Muggsy Bogues Assist Record Performance

Lore & Background

Bogues played college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, where he set the school record for career assists. Despite his height, he was a two-time All-ACC selection. In the 1987 ACC tournament, he led Wake Forest to the championship game, earning All-Tournament honors. His most iconic NBA performance came on April 14, 1990, when he dished out a career-high 23 assists against the Boston Celtics, tying the Hornets franchise record.

Reader's Guide

Walker's best seasons with the Hornets included averaging 17.7 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds in 2012–13. He recorded a career-high 42 points against the Orlando Magic in 2014, setting a franchise record for most points in a half (35). He also had a triple-double with 13 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds against the Magic in 2014.

Did You Know?

• Bogues' 23 assists against the Boston Celtics on April 14, 1990, tied the Charlotte Hornets' single-game franchise record, later matched by other players such as Kemba Walker.
• A popular but unverified story claims that Bogues once blocked a shot by 7-foot-7 Manute Bol; however, this feat has never been confirmed in an official NBA game.
• He led the Hornets in assists for seven consecutive seasons (1988–1995).
• Bogues was a key part of the Hornets' first-ever playoff team in 1993.