Hornets to retire jersey of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history, in 2027

Muggsy Bogues may have been small, but his impact was enormous.

The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that they will retire the No. 1 jersey of Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5 feet, 3 inches, on Feb. 11, 2027 . Bogues will become the third player in franchise history to have his jersey retired, joining Bobby Phills (No. 13) and Dell Curry (No. 30).

"An original member of the Hornets, Bogues has spent more than 20 years with the organization as a player and ambassador.