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Here Are 82 Short Basketball Players Who Have Made an Impact on The Court:

6 March 2023

  1. Muggsy Bogues (5’3″): Known for his lightning-quick speed and incredible ball-handling skills, Bogues was the shortest player to ever play in the NBA.
  2. Earl Boykins (5’5″): Boykins’ small stature didn’t stop him from becoming a prolific scorer, as he averaged over 10 points per game in nine different NBA seasons.
  3. Calvin Murphy (5’9″): Despite his height, Murphy was a prolific scorer and playmaker during his career and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
  4. Spud Webb (5’7″): Famous for his incredible leaping ability, Webb won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1986, and played for several teams during his 12-year NBA career.
  5. Nate Robinson (5’9″): A three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, Robinson was known for his high-flying athleticism and tenacious defense.
  6. Isaiah Thomas (5’9″): Thomas was a dynamic scorer and playmaker during his NBA career, earning two All-Star selections and leading the league in scoring during the 2016-17 season.
  7. Terrell Brandon (5’11”): Despite being undersized, Brandon was a skilled playmaker and scorer, earning two All-Star selections during his career.
  8. Damon Stoudamire (5’10”): A former NBA Rookie of the Year, Stoudamire was a skilled point guard who averaged over 13 points per game during his career.
  9. Michael Adams (5’10”): Adams was a scoring machine during his career, leading the league in three-pointers made during the 1990-91 season and averaging over 14 points per game for his career.
  10. Keith Jennings (5’7″): Despite his small stature, Jennings was a skilled playmaker and defender during his short NBA career.
  11. Anthony “Pig” Miller (5’9″): Miller was a solid contributor during his NBA career, playing for several teams and averaging over 8 points per game during his best season.
  12. Tyronn Lue (5’10”): Lue was a tenacious defender and skilled playmaker during his NBA career, and later went on to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA championship in 2016.
  13. Melvin Booker (5’11”): Booker played for several teams during his NBA career, averaging over 5 points per game as a reserve guard.
  14. Greg Grant (5’7″): Despite his small stature, Grant played for several teams during his NBA career, and was known for his quickness and tenacity on defense.
  15. Brevin Knight (5’10”): Knight was a skilled playmaker and defender during his NBA career, earning the NBA Sportsmanship Award in 2007.
  16. Yuta Tabuse (5’8″): Tabuse became the first Japanese-born player to ever play in the NBA, appearing in four games for the Phoenix Suns during the 2004-05 season.
  17. John Lucas III (5’11”): Lucas played for several teams during his NBA career and was known for his scoring ability and tenacious defense.
  18. Kenny Anderson (6’0″): Though not as short as some of the other players on this list, Anderson was a skilled playmaker and scorer during his NBA career, earning an All-Star selection in 1994.
  19. Spud Murray (5’6″): Murray
  1. Darren Collison (6’0″): Collison was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, averaging over 11 points per game and earning an All-Rookie First Team selection in 2010.
  2. Bobby Hurley (6’0″): Hurley was a talented point guard during his college career, leading Duke to two national championships, but struggled with injuries during his brief NBA career.
  3. Dana Barros (5’11”): Barros was a skilled scorer and playmaker during his NBA career, earning an All-Star selection in 1995 and leading the league in three-point percentage in 1994.
  4. Earvin “Bo” Kimble (6’0″): Kimble was a talented scorer during his NBA career, and famously shot his first free throw left-handed to honor his college teammate and friend, Hank Gathers, who died on the court.
  5. Brevin Pritzl (6’3″): Pritzl is a current professional basketball player who played college basketball at the University of Wisconsin, where he was known for his three-point shooting ability.
  6. David Wesley (6’0″): Wesley was a skilled guard during his NBA career, earning two All-Defensive Second Team selections and leading the league in three-point percentage in 2001.
  7. Chris Childs (6’3″): Childs was a talented playmaker during his NBA career, playing for several teams and earning two All-Defensive Second Team selections.
  8. Chris Duhon (6’0″): Duhon was a solid playmaker and defender during his NBA career, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2005.
  9. D.J. Augustin (6’0″): Augustin is a current NBA point guard known for his quickness and shooting ability, and has played for several teams during his career.
  10. J.J. Barea (6’0″): Barea is a skilled playmaker and scorer who has played for several teams during his NBA career, and was a key contributor to the Dallas Mavericks’ 2011 NBA championship team.
  11. Jason Williams (6’1″): Williams was a skilled playmaker during his NBA career, known for his flashy passes and ball-handling ability.
  12. Nate McMillan (6’5″): Though not as short as some of the other players on this list, McMillan was a talented point guard during his NBA career, known for his defense and playmaking ability.
  13. Kenny Smith (6’3″): Smith was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his shooting ability and playmaking skills, and later became a successful NBA analyst.
  14. Scott Skiles (6’1″): Skiles was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his playmaking ability and tenacious defense, and later became a successful NBA head coach.
  15. Allen Iverson (6’0″): Iverson was one of the most talented scorers in NBA history, earning 11 All-Star selections and winning the league MVP award in 2001.
  16. Damon Jones (6’3″): Jones was a skilled shooter during his NBA career, known for his three-point shooting ability and earning an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006.
  17. Derek Fisher (6’1″): Fisher was a talented point guard during his NBA career, known for his clutch performances in the playoffs and for earning five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.
  18. Dražen Petrović (6’5″): Petro
  1. Dražen Petrović (6’5″): Petrović was a talented shooting guard during his NBA career, known for his scoring ability and shooting accuracy, and tragically died in a car accident at the age of 28.
  2. Calvin Murphy (5’9″): Murphy was a skilled scorer during his NBA career, averaging over 17 points per game and earning an induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  3. Isaiah Thomas (5’9″): Thomas is a current NBA point guard known for his scoring ability and quickness, and has played for several teams during his career.
  4. Kay Felder (5’9″): Felder is a current professional basketball player who played college basketball at Oakland University, and has played for several NBA teams as well as overseas.
  5. Ty Lawson (5’11”): Lawson was a talented point guard during his NBA career, known for his speed and quickness, and has played for several teams during his career.
  6. Damon Stoudamire (5’10”): Stoudamire was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 1996 and earning an All-Star selection in 1997.
  7. Muggsy Bogues (5’3″): Bogues was one of the shortest players in NBA history but was a skilled playmaker during his career, known for his quickness and passing ability.
  8. Terrell Brandon (5’11”): Brandon was a talented point guard during his NBA career, earning two All-Star selections and leading the league in free-throw percentage in 1997.
  9. Michael Adams (5’10”): Adams was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his scoring ability and for earning an All-Star selection in 1992.
  10. Greg Anthony (6’0″): Anthony was a solid point guard during his NBA career, known for his defense and playmaking ability, and later became a successful NBA analyst.
  11. Damon Greer (5’11”): Greer was a skilled point guard during his college career at the University of Southern Indiana, earning several All-American honors and leading his team to a national championship in 1995.
  12. Earl Boykins (5’5″): Boykins was one of the shortest players in NBA history, but was a skilled scorer and playmaker during his career, playing for several teams and earning an All-Star selection in 2007.
  13. Spud Webb (5’7″): Webb was one of the shortest players in NBA history, but was a skilled dunker and playmaker during his career, winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1986.
  14. Tyrone “Muggsy” Brazzle (5’3″): Brazzle was one of the shortest players in NCAA history, playing for Weber State University and earning the nickname “Muggsy” due to his short stature and tenacity on the court.
  1. Dee Brown (6’0″): Brown was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his quickness and scoring ability, and for winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1991.
  2. D.J. Augustin (6’0″): Augustin is a current NBA point guard known for his shooting and playmaking ability and has played for several teams during his career.
  3. Nate Robinson (5’9″): Robinson was a talented scoring guard during his NBA career, known for his athleticism and for winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest three times.
  4. J.J. Barea (6’0″): Barea is a current NBA point guard known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and winning an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.
  5. Moochie Norris (6’0″): Norris was a solid point guard during his NBA career, known for his playmaking ability and for earning an All-Star selection in the Chinese Basketball Association.
  6. Nate Archibald (6’1″): Archibald was a talented point guard during his NBA career, leading the league in scoring and assists in the same season and earning induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  7. Mark Price (6’0″): Price was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his shooting and playmaking ability, and earning several All-Star selections and an Olympic gold medal.
  8. Brevin Knight (5’10”): Knight was a solid point guard during his NBA career, known for his playmaking ability and defense, and leading the league in steals in 2001.
  9. Darrell Armstrong (6’0″): Armstrong was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his hustle and for earning the NBA’s Most Improved Player award in 1999.
  10. Kyle Lowry (6’0″): Lowry is a current NBA point guard known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and has played for several teams during his career, winning an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.
  1. Jameer Nelson (6’0″): Nelson was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and earning an All-Star selection in 2009.
  2. Devin Harris (6’3″): Harris is a current NBA point guard known for his scoring and playmaking ability and has played for several teams during his career.
  3. Earl Watson (6’1″): Watson was a solid point guard during his NBA career, known for his defense and playmaking ability, and later became a successful college coach.
  4. Dana Barros (5’11”): Barros was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his shooting and earning an All-Star selection in 1995.
  5. Damon Jones (6’3″): Jones was a solid shooting guard during his NBA career, known for his shooting ability and for earning an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006.
  6. Jason Terry (6’2″): Terry was a talented scoring guard during his NBA career, known for his shooting ability and for earning an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.
  7. Tony Parker (6’0″): Parker was a talented point guard during his NBA career, known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and for earning four NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs.
  8. Maurice Cheeks (6’1″): Cheeks was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his defense and playmaking ability, and earning induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  9. Eric Bledsoe (6’1″): Bledsoe is a current NBA point guard known for his scoring and playmaking ability and has played for several teams during his career.
  10. John Stockton (6’1″): Stockton was one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, known for his playmaking ability and earning induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  1. Dennis Johnson (6’4″): Johnson was a talented shooting guard during his NBA career, known for his defense and clutch play, and earning induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
  2. Kenny Anderson (6’0″): Anderson was a skilled point guard during his NBA career, known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and earning an All-Star selection in 1994.
  3. Muggsy Bogues (5’3″): Bogues was one of the shortest players in NBA history, known for his quickness and playmaking ability, and later becoming a successful coach.
  4. Isaiah Thomas (5’9″): Thomas is a current NBA point guard known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and has played for several teams during his career.
  5. Spud Webb (5’7″): Webb was a skilled scoring guard during his NBA career, known for his athleticism and for winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1986.
  6. Ty Lawson (5’11”): Lawson was a talented point guard during his NBA career, known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and has played for several teams during his career.
  7. Steve Nash (6’3″): Nash was one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, known for his playmaking ability and for winning two NBA MVP awards
  8. Derrick Rose (6’1″): Rose is a current NBA point guard known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and has played for several teams during his career, winning an NBA MVP award in 2011.
  9. Chris Paul (6’0″): Paul is a current NBA point guard known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and has played for several teams during his career, earning numerous All-Star selections.
  10. Russell Westbrook (6’3″): Westbrook is a current NBA point guard known for his scoring and playmaking ability, and has played for several teams during his career, earning numerous All-Star selections and an NBA MVP award.
  1. Allen Iverson (6’0″): Iverson was a legendary shooting guard during his NBA career, known for his scoring ability and for earning an NBA MVP award in 2001.
  2. Nate Robinson (5’9″): Robinson was one of the shortest players in NBA history, known for his athleticism and for winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest three times, and also played in the NFL.