How Many 7 Footers In The NBA?
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We all know that there are a ton of tall players in the NBA. But just how many 7 footers are there in the league? We did some research and found out the answer.
Introduction
As of the 2019-2020 NBA season, there are a total of 36 7-footers currently playing in the league. This includes players who are listed at 7-feet tall, as well as those who are slightly taller or shorter but still considered to be 7-footers. Out of these 36 players, 22 are active and 14 are inactive.
In the NBA, a 7-footer is a player who is at least 7 feet (2.13 m) tall. There have been several hundred 7-footers in the history of the NBA. A few of them have been very successful, while others have not had as much success. Let’s take a look at some of the most successful 7-footers in the NBA.
There are currently twenty-four 7-footers in the NBA. They are:
-Kristaps Porzingis
-Hassan Whiteside
-Deandre Jordan
-Andrew Bogut
-Steven Adams
-Pau Gasol
-Joel Embiid
-Myles Turner
-Karl Towns Jr.
-Al Horford
-Rudy Gobert
– Brook Lopez
–Robin Lopez
–Kelly Olynyk
–Justin Hamilton
–Willy Hernangomez
–Boban Marjanovic
These are the 7 footers who are currently on NBA rosters.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional men’s basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). It is widely considered to be the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world.
The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted its current name at the start of the 1949–50 season when it merged with the National Basketball League (NBL).
There have been many great players throughout NBA history, but there is something special about a 7-footer. They are often towering over their opponents and have a physical presence that can be difficult to match. Let’s take a look at some of the greatest 7-footers in NBA history.
Bill Russell is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history. He was a dominant force on both ends of the court and helped lead the Boston Celtics to an astonishing 11 NBA Championships during his 13-year career. Russell was also a five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star. Standing at 7-feet tall, he is one of the tallest players ever to play in the NBA.
Wilt Chamberlain is another player who needs no introduction. He is one of the most dominant players to ever play in the NBA and holds numerous records including most points in a game (100), most rebounds in a game (55), and most seasons averaging at least 30 points per game (7). At 7-feet tall, Chamberlain was an unstoppable force on both ends of the court and is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is another player who needs no introduction. He is one of the most decorated players in NBA history, winning six championships, six MVP Awards, and 19 All-Star selections. Abdul-Jabbar was also a member of numerous All-NBA Teams and was named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team. Standing at 7-feet tall, he was an extremely difficult player to stop on offense and used his size effectively on defense as well. Abdul-Jabbar is widely considered to be one of greatest players in NBA history.
Shaquille O’Neal is another player who needs no introduction. He is one of the most dominant centers ever to play in the NBA and helped lead teams to four championships during his illustrious career. O’Neal was an absolute force on both ends of the court and his size made him almost impossible to stop on offense. He was also an effective rim protector on defense, earning him numerous All Defensive Team selections throughout his career. Standing at 7 feet tall, Shaq was one of tallest players ever to play in the NBA and his physical presence will never be forgotten.
Conclusion
It’s safe to say that the average height of an NBA player is around 6’7”. However, there are always outliers and some players who are much taller or shorter than this. For example, players like Shaquille O’Neal (7’1”) or Yao Ming (7’6”) tower over many of their opponents. At the other end of the spectrum, players like Muggsy Bogues (5’3”) or Earl Boykins (5’5”) are at a serious disadvantage when compared to their taller counterparts.
Interestingly, the tallest player in NBA history was Manute Bol (7’7”), who played for several teams during the 1980s and 1990s. He was actually taller than Shaq! Unfortunately, Bol passed away in 2010 at the age of 47.
So, how many 7 footers are in the NBA? According to Basketball Reference, there are currently 19 players who are 7 feet or taller. This includes players like Kristaps Porzingis (7’3), Rudy Gobert (7’1), and Marc Gasol (7 foot).
