Height is definitely an important consideration in the NBA. Professional basketball leagues around the world often favor those that are larger than life to players of average height. But this isn’t always the case – there have been several short players (shorter than 6 feet) that have rocked the court and stolen the heart of fans across the US. Here are five of the shortest basketball players to ever grace the NBA.
Keith Jennings (1992-95) 5 feet 7 inches
Keith “Mister” Jennings never considered his lack of height as an obstacle in his pursuit to becoming an NBA player. He joined the league as an undrafted agent and signed with Golden State Warriors where he played for three years before getting involved in a series of European clubs. He ultimately retired from pro basketball, and now he spends his time coaching high school players.