Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues didn’t let being 5-foot-3 stop him from enjoying a highly-productive 14 years in the NBA. And he believes 5’8″ Markquis Nowell can have a similar impact in the league.
After signing as an undrafted free agent with the Toronto Raptors, Muggsy had an uplifting message for the former K-State star.
Tweeting, “[Yessir!] I know someone who played for the Raptors once upon a time. #heartoverheight.”
Yessir🙌🏾🙌🏾 I know someone who played for the Raptors once upon a time 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ #heartoverheight https://t.co/udgKLpzmnm pic.twitter.com/RJaEj1moMz
— Tyrone Muggsy Bogues (@MuggsyBogues) June 23, 2023
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Fans were loving it on social media.
“Kansas State has continued the road of under size success proving its not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the heart the work the dedication,” a user said. “All 3 are former D-1 top athletes under 5’8.”
Kansas State has continued the road of under size success proving its not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the heart the work the dedication all 3 are former D-1 top athletes under 5’8 https://t.co/oGdPP5AFLD pic.twitter.com/QSp7FBYHLS
— TheGreatTatumPhinMan🐬 (@FastNeal17) June 23, 2023
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“And I’m old enough to remember what a great playmaker that man was with the basketball,” another replied.
And I’m old enough to remember what a great playmaker that man was with the basketball.
— Kevin Berger (@KevinBerger99) June 23, 2023
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“The story of the Toronto Raptors can not be told without acknowledging how much they love to have a good short king running point,” another person commented.
The story of the Toronto Raptors can not be told without acknowledging how much they love to have a good short king running point https://t.co/EsDj4ETQ2g
— Joseph Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) June 23, 2023
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“Real,” a fan tweeted. “We’re cheering for you [Markquis Nowell].”
Real
We’re cheering for you @MrNewYorkCityy https://t.co/8RcQeoFbQ9
— RapsFan22 (@Fan22Raps) June 23, 2023
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Nowell rose to national prominence as the Wildcats floor general in the NCAA Tournament where he put up four straight incredible performances on the way to the Elite 8.