Muggsy Bogues

Cross-checked Bogues's official Hornets histories, franchise assist and steal records, first-playoff-run accounts, and verified archived box scores. The five center Charlotte's first series victory and the extraordinary playmaking, ball security, scoring, and defensive disruption behind the shortest player's singular NBA career.

1. #1. Bogues directed Charlotte with nine assists, six points, four rebounds, and two steals against only one turnover as the Hornets beat Boston 104–103 in 1993 first-round Game 4, clinching the first playoff series in franchise history. Hornets history: Bogues leads Charlotte to its first playoff appearance · NBA official Celtics–Hornets first-round Game 4 box score
2. #2. Bogues set his NBA career high with 19 assists while adding 14 points and seven rebounds as Charlotte routed the Lakers 141–124, directly illustrating the playmaking that made him the franchise's enduring assist leader. Hornets history: Bogues remains Charlotte's career assist leader · NBA official Lakers–Hornets box score
3. #3. Bogues scored his NBA career-high 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting and added 10 assists with only two turnovers in Charlotte's 125–117 loss at Philadelphia during his double-double season. Hornets history: Bogues averages a 1993-94 points-assists double-double · NBA official Hornets–76ers box score
4. #4. Bogues combined 17 assists with a career-high seven steals, 13 points, and just two turnovers as Charlotte edged Golden State 99–98, pairing both franchise-record skills in one performance. Hornets profile: Bogues's franchise assist and steal records · NBA official Warriors–Hornets box score
5. #5. Bogues scored 22 points with 14 assists, four steals, and only one turnover in Charlotte's 104–103 loss to Sacramento during his franchise-record 10.7-assist season. NBA history: Bogues owns Charlotte's top single-season assist average · NBA official Kings–Hornets box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-18