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.
Muggsy Bogues Calls for NBA to Restore More Physical Defense



