Darrell Armstrong, precisely 5ft 11 ¼ (181 cm) tall, was an undersized dynamo in the NBA, leveraging his height to become a relentless guard known for speed, defense, and hustle over size.
Born June 22, 1968, in Gastonia, North Carolina, he played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association after graduating from Ashbrook High School in 1986. His compact 5ft 11 ¼ (181 cm) frame fueled a career highlighted by NBA Most Improved Player (1999) and Sixth Man of the Year (1999) awards with the Orlando Magic, proving height was no barrier to elite performance.