Hornets to retire jersey of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history, in 2027

The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that they will retire the No.1 jersey of Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5 feet, 3 inches, on Feb.

11, 2027 .Bogues will become the third player in franchise history to have his jersey retired, joining Bobby Phills (No.

13) and Dell Curry (No.30).This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom."An original member of the Hornets, Bogues has spent more than 20 years with the organization as a player and ambassador.

The honor recognizes his accomplishments during 10 seasons with the team and his enduring impact on the organization, his steadfast commitment and continued service to the Charlotte community and his contributions to the game of basketball around the globe," the Hornets said in a statement.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEMuggsy Bogues, No.1, point guard for the Charlotte Hornets, dribbles the basketball down court during an NBA Pacific Division game on March 2, 1995, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Ore.

The Hornets won 109-99.(Otto Greule Jr/Allsport/Getty Images)Bogues was selected by the Hornets in the 1988 NBA Expansion Draft and emerged as a cornerstone of the franchise.

He is the franchise's all-time leader in assists (5,557), assists per game (8.8), steals (1,067) and minutes played (19,768)."Charlotte has been home to me and my family for so many years, and the support I’ve received from Hornets fans has meant everything to me," Bogues said in the statement.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Toronto Raptors guard Muggsy Bogues guards New York Knicks guard Latrell Sprewell on an inbounds play in the final seconds of their game Dec.

22 at Madison Square Garden.The Knicks won 91-90, with Sprewell scoring 25 points.

(REUTERS)"To have my number r...