The Definitive Guide to the NBA's All-Time Tallest Players
Ever wonder who the tallest titans ever to grace the NBA court are? Get ready for a slam dunk through history's tallest players!
The All-Time King: Gheorghe Muresan (7'7") ruled the court from 1993 to 2000. He even won Most Improved Player in 1996! Talk about towering talent!
Blocking Machine: Manute Bol (7'7") was super tall and super skinny, but his blocks were huge! He played from 1985 to 1995 and set a rookie record with 397 blocks in just 80 games! That's like blocking every other shot!
The Houston Rockets' Giant: Yao Ming (7'6") was the beloved star of the Rockets from 2002 to 2011. He was so good, he even made it to the Hall of Fame!
Space Jam Star: Shawn Bradley (7'6") wasn't just tall, he was a movie star too! He played from 1994 to 2005 and was the best shot blocker in 1996. Now that's a slam dunk for the record books!
Chuck Nevitt (7'5") played across multiple teams and even won a title with the Lakers!
Pavel Podkolzin (7'5") had injuries that cut his time short, but his height was legendary.
Sim Bhullar (7'5") made history as the first NBA player of Indian origin!
Tacko Fall (7'5") is a Boston Celtics favorite who may not play much, but his height steals the show!
Mark Eaton (7'4") was the ultimate shot blocker, setting a single-season record with 456 blocks in 1984-85!
So next time you watch an NBA game, keep an eye out for these giants who stand above the rest! They're proof that basketball isn't just about skill, it's about reaching for the sky (and sometimes dunking on it)!
