Posted on 12/27/2013 7:16:07 AM PST by don-o
BRISTOL – Seeing Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues in the flesh is a big deal.
Bogues’ United Faith Christian Academy (Charlotte) came to Viking Hall and opened the Arby’s Classic with a 55-53 victory over Sullivan South on Thursday, but not before the 5-foot-3 Bogues had disappeared amid a mob of autograph seekers and fans wanting to pose for pictures shortly before the opening tip.
People smile and stare incredulously when seeing the diminutive Bogues and realizing he not only played 14 seasons in the NBA, but could also dunk. Bogues said people “kind of get overwhelmed” when they see him in person.
“People think I’m bigger or taller or whatever the case may be,” he said, “but when they actually see my size it kind of means that I am this size.”
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Looks like a short Chris Carter.
He could play...and was pretty good in “Space Jam”
I remember him from his Wake Forest days....but I don’t remember any dunking !?
Search says he dunked in one game.
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