As NBA is known to be a league of the tallest guys, take a look at the top NBA tallest player and the giants in the history of the league
The NBA is known to be the league for tall men and women. Having the average height of 6’5, it is way above than the average height of a global personnel. Given the competitive nature of the sport, increased height is surely an added advantage both offensively and defensively.
Tallest NBA player of All-time to ever play
- Sim Bhullar
Height: 7’5
Teams: Sacramento Kings
A Canadian Player with Indian descent, Sim Bhullar played as a center for only one the 2014-15 season for Sacramento Kings. Later he plied his trade in the NBA Development Program which led him to play in the Taiwanese Super Basketball League.
- Yao Ming
Height: 7’6
Teams: Houston Rockets
Hailing from China, Yao Ming was picked as #1 NBA Draft pick in 2002 by the Houston Rockets. Within handful of years, Ming emerged as the most dominating and ruthless defenders in the NBA. He was an 8-Time All Star and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.
- Shawn Bradley
Height: 7’6
Teams: Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Jets
Shawn Bradley never had a major role in any of the teams he played in. Although he was enormously tall, yet his defensive abilities had major loopholes. That being the case, Bradley still endures a long NBA career. However, his career-best season was with New Jersey Jets when during the 1995-96 season Shawn Bradley averaged 11.9 points and 3.7 blocks per game.
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- Manute Bol
Height: 7’6.5
Teams: Washington Bullets
The Sudanese-American was a great defensive help for his side, averaging three blocks per game. He really made use of his height, but majorly lacked offensively. Manute Bol was a defensive player all his NBA career.
- Gheorghe Muresan
Height: 7’7
Teams: Washington Bullets
His drafting happened in 1993 wherein he was the #30 pick by the Washington Wizards. Just like height, Gheorghe Muresan was mightily impressive averaging 10 points and 6 rebounds per game. He played 7 NBA season but missed onto the 1997-98 season due to an injury.
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