List of shortest players in National Basketball Association history
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This is a complete listing of the shortest players in National Basketball Association
history at a listed height of 5 feet, 9 inches or shorter.
Only twenty-three players in NBA history have been at a listed height of 5 feet, 9 inches or shorter. Two are currently active. The shortest player and only player at this height to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
is Calvin Murphy, at 5 feet, 9 inches.
$Player stats at the end of 2010-11 season.
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
history at a listed height of 5 feet, 9 inches or shorter.
Only twenty-three players in NBA history have been at a listed height of 5 feet, 9 inches or shorter. Two are currently active. The shortest player and only player at this height to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, honors exceptional basketball players, coaches, referees, executives, and other major contributors to the game of basketball worldwide...
is Calvin Murphy, at 5 feet, 9 inches.
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| * | Enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame Basketball Hall of Fame The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, honors exceptional basketball players, coaches, referees, executives, and other major contributors to the game of basketball worldwide... |
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| GP | Games played | Pts | Points Point (basketball) Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws .... |
PPG | Points per game | ||
| FG% | Field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage | Ast | Assists Assist (basketball) In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist... |
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| APG | Assists per game | Stl | Steals Steal (basketball) In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player... |
SPG | Steals per game | ||
| Height | Weight | Player | Nationality | Teams | GP | Pts | PPG | FG% | FT% | Ast | APG | Stl | SPG | Notes |
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| 5 inch | 136 lb (62 kg) | Washington Bullets Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:... (–) Charlotte Hornets (–) Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... (–) Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion... (–) |
889 | 6,858 | 7.7 | .458 | .827 | 6,726 | 7.6 | 1,369 | 1.54 | Played alongside one of the two tallest players in NBA history, Manute Bol Manute Bol Manute Bol was a Sudanese-born basketball player and activist. At 7 feet, 7 inches , Bol was one of the tallest players ever to appear in the National Basketball Association, along with Gheorghe Mureşan. Unlike Mureşan, however, Bol was naturally tall and did not have a Pituitary disease... , during the season for the Washington Bullets. |
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| 5 inch | 135 lb (61 kg) | ^ | New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team... Orlando Magic Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy... Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... (-) Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... (-) Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams... (-) Charlotte Bobcats Charlotte Bobcats The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA... Washington Wizards Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:... (-) Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center.... |
644$ | 5,752$ | 8.9$ | .417$ | .876$ | 2,075$ | 3.2$ | 389$ | 0.60$ | ||
| 5 inch | 165 lb (75 kg) | Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... |
13 | 19 | 1.5 | .200 | .500 | 10 | 0.8 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 140 lb (64 kg) | Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US... (-) New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... (-) Charlotte Hornets (-) Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA... (-, -, -) Washington Bullets Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:... (-) Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams... (-, -) |
274 | 767 | 2.8 | .383 | .710 | 751 | 2.7 | 161 | 0.59 | |||
| 5 inch | 160 lb (73 kg) | Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... (-) |
164 | 1,090 | 6.6 | .436 | .852 | 614 | 3.7 | 164 | 1.00 | |||
| 5 inch | 150 lb (68 kg) | Baltimore Bullets Baltimore Bullets (original) The Baltimore Bullets were an American Basketball League team, and later, a Basketball Association of America , and a National Basketball Association team based in Baltimore, Maryland... |
11 | 15 | 1.4 | .226 | .333 | 7 | 0.6 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 150 lb (68 kg) | New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
3 | 7 | 2.3 | .231 | .333 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 150 lb (68 kg) | Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams... (-) |
51 | 130 | 2.5 | .406 | .720 | 87 | 1.7 | 16 | 0.31 | |||
| 5 inch | 133 lb (60 kg) | Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:... (-, -) Sacramento Kings Sacramento Kings The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... (-) Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor... Orlando Magic Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy... |
814 | 8,072 | 9.9 | .452 | .848 | 4,342 | 5.3 | 922 | 1.13 | Won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1986. | ||
| 5 inch | 165 lb (75 kg) | Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:... (-, -, -) San Diego Clippers Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... (-) Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center.... (-) |
418 | 3,534 | 8.5 | .432 | .831 | 1,335 | 3.2 | 366 | 0.88 | |||
| 5 inch | 160 lb (73 kg) | Providence Steamrollers Providence Steamrollers The Providence Steamrollers were a National Basketball Association team based in Providence, Rhode Island. As of November 2011, the Steamrollers remain the last pro sports franchise from one of the Big Four leagues to be based in Rhode Island.... (-) |
92 | 834 | 9.1 | .294 | .638 | 73 | 0.8 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 170 lb (77 kg) | Baltimore Bullets Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:... (-) |
8 | 45 | 5.6 | .419 | .818 | 9 | 1.1 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 160 lb (73 kg) | Chicago Packers Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:... (-) |
31 | 170 | 5.5 | .333 | .706 | 57 | 1.8 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 158 lb (72 kg) | Toronto Huskies Toronto Huskies The Toronto Huskies were a team in the Basketball Association of America during the 1946–47 season, based in Toronto, Ontario... Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... |
65 | 361 | 5.6 | .250 | .646 | 36 | 0.6 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 150 lb (68 kg) | Indianapolis Jets Indianapolis Jets The Indianapolis Jets were a Basketball Association of America team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team lasted for one season and was later replaced by a new franchise.-Franchise history:... Rochester Royals Sacramento Kings The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
44 | 258 | 5.9 | .334 | .831 | 61 | 1.4 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 170 lb (77 kg) | Pittsburgh Ironmen Pittsburgh Ironmen The Pittsburgh Ironmen were a charter member of the Basketball Association of America . The team was based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They ended their only season in the BAA in 1946-47 with a record of 15-45, finishing in fifth and last place in the Western Division and worst overall in the league... |
57 | 281 | 4.9 | .263 | .654 | 37 | 0.6 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 165 lb (75 kg) | * | San Diego/Houston Rockets Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being... (-) |
1002 | 17,949 | 17.9 | .482 | .892 | 4,402 | 4.4 | 1,165 | 1.53 | ||
| 5 inch | 145 lb (66 kg) | Philadelphia Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... (-) |
161 | 1,359 | 8.4 | .290 | .771 | 117 | 0.7 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 160 lb (73 kg) | Indianapolis Olympians Indianapolis Olympians The Indianapolis Olympians were a National Basketball Association team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. They were founded in 1949 and folded in 1953. Their home arena was the Hinkle Fieldhouse.-Franchise history:... (-) Baltimore Bullets (-) |
119 | 848 | 7.1 | .360 | .830 | 180 | 1.5 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 180 lb (82 kg) | ^ | New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... (-) Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which... (-) Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena.... (-) |
397$ | 4,468$ | 11.3$ | .425$ | .793$ | 1024$ | 2.6$ | 342$ | 0.93$ | The only three-time winner of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, in 2006, 2009 and 2010. | |
| 5 inch | 155 lb (70 kg) | Chicago Stags Chicago Stags The Chicago Stags were a National Basketball Association team based in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..- Franchise history :The Chicago Stags were founded in 1946 and folded in 1950. Despite their short history, they were able to acquire the draft rights to a young Bob Cousy in a trade with the Tri-Cities... |
11 | 10 | 0.9 | .222 | .500 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | |||
| 5 inch | 165 lb (75 kg) | Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US... (-) |
4 | 7 | 1.8 | .167 | 1.000 | 3 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.00 | |||
| 5 inch | 155 lb (70 kg) | Tri-Cities Blackhawks Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:... (-) |
56 | 429 | 7.7 | .327 | .693 | 107 | 1.9 | — | — |
$Player stats at the end of 2010-11 season.
See also
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- List of tallest players in National Basketball Association history
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