5. Nate Robinson, 5’ 9”
#5, at Sportskeeda’s list for top 10 shortest NBA player is Nate Robinson.
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A ubiquitous presence, Robinson has captivated audiences wherever he has played at. Be it his athleticism at the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest or his spurring performances as a point guard, Nate Robinson will be a name forever enshrined in the images of the NBA.
In the 2013 playoffs, Robinson steered the Chicago Bulls past the Brooklyn Nets with a 34 point game winning performance. The series following that, he caught cameramen everywhere with a humiliating block on LeBron James.
Next plying his talent at Denver, Robinson has a few years to go before he calls it quits in the NBA. Till then, he will always be a mouthful to watch for his talent, energetic personality and endurance to slam the ball in the net over and over again.