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Muggsy Bogues Calls for NBA to Restore More Physical Defense

Muggsy Bogues Calls for NBA to Restore More Physical Defense
World Sports · 12:30:32 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Former NBA player Muggsy Bogues has urged the league to bring back a more physical style of defense, saying "You can't touch anybody" under current rules. Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5-foot-3, made the comments on October 28, 2026, criticizing the league's emphasis on offensive freedom and lack of defensive contact allowed.

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