Top 20 Tallest NBA Players of All Time

In the history of sports, physical fitness has always been regarded as one of the most crucial factors. In basketball, height provides an undeniably significant advantage, which is why players with exceptional height consistently get a lot of attention from spectators.

The NBA does not now have many players with abnormal heights compared to the past. In basketball, it is essential to have very tall players. The NBA has produced some of the tallest players in the history of the sport, and many of those players have become legendary figures adored by NBA fans.

When you reach the point when you are ridiculously tall, and it starts to have an impact on your health and your day-to-day existence, there’s a chance that some gamers won’t see this as a blessing. The NBA’s tallest players in history are listed below.

1. Manute Bol (2,31 m)

Manute Bol	Information
Full Name	Manute Bol (2.31 m)
Birthdate	October 16, 1962
Birthplace	Turalei, Sudan (now South Sudan)
Nationality	Sudanese, American
Listed Height	7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) or 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m)
College	Bridgeport
NBA Draft	Selected by the Washington Bullets
Playing Career	1985-1995
Position	Center
Career Highlights	NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1986)
NBA Statistics	Points: 1,599 (2.6 ppg)
Humanitarian Efforts	Advocate for human rights in Sudan
Family Background	Born into a family of extraordinarily tall individuals
College Experience	Played college basketball for Bridgeport
NBA Career	Set NBA rookie record with 397 blocks in a season
Activism	Worked to promote human rights in Sudan
Interesting Fact	Only NBA player to have more career blocked shots than points scored

Manute Bol is 103kg and 2,31 m tall. He averaged 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 points per game after ten NBA seasons. That’s a terrible score, but this towering champion’s particular block skill provides a lot of consolation. Manute Bol never leaps when he blocks, and his touch of the ball is also a little peculiar.

With 397 blocks in only his first season, the most outstanding blocker in NBA history owns the records for the most blocks in the first two rounds (11) and the first half (8). Bol is a guy as well, however. At 1.76 times per minute, it holds the record for the highest block frequency. True, don’t squander your height! 

2. Gheorghe Muresan (2,31 m)

Gheorghe Muresan	Information
Full Name	Gheorghe Dumitru Mureșan
Nickname	The Giant
Nationality	Romanian
Date of Birth	February 14, 1971
Place of Birth	Tritenii de Jos, Cluj County, Romania
Height	7 ft 7 in (2.31 m)
Weight	303 lb (137 kg)
Position	Center
NBA Draft	1993: 2nd round, 30th overall pick (Selected by the Washington Bullets)
Playing Career	1991-2001
College	Universitatea Cluj-Napoca
Teams	Universitatea Cluj-Napoca, Pau-Orthez, Washington Bullets/Wizards, New Jersey Nets
NBA Career Statistics	Points: 3,020 (9.8 ppg), Rebounds: 1,957 (6.4 rpg), Blocks: 455 (1.5 bpg), Field Goal Percentage: .573
Awards	NBA Most Improved Player (1996), 2× NBA Field Goal Percentage Leader (1996, 1997), Romanian League champion (1992), French League champion (2001), French League Cup winner (1993)
Post-NBA Activities	Founder of the Giant Basketball Academy, Ambassador for the Washington Wizards, Actor in the film “My Giant”, Co-author of fitness and health books, Participated in charity basketball tournaments
Family	Wife: Liliana Mureșan, Sons: George Mureșan, Victor Mureșan
Residence	Washington, D.C. suburbs

This is one of the many instances when a “large guy” in appearance might act like a “girl.” It is a reality that not everyone tall enjoys playing basketball; occasionally, the teams’ invitations only put pressure on those who are thought to have this “innate condition.” 

Gheorghe Muresan spent six years playing basketball in the NBA, but besides his height, he had a little lasting impact. The only memory we have of this guy is of the 1998 film “My Giant,” in which he starred with Billy Crystal and Kathleen.

If you’re interested in knowing about other unattractive basketball players like Gheorghe Muresan, check out this article about 34 unattractive basketball players. You might be surprised to find some familiar names on the list!

3. Yao Ming (2,29 m)

Yao Ming	Information
Full Name	Yao Ming (2,29 m)
Birthdate	September 12, 1980
Birthplace	Shanghai, China
Nationality	Chinese
Occupation	Basketball Executive / Former Professional Player
Teams	Shanghai Sharks (CBA)
Height	7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Weight	310 lb (141 kg)
NBA Draft	2002: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Position	Center
NBA All-Star Appearances	8
All-NBA Team Selections	5
Rookie of the Year	NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003)
Career Highlights	No. 11 retired by Houston Rockets
Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted as a player
Chinese Basketball Association	6th President, Incumbent since February 23, 2017
Spouse	Ye Li (m. 2007)
Children	1
Notable Achievements	Symbol of a modern and confident China
Sponsorships	Major endorsement deals
Books	Yao: A Life in Two Worlds (Co-authored with Ric Bucher)
Documentary Film	The Year of the Yao

Yao Ming entered the NBA in 2002 while wearing a Rockets jersey. He is not the first NBA player from China with a massive frame. Bakley was content with Yao Ming’s first seven games even though he only scored 4 points in each contest. 

But on November 17, when Yao unexpectedly had a game with 20 points scored and a throwing percentage that can only be described as “perfect” 9 out of 9, against an adamant opponent in the Lakers, his fear came true. Yao should be considered the basketball hero of Asia despite being barely 2m32 tall and having more success than any player in the top 10.

4. Shawn Bradley (2,29 m)

Shawn Bradley	Information
Full Name	Shawn Paul Bradley
Nickname	“the Stormin’ Mormon”
Birthdate	March 22, 1972
Birthplace	Landstuhl, West Germany
Nationality	German / American
Height	7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Weight	275 lb (125 kg)
High School	Emery (Castle Dale, Utah)
College	Brigham Young University (BYU)
NBA Draft	1993: 1st round, 2nd overall pick, selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing Career	1993-2005
Position	Center
Jersey Numbers	76, 45, 44
Career Highlights	NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Career NBA Statistics	Points: 6,752 (8.1 ppg)
Additional Information	One of the tallest players in NBA history

Shawn Bradley is recognized as a well-known figure who often appears as a victim rather than a “villain” in the NBA’s top 10 videos. Bradley’s most notable accomplishments were with the Dallas Mavericks averaging 6.3 rebounds, 8.1 points, and 2.5 blocks a game. At first sight, this may not seem like anything special about Bradley.

However, the height of terror at that time (2,29 m) also left Bradley a particular impression in the NBA; people called him the nickname “Giant-giant” he is also noted for his many dunks and his half-season aggressive personality.

5. Slavko Vranes (2,29 m)

Slavko Vranes	Information
Full Name	Slavko Vranes (2.29 m)
Birthdate	January 30, 1983
Birthplace	Pljevlja, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia
Nationality	Montenegrin
Listed Height	2.29 m (7 ft 6 in)
Listed Weight	137 kg (302 lb)
NBA Draft	2003: 2nd round, 39th overall pick
Selected by	New York Knicks
Playing Career	1997-2018
Position	Center
– Eurocup champion	2011
– ABA League champion	2008-2010
– Serbian League champion	2008-2010
– Serbian Cup winner	2008-2010
– Montenegrin League champion	2007
– Montenegrin Cup winner	2007
NBA Career	Played one game for the Portland Trail Blazers
International Career	Represented the Montenegrin national basketball team
Latest Signing	Metalac Valjevo (November 2017)

Although standing at number 6, Slavko Vrane‘s most impressive number is number 3. Is it three seasons, three individual titles, one pitcher 3 points, three championships, or Draft pick No. .3? All is not correct. The correct answer is 3 minutes – the amount of time this white player has played in his entire career in the NBA.

Picked by the New York Knick in 2003 but only ten days later transferred to Portland and left the impression of being three short minutes with this team. Once again, we have to question the commercial pragmatism of the NBA.

6. Tacko Fall (2,29 m)

Tacko Fall	Information
Full Name	Elhadji Tacko Sereigne Diop Fall
Birthdate	December 10, 1995 (age 27)
Birthplace	Dakar, Senegal
Nationality	Senegalese
Height	7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Weight	311 lb (141 kg)
Position	Center
League	Chinese Basketball Association (CBA)
College	University of Central Florida (UCF)
NBA Teams	Boston Celtics (2019–2021)
Chinese Team	Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2022–present)
Career Highlights	2× NBA G League All-Defensive Team
Notable Records	Tallest height in shoes
Education	Computer Science Major
Language	Fluent in English
Career Aspirations	Originally aspired to become an engineer
Jersey Number	99 (Chosen as a reference to the 99 Names of Allah)

Tacko Fall‘s play on the attacking end has been a delight to watch since he always appears to have the upper hand over his opponents. If the ball is in the paint when he gets it, you may as well get out of the way since he is so close to being able to dunk without leaping.

Tacko played his first two seasons in Boston, but he now calls Cleveland home, where he can be found playing with at least three other 7-footers. I believe that the Cleveland Cavaliers have the record for the tallest roster in sports history. It’s hard for me to see someone going across the Cavaliers in a hotel and having the impression that they’ve been transported to a forest for a few seconds.

If you’re interested in learning more about the incredible stature of Tacko Fall, then check out the Tacko Fall Height page on Hoodmwr. With his towering 2.29m height, it’s no surprise that he has made a name for himself in the basketball world.

7. Chuck Nevitt (2,26 m)

Chuck Nevitt	Information
Full Name	Charles Goodrich Nevitt
Date of Birth	June 13, 1959
Age	64
Birthplace	Cortez, Colorado, United States
Nationality	American
Height	7 ft 5 in (2.26 m)
Weight	217 lb (98 kg)
Position	Center
High School	Sprayberry High School, Marietta, Georgia
College	North Carolina State University
College Stats	Average Points: 3.0, Average Rebounds: 2.4
NBA Draft	1982: 3rd round, 63rd overall pick by the Houston Rockets
NBA Teams	Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, Fulgor Libertas Forlì (Italy), San Antonio Spurs
NBA Championships	1985 with the Los Angeles Lakers
Nicknames	Chuck E. Cheese, The Human Victory Cigar
Career NBA Statistics	Points: 251 (1.6 ppg), Rebounds: 239 (1.5 rpg), Blocks: 111 (0.7 bpg)
Playoff Appearances	16 games across five postseasons: Lakers (7), Pistons (7), Rockets (2)
Family	Sister: Lynne (also a basketball player), Wife: Sondra Childers
Post-NBA Career	Worked at NetApp in the Research Triangle Park, NC, performing computer networking functions

There were nine NBA seasons, but there were only six because Chuck Nevitt almost vanished in the last three seasons. During his career, this athlete appeared for all 5 of the following teams: Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and San Antonio Spurs.

Even if Nevitt’s performance on the squad as a whole was dismal, in his last three seasons,, he dared not even raise his head. Nevitt deserved to be the “Big lead” among the players despite never playing more than 45 games in a single season and only averaging 5.3 minutes, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.6 points per game.

8. Sim Bhullar (2,26 m)

Sim Bhullar	Information
Full Name	Gursimran Singh “Sim” Bhullar
Birthdate	December 2, 1992
Birthplace	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Listed Height	7 ft 5 in (2.26 m)
Position	Center
League	T1 League
College	New Mexico State University
Notable Accomplishments	First player of Indian descent to play in the NBA
College Career	Averaged 10.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game in his freshman season
NBA Career	Signed with the Sacramento Kings in 2014 as the first player of Indian descent to join an NBA team
International Career	Represented Canada in the FIBA Americas U18 Championship and FIBA Under-19 World Championship
Family	Parents migrated from Punjab, India

Sim Bhullar is perhaps the most important participant on this list. The first player of Indian heritage to compete in an NBA game was Sim Bhullar, who did so with Sim Bhullar. In his first game in the NBA, he played for sixteen seconds. Sim weighed 359 pounds in his playing days and stood at 7 feet 5 inches.

During the 2014-2015 season, Sim Bhullar participated in just three games before being released by the Kings. Because of his height and weight, he could never compete successfully in the NBA. He played professionally in several countries abroad before calling it to quit in 2018.

Sim Bhullar, standing at a staggering height of 2.26 meters, made his NBA debut with Kings in 2015. His extraordinary height has made him one of the tallest NBA players of all time. To know more about other tall players check out Tacko Fall Height: The Senegalese NBA Player.

9. Pavel Podkolzin (2,26 m)

Pavel Podkolzin	Information
Full Name	Pavel Nikolaevitch Podkolzin
Russian Name	Павел Николаевич Подкользин
Date of Birth	January 15, 1985
Birthplace	Novosibirsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality	Russian
Height	7 ft 5 in (2.26 m)
Position	Center
NBA Teams	Dallas Mavericks
NBA Career	2004-2006
Italian Team	Metis Varese
Italian Career	2002-2004
Russian Teams	Lokomotiv Novosibirsk, Khimki BC, Sibirtelecom Lokomotiv
Notable Skills	Impressive size, shot-blocking ability, strength
Acromegaly	Suffered from acromegaly, a pituitary disorder
Junior National Team	Silver medalist at the 2000 European Cadets Championship

Pavel Podkolzin is originally from Russia and participated in six NBA games throughout two seasons. A condition known as acromegaly, brought on by an abnormally high growth hormone level, was present in Pavel. Your hands and feet may swell up, and you will have severe joint pain due to this condition.

After playing for Khimki BC in the Russia Super League for two seasons, he returned to Russia after spending the previous two seasons in the NBA.

10. Mark Eaton (2,24 m)

Mark Eaton	Information
Full Name	Mark Edward Eaton
Birthdate	January 24, 1957
Birthplace	Inglewood, California, U.S.
Height	7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Weight	275 lb (125 kg)
College	Cypress College, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
NBA Team	Utah Jazz
NBA Career	1982–1994
Position	Center
NBA All-Star	1989
NBA Defensive Player of the Year	1985, 1989
NBA All-Defensive First Team	1985, 1986, 1989
NBA All-Defensive Second Team	1987, 1988
NBA Blocks Leader	1984, 1985, 1987, 1988
NBA Records	Single-season blocks record: 456
Career Points	5,216 (6.0 ppg)
Career Rebounds	6,939 (7.9 rpg)
Career Blocks	3,064 (3.5 bpg)
Retired Number	No. 53 by Utah Jazz
College Career	Led Cypress College to California junior college title (1980)
Early Life	Discovered by Tom Lubin, encouraged by Wilt Chamberlain

Fans following the Indiana Pacers for a long time will never forget Mark Eaton, one of the tallest and most dedicated players in the NBA (height is 2m25). During his whole 11-year career, he played for the Utah Jazz basketball team.

Mark Eaton, who played in the NBA from 1982 to 1993, has the same height as his colleague Smits, but Eaton has a more remarkable ability to block shots than Smits. Eaton played in the NBA from 1982 until 1993. Eaton finished his career with blocked shots at an average of 3.5 per game.

11. Rik Smits (2,24 m)

Rik Smits	Information
Full Name	Rik Smits (2.24 m)
Nickname	“The Dunking Dutchman”
Birthdate	August 23, 1966 (age 56)
Birthplace	Eindhoven, Netherlands
College	Marist College
NBA Draft	1988: 1st round, 2nd overall pick by the Indiana Pacers
Playing Career	1988–2000 (Indiana Pacers)
Position	Center
Listed Height	7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Listed Weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career Highlights and Awards	NBA All-Star (1998)
Notable Achievements	Reached the NBA Finals in 2000
Other Career Facts	Led Marist to tournament championships and NCAA appearances
Personal Life	Developed nerve damage in feet from tight shoes
Hobbies	Collecting and racing vintage motocross motorcycles
Family	Son, Derrik Smits, also a basketball player

Rik Smits, who also hails from the Netherlands and has a height of 2m25, is regarded as one of the most faithful players in the NBA. He shares this distinction with Mark Eaton. In 1988, Smith became a member of the Indiana Pacers and remained with the team until 2000.

Despite his dismal performance over his 12-year career with the same club (an average of 6 rebounds and 14.8 points scored per game), Rik Smits earned the respect of those who played with and against him.

12. Ralph Sampson (2,24 m)

Ralph Sampson	Information
Full Name	Ralph Lee Sampson Jr.
Date of Birth	July 7, 1960
Birthplace	Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height	7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Position	Center / Power Forward
College	University of Virginia (1979–1983)
NBA Draft	1983: 1st round, 1st overall pick (Selected by Houston Rockets)
NBA Teams	Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Washington Bullets
NBA Career	1983–1995
NBA All-Star Appearances	4
NBA Rookie of the Year	1984
College Accolades	3× National Player of the Year, 3× Consensus First-Team All-American
Basketball Hall of Fame	Inducted as a player

Although they are regarded as a staggered twin tower, “The Dream” Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson significantly impacted the Houston Rockets’ rise to prominence in the NBA from 1983 to 1993. Ralph Sampson, who stands 2m25, joined up with Olajuwon, who stands 2m13, to develop a new image for Houston in the early 1980s.

Ralph Sampson was named “new player of the year” in the 83–84 season after averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds per game. Sampson and Olajuwon joined the group of Western superstars two years later, in the 85–86 season, and it was at this point they earned the moniker “Houston’s twin towers.”

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13. Priest Lauderdale (2,24 m)

Priest Lauderdale	Information
Full Name	Priest Lauderdale (2.24 m)
Birthdate	August 31, 1973
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Nationality	American-Bulgarian
Height	7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Weight	330 lb (150 kg)
High School	Carver Military Academy, Chicago, Illinois
College	Central State University
Greek League	Peristeri Athens (1995-1996)
NBA Career	Atlanta Hawks (1996-1997), Denver Nuggets (1997-1998)
NBA Regular Season Average	3.2 points, 1.2 rebounds per game (Atlanta Hawks)
NBA Playoffs	Played in three playoff games (Atlanta Hawks)
Continental Basketball Association	Fort Wayne Fury (2000-01)
International Basketball League	Connecticut Pride (2000-01)
Bulgarian League	Lukoil Academic (2002-2005)
Bulgarian League Titles	3× champion (2003-2005)
Other Professional Leagues	Venezuela, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, China, Iraq, Lebanon, UK
Coaching Experience	Youth camps in Germany

Priest Lauderdale, a representative of the United States, is in 10th position. Being rated 10th at 2m25 tall and a 1973 birth year is undoubtedly “painful” for Lauderdale. Because of such, it seems that Lauderdale decided to leave the finest NBA league after only two brief seasons (1996-1998).

Lauderdale demonstrated that “playability is not necessarily related to height” with his participation in two NBA seasons with the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets. His record included playing only seven games, averaging 1.9 rebounds and 3.4 points per game. This player transferred to a team in Bulgaria after leaving the NBA; no one has spoken of him since.

14. Boban Marjanovic ( 2,24 m)

Boban Marjanovic	Information
Full Name	Boban Marjanović (2.24 m)
Birthdate	August 15, 1988 (age 34)
Birthplace	Boljevac, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
Nationality	Serbian
Height	7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Weight	290 lb (132 kg)
Position	Center
League	NBA
Current Team	Houston Rockets
NBA Draft	2010: Undrafted
Playing Career	2006–present
Career Highlights	All-EuroLeague First Team (2015)
NBA Stats	Stats at NBA.com
Other Achievements	Gold Medalist: FIBA Under-19 World Championship
Notable Film Appearance	John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)

Boban Marjanović has spent eight seasons in the NBA. However, he has never played more than 60 games in a single season. He cannot compete with other centers in today’s game due to his lack of speed and agility, much like most other exceptionally tall players.

Boban is presently playing for the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 8.2 points each game. He pulls down 3.9 rebounds each game while averaging 4.7 points per game. One of the noteworthy facts about him is that his free throw shooting percentage is 82%. That is very unusual for a guy of this stature to possess. One may draw parallels between how Boban holds a basketball and how you handle a softball.

Boban Marjanovic is popularly known for being one of the tallest NBA players standing at 7 feet and 4 inches. With his towering height, he can easily dunk the ball without even jumping a little. In comparison to Boban, LeBron James has quite average height, measuring 6 feet and 7 inches tall. You can learn more about LeBron James’ height and his growth in our article on LeBron James’ height.

15. Peter John Ramos (2,21 m)

Peter John Ramos	Information
Full Name	Peter John Ramos Fuentes (known as Mr. Beast)
Nickname	Mr. Beast
Date of Birth	May 23, 1985
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Professional Career	Former Professional Basketball Player and Wrestler
NBA Career	Drafted by Washington Wizards
NBA Achievements	NBA Development League All-Star
Olympic Debut	Represented Puerto Rico in the Olympics
Height	7 ft 3.5 in (2.22 m)
Weight	296 lb (134 kg)
High School	Colegio Bautista de Caguas (Caguas, Puerto Rico)
Notable Leagues	Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
National Team	Represented Puerto Rico
Most Improved Player Award	Puerto Rican Basketball League
Languages	English, Spanish
Family	Raised by mother and siblings
Impact in BSN	Led high school team to two National Championships
Retirement	Transitioned to professional wrestling career
Wrestling Achievements	Joined World Wrestling Council (WWC) and wrestled internationally

Peter John Ramos is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished basketball players in Southeast Asian countries, Puerto Rican, who stands 2,21 m tall and weighs 134kg. “Dinosaur” 2m21 moved to play for Alab Pilipinas Club (Philippines) and often participated, assisting this club in achieving significant wins.

Every time Peter John Ramos steps onto the court during a professional basketball competition in Southeast Asia, the crowd pays attention. PJ Ramos is one of the players that helped Alab Pilipinas finish second in the Southeast Asian professional basketball championship after 25 rounds, outlasting “one-headed” opponents with various basketball talents.

16. Zydrunas Ilgauskas (2,21 m)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas	Information
Full Name	Zydrunas Ilgauskas (2,21 m)
Birthdate	June 5, 1975
Birthplace	Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Nationality	Lithuanian / American
Listed Height	7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
Listed Weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Position	Center
NBA Draft	1996: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Team Selection	Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing Career	1997–2011
Career Highlights	2× NBA All-Star
Post-playing Career	Special Advisor to Cleveland Cavaliers
Professional Debut	Atletas Kaunas
Notable Achievements	Most valuable player of the Rookie Challenge
Retirement	Announced retirement due to physical fatigue
Post-retirement Career	Assistant Coach at Saint Ignatius High School
Personal Life	Married to Jennifer Ilgauskas

Zydrunas Ilgauskas is a former professional basketball player who played the center position in the NBA. He is of Lithuanian and American descent. 

Between 1996 and 2010, he was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers and amassed the most blocks in the Cavaliers’ history. During the 2010–11 season, he was also a Miami Heat basketball team member. Ilgauskas became a special adviser to the Cavaliers in 2012 after moving inside the principal office of the franchise that year.

The Lithuanian center, who played for 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association and was selected for two All-Star teams, spent most of his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers during his career.

17. Arvydas Sabonis (2,21 m)

Arvydas Sabonis	Information
Full Name	Arvydas Romas Sabonis
Birthdate	December 19, 1964
Birthplace	Kaunas, Lithuania
Nationality	Lithuanian
Height	7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
Weight	292 lb (132 kg)
Position	Center
NBA Draft	1986: 1st round, 24th overall pick
NBA Debut	1995 (at the age of 30)
College	Lithuanian University of Agriculture
Teams Played For	Žalgiris, Fórum Valladolid, Real Madrid, Portland Trail Blazers
Olympic Medals	Gold (1988), Bronze (1992, 1996)
FIBA Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2010
Naismith Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2011
Lithuanian Basketball Federation	President (2011-2013, 2013-2014)
Son	Domantas Sabonis (NBA player)

Arvydas Sabonis was a basketball player from Lithuania who spent most of his career in prestigious European and Soviet competitions. Players must plunder their Olympic gold medals, world champions, and European credits.

Arvydas, who is 2,21 m tall, can be held back by almost no opponent. The athlete was cast from three arc points with fantastic accuracy and became the first representative of his job. In addition, he has consistently been recognized as Europe’s most influential player. Sabonis continues to rank among the top centers in NBA history.

Considered as one of the tallest basketball players of all time, Arvydas Sabonis stands at 7ft 3in (2.21 m). His exceptional talent and size turned him into an NBA star, despite his late arrival in the league. Learn more about other top white basketball players in our article on the 50 Greatest White Basketball Players Throughout History.

18. Walter Tavares (2,21 m)

Walter Tavares	Information
Full Name	Walter Samuel “Edy” Tavares da Veiga
Birthdate	March 22, 1992
Birthplace	Maio, Cape Verde
Position	Center
League	Liga ACB/EuroLeague
Listed Height	7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
Listed Weight	275 lb (125 kg)
NBA Draft	2014: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick (Atlanta Hawks)
Playing Career	2009-present
International Career	Represented Cape Verde national basketball team
Physical Attributes	Stands 7 ft 3 in tall with a wingspan of 7 ft 9 in

After making a powerful backhand in the Afrobasket Africa Championship that damaged the backboard, player Walter “Edy” Tavares gained instant notoriety. Although Walter “Edy” Tavares formerly played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA fans may only be familiar with him because of his impressive slam dunk in the Africa Championships.

The Atlanta Hawks selected the player known only by his nickname Edy in the 43rd round of the 2014 NBA Draft, although he often competes in the G-League. Tavares only participated in 13 games throughout his NBA career, including 12 with the Hawks.

19. Ha Seung-Jin (2,21 m)

Ha Seung Jin	Information
Full Name	Ha Seung-Jin (2.21m)
Birthdate	August 4, 1985
Birthplace	Seoul, South Korea
Nationality	South Korean
NBA Team	Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Career	2004-2006
NBA Position	Center
Height	7 ft 3 in (2.21m)
Weight	305 lb
College	Yonsei University
Career Highlights and Awards	KBL Championship (2009, 2011)
International Competitions	FIBA Asia Championship (2009, 2011)
Post-Basketball Career	Commentator for KBS N Sports
Family	Father: Ha Dong-gi

Ha Seung Jin, the tallest basketball player in this nation with a height of 2,21 m, is well-known in the kingdom of kimchi. This 35-year-old athlete is also the first basketball star from Korea to represent the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA in the United States in 2004. Ha Seung Jin presently competes for his hometown Jeonju KCC Egis squad.

In addition to his exceptional height, Seung Jin is a skilled soccer player. He was the first Korean participant in this competition and once played for the NBA’s Blazers professional basketball club.

At 7’3″ tall, Ha Seung-Jin was once considered the tallest player in the NBA, making him a formidable presence on the court. If you’re interested in learning more about the world of Korean pop culture, check out the 50 Most Handsome Korean Kpop Male Idols list, which showcases the best and most talented male performers in the industry.

20. Kristaps Porzingis (2,21 m)

Kristaps Porzingis	Information
Full Name	Kristaps Porzingis (2.21m)
Birthdate	August 2, 1995
Birthplace	Liepāja, Latvia
Position	Center / Power forward
League	NBA
Listed Height	7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
Listed Weight	240 lb (109 kg)
NBA Draft	2015: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Selected by	New York Knicks
Playing Career	2012–present
2012–2015	Sevilla
2012–2013	→Sevilla B
2015–2019	New York Knicks
2019–2022	Dallas Mavericks
2022–2023	Washington Wizards
2023–present	Boston Celtics
NBA All-Star	2018
NBA All-Rookie First Team	2016
EuroCup Rising Star	2015
ACB All-Young Players Team	2014, 2015
EuroBasket Blocks Leader	2017

Despite being 2,21 meters tall, Krista Porzingis plays fluidly and has the potential to score on any play. In the NBA, Porzingis has unique characteristics. Due to ongoing injuries, he hasn’t realized his full potential. For the Mavericks last year, Porzingis averaged 20.4 points and 9.5 rebounds.

One can already see a potential NBA star, not just one for New York. Porzingis quietly trained and demonstrated his brilliance with outstanding individual numbers without making grand declarations. He now averages 13.7 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, which puts him on par with Karl Anthony Towns of Minnesota.