Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.
Ty Lawson did not play for any team during the 2023-24 season. The 2009 UNC basketball national champion's last appearance in an official league game anywhere was for Gaiteros del Zulia in Venezuela over a year ago.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.