The NBA is usually the perfect place to find it the best athletes in the world with a height of more than two meters, but it also has room for talented players regardless of their height. Equally It is rare to see players under 1.85 metersbut still there are some names that do not even exceed 1.80 meters.
Let’s take a look at who they are the five shortest players in the NBA today.
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Facundo Campazzo (Dallas Mavericks): 1.78m
After his time in Denver, Campazzo continues his NBA career with the Mavericks, trying to help the Texans with his defensive intensity and great passing ingenuity. Cordovan opens the 2022-2023 season as the only player under 1.80 height.
Jordan McLaughlin (Minnesota Timberwolves): 1.80m.
Key role in Minnesota, but designated as insurance for Chris Finch. Don’t let the size fool you: it’s a more than the drink defensive specialist. Limited as a shooter, McLaughlin brings a lot of energy and has scoring ability. Used to add depth to long spins.
Chris Chiozza (Brooklyn Nets): 1.80m.
Chiozza is a bench player, can order an offense when it has minutesespecially with his very good ones auxiliary ability. Coaches insurance as third baseman in rotation.
Jose Alvarado (New Orleans Pelicans): 1.83 m.
Alvarado has exploded in his rookie season, particularly standing out in the 2022 playoffs based on his energy and ability. steals and defensive pressure remarkable. 100% disgusting from the Pelicans second unit.
Chris Paul (Phoenix Suns): 1.83m
If the list is mostly role players, Chris Paul is the obvious exception. The Suns point guard managed to establish himself as one of the best point guards of all time despite his small stature and still stands out among the top guards in the league.
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