Muggsy Bogues on Being a Charlotte Hornets Legend, Inspiring Small Guards, The Art of Defense & More

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00:00:00 Intro 00:00:43 Bust Yo' Ass 00:02:20 Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland 00:04:55 One of the Greatest High School Teams 00:07:58 The "Muggsy" Nickname 00:15:25 Art of Defense 00:20:35 Playing in the ACC 00:22:36 USA Team 00:24:49 Draft 00:27:51 Playing with Manute Bol 00:28:33 Charlotte Hornets 00:34:29 Larry Johnson Grandmama Nickname 00:37:53 Most Satisfying Steal 00:39:06 Small Point Guards 00:45:48 Helping to Build a Franchise 00:48:08 Steph Curry 00:50:52 Space Jam 00:53:23 Spud Webb 00:55:02 Pat Ewing Block 00:55:57 Coaching 01:01:23 Start Bench Trade 01:02:41 Starting 5 01:03:30 Playing in Toronto 01:09:41 First Big Purchase 01:10:44 Outro

[@TeamEliteMedia]

I have to say this again, to make the league and make an impact at 5 FOOT, 3 INCHES IS CRAAAAAAZY!!! Too much respect

[@ralami6183]

Man 🤯 I thought he was 5’9

[@laffo1980]

So imagine how good he’d be 6’6”

[@CSDonohue11]

Have to be Thee Best Pound for Pound Mugsy No Joke

[@kyren6yazmin4]

Nah A.I pound for pound

[@laffo1980]

In muggsys case it inch for inch not pound for pound

[@miguelfevrier3476]

Muggsy and Spud Webb were my inspirations growing up as a 5ft3 guard playing high school ball in the 90s. Muggsy belongs in the Hall of Fame. He's averaged much better stats that a load of big men..but even from a High school basketball standpoint, these guys were unbeaten. Much love from the Caribbean Muggs...really hope to meet you one day. This is by far the best Hoops Podcast EVER!

[@CSDonohue11]

THE BEST POUND FOR POUND❕

[@thecarter8700]

@@CSDonohue11MAYNEE Earl Boykins too … real one

[@CSDonohue11]

@@thecarter8700 Earl was so fast When he was on he was unstoppable But he was extremely streaky That little dude could shake everyone though

[@thecarter8700]

@@CSDonohue11 Big Facts man

[@calebbakker]

Yes he should bet in the hall of fame but I mean aren’t there other great players that ain’t in the hall of fame as well?

[@canesfishingadventures1951]

Being a short guard from Baltimore Muggsy was always someone I looked up to. Glad someone giving him his flowers

[@Sbj0707]

First Let Me Say This R.I.P. Legend Reggie Lewis.. He was A Problem Gone Too Soon... Muggys Bogues #1 A True Legend !!!! 🏀🙌🏿That Hornet Team Was A problem. I From Chicago. About Time. Knucklehead's never failed me. I been waiting on this interview for long time. Salute 🏀💪🏿💯

[@MrAitraining]

Glad he mentioned Mark Price. Shooting and fast break and pick n roll killer.

[@batkinson1981]

Grow up in NE Ohio (Akron) I got the pleasure of seeing plenty of Mark Price he was highly underrated

[@MrAitraining]

@@batkinson1981 I'm sure. I'm a knick fan from back then and those late 80' early 90's cav teams were 🔥. We both just got bagged by jordan every yr

[@Bestg3180]

Mark was different. He doesn’t get enough respect

[@missayawk]

That Cavs team was problems with Price, Ron Harper ( the athletic version), Daugherty, Nance, Hot Rod Williams. Price had speed, handles and a ratchet.

[@ericsalazar6712]

Muggsy is the most gritiest, toughest Baller to ever lace'em up in NBA History

[@jaranameer2882]

Best Hoops Podcast in the game!

[@rasceylon]

Muggs the man..my inspiration as a youth & childhood hero!!! He taught me to always believe..

[@PTO_Finesse]

I’m 6’5 and this guy is a inspiration. To attain the level of success he did at his height, I knew the OG mindset was different, fire pod

[@b.o.1951]

Thank you so much for having Muggsy on the pod. This is awesome. Please please find Mr Earl Boykins and have him on the pod. Super interested to hear his Journey to the league because I know he was giving out major buckets.

[@TeamEliteMedia]

Earl Boykins! EMU’s FINEST (next to George Gervin) Let’s Gooo!

[@silewis9396]

Boykins would be dope. When I heard he was able to rep 315 max on the bench press I said 'oooh so that's how certain little guys are able to make it'

[@byz513]

BOYKINS

[@alanfortune3092]

How about Calvin Murphy? He's in the Hall of Fame!

[@GeminiBrown]

BIG LEGEND in the Building! Mad Love to Mugsy and All the Boys From Dunbar #LegendaryInspiration

[@brandonethereal1084]

Dunbars finest! Him and AI were the quickest I seen on the floor.💯💯

[@b.o.1951]

Mark Price was super nice. Double team splitting genius

[@Kingbossdon]

Man they don't know Mark Price he went to work

[@davidcalixte9785]

Facts

[@southside_smooth]

With a torch too!

[@secondbest2877]

and he could hit the 3

[@Tyweezy84]

And had the strap! Dude was a bucket

[@freakshowkennels]

Somebody Get Mark Price on the Podcast!! This man is not talked about enough!! He was my first favorite player in the NBA!! #25

[@jfdcm3]

Making the NBA at 5’3 is inspiring for all the small guards coming up. I’m sure there will be another one that’ll play in the NBA, they’ll have to be quick asf, strong and an elite shooter. Muggsy really a legend for playing so long at his size 🙌🏽

[@Black_Life_Films]

I'm from Baltimore, grew up watching Dunbar. Everyone has to understand that Muggsy had to slow down his game for the college and NBA players. They moved too slow for him. In high school he had thoroughbreds filling the lanes on the fast break! At Wake Forest and at Charlotte, he would start pushing the ball on the break and he would have to wait for his teammates to catch up! Those Dunbar High School teams back then set the standard for quality basketball. If y'all get a chance check out a documentary called Poets Pride, it goes over the history of Dunbar High School basketball.

[@blamspot2-z4j]

Man, I still remember Muggsy Bogues was a fan favorite when he was playing for the Toronto Raptors back then. He played full-court defense on the opposing guards. He was quick, energetic, ran the offense of the team well, and he had the mid range jumper. Also, Muggsy brought great leadership to the younger players. It was great watching him play. Every time Muggsy checked into the game, we Raptors fans would cheer like crazy. The same thing would happen whether on offense or defense, we all cheered for him. Those were some great memories. Thanks, Muggsy Bogues. 👍

[@gentlemanthug285]

B More stand up 💪🏾💯💯. A legend Lafayette projects

[@carringtonfamily1728]

Yes Sir!!💪🏿💪🏿

[@bigkurt77]

Mike Adams and that one handed jumper was LETHAL!

[@Unkmelo83]

YO!!!!!! muggsy was crazy nice.. damn the league was crazy back in the day. he gave big guards a fit

[@mikeportnoy7622]

I loved Mugsy Bogues playing with the Charlotte Hornets way back then.

[@missayawk]

First off thanks QRich and DMiles for getting Muggsy on the show. I have said this and will continue to say it: THERE WILL BE ANOTHER MJ BEFORE THERE WILL BE ANOTHER MUGGSY BOGUES. Despite his height I have NEVER seen Muggsy taken advantage of on the court. Almost everyone he had to guard was at least 10 inches taller. Next time you see a person, most likely a child, who is 5'3" just wonder how Muggsy was able to survive during one of the most competitive eras of the NBA. He is truly amazing and deserves a place in the HOF.

[@mikebysonart]

Baltimore’s finest !! Great episode. Love Muggsy and you guys ask great questions as always

[@vjdamonsta]

Much Respect Muggsy and Knuckleheads for bringing us this ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@jodyisthatyou4296]

baltimore legend!

[@ErikReddick-z6t]

Bro was 5’3 guarding a 6’9 magic Johnson is crayyyyyyyy😮

[@lilbru]

Him and spudd legit legends of basketball...i wouldn't be surprised if he got to the hall of fame and wouldn't be mad at it

[@ceronegates7340]

This is def one my fave interviews they’ve done. Shout to any short guard Muggsy was the man!!

[@alantoler8266]

The great Mugsey Bogues....

[@secondbest2877]

Muggsy is the greatest example of what happens when desire meets hard work and dedication.

[@georgieboy_htown4eva4eva]

When I was a kid, I admired Mugsy. Being a fellow short player, he was a beast.

[@tyreemiles5757]

Mr Howard was my coach for years. Muggsy is definitely a Bmore legend that’s a ppl person. Growing up I’d run into Muggsy up Madison shooting around. Great Man right there, shout out to Muggs and his family. Rip Dre Bogues Rip Yae Yae Bogues

[@grantpicklesimer2995]

BUZZ CITY LEGEND!

[@aaronhutchinson885]

BMORE finest!!! Haven't watched yet..I hope he mention. Shawnta Rogers, another BMORE legend..similar size to Mugsy! BMORE got some hoopers man..

[@baltimoremike9161]

Nut definitely little af..😂😂😂handle like non other..

[@mobrown1198]

The most underrated basketball city in the world. I was just mentioning to my homies. We (Baldamore) definitely had the best short ballers ever. Mugsy, Nut, Aquille, and a few others who were all supremely talented and short. Ling history of great players. The city still putting players in the league, and play for pay leagues. and I’m a Super OG, I grew up hearing the name “Skip Wise” … as a myth a legend, My pops played for Dunbar. As a youth and pre teen he’d often take me to see Dunbar games … first great I remember was Ernie Graham… those legendary teams 81-83 at Dunbar were the absolute best! I modeled my game after Reggie “Russ” Williams. Because we had similar body types, he and David Wingate. Man. I could text for a long while if I would list half the great hoopers from our city, many known and unknown. I’ve been saying it for decades… when it comes to hooping Baltimore is the pound for pound champ. Small city, but we’ve had and have a great hoops history!

[@missayawk]

George Washington University. That kid was nice.

[@yonh5350]

what a convo, Mugsy a legend, if he played today he’d be so popular. Knuckleheads deliver again!

[@danimalman3]

The thing I love about this podcast is that you guys have everyone. From Kobe to Will Bynum. This was a special one.

[@marstha1]

always loved watching Muggsy.awesome player

[@badmontad]

I already knew Muggsy was a legend but after this the respect is through the roof. He is an amazing person and is an icon, really one of one.

[@larrypatterson2410]

True Baltimore legend should be in the Hall of fame

[@mobrown1198]

Shout out to Mr Howard. I played with his son in High School. He was great as well. Unfortunately, the brother passed away (Leukemia) My pops played for Dunbar High, and he would take me to see many Dunbar games as a youth and middle schoolers (Junior High back then ) The 81-83 Dunbar boys were legendary. Reggie “Russ” Williams and Wingate would become my favorite players, and guys who I modeled my game after. When I was in High School, had an opportunity to play against Sam Cassell, another Dunbar alum, and future pro. The most underrated Basketball city in the world ~ a Baldamore, Maryland.

[@baltimoremike9161]

We definitely underrated but the real 1’s know..

[@sirdrdunk]

Now that’s taking it back brother I’m from that same time period great basketball 😊

[@bencromwell707]

Tyrone Muggsy Bogues In A Word #Iconic #DopeInterview

[@DonnitaSpann]

This was too short, no pun intended, i needed 2hrs of muggs, all guud luv it Q & D!!!

[@KCFlightClub10]

Ur lame lol

[@DonnitaSpann]

@@KCFlightClub10 no like, this was really way to short..... S/U yu goofy

[@GLove-e8e]

All young guards should listen to this interview. The I.Q. and toughness unmatched! Salute to Mugs. G.Love from the East Side.

[@MrAitraining]

Man Mugs was on an epic high school team. Wow

[@mobrown1198]

Indeed. The whole high school is legendary. Aside from that great team. That afghans produced a great number of D-1 players and of course the Boys of Dunbar ~ it’s a book and an ESPN 30 for 30… I played in that gym 4 times in my HS career… it was like walking into Duke Cameron indoor Stadium… the school had City, State, and National Championship banners stretching back to the 50’s !!! My pops was a Dunbar Alumni, as a youth and a pre teen, he took me to many Dunbar games, I got to watch those teams Mugsy was on… the memories still are there. Great times… I even modeled my game after one of those guys. Reggie Williams… I did play against one of their distinguished alumni (Sam Cassell) a few years later, and their legendary coach Bob Wade.

[@killamanhojoe]

just incredible.

[@jarrellmason9080]

Another dope interview. Being an NC native when the hornets were hot was a time. Especially when the Starter gear was heavy in the streets.

[@newyorknewyork2224]

Mugsy should open up a small guard school and teach young kids it cud be very beneficial from a financial standpoint

[@BeatFlippaz]

Muggsy! Cant wait for this one 🔥

[@Bestg3180]

Facts. He is legend

[@CSDonohue11]

Still thee coldest ish is 5’3” PG Tyrone MUGSY BOGUES GOING UP ON 7’3” C Patrick EWING and BLOCKING PAT’s SHOT❕ 😃 So ill 😁 Pat cocked that thing way up High too Little drop back behind the head But still…. That play is off The HOOK❕ THE BEST ALL TIME POUND FOR POUND THE PEOPLES CHAMP MUGSY BOGUES❕👏👏

[@May5871]

Excellent interview. Being from NC, I saw Muggsy Bogues play in the ACC in real time. One player that they mentioned that I was a fan of was Michael Adams (Boston College). Dude was extremely fast & was the "Original Nutmeg" player. He was doing that well before Ice Trae was born, but props to them both. Keep going, Knuckleheads...

[@kincamell2]

Gratitude for sharing Peace to Muggsy.

[@kriscash2207]

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[@mackraybland5228]

Reading mugsy bogues autobiography: in the land of the giants changed my whole perspective of the game. When I finally realized I didn't have to dunk to dominate in high school. (2003)

[@marcusmaxwell9487]

Glad yall boys back

[@davidpeters3857]

5.3 and an NBA legend is mind blowing

[@darrinbobbitt1835]

Muggsy My Classmate - Dunbar Class of 83. Proud of this Guy. Good people. He represented Baltimore Well. And he was a monster on the court. I seen him dunk live in a game. I remember them bricks and sandbags. If you played sports back down you know about those bricks. ❤ luv it

[@orthotech9758]

Mugsy meant so much to Charlotte. We had LJ, Zo, and Gill, but Mugsy was our heart and soul, and he is still a staple in the city.

[@blackdynamite7430]

Now I need to see Spud Webb on the show

[@seanoneal6011]

Mark Price needs to be on the Podcast...Make it happen!

[@jsimmons834]

Nice. Odds for a player to get to the NBA, then put into the odds of a man sub-5'5"... miracle. And was a life long vet. I didn't know much about Bogues, shout out for having Bogues on here.

[@georgetsi1]

Let’s not forget LJ (Grandmama) had his own signature move on a video game where others didn’t. That game was raw. He used to grab the rime off the side base line and pull himself up and dunk it. But it was very effective in games. Miss those games.

[@nanox4]

We all 90s kids from around the world know about this legend.

[@freekyreek404]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Dem boys got an OG Legend

[@benjaminvardaman1406]

David Wingate much love

[@a.t.g.alexthegreatest6401]

Been looking for this convo no cap #knuckleheads

[@disheemthomas4553]

"You telling me you was Kelly Robinson?" 😂🤣 Super underrated movie where a lot might not get that reference.

[@jjh4l454]

real life legend in my eyes. being rom charlotte Mugsy is the real deal

[@DFWFOODNETWORK]

Him and gervonta Davis talk the exact same way not necessarily the accent but how they use their words that’s crazy

[@Sclass_Ent]

#LEGEND #Mugsy

[@shehateme9955]

Muggsy looks great, tru inspiration knowing his upbringing. Im finally @the point where I can buy my childhood hero's jerseys. Hornets #1 & orlando #1 first & foremost

[@BigWillieDillie]

NBA would never allow this now. Would have to go undrafted. Dennis Smith Jr was one of the last high short person drafted in draft and he not even short. Just on a NBA Scale

[@johnniejones5890]

I met Muggsy when I moved to in 2007. He was the most humble person I ever met. After meeting him, I thought all other pros were like him 😅

[@terucks]

That Baltimore Accent..... #Golden

[@alainwilliams5673]

Yall need to Get Mark Price on the show

[@charlotte4life49]

Best high school ever god created hands down

[@davidpeters3857]

God created ,what does that even mean ?

[@charlotte4life49]

@@davidpeters3857 god allowed them to be on same team at the same time sir

[@davidpeters3857]

@@charlotte4life49 😂😂😂

[@Ontavious-pd1rt]

Such a great inspiration!!! Love that man!!!

[@bighou2359]

Need that motion picture Biopic. Mugsy a goat for real.

[@2KGrind09]

I read the book The Boys of Dunbar because of Muggsy

[@thehoboman]

I love this podcast. Thanks for the content.

[@dripdrop9787]

They dont talk about this guy enough... he was balling against some of the best NBA players of all time 😮❤ FIVE FOOT THREE!!!!!

[@leontteilc9527]

Q killed it with the “I Spy” reference. 😂 😂 😂

[@Tyler_Durden987]

A true NBA gem. Great show! LJ at the THREE?!?!?! All DAY!

[@TheLink22]

OG Muggsy and The GUYZ!!!

[@missayawk]

I assume most of us viewers are fans of Muggsy Bogues and if this is true i suggest everyone purchase the book " The Boys Of Dunbar" . Its one of the best books ive read. Also when you purchase it check out how Muggsy turned jeers to cheers ( standing ovation) when Dunbar played Camden in their gym when Billy Thompson was probably the #1 player in the country. Muggsy is a BEAST!!!

[@artakarakelyan1632]

Might be the most impressive achievement in sports history. 5’3 legend

[@martinbrown-oc8bi]

Spud let me know I could dunk. I'm 47 now but by 10th grade I was dunking. Junior Senior year I could do everything 360 double pump leap frog all Spud dunks. Anything off the rim was mine dunking on bigger ppl. I thank Spud for that vision

[@gregorymoore9664]

Love the show. Love this interview.

[@theylove_juice]

Pat Bev and Tony Allen must had studied this man... Being from Chicago, we always respect tough defenders!!! Bully ball was away of life here!!!

[@darkmannc]

Mugsy just seems like he's that easy to talk to uncle!

[@CSDonohue11]

C - Zo PF - LJ SF - VC SG - T Mac PG - Mugsy SF/SG- Del & PF/-Oak LOVE IT❕ Great Choices Mugs That’s A COLD 5

[@cterry9849]

They need to come out with a sports movie about urban basketball in the city of Baltimore. Name it "Tyrone" for muggsy's real name. They definitely need his story in a motion picture.

[@moochie734]

Mad respect!!!!!!

[@TheRealAnteUp081]

Great interview fellas !!!!

[@ericwilliams1023]

Mark Price was the truth! All around game

[@JamesHayes-ip4dv]

Muggsy isn't celebrated enough- LEGEND

[@kmorr212]

Hairline still healthy. Shout out to the legend!

[@beistrong8635]

Gotta rate Mugsy Bogues, when he played on the Raptors he used to go to the clubs and be right out there on the dance floor. Everyone would be like "oh shit Mugsy Bogues is standing right beside us" and kept it moving. Other NBA players were in them clubs but they stayed up in vip.

[@adedamolaodutayo2757]

Great interview, the shortest player ever, he is From MD where I am from

[@kendrickbell8525]

#RIPReggieLewis🍀🏀🙏🏽