As of 2024, the shortest player in the NBA is Jacob Gilyard, standing at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm). Gilyard started the 2023-24 season on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies but was waived later. He then signed with the Brooklyn Nets, where he made 41 appearances and averaged 4.2 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
Close behind him is Isaiah Thomas, who is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall. Known for his time with the Boston Celtics, where he was a two-time NBA All-Star, Thomas returned to the league with the Phoenix Suns after not playing in the previous season.
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These two players are currently among the shortest in the NBA, with Gilyard holding the title for the shortest player right now.
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