Who Weighs The Most In The NBA?

We all know that NBA players are some of the biggest and strongest athletes in the world. But who among them weighs the most?

Here’s a look at the top 10 heaviest players in the NBA, according to their listed weights.

Introduction

For years now, the NBA has been dominated by players of above-average height. In fact, the average height of an NBA player is just over 6’7”. But what about weight? Just like in any other sport, being heavier can be both an advantage and a disadvantage in basketball. Heavier players are often more physical and can establish better position down low, but they may also be less agile and have more difficulty staying in front of quicker opponents.

So who weighs the most in the NBA? Here is a look at the 20 heaviest players in the league.

Current NBA Players by Weight

There are a variety of different body types in the NBA. The average NBA player is 6’7 and weighs 220 pounds. But, there are some players who weigh considerably more or less than that. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the heaviest and lightest players in the NBA today.

heaviest NBA players

At 7’0” and 290 pounds, Boban Marjanović is one of the heaviest players in the NBA. He’s also one of the tallest. While there isn’t an official height or weight limit in the NBA, most players fall within a certain range. The average NBA player is about 6’7” and weighs around 220 pounds. But there are always outliers. Some players are much taller or shorter than average, and some are much heavier or lighter.

Here is a list of the heaviest NBA players, according to their listed weight:
-Boban Marjanovic: 290 pounds
-Deandre Jordan: 265 pounds
-Enes Kanter: 262 pounds
-Jared Sullinger: 260 pounds
-Jason Thompson: 255 pounds
-Roy Hibbert: 250 pounds

lightest NBA players

There are currently five NBA players who weigh less than 200 pounds. They are:

– Jamal Murray, PG, Denver Nuggets (198 pounds)
– Kemba Walker, PG, Charlotte Hornets (192 pounds)
– Kyrie Irving, PG, Cleveland Cavaliers (191 pounds)
– Tyler Ulis, PG, Phoenix Suns (190 pounds)
– Isaiah Thomas, PG, Boston Celtics (185 pounds)

NBA Players by Height

The average height of an NBA player is just over 6 feet 7 inches. However, there is a wide range of heights represented in the league. The tallest player in the NBA is currently Boban Marjanovic, who is 7 feet 3 inches tall. On the other hand, the shortest player in the NBA is Isaiah Thomas, who is just 5 feet 9 inches tall. In this article, we’ll take a look at the tallest and shortest players in the NBA and see how they stack up against each other.

tallest NBA players

The average height of an NBA player is just under 6’7″, which is about 2 inches taller than the average American male. The tallest player in NBA history was Manute Bol, who was 7’7″, while the shortest player ever was Muggsy Bogues, who was 5’3″.

There are a number of very tall players in the NBA today, including Yao Ming (7’6″), Shawn Bradley (7’6″), and Chris Kaman (7’0″). However, the tallest player in the league right now is Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov, who is 7’1″.

shortest NBA players

At just 5’9”, Isaiah Thomas is one of the shortest players in the NBA. He’s not alone, though – there are a number of other players who measure in at less than 6 feet tall. Here’s a look at the 10 shortest players in the league:

1. Isaiah Thomas, 5’9”
2. Tyler Ulis, 5’10”
3. Yogi Ferrell, 5’11”
4. DJ Augustin, 5’11”
5. Aaron Brooks, 6’0”
6. Ray McCallum, 6’0”
7. Elfrid Payton, 6’0”
8. Jorge Gutierrez, 6��1”
9. Perry Jones III, 6’10

NBA Players by Wingspan

The average NBA player is 6’7″, with a wingspan between 7’0″ and 7’6″. But there are always outliers. Here are the top 10 NBA players by wingspan.

longest wingspan in the NBA

At 7’3″, Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz has the longest wingspan in the NBA. At just 6’7″, Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics has one of the shortest.

shortest wingspan in the NBA

Players with the shortest wingspan in the NBA:
-Elfrid Payton: 6’3″
-Dennis Smith Jr.: 6’3″
-De’Aaron Fox: 6’4″
-Malcolm Brogdon: 6’4″
– Trae Young: 6’1″

Conclusion

So, who weighs the most in the NBA? As of the 2019-2020 season, that would be Detroit Pistons center Boban Marjanovic, at an impressive 7’3” and 290 pounds. Rounding out the top five are Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (7’3”, 240 pounds), Houston Rockets center Tyson Chandler (7’1”, 240 pounds), Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (7’0”, 250 pounds), and Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (6’11”, 250 pounds).