Muggsy Bogues is a former American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Muggsy Bogues is a former professional basketball player who is best known for his playing stint with the Charlotte Hornets. Let’s know more about Bogues’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Muggsy Bogues Facts
| Birth Place | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Father’s Name | Richard Bogues |
| Mother’s Name | Elaine Bogues |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| College | Wake Forest University (1983-1987) |
| Net Worth (2023) | $14 million |
| Age | 58 |
| Date of Birth | January 9, 1965 |
| Height (ft) | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 62 kgs (136 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 1987 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 1/ Pick: 12th overall |
| Playing Career | 1987-2001 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Teams | As player: Rhode Island Gulls (1987) Washington Bullets (1987–1988) Charlotte Hornets (1988–1997) Golden State Warriors (1997–1999) Toronto Raptors (1999–2001) As coach: Charlotte Sting (2005–2006) United Faith Christian Academy (2011–2014) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Kim Bogues (m. 1989) |
| Children | Tyrone Jr., Tyisha Bogues, Brittney Bogues |
| Endorsements | NA |
Muggsy Bogues Career
Tyrone Curtis “Muggsy” Bogues was the Round 1, 12th overall draft pick by the Washington Bullets (now Washington Wizards) in 1987. Bogues played in the position of Point guard and he was named to the 1987 First-team All-ACC.
Before joining the NBA, Bogues played in the United States Basketball League (USBL) for the Rhode Island Gulls. In his only season in the USBL, Bogues averaged 22.2 points and 8.4 assists per game and led the league in minutes per game.
Then, Bogues was drafted twelfth overall in the 1987 NBA draft by the Washington Bullets (now Washington Wizards). Bogues made his NBA debut on November 6, 1987, against the Atlanta Hawks at Omni Coliseum; he started and led the team in assists.
In 1988, Bogues joined the Charlotte Hornets. Notably, he played ten seasons for the Hornets. During his time in Charlotte, the Hornets rose from mediocrity to a serious contender; Bogues three times led the team to the playoffs. Moreover, during this time, Bogues was wildly popular among basketball fans, and so were the Hornets.
Further, in 1997, Bogues was traded to the Golden State Warriors. He led the Warriors in assists in the 1997–98 season despite starting in less than half of the team’s game.
Prior to the 1999–2000 season, Bogues signed with the Toronto Raptors. However, Bogues played his last NBA game on January 27, 2001, against the Chicago Bulls. On February 22, 2001, Bogues was traded to the New York Knicks. Then, on August 10, 2001, Bogues was again traded to the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks soon waived Bogues after he told the team that he intended to step away from basketball to care for his mother who was fighting cancer.
Muggsy Bogues Statistics
| Points | 6,858 (7.7 ppg) |
| Assists | 6,726 (7.6 apg) |
| Steals | 1,369 (1.5 spg) |
Muggsy Bogues Achievements
- Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (1987)
- First-team All-ACC (1987)
- No. 14 retired by Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Gold at the 1986 FIBA World Championship in Spain
Muggsy Bogues Net Worth and Salary
According to sources, Bogues is reported to have a net worth of $14 million as of 2023. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.
Furthermore, during his NBA career, Bogues earned around $18 million ($29 million after inflation adjustment) in salary.
In his last NBA season, Bogues earned an annual salary of $437,420 (around $613,857 after inflation adjustment).
Muggsy Bogues Personal Life
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, 58-year-old Bogues is the son of Richard Bogues and Elaine Bogues. Notably, Bogues has three siblings named Richard Bogues, Anthony Bogues, and Sherron Bogues.
Furthermore, Bogues is married to Kim Bogues since 1989. Kim and Bogues have three children named Tyrone Jr., Tyisha Bogues, and Brittney Bogues.
Muggsy Bogues Endorsements
Currently, there is no information available about Bogues’s endorsement deals.
However, Bogues has appeared in several television commercials. During his career, Bogues appeared in commercials for Sprite, AT&T, First Union National Bank, Bojangles, and Hyundai among others.
In 1995, both he and his mother appeared in commercials for Reebok in a campaign featuring NBA players and their mothers. In 2002, he appeared in IBM commercials. In 2014, he appeared as a Christmas elf in a commercial for NBA 2K15. In 2016, he appeared in an ad for Axe. In 2019, Bogues appeared in a series of commercials for the web hosting company, GoDaddy.
FAQs about Muggsy Bogues
| (Q) What is the age of Muggsy Bogues? |
| Muggsy Bogues is 58 years old and he was born on January 9, 1965. |
| (Q) What is the net worth of Muggsy Bogues? |
| Muggsy Bogues has a net worth of $14 million. |
| (Q) Where was Muggsy Bogues born? |
| Muggsy Bogues was born in Baltimore, Maryland. |
| (Q) In which year was Muggsy Bogues drafted? |
| Muggsy Bogues was drafted in the year 1987/ Round 1/ Pick: 12th overall. |
| (Q) In what position did Muggsy Bogues play? |
| Muggsy Bogues played in the position of Point guard. |
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