A giant of the game

The 29-year-old from New York, has not let his short stature stand in his way of fulfilling his dream of playing professional basketball.

Jahmani Swanson, who was born with a form of dwarfism, plays pro-league with a team of dwarfs, but has not problem taking on players almost twice his size. 

Jahmani, who has been dubbed the 'Michael Jordan of dwarf basketball', astounds crowds and opponents with his strength, speed and scoring record.

He plays for the New York Towers, a team comprised entirely of individuals with short stature, and has amassed a legion of fans on Instagram.

'People underestimate me all the time and that's what motivates me more,' the Manhattan-born player says.

'People think if they're bigger than me they can post me up, but just because I'm small it doesn't mean I'm weak. 

'I love it. It's been something I've been facing since I was one or two years old.

'I face it when I'm on the street and I face it when I'm on the court but it's a stage and I love showing what I can do.'

(dailymail.co.uk)