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The Hornets officially announced that they will be retiring Pogues’ number 1 jersey in February of next year in recognition of his dedication and legendary status with the team for over 20 years. It also marks Charlotte’s ultimate tribute to the smallest NBA player.
He is only 160 cm tall, but is in a crowded placenba On-court legend “Muggsy” Boggs today officially announced that the Hornets will officially retire his No. 1 jersey in February of next year in honor of his outstanding contributions to the team over the decades.
The 61-year-old Pogues is the youngest player in NBA history, but he has established himself in the league with his amazing speed, intriguing style and unyielding fighting spirit. He played for the Hornets for 10 seasons in his 14-year NBA career. Since being drafted by the Hornets in the expansion draft in 1988, he has devoted more than 20 years to the team. He has worked as a player and team ambassador. He still ranks as the assists leader, steals leader and total playing time record holder in Hornets history.
When he learned that the jersey was going to be hung above the court, Pogues couldn’t hide his excitement and emotion, saying, “It’s so meaningful. Over the years, I’ve always looked up to everyone around me; but this time, when the jersey is lifted up, it feels like I’m looking down at the entire world. This will be an extremely dreamy moment.”
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Speaking about his second hometown Charlotte, Pogues was also full of gratitude, “Charlotte embraced me warmly with both arms. It’s a real home in my heart, even more than Baltimore, where I grew up. It means a lot to me that the team can give me and my family such recognition.”
Current Hornets bosses Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin jointly made the decision in hopes of continuing the legacy of the team’s storied legend and team history. With the No. 1 jersey retired, Pogues will join the late Bobby Philps and Dell Curry as the only three stars in team history to have their jerseys retired.
Looking back at the difficult pursuit of dreams, Porges reflected the belief he has followed throughout his life, “I was like any child with a dream. I just believed in myself and pursued success. My mentality was very simple, ‘If you can compete with the strongest people and succeed against them, then you deserve to be able to be their equal.'”
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The team is honoring Pogues for his outstanding contributions to the team over the years, including his military exploits as a player, his efforts as a team ambassador after retirement, and the many records and symbolic significance he left behind in the team’s history.
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Pogues is still the Hornets’ history record holder for assists, interceptions and total playing time. He played for the team for 10 seasons and became one of Charlotte’s most iconic Giants stars.
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He said that this is a very meaningful moment. He always looked up to others, but now his jersey hangs above the stadium, as if he can look down on the world. This is a dream and a deep honor for him and his family.
