As player: Washington Bullets (1987–1988) Charlotte Hornets (1988–1997) Golden State Warriors (1997–1999) Toronto Raptors (1999–2001) As coach: Charlotte Sting (2005–2007) Career highlights and awards Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (1987) Career statistics Points 6,858 Assists 6,726 Steals 1,369 Stats at Basketball-Reference.com Medals Men’s basketball Competitor for  United States FIBA World Championship Gold 1986 Spain National team Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues (born January 9, 1965, Baltimore, Maryland) is a retired American professional basketball player and former head coach of the now-defunct Charlotte Sting of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The shortest player ever to play in the NBA, the 5 ft 3 in Bogues played point guard for four teams during his 14-season career in the National Basketball Association. Best known for his involvement with the Charlotte Hornets, he also played for the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors..