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Hornets to retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey on February 11
The Charlotte Hornets will retire Muggsy Bogues’ No.
1 jersey at a halftime ceremony on February 11.
The ceremony will take place during a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Bogues, 5-foot-3, is the shortest player in NBA history.
He played 14 NBA seasons, spending much of his career in Charlotte after joining the team in its 1988 expansion draft.
The Hornets’ 1990s teams, with Bogues among their key players, reached the playoffs several times, and he became a fan favourite.
The honour recognises his role in building the franchise and his lasting connection to Charlotte, where he has also represented the team after retiring.
His jersey will become the third retired by the Hornets, joining those of Bobby Phills and Dell Curry.
The Charlotte Hornets will retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey during a halftime ceremony on February 11.
Bogues, 5-foot-3, is the shortest player in NBA history.
He played 14 NBA seasons, including 10 with Charlotte, and is the franchise leader in assists, steals and minutes.
He will become the third player whose jersey the Hornets have retired, joining Bobby Phills and Dell Curry.
Bogues said the recognition means “the world” and described the moment as surreal.
- Who
- The Charlotte Hornets and former player Muggsy Bogues.
- What
- The Hornets will retire Bogues’ No. 1 jersey.
- When
- February 11, 2027, during halftime.
- Where
- Spectrum Center in Charlotte, during a Hornets home game against Milwaukee.
- Why
- The team said it wants to honor players who helped build the franchise and celebrate Bogues’ contributions.
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Bogues was selected 12th overall in the NBA draft by the Washington Bullets.
Charlotte selected Bogues in the expansion draft before the Hornets’ inaugural season.
The Hornets will retire Bogues’ No. 1 jersey during halftime of a game against Milwaukee.
- Jersey number
- No. 1
- Ceremony date
- February 11, 2027
- Ceremony venue
- Spectrum Center, Charlotte
- Height
- 5-foot-3 (160 centimetres)
- NBA career
- 14 seasons
- Retired Hornets jerseys
- Bobby Phills No. 13, Dell Curry No. 30, and Muggsy Bogues No. 1
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What people are saying
How ironic is that?
Charlotte embraced me with open arms.
Muggsy was here from the beginning and played with a heart, toughness and competitive spirit that made him a fan favourite.
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