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With a total of over 5,000 players having graced the NBA over its long history, at least one individual was born on every single day of the year, including three who celebrate their birthdays on February 29. We continue our detailed exploration of players born on each day of the calendar.
Here are the standout NBA players born on January 9.
**Muggsy Bogues (1965)**
Muggsy Bogues stands out as one of the most distinctive and unforgettable athletes of his time. At just 5’3”, he holds the record as the shortest player in NBA history, yet he managed to enjoy a successful 14-year career in a league filled with towering players. His journey began when the Washington Bullets drafted him with the 12th overall pick in the 1987 NBA Draft. Bogues truly made his mark during his second season with the Charlotte Hornets, where he spent the next ten years. Following his time in Charlotte, he played for the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors, ultimately retiring in 2001. Over the course of his career, he averaged 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, 7.6 assists, and 1.5 steals.
**Michael Beasley (1989)**
While attending Kansas State, Michael Beasley was recognized as the top player in the nation, which led to his selection as the second overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. In his rookie season with the Miami Heat, he finished seventh in the Rookie of the Year voting, spending his first two seasons in Miami. Beasley experienced a breakout performance in 2010 after joining the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he averaged a career-high 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game. His career took him across several teams, including the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Lakers. He last played in the NBA in 2019 and has since participated in leagues in China and the BIG3.
Curious about all the NBA players who share a birthday on January 9? Here’s a complete chronological list:
