Top 10 Facts About Boys Basketball
The shortest NBA player was 5'3"
Muggsy Bogues, who played for the Charlotte Hornets, was the shortest player in NBA history at 5'3". Despite his height, he had a successful career and even led the league in steals in 1989.
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he tallest NBA player was 7'7"
The tallest player in NBA history was Manute Bol, who stood at 7'7". He played for several teams, including the Washington Bullets and the Golden State Warriors.
The first slam dunk was performed in 1936
The first slam dunk in basketball history was performed by Joe Fortenberry in 1936 during the first Olympic basketball game.
The highest scoring game in NBA history was 186-184
The highest scoring game in NBA history was between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets on December 13, 1983. The Pistons won 186-184 in triple overtime.