Muggsy Bogues remains the shortest player ever to play in the NBA, at 5-foot-3. Bogues stayed in the league for 14 years, most notably as the point guard for the exciting Charlotte Hornets teams of the 1990s that also starred Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning and Dell Curry. At age 57, he still lives in the Charlotte area today.
We sat down in Bogues’ home, inside a memorabilia room full of keepsakes from his career. In Part 1 of our conversation, we discussed Bogues’ experience being shot as a child; the neighborhood recreation center Bogues says changed his life; and the former star’s insistence that he really could dunk. 
Part 2 of our conversation is available exclusively for subscribers on Apple Podcasts.
Sports Legends of the Carolinas is hosted by Scott Fowler. It's produced by Jeff Siner and Kata Stevens. McClatchy's director of audio is Davin Coburn. For lots more on the show, visit https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sportslegends .
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