The shortest player ever in the defunct American Basketball Association (1967–76) was Penny Ann Early, a 5-foot-3-inch (160 cm) jockey who took part in one play in one game for the …

Oct 21, 2024 · Earl Boykins is the next-shortest player in NBA history, coming in at 5-5. Boykins played 13 years in the NBA, averaging as much as 14.6 points per game in a single season.

Apr 8, 2025 · At 5'8", Yuki Kawamura is the shortest player on an NBA roster. The 23-year-old from Japan holds the title by some distance, standing four inches shorter than the group of six …

Nov 5, 2025 · Here is a definitive list of the shortest NBA players – now and throughout basketball history – along with their individual stories of how they made it happen.

Jun 1, 2025 · At 5 ft 3 in, former Charlotte Hornets point guard Muggsy Bogues is the shortest player in NBA history. Despite his height, Bogues went on to become the Hornets' career …

Apr 30, 2025 · Measuring in at 5-foot-3 makes Muggsy Bogues the shortest NBA player of all time. He was a popular player at the height of his career, even making a cameo in the 1996 …

Oct 21, 2025 · Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard is the shortest NBA player currently, standing at 5'11" (180 cm). Nembhard went undrafted after spending four years in college and …

Sep 3, 2025 · Red Klotz, at 5-foot-7, holds the distinction of being the shortest player to ever win an NBA Championship, in addition to being one of the shortest players in NBA history.

Jun 27, 2024 · Who is the shortest NBA player ever? There have been nine players in NBA history who stood at 5-foot-7 or shorter, led by the 5-foot-3 Muggsy Bogues.

Dec 15, 2024 · In a sport often dominated by towering giants, it’s always fascinating to see a player defy expectations. As of the 2024-2025 NBA season, Yuki Kawamura holds the title of …