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Top 5 Point Guards in Charlotte Hornets history

By Evan Birchmore

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 12: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets and Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks greet each other following their game at Spectrum Center on November 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 12: LaMelo Ball #2 of the Charlotte Hornets and Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks greet each other following their game at Spectrum Center on November 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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Muggsy Bogues, Charlotte Hornets
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Muggsy Bogues (1988-1997)

Muggsy Bogues may never reached the individual heights that Ball already has, but Bogues benefits from having had an extended run in Charlotte and being an iconic figure amongst Hornets fans. The shortest player in NBA history at 5’3″, Bogues helped lead Charlotte to the playoffs on three occasions.

Beyond being an iconic figure, Bogues was also a steady contributor while in Charlotte. He still holds the franchise records for assists and steals while ranking third in double-doubles.

In his first six seasons with the Hornets, Bogues finished in the top four in the NBA in assists on five occasions, including 1993 when he had the league’s best assist-to-turnover ratio. 1994 saw Bogues average a double-double for the only time in his career, as he finished second in the league in assists per game during the campaign.

Unfortunately, injuries limited Bogues to just six games in the 1995-96 season. While he did appear in 65 contests the following year, it would prove to be his last full season with the team, as he was dealt to the Golden State Warriors just two games into the 1997-98 season. Ultimately, injuries caught up with Bogues, and he made his final NBA appearance in 2001 with the Toronto Raptors.

Despite the unceremonious ending to his tenure with the Hornets, Bogues has remained involved in the Charlotte community since the end of his playing career. He briefly served as the head coach of the WNBA’s Charlotte Sting before becoming the head coach at United Faith Christian Academy, a private school located in Charlotte. He was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.