Be a NBA star measuring only 1.60 meters It seems impossible. However, Tyrone Curtis “Muggsy” Bogues (Baltimore, 1965) he succeeded, not only for his talent, but for his Incredible History of Overcoming In an adverse environment.
Born the January 9, 1965 In one of the most dangerous neighborhoods of BaltimoreBogues lived a childhood marked by the violence and drugs. To the five yearsan accidental shot hit him on his hands during a shooting on his street. “That night I knew I had to fight for a different life”I would remember years later.
Overcome adversity since childhood
Raised in a home with four brothersBogues was the smallest. His father was imprisoned for armed robbery When Muggsy was only 12 years old, and his Brother Chuckie also ended up in prison for drug use.
From a young age, Bogues shone in the Street duels Together with future stars like David Wingate y Reggie Lewis. In it Instituto Dunbar Baltimore dazzled as a base, which earned him a scholarship in Wake Forest Universitywhere he was leader in assists and recoveries For four years.
In 1986, he won the World Selection of the United Statesand the following year he was chosen number 12 of the draft for the Washington Bullets. His first contract allowed him get your family out of povertybuy a house from his mother and hire a lawyer to try to free his father.
The lowest player in the history of the NBA
Bogues became the Lower player to play at the NBAa brand that still retains. In Washington he shared costumes with MANUTE BOL (2.31 m)generating an iconic image that contrasted its statures.
The viral and historical image of 'bogues' next to bowl / Bullets
In 1988signed for the Charlotte Hornetswhere he lived his best years as a professional. During ten seasonsbecame A local idolaveraging double digits in points and assists. In the 1993/94 season registered 10.8 points, 10.1 assists and 4.1 reboundswith an average assessment of 19 Credits.
Muggsy was a Bright pinwith great speed and a outstanding defensive instinct. Although he almost never lost balls, in 93/94 – his season with more minutes – he exceeded the two mistakes per game. Even so, he left records still in force: It is the Historical leader in assists (5,557) y robberies (1,067) of the Charlotte Hornets. In addition, it ended in six consecutive seasons among the Seven best in assistsand recorded 146 double-doubles In his career. Despite his height, He blocked 39 shotsincluding one to the legendary Patrick Ewing Who appeared in the mythical movie Space Jam next to Michael Jordan.
A legendary phrase
Michael Jordan Not only left their mark for his game, but also for his verbal intensity On the court. In the First round of the 1996 playoffsafter returning to the NBA, Jordan faced the Charlotte Hornets Bogues.
During that crossing one of the most controversial phrases arose: “Tira now, damn dwarf”it was what, it is said, Jordan told Bogues while defending him. For many, those words “They ended the race” of the small base.
However, Muggs bogues has a negate tajavape swearing that narrative:
“Jordan told me that. I threw, and is it supposed to fail and that had an effect on the rest of my career? It makes no sense”, He said. And reason is not missing: Bogues would continue playing Five more seasons In the NBA.
Muggsy Bogues Not only was he the lowest player in the history of the NBA. It was a Perseverance symbolof someone who, despite growing between bullets, prisons and addictions, reached the top in the sport more dominated by giants.
