Who Is The Fattest NBA Player?
We all know that NBA players are some of the fittest athletes in the world. But who is the fattest player in the league? We did some research and found out who the heaviest player in the NBA is.
Introduction
In the National Basketball Association, there are a lot of very tall and muscular players. Some of them are even considered to be overweight by the general public. So, who is the fattest NBA player?
The answer may surprise you. It is not Shaquille O’Neal, as one might expect. In fact, it is not even close. The title of “fattest NBA player” goes to Charles Barkley.
During his playing days, Barkley was listed at 6’6” and 250 pounds. However, this is likely an underestimation of his true weight. Barkley has admitted that he was closer to 300 pounds during his playing days. In addition, there are photos and videos of Barkley that suggest he was even heavier than that.
Shaquille O’Neal
At 7’1” and 325 pounds, former NBA center Shaquille O’Neal was one of the biggest players in the league during his playing days. After retiring from the NBA in 2011, O’Neal has kept busy as a television analyst, ambassador for the league, and philanthropist. But he has also struggled with his weight, at times tipping the scales at over 350 pounds.
Charles Barkley
Barkley was known to be a bit overweight during his playing days, and he has admitted to putting on weight since retiring. Barkley’s highest recorded weight during his playing career was 250 pounds, but he has said that he believes he may have reached as high as 320 pounds at his heaviest.
Glen Davis
Glen Davis is the fattest NBA player. He weighs in at 289 pounds and is 6 feet 9 inches tall. That gives him a BMI of 33.8, which is considered obese. Davis is no stranger to weight issues, as he has been suspended in the past for being too heavy.
Conclusion
After looking at all the data, it is fair to say that Battier is the fattest player in the NBA. At 6’8″, he has an impressive BMI of 34.8. Other players like Shaq and Howard come close, but they just can’t match his girth.
