{
  "id": 16807386,
  "title": "NBA's shortest-ever player to have his jersey retired",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/nbas-shortest-ever-player-to-have-his-jersey-retired",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:12:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-28/nba-muggsy-bogues-to-have-his-jersey-retired/107317372"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tyrone \"Muggsy\" Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5-foot-3, will see his jersey retired by the Charlotte Hornets. His jersey will be unveiled during a half-time ceremony in February. Bogues' 14-year career with the Hornets, Golden State, Washington, and Toronto saw him averaging 7.7 points and 7.6 assists. The average NBA player in his era stood 6-foot-7 and weighed 213 pounds. Bogues defied expectations, becoming a role model for his size never limiting one's potential.",
  "summary": "The NBA's shortest-ever player, Muggsy Bogues, will be honoured by the Charlotte Hornets as they retire his jersey.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}