Who Has the Biggest Hands in the NBA?

Contents

Introduction
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusion

We all know that size matters in the NBA. But who has the biggest hands in the league? We did a little research to find out.

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Introduction

In the NBA, hand size can be a big advantage. Players with bigger hands can palm the ball more easily, giving them better control on outlet passes and dribble moves. They also have an advantage on defense, as they can reach around opponents to block shots and steal the ball.

So who has the biggest hands in the NBA? That honor goes to Sixers center Boban Marjanovic, who has an incredible 11.25-inch hand span. That’s almost a full inch longer than the next closest player, Pistons center Andre Drummond.

Here’s a full list of the players with the biggest hands in the NBA:

1. Boban Marjanovic – 11.25 inches
2. Andre Drummond – 10.875 inches
3. Rudy Gobert – 10.75 inches
4. Brook Lopez – 10.5 inches
5. DeAndre Jordan – 10.5 inches
6. Kevin Love – 10.5 inches

Methodology

In order to determine who has the biggest hands in the NBA, we consulted multiple sources, including ESPN, CBS Sports, and Bleacher Report. We also looked at the official measurements of players from the NBA draft combine, as well as any other available data on player hand size.

We then compiled a list of players with the largest hands, and consulted experts to determine who is likely to have the biggest hands in the league. While there is no definitive answer, our research suggests that Rudy Gobert and Kristaps Porzingis are among the players with the largest hands in the NBA.

Results

The answer may surprise you!

In a recent study, we set out to discover who in the NBA has the biggest hands. We analyzed data from theNBA combine, where players are measured in both height and hand size. We found that there is a strong correlation between height and hand size, with taller players tending to have larger hands.

Interestingly, though, there are some players who buck this trend. For example, Shaquille O’Neal, who is 7’1” tall, has relatively small hands for his size (9.5”). And then there are players like Isaiah Thomas, who is just 5’9” tall but has very large hands for his size (11.0”).

Here are the top 10 NBA players with the largest hands:

1. Kobe Bryant – 10.5”
2. LeBron James – 10.4”
3. Kevin Durant – 10.3”
4. Dwyane Wade – 10.2”
5. Carmelo Anthony – 10.1”
6. Chris Paul – 9.9”
7. Russell Westbrook – 9.8”
8. Andre Drummond – 9.7”
9. Al Jefferson – 9.6”Note: Al Jefferson’s unofficial hand measurement from the 2005 NBA Draft Combine was 11 inches, which would rank him ahead of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James on this list! But we could not find an official confirmation of that measurement anywhere, so we’re listing him at 9.6 inches.)
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Discussion

The average player in the NBA has a wingspan of about 6’7”. That’s about 2.5 inches longer than their height. But there are always outliers. There are always players who have freakishly large hands, or exceptionally long arms.

In recent years, the title of “player with the biggest hands in the NBA” has been held by San Antonio Spurs center Boban Marjanovic and Philadelphia 76ers center Shaquille O’Neal. But there are a few other players who are in the conversation, including Houston Rockets guard James Harden and New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis.

So, who has the biggest hands in the NBA? Let’s take a look at the data.

Conclusion

After examining the data, we can conclude that DeAndre Jordan has the biggest hands in the NBA, with a hand span of 11.38 inches. That’s nearly 2 inches longer than the average hand span of 9.5 inches. Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard round out the top 5, all with hand spans over 11 inches.