The past era of basketball had a common theme, a massive frame. Players came in big and centers led the NBA. However, as the game has grown, the dominance of stature is slowly overtaken by sheer skill. In the history of basketball, a few legends were born who did not intimidate with their size. One of them sits atop the throne, his name is Stephen Curry.
As the Golden State Warriors dynasty regained its momentum, the Baby Face Assassin led the way. A first Finals MVP conquest, Steph Curry solidified his legacy. His breakthrough show against the Boston Celtics made the Finals a one-sided affair. Along with his fourth championship, Curry also made history by becoming the all-time leading three-point shooter.
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The whole world may know how Curry defied the stereotype of enormous stature. However, before him, another man made headlines, Muggsy Bogues. And the 5’3″ legend once caught up to the league’s two-time MVP.
The time Stephen Curry met the smallest player in NBA history
In 1987, the NBA witnessed history. Bogues entered with the 12th pick as the shortest player of all time. Standing just 5ft 3in, the legends of the Charlotte Hornets have topped it all in enjoying a career spanning 14 seasons. The iconic player has gone up against Michael Jordan and other NBA legends. Averaging over 10 assists twice in his career and even intercepting passing lanes, Bogues never let height dictate his legacy.
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And there came a time when he saw another small player breaking NBA records. Sharing a photo with Curry, he and Bogues appeared to be laughing. Running under the heart-over-height tag, Bogues reflected on his encounter with the reigning Finals MVP. The veteran said, “Great shot of me and the young man clowning around a few years ago. Always like to look at your greatness.
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Standing at 6’2″, Curry began a similar path. Coming out of Davidson, the four-time champion was lean. In his early days, Stephen Curry suffered from a plethora of ankle injuries. However, he never lost his faith. Moving forward in the scrutiny, the basketball world would soon witness a revolution. Curry single-handedly led an entire generation to follow his basketball path. Shooting the ball from all over the pitch, his style took control.
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Steph Curry never saw weakness in his relatively small stature. Having become a walking record holder, the 34-year-old now heads into the season ready to defend his title. Do you think the NBA’s three-point king will keep the Warriors’ reign alive? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
