Muggsy Bogues is a retired American coach, actor, and basketball player. His active years earned him titles such as “the shortest guy” in the NBA. If you are curious to know his net worth, the last estimates put him at $14 million.
Although Bogues was the shortest player to ever be part of NBA, he managed to achieve success in his career for the 14 seasons that he was active. He managed to play for 4 teams as a point guard. Bogues spent most of his basketball career playing for Charlotte Hornets and this duration is what put him in the spotlight.
Early Life of Muggsy Bogues
Muggsy was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 9, 1965. His birth name is Tyronne Curtis Bogues and he was the youngest in a family of four children. Bogues was raised in the Lafayette Courts housing projects,
Bogues’ father was sentenced to twenty years in prison when he was only 12 years old for armed robbery, leaving Bogues and his siblings under the care of their mother. Moreover, his brother Chuckie was also into hard drugs during this period.
When Bogues was in Baltimore, he started playing basketball for the Dunbar Poets at Dunbar High School. During his junior year, the team finished their season at 29-0 and at 31-0 during his final year. The Dunbar Poets was even ranked position 1 in the nation by “USA Today.”
Muggsy Bogues’ Basketball During His College Years
Bogues’ career opened him up to receive several scholarships offers for college basketball. Such schools include Seton Hall, Virginia, and Penn State. However, Muggsy opted to attend Wake Forest University and he played for the team for four years.
Bogues also received the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award in 1986-1987. Additionally, he led the Atlantic Coast Conference in steals and assists. In fact, he proceeded on to become the most valuable athlete for Wake Forest’s team. He was even given the Arnold Palmer Award.
Bogues went on to play for the USA national team in the 1986 FIBA World Championship. He was part of every game and his efforts in assists and steals was noticed. He led the team in winning the gold medal.
Muggsy Bogues’ NBA Career
Muggsy was chosen the second overall by the Rhode Island Gulls during the 1987 United States Basketball League draft. With just one season in the league, Muggsy managed to average 22.2 points and 8.4 assists in each game. Unfortunately, he suffered an ankle injury that ended his season in that league.
Muggsy Bogues’ Net Worth
Muggsy had an overall excellent basketball career. He managed to represent his teams and his country and pushed for different wins and medals. His success story despite being the shortest NBA player is a motivation to many people.
Muggsy ended up becoming a coach to share his experience and knowledge with others. Over the course of his career, he has managed to have a net worth of $14 million.