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NBA Honors Diverse Talent: Legends Born Year-Round

2/20/2025

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The NBA celebrates a diverse array of talent, with players born on every day of the year. January 13 marks the birth of Tom Gola, a champion whose 11-year career saw him average 11.3 points. Meanwhile, January 9 honors Muggsy Bogues, the league's shortest player, who dazzled fans for 14 years with his skill, averaging 7.7 points per game.

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The NBA celebrates a diverse array of talent, with players born on every day of the year. January 13 marks the birth of Tom Gola, a champion whose 11-year career saw him average 11.3 points. Meanwhile, January 9 honors Muggsy Bogues, the league's shortest player, who dazzled fans for 14 years with his skill, averaging 7.7 points per game.