Joker Mag

James Stafford

James Stafford is a Welsh writer based in Prague and author of Unbelievable Underdogs and Rebellious Role Models: Sporting Heroes Who Defied the Odds and Shocked the World, taking readers on an emotional roller coaster through some of the greatest upsets and shocks in the history of world sport.

An illustration of 5'3" Muggsy Bogues standing next to Michael Jordan (art by Tuan Nguyen)

Basketball

How 5’3″ Muggsy Bogues Became the Shortest Player in NBA History

Before Bogues could make NBA history, he first had to fight to live long enough to grow up and play pro basketball.

James StaffordNovember 29, 2024