Who Is The Tallest NBA Player In The World?
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We all know that basketball players are some of the tallest people in the world. But who is the tallest NBA player in the world? Read on to find out!
Introduction
At 7’7”, Gheorghe Muresan is not only the tallest player in NBA history, but he is also the tallest professional basketball player ever. He played for the Washington Bullets/Wizards from 1993 to 2000. Manute Bol, who played for six different teams during his 10-year career, is second on the list at 7’6”.
The tallest NBA player ever
At 7’7″, Manute Bol is the tallest player in NBA history. He was born on October 16, 1962, in Sudan (then called Southern Sudan). Bol was originally drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1985 but was quickly traded to the Golden State Warriors. He played for the Warriors for two seasons before being traded to the Washington Bullets (now Wizards). He played for the Bullets/Wizards for four seasons before being traded back to the Warriors. He finished his NBA career with one season back with the Bullets/Wizards.
In total, Bol played in 724 NBA games (20 starts) and averaged 4.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. He is remembered more for his shot-blocking ability than anything else. In fact, he still holds the record for most blocks per 48 minutes in a season (5.6).
The tallest NBA player currently
The tallest NBA player currently is Yao Ming, who is 7’6” tall. He is followed closely by Manute Bol, who was also 7’6” tall. There are a number of other players who are 7’0” or taller, but these two are the tallest in the history of the NBA.
The tallest player in the world
The tallest player in the world is Gheorghe Muresan, who is 7 feet 7 inches tall. Muresan was born in Romania and played in the NBA for the Washington Bullets/Wizards. He is currently the head coach of the GDESSA Futbol Club in his native Romania.
Conclusion
From our research, we have concluded that the tallest NBA player in the world is Sudanese center Manute Bol. At 7 feet, 7 inches tall, he was one of the tallest players in NBA history.
