Golden State Rebranding

The shortest NBA player brought his playmaking to Golden State.

Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history, played point guard for the Golden State Warriors during the 1997–98 and 1998–99 seasons.

Quick Facts

Original name: San Francisco Warriors
Rebranded year: 1971
Primary colors: Royal Blue and California Gold
League affiliation: National Basketball Association (NBA)
Home arena transition: Oakland Coliseum Arena to Golden State Warriors Arena

Lore & Background

Bogues was traded to the Golden State Warriors on November 7, 1997, along with Tony Delk, in exchange for a 1998 first-round draft pick and a 1999 second-round pick. He led the Warriors in assists in the 1997–98 season despite starting in fewer than half of the team's games. He appeared in 36 games in the lockout-shortened following season, missing time due to hamstring and knee injuries as well as chickenpox.

Reader's Guide

Bogues played for the Warriors from 1997 to 1999. His role was as a point guard, and he led the team in assists in his first season despite limited starts.