if the 5ft 10 was a barefoot.
Michael, 5'10" 178 cm said on 3/Dec/18
He is definitely taller than Kevin Hart, so I think he’s the height listed here.
He is definitely taller than Kevin Hart, so I think he’s the height listed here.
Daaave said on 12/Jul/18
Interesting photo with Muggsy and Spud. Does Spud need a downgrade? What’s everyone’s take?
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Interesting photo with Muggsy and Spud. Does Spud need a downgrade? What’s everyone’s take?
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Happymoment said on 7/Jul/18
Rob 5-3 must be his in shoes height
Why didn't you list him at his barefoot height which is his real height
They means he must be either 5-1 and half or 5-2 ?? Unless 5-3 is his barefoot height ?? How tall is he barefoot Rob ??
Editor Rob
Rob 5-3 must be his in shoes height
Why didn't you list him at his barefoot height which is his real height
They means he must be either 5-1 and half or 5-2 ?? Unless 5-3 is his barefoot height ?? How tall is he barefoot Rob ??
Editor RobI'd rule out 5ft 1 for him, though it's not exactly hard to imagine he could be 5ft 2.
lee168cm said on 19/Jun/18
Rob do you think earl boykins should have a page? Looks 5ft 5 ish
Editor Rob
Rob do you think earl boykins should have a page? Looks 5ft 5 ish
Editor RobI'm not sure, he's a possibility.
Height said on 8/May/18
Legit 5'3". This listing is correct.
Legit 5'3". This listing is correct.
Johnson said on 30/Dec/17
And he could dunk as he said
44 inches of vertical jump
And he could dunk as he said
44 inches of vertical jump
Canson said on 3/Dec/17
Strong 5’2 imho
Strong 5’2 imho
Christian-6'5 3/8 said on 3/Dec/17
Could've been one of the greatest players had he been at least a foot taller.
Could've been one of the greatest players had he been at least a foot taller.
Logan said on 2/Dec/17
He looks a lot shorter now 5'3" in prime 5'2" now
He looks a lot shorter now 5'3" in prime 5'2" now
even said on 22/Jul/17
a weak 5'3" , a strong 5'2.25"
a weak 5'3" , a strong 5'2.25"
Canson said on 13/Jun/17
@johnson: earl was listed 5'8" at one point LOL which means he may be 4 inches under possibly or at worst 3. Muggsy was 5'2 prob strong 5'2
@johnson: earl was listed 5'8" at one point LOL which means he may be 4 inches under possibly or at worst 3. Muggsy was 5'2 prob strong 5'2
insomniak said on 30/May/17
He'd be a strong 5'2 crazy to think he was an nba player but my kid sister would tower him,height truly is a remarkable to think about.
He'd be a strong 5'2 crazy to think he was an nba player but my kid sister would tower him,height truly is a remarkable to think about.
Johnson said on 29/May/17
@Canson
Earl Boykins is listed 5'5 but he looks shorter than that with Carlos Delfino, who looks shorter than 6'6
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@Canson
Earl Boykins is listed 5'5 but he looks shorter than that with Carlos Delfino, who looks shorter than 6'6
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S.J.H said on 18/Oct/16
Bogues is 5'2 and 5'3 w shoes
Bogues is 5'2 and 5'3 w shoes
ko said on 31/Jul/16
based on his parents' heights, he did pretty well.
based on his parents' heights, he did pretty well.
Chase Witherspoon said on 6/Jul/16
His Charlotte Hornets trading cards from the era (Fleer et al) had 5'4" as listed height which seems to conform with the apparent practice of rounding up shoe heights in NBA...
His Charlotte Hornets trading cards from the era (Fleer et al) had 5'4" as listed height which seems to conform with the apparent practice of rounding up shoe heights in NBA...
Leo said on 4/Jul/16
@Shredder
Spud Webb is 5'5.5(166cm), he looks under 5'6.
Bill Blakely, a former college coach who has known him since he played high school ball in Dallas said :
"Spud is actually 5-5 1/2. He just likes being 5-7. I asked him how he got to be 5-7 at North Carolina State and he said they never really measured him.
@Shredder
Spud Webb is 5'5.5(166cm), he looks under 5'6.
Bill Blakely, a former college coach who has known him since he played high school ball in Dallas said :
"Spud is actually 5-5 1/2. He just likes being 5-7. I asked him how he got to be 5-7 at North Carolina State and he said they never really measured him.
jtm said on 2/Jul/16
probably 5'2
probably 5'2
Canson said on 1/Jul/16
@Shortrussiandude: he likely is 5'2 barefoot. He looked 5'2 at most 5'3 when I saw him standing right in front of me
@Shortrussiandude: he likely is 5'2 barefoot. He looked 5'2 at most 5'3 when I saw him standing right in front of me
Leo said on 1/Jul/16
Rob please, put up his real height. This guy had great talent
Rob please, put up his real height. This guy had great talent
Shredder said on 1/Jul/16
Look at him with 5'7 , 5'6 Spud Webbs , that is more than 3 or 4 inches. 5'2 For this guy.
Look at him with 5'7 , 5'6 Spud Webbs , that is more than 3 or 4 inches. 5'2 For this guy.
the Slav said on 30/Jun/16
He's 158 cm tall I think and must have beaten the s*** out of puberty
He's 158 cm tall I think and must have beaten the s*** out of puberty
ShortRussianDude said on 30/Jun/16
Jesus, so he could be around 5'2 barefoot !? that makes his achievement even greater.
Jesus, so he could be around 5'2 barefoot !? that makes his achievement even greater.
GP said on 29/Jun/16
This listing gotta be with shoes. I remember in the early 90's he was listed at 5'2". Then in mid to late 90's NBA's PR machine started listing lot of the players taller. I still gotta commend him for managing to get into NBA and how little he was in a very tall world for a basketball player.
This listing gotta be with shoes. I remember in the early 90's he was listed at 5'2". Then in mid to late 90's NBA's PR machine started listing lot of the players taller. I still gotta commend him for managing to get into NBA and how little he was in a very tall world for a basketball player.
Canson said on 29/Jun/16
I actually flew on an airplane with him. He's between around 5'2 to 5'3 from the looks of it but of course we're talking over a foot difference
I actually flew on an airplane with him. He's between around 5'2 to 5'3 from the looks of it but of course we're talking over a foot difference
Strong 5ft9 said on 29/Jun/16
Rob, Do you think under 5'3" is possible?
Editor Rob
Rob, Do you think under 5'3" is possible?
Editor Rob he could be a 5ft 3 in shoes guy
Shredder said on 29/Jun/16
I've read 5'2.5 before.
I've read 5'2.5 before.
Ice said on 29/Jun/16
Unbelievable height for a basketball star ..
Unbelievable height for a basketball star ..
mrtguy said on 28/Jun/16
Kareem Abdul Jabbar makes him look like a toddler
Kareem Abdul Jabbar makes him look like a toddler
JKE 168 cm said on 28/Jun/16
Rob so you think he has a solid inch on Kevin Hart ?
Editor Rob
Rob so you think he has a solid inch on Kevin Hart ?
Editor Rob they can look within a similar range
Strong 5ft9 said on 28/Jun/16
It's not so common to find a NBA superstar who is half a foot smaller than the average height. But it's very common to find a NBA superstar who is half a foot taller or more than the average height lol.
It's not so common to find a NBA superstar who is half a foot smaller than the average height. But it's very common to find a NBA superstar who is half a foot taller or more than the average height lol.
Sam said on 28/Jun/16
Nice comparison there with Kareem.
Nice comparison there with Kareem.
Leo said on 28/Jun/16
He is described also 5'2.25 and 5'2.5 in other pages.
He is described also 5'2.25 and 5'2.5 in other pages.
Aaron Zamora said on 27/Jun/16
How tall do you believe he is now?
Editor Rob
How tall do you believe he is now?
Editor Rob I'm not sure how much height he could have lost, I wouldn't have said a great deal really.
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