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5ft 11.07in (180.5cm)
5ft 11.07in (180.5cm)
Tamara said on 3/Feb/11
I actually met Iverson twice, once a couple of months ago and again today.
He appear very short as in maybe a good 5'10 - 5'11 but its also because his posture is horrible. I say standing up he'd probably reach a good 6'0 1/2.
He's also not very nice to talk to in person. He was really rude.
I actually met Iverson twice, once a couple of months ago and again today.
He appear very short as in maybe a good 5'10 - 5'11 but its also because his posture is horrible. I say standing up he'd probably reach a good 6'0 1/2.
He's also not very nice to talk to in person. He was really rude.
kj said on 1/Feb/11
Ronny says on 30/Dec/10
done deal says on 20/Dec/10
Ronny says on 20/Aug/10
Jameer Nelson is actually 5'9. Met him in person.
no pre draft measurements show he is 5-10 or 5-11 without shoes..
Some of the pre draft measurements are innacurate too!
what are your sources? like i'd rather believe you than a legit website
Ronny says on 30/Dec/10
done deal says on 20/Dec/10
Ronny says on 20/Aug/10
Jameer Nelson is actually 5'9. Met him in person.
no pre draft measurements show he is 5-10 or 5-11 without shoes..
Some of the pre draft measurements are innacurate too!
what are your sources? like i'd rather believe you than a legit website
Jordan said on 31/Jan/11
Look at pictures of him and travis diener, there are 3 inch difference between them. Btw I met him in person and he is the same height as me and I'm 5'9.
Look at pictures of him and travis diener, there are 3 inch difference between them. Btw I met him in person and he is the same height as me and I'm 5'9.
stranger said on 29/Jan/11
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he's 5-11 without shoes he just looks shorter because he's stocky
you have no proof it's inaccurate...their a lot more accurate than nba listed heights
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he's 5-11 without shoes he just looks shorter because he's stocky
you have no proof it's inaccurate...their a lot more accurate than nba listed heights
jake said on 2/Jan/11
Might be 181 cm and 6' out of bed.
Might be 181 cm and 6' out of bed.
Bon said on 30/Dec/10
He looks 5'10, not more
He looks 5'10, not more
Ronny said on 30/Dec/10
done deal says on 20/Dec/10
Ronny says on 20/Aug/10
Jameer Nelson is actually 5'9. Met him in person.
no pre draft measurements show he is 5-10 or 5-11 without shoes..
Some of the pre draft measurements are innacurate too!
done deal says on 20/Dec/10
Ronny says on 20/Aug/10
Jameer Nelson is actually 5'9. Met him in person.
no pre draft measurements show he is 5-10 or 5-11 without shoes..
Some of the pre draft measurements are innacurate too!
Nono said on 25/Dec/10
As tall as became maybe there's a pic they stand together
As tall as became maybe there's a pic they stand together
done deal said on 20/Dec/10
Viper says on 31/Jul/10
Iverson looks 5'10-5'10.5
comical book laughable? umm that's stupid I wouldn't go that far if you tell someone your around 6 foot that could mean 5-10-6-2
2 inches is not that much of a difference
Viper says on 31/Jul/10
Iverson looks 5'10-5'10.5
comical book laughable? umm that's stupid I wouldn't go that far if you tell someone your around 6 foot that could mean 5-10-6-2
2 inches is not that much of a difference
done deal said on 20/Dec/10
Ronny says on 20/Aug/10
Jameer Nelson is actually 5'9. Met him in person.
no pre draft measurements show he is 5-10 or 5-11 without shoes..
Ronny says on 20/Aug/10
Jameer Nelson is actually 5'9. Met him in person.
no pre draft measurements show he is 5-10 or 5-11 without shoes..
Murad said on 5/Dec/10
I'm a member of Besiktas club medical crew. We measured Iverson at 178 cm and he weighted at 71 kilos.
I'm a member of Besiktas club medical crew. We measured Iverson at 178 cm and he weighted at 71 kilos.
Viper said on 1/Nov/10
LOL, no he wasnt. Hes 5'10
LOL, no he wasnt. Hes 5'10
Legacy said on 31/Oct/10
Click Here Iverson was measured 5'10" without shoes and 6'0" with shoes. Most NBA player height listings are with shoes rounded up to the nearest inch.
Click Here Iverson was measured 5'10" without shoes and 6'0" with shoes. Most NBA player height listings are with shoes rounded up to the nearest inch.
Legacy said on 31/Oct/10
Dman1528 says on 22/Sep/10
Allen iverson is 5'10.5 barefoot and about 150 pounds i still have the SI kids poster from like 2002 back when they had interviews and stuff on the back of them and they where talking about his true height and weight most of the shorter nba players under 6'6" have 2 inches added to there height and most that are 6'6" and over have once inch added to there height.
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I think I read that issue. In the interview doesn't Iverson say something like he isn't really 6ft and 165 pounds and he's really 5'10" and 150 pounds but maybe 6ft and 165 pounds if he stood on a phonebook and wore a lot of really heavy clothing?
Dman1528 says on 22/Sep/10
Allen iverson is 5'10.5 barefoot and about 150 pounds i still have the SI kids poster from like 2002 back when they had interviews and stuff on the back of them and they where talking about his true height and weight most of the shorter nba players under 6'6" have 2 inches added to there height and most that are 6'6" and over have once inch added to there height.
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I think I read that issue. In the interview doesn't Iverson say something like he isn't really 6ft and 165 pounds and he's really 5'10" and 150 pounds but maybe 6ft and 165 pounds if he stood on a phonebook and wore a lot of really heavy clothing?
HS said on 31/Oct/10
Iverson was measured at 6'0 without shoes when he was drafted
Iverson was measured at 6'0 without shoes when he was drafted
JANELLE said on 26/Oct/10
He is not six feet anything he is more like 5'10 I stood right in front of him and he is not taller than my husband who is 5'10. Unless he grew a couple of inches in his twenties Allen Iverson is not six feet tall.
He is not six feet anything he is more like 5'10 I stood right in front of him and he is not taller than my husband who is 5'10. Unless he grew a couple of inches in his twenties Allen Iverson is not six feet tall.
Anonymous said on 1/Jul/09
Needs an upgrade to at least 5 feet 11.25 inches...here's the link with MJ, Click Here wait till he's on level ground with him around 3:46 or so!
Needs an upgrade to at least 5 feet 11.25 inches...here's the link with MJ, Click Here wait till he's on level ground with him around 3:46 or so!
Dr.JMcP said on 30/Jun/09
This is a simple example of how the whole net can be fooled by 1 man! And my nick is an abbreviature of Dr. Jack McPhilemy - a former 76ers physician. You can asssume that many people have realized that maybe it's the real doctor who doesn't want himself to be recognized revealed Iverson's vitals. hahaha. I made a myth that still browsing the whole internet!!!
This is a simple example of how the whole net can be fooled by 1 man! And my nick is an abbreviature of Dr. Jack McPhilemy - a former 76ers physician. You can asssume that many people have realized that maybe it's the real doctor who doesn't want himself to be recognized revealed Iverson's vitals. hahaha. I made a myth that still browsing the whole internet!!!
Dr.JcMP said on 29/Jun/09
They got it from this site and exactly from me!! Editor Rob can check that information. These measurements are not legit. I have invented that. Iverson was never measured by the NBA.
They got it from this site and exactly from me!! Editor Rob can check that information. These measurements are not legit. I have invented that. Iverson was never measured by the NBA.
Divine#20 said on 28/Jun/09
Go to draftexpress they stated that AI is 5'11.25 with no shoes and they got this information from the 1996 pre draft measurements
Go to draftexpress they stated that AI is 5'11.25 with no shoes and they got this information from the 1996 pre draft measurements
kev said on 9/Jun/09
I think he looks around 5ft 11 and with his big shoes on about 6ft 0.25. and defentley around 11.5 stone. or 165pounds. If i stood next to him I should be around 3.5-4inches taller than him but then height is a funny thing you can be tall 1 day small the next.
I think he looks around 5ft 11 and with his big shoes on about 6ft 0.25. and defentley around 11.5 stone. or 165pounds. If i stood next to him I should be around 3.5-4inches taller than him but then height is a funny thing you can be tall 1 day small the next.
Jake said on 2/Jun/09
People who say that confirm to me that they are dumb. Your real height is not in shoes.
People who say that confirm to me that they are dumb. Your real height is not in shoes.
Mr. W1N said on 2/Jun/09
Who cares how tall they are without shoes. Here's a question, when have you seen a pro or college player play without shoes on?
Who cares how tall they are without shoes. Here's a question, when have you seen a pro or college player play without shoes on?
Mike S. said on 31/May/09
Very likely. Seems like the NBA does add on the 2" rule. Nate Robinson clearly states in a Youtube video of his Top 10 dunks that "I'm only 5'7", but don't let the height fool you".
Very likely. Seems like the NBA does add on the 2" rule. Nate Robinson clearly states in a Youtube video of his Top 10 dunks that "I'm only 5'7", but don't let the height fool you".
skang357 said on 1/May/09
5'11 morning height and 5'10.5 afternoon height and 5.10" evening height.
Nighttime height less than 1 foot (sleeping lying down how tall can he be?)
5'11 morning height and 5'10.5 afternoon height and 5.10" evening height.
Nighttime height less than 1 foot (sleeping lying down how tall can he be?)
James said on 30/Apr/09
Iverson is 6'0 with his tims on cause they add like 3 cm.
Iverson is 6'0 with his tims on cause they add like 3 cm.
LG69 said on 28/Apr/09
Yeah, I read that most pro athletes measure in their shoes and round up. I read that former NFL lineman, 400 lbs, Aaron Gibson is 6'4 1/2" in barefeet. The cleats give him 1"(6'5.5") and that is rounded up to 6'6". I'm sure the majority of players are measured and rounded like that. I'm 5'9 1/4" in barefeet, and exactly 5'10" in sneakers.
Yeah, I read that most pro athletes measure in their shoes and round up. I read that former NFL lineman, 400 lbs, Aaron Gibson is 6'4 1/2" in barefeet. The cleats give him 1"(6'5.5") and that is rounded up to 6'6". I'm sure the majority of players are measured and rounded like that. I'm 5'9 1/4" in barefeet, and exactly 5'10" in sneakers.
bigboi said on 27/Apr/09
i agree that most players get their height rounded up and with shoes on..but the 4 major sports arent played without shoes/cleats/skates..so measuring in shoes is the proper way if you ask me. shaq is 7'1'' but taller i shoes.actually hes almost 7'1''..point is..when they r playing their professional sport they r the size they are in shoes right? but ive argued my whole life that iverson is 5'10'' max..boy still gets elbow high on that rim..im 6'6 1/4'' barefoot.but i say im 6'7'' cuz i dont go anyt where without shoes.so why say 6.6 and a quarter? haha
i agree that most players get their height rounded up and with shoes on..but the 4 major sports arent played without shoes/cleats/skates..so measuring in shoes is the proper way if you ask me. shaq is 7'1'' but taller i shoes.actually hes almost 7'1''..point is..when they r playing their professional sport they r the size they are in shoes right? but ive argued my whole life that iverson is 5'10'' max..boy still gets elbow high on that rim..im 6'6 1/4'' barefoot.but i say im 6'7'' cuz i dont go anyt where without shoes.so why say 6.6 and a quarter? haha
yoyo said on 14/Apr/09
Iverson was 180 to 182cm. he cant be bigger than 5ft11.5 though.
Iverson was 180 to 182cm. he cant be bigger than 5ft11.5 though.
The Cleverguy said on 16/Feb/09
How can Barkley be 6'6, when Jordan isn't?
How can Barkley be 6'6, when Jordan isn't?
Jim said on 18/Jan/09
Most players are listed by their height in shoes rounded to the nearest inch. There are a few like Kevin Garnett for example who prefer to go by their barefoot height. Ben Wallace is listed a whooping 3 inches taller than his barefoot height but that's to promote his center/power forward abilities. Many people think there's only a couple of players in the NBA who stand below 6 feet when in reality most of the guys listed 6' and 6'1 are actually around the 5'10.5 and 5'11 mark.
Most players are listed by their height in shoes rounded to the nearest inch. There are a few like Kevin Garnett for example who prefer to go by their barefoot height. Ben Wallace is listed a whooping 3 inches taller than his barefoot height but that's to promote his center/power forward abilities. Many people think there's only a couple of players in the NBA who stand below 6 feet when in reality most of the guys listed 6' and 6'1 are actually around the 5'10.5 and 5'11 mark.
Danny said on 9/Jan/09
I think the NBA measures all the players with their shoes on.
I think the NBA measures all the players with their shoes on.
Brent said on 4/Jan/09
I am also about 5'10.75 so can I say I'm 6 foot? doesn't make sense to me.
I am also about 5'10.75 so can I say I'm 6 foot? doesn't make sense to me.
ballaholic said on 3/Jan/09
iverson is 5'10 1/2 barefoot and with shoes almost 6 foot...I played ball with him and other nba players at pauly pavillion UCLA.... after a few pick up games he and I spoke and I asked him how tall he was he said 6 foot with shoes on...we were the same height when we took our shoes off..to change into sandals...he wears Reeboks with about 2 inch soles...made especially for his comfort...6 foot with shoes is right on the money....good work glenn...this was in sept 2002
iverson is 5'10 1/2 barefoot and with shoes almost 6 foot...I played ball with him and other nba players at pauly pavillion UCLA.... after a few pick up games he and I spoke and I asked him how tall he was he said 6 foot with shoes on...we were the same height when we took our shoes off..to change into sandals...he wears Reeboks with about 2 inch soles...made especially for his comfort...6 foot with shoes is right on the money....good work glenn...this was in sept 2002
king kong bundy said on 2/Jan/09
"Viper says on 7/Jun/08
Some guy on another site said AI was taller than him at 6-0. He also said he weighed 185 pounds and that he felt small next to him, lol. Such a farfetched sighting."
almost as farfetched as calling him 5-9
"Viper says on 7/Jun/08
Some guy on another site said AI was taller than him at 6-0. He also said he weighed 185 pounds and that he felt small next to him, lol. Such a farfetched sighting."
almost as farfetched as calling him 5-9
Shaq said on 21/Dec/08
Barkley is almost 6'6" and Jordan is nearly 6'5".
Barkley is almost 6'6" and Jordan is nearly 6'5".
Jim said on 15/Dec/08
Actually, Gordon measured 6'1 barefoot at the pre-draft camp and Michael Jordan is a bit taller than 6'4. The only height you managed to get correct is Derric Roses' who did in fact measure 6'1.5 at the pre-draft camp.
Actually, Gordon measured 6'1 barefoot at the pre-draft camp and Michael Jordan is a bit taller than 6'4. The only height you managed to get correct is Derric Roses' who did in fact measure 6'1.5 at the pre-draft camp.
CHICAGO said on 14/Dec/08
Allen Iverson is most likely 5'11..Charles Barkley is 6'4 and so is michael jordan, ben gordon from the bulls is 6 feet and listed as 6'3 and derrick rose is the same height as I am which is 6'1 and a half.
Allen Iverson is most likely 5'11..Charles Barkley is 6'4 and so is michael jordan, ben gordon from the bulls is 6 feet and listed as 6'3 and derrick rose is the same height as I am which is 6'1 and a half.
Jim said on 10/Dec/08
Iverson is 5'10.75. Early in his carrer he was listed by the NBA as 6'1. That was his height with shoes and heel pads on rounded to the higher inch. The 6'0 listing is ok considering some NBA players get boosted by a full two inches. DJ Augustin was measured 5'10 barefoot at the pre-draft camp but is now listed as 6'0. Steve Nash is 6'1 and gets listed at 6'3. Ben Wallace is 6'6 and is listed as 6'9. Most NBA players are listed 1 to 1.5 inches taller. It's more common for college players to be listed a full two inches taller than their barefoot heights. I knoticed many players were actually listed taller in college than they are now in the NBA, despite still recieving a 1 inch boost nowdays. Although height inflation is most popular in the NBA, the NFL, NHL and MLB also have many players listed a little bit taller than their barefoot height. Wayne Gretzky is 5'11 and was listed at 6'0. Steve Yzerman is 5'10 but was listed at 5'11.
Iverson is 5'10.75. Early in his carrer he was listed by the NBA as 6'1. That was his height with shoes and heel pads on rounded to the higher inch. The 6'0 listing is ok considering some NBA players get boosted by a full two inches. DJ Augustin was measured 5'10 barefoot at the pre-draft camp but is now listed as 6'0. Steve Nash is 6'1 and gets listed at 6'3. Ben Wallace is 6'6 and is listed as 6'9. Most NBA players are listed 1 to 1.5 inches taller. It's more common for college players to be listed a full two inches taller than their barefoot heights. I knoticed many players were actually listed taller in college than they are now in the NBA, despite still recieving a 1 inch boost nowdays. Although height inflation is most popular in the NBA, the NFL, NHL and MLB also have many players listed a little bit taller than their barefoot height. Wayne Gretzky is 5'11 and was listed at 6'0. Steve Yzerman is 5'10 but was listed at 5'11.
Shaq said on 6/Dec/08
Mura says on 19/Nov/08
That's only your POV and it doesn't make this "guess" a reality! Barkley is 6'4! End of story!
Barkley is about 6'6". End of story!
Mura says on 19/Nov/08
That's only your POV and it doesn't make this "guess" a reality! Barkley is 6'4! End of story!
Barkley is about 6'6". End of story!
Anonymous said on 26/Nov/08
5 ft 10.75 is correct.
5 ft 10.75 is correct.
MIA305 said on 19/Nov/08
I think he's 5-11 flat, they list him 6-0 in the NBA but that's with shoes on I think, and they always say he's a lil shorter than 6' that he's right under that. Maybe 5-11ish. They call him the best under 6 feet scoring guard in NBA history.
I think he's 5-11 flat, they list him 6-0 in the NBA but that's with shoes on I think, and they always say he's a lil shorter than 6' that he's right under that. Maybe 5-11ish. They call him the best under 6 feet scoring guard in NBA history.
Mura said on 19/Nov/08
That's only your POV and it doesn't make this "guess" a reality! Barkley is 6'4! End of story!
That's only your POV and it doesn't make this "guess" a reality! Barkley is 6'4! End of story!
Shaq said on 19/Nov/08
meme says on 18/Nov/08
barkley said in an interview with marv albert that he is listed at 6'6 but he admitted that his height is only 6'4..that came out of his mouth
This has already been covered. He says he's shorter than he really is to make his accomplishments at the PF position seem more impressive.
meme says on 18/Nov/08
barkley said in an interview with marv albert that he is listed at 6'6 but he admitted that his height is only 6'4..that came out of his mouth
This has already been covered. He says he's shorter than he really is to make his accomplishments at the PF position seem more impressive.
meme said on 18/Nov/08
barkley said in an interview with marv albert that he is listed at 6'6 but he admitted that his height is only 6'4..that came out of his mouth
barkley said in an interview with marv albert that he is listed at 6'6 but he admitted that his height is only 6'4..that came out of his mouth
Anonymous said on 14/Nov/08
rob isnt 180cm 5ft11?
rob isnt 180cm 5ft11?
Paolo said on 9/Nov/08
AI predraft measureament is 5'11 1/4 without shoes and in photo he always seems in 5'11 range
AI predraft measureament is 5'11 1/4 without shoes and in photo he always seems in 5'11 range
aiisawesome said on 8/Nov/08
AI is 5'10.75
AI is 5'10.75
Alex said on 24/Oct/08
I know for a fact this guy was listed at 6'1 for a few years in NBA. If so I doubt he'd be under 5'11 but now listed at 6'0 which would mean he could be as short as 5'10.
I know for a fact this guy was listed at 6'1 for a few years in NBA. If so I doubt he'd be under 5'11 but now listed at 6'0 which would mean he could be as short as 5'10.
LANIIIIII said on 19/Oct/08
Iverson is about 5'10.98
Iverson is about 5'10.98
anonymous said on 18/Oct/08
Iverson is 5ft11 1/2
Iverson is 5ft11 1/2
Shaq said on 23/Sep/08
The point is that Barkley probably isn't 6'5" flat either. He's most likely over 6'5" and possibly 6'6" or just under at 6'5 3/4".
The point is that Barkley probably isn't 6'5" flat either. He's most likely over 6'5" and possibly 6'6" or just under at 6'5 3/4".
Google said on 12/Sep/08
Yes, sure, you both right! There is a big difference between 6'5 and 6'4 3/4, WOW. Sorry for the sarcasm!
Yes, sure, you both right! There is a big difference between 6'5 and 6'4 3/4, WOW. Sorry for the sarcasm!
Shaq said on 11/Sep/08
He dwarfed 6'1"-6'2" Letterman as well. Barkley isn't under 6'5".
Iverson also isn't under 5'10". He's probably close to 5'11".
He dwarfed 6'1"-6'2" Letterman as well. Barkley isn't under 6'5".
Iverson also isn't under 5'10". He's probably close to 5'11".
Clay said on 10/Sep/08
Barkely is 6'5'' at least as he was taller than 6'4/6'4.5 Conan.
Barkely is 6'5'' at least as he was taller than 6'4/6'4.5 Conan.
Google said on 7/Sep/08
Everyone knows that Barkley is around 6'4! He was lying that he is 6'6, only in Marv Albert's show he said that he's 6'4 3/4. P.S. Iverson is 5'10 legit!
Everyone knows that Barkley is around 6'4! He was lying that he is 6'6, only in Marv Albert's show he said that he's 6'4 3/4. P.S. Iverson is 5'10 legit!
Alex said on 6/Sep/08
He was listed at 6'1 at one point I remember. Very likely he's 5'10-5'10 1/2, 5'11 at most. I can't see him under 5'10.
He was listed at 6'1 at one point I remember. Very likely he's 5'10-5'10 1/2, 5'11 at most. I can't see him under 5'10.
Shaq said on 4/Sep/08
Barkley has always lied about his height. He's actually around 6'6" barefoot and atleast 6'7" in shoes(hence the mugshot) Your mug shot is usually taken when you're in shoes.
Barkley has always lied about his height. He's actually around 6'6" barefoot and atleast 6'7" in shoes(hence the mugshot) Your mug shot is usually taken when you're in shoes.
Google said on 4/Sep/08
Yeah Jacky! They also have Charles Barkley at 6'8, when he claims himself as being 6'4 3/4.
Yeah Jacky! They also have Charles Barkley at 6'8, when he claims himself as being 6'4 3/4.
Cody 3D said on 3/Sep/08
THis is right, I met him out in Dever on August 15 and I always thought he was 6'0" but he was just an inch taller then me at 5'9"
THis is right, I met him out in Dever on August 15 and I always thought he was 6'0" but he was just an inch taller then me at 5'9"
brownsound said on 30/Aug/08
he's definitely 5'10 barefoot. with shoes on, he's close to 6 ft
he's definitely 5'10 barefoot. with shoes on, he's close to 6 ft
Jacky said on 29/Aug/08
his police mug shot shows him at 6'0;
google it
his police mug shot shows him at 6'0;
google it
Clay said on 28/Aug/08
Leave it to Viper to chime in and downgrade someone by an inch or two.
Leave it to Viper to chime in and downgrade someone by an inch or two.
Raf said on 12/Aug/08
I think Allen's actual height is between 5'10 to 5'11
I think Allen's actual height is between 5'10 to 5'11
Shearer said on 28/Jul/08
I met him last week in MGM grand in vegas. My height is 174 cm and he was about 3-4 cm taller than me, no more than that.
I met him last week in MGM grand in vegas. My height is 174 cm and he was about 3-4 cm taller than me, no more than that.
Kev said on 27/Jul/08
Viper, AI is clearly posing and slouching in that photo. 5'9 for Iverson is just insane. This guy is just under 5'11.
Viper, AI is clearly posing and slouching in that photo. 5'9 for Iverson is just insane. This guy is just under 5'11.
Shaq said on 24/Jul/08
Larry Johnson's pre-draft measurement was 6'5.5" w/o shoes and I think LJ said he's 6'6.5" with shoes.
Ewing is in the 6'10"-6'11" w/o shoes and probably 7 feet with shoes.
I think Ewing was just joking about being 6'9".
Larry Johnson's pre-draft measurement was 6'5.5" w/o shoes and I think LJ said he's 6'6.5" with shoes.
Ewing is in the 6'10"-6'11" w/o shoes and probably 7 feet with shoes.
I think Ewing was just joking about being 6'9".
Shaq said on 23/Jul/08
Jay, can you post a link to back that up?
Jay, can you post a link to back that up?
Jay said on 21/Jul/08
5'10 is Allen Iverson's height without shoes. His pre-draft measurement without shoes was 5'10 and in Sports illustrated for kids he said he's 5'10 and he's 6'0 standing on a phone book. Nuff said.
5'10 is Allen Iverson's height without shoes. His pre-draft measurement without shoes was 5'10 and in Sports illustrated for kids he said he's 5'10 and he's 6'0 standing on a phone book. Nuff said.
Shaq said on 19/Jul/08
Except for some key mistakes
The article says Dikembe Mutombo is a legit 7'2" but he's really 7'1.25"
The article says Jason Collins is about 6'8" but he's really 6'10.25"
The article says Larry Johnson is barely 6'3" but he's really 6'5.5"
Except for some key mistakes
The article says Dikembe Mutombo is a legit 7'2" but he's really 7'1.25"
The article says Jason Collins is about 6'8" but he's really 6'10.25"
The article says Larry Johnson is barely 6'3" but he's really 6'5.5"
AI said on 13/Jul/08
Bruce, most basketball players list their height with shoes on. Basketball shoes will usually add anywhere from .75''to 1.5'' of extra height depending on the style. Some players add only half an inch to their barefoot height while others add two inches. I've noticed that in some leagues players who are listed at 6' measure only 5'9.5 to 5'10 barefoot at the NBA pre-draft camp. Even in the NBA an inflation of 2 inches is not uncommon. Players usually round their height with shoes to the higher inch, for example:
Barefoot: 6'.25
With shoes: 6'1.5
Listed height: 6'2
Bruce, most basketball players list their height with shoes on. Basketball shoes will usually add anywhere from .75''to 1.5'' of extra height depending on the style. Some players add only half an inch to their barefoot height while others add two inches. I've noticed that in some leagues players who are listed at 6' measure only 5'9.5 to 5'10 barefoot at the NBA pre-draft camp. Even in the NBA an inflation of 2 inches is not uncommon. Players usually round their height with shoes to the higher inch, for example:
Barefoot: 6'.25
With shoes: 6'1.5
Listed height: 6'2
Bruce said on 9/Jul/08
why is he being listed as 6-0
why is he being listed as 6-0
Aaron said on 8/Jul/08
I dont care how tall Allen Iverson is he is a beast but if I had to say I would geuss 5'11
I dont care how tall Allen Iverson is he is a beast but if I had to say I would geuss 5'11
Shaq said on 4/Jul/08
That's kind of a difficult picture to judge though. Neither are standing straight, both are tilting their heads and Lewis is closer to the camera.
I wouldn't be surprised if Iverson was 5-9.75 but I can't tell by that picture.
That's kind of a difficult picture to judge though. Neither are standing straight, both are tilting their heads and Lewis is closer to the camera.
I wouldn't be surprised if Iverson was 5-9.75 but I can't tell by that picture.
Viper said on 2/Jul/08
Ray was measured at 6-0.75
Ray was measured at 6-0.75
Shaq said on 2/Jul/08
How tall is Ray Lewis?
How tall is Ray Lewis?
AI said on 1/Jul/08
I think the 5'10.75 is dead on.
I think the 5'10.75 is dead on.
Shaq said on 30/Jun/08
Those links don't work. Besides a blog doesn't seem official enough.
There's no doubt that a 5'11 1/4" measurement was released but the question is, was it released by the team or the NBA?
OJ can you post the link to Iverson's 5'9.75" measurement? I'd believe it if I see the link myself.
Those links don't work. Besides a blog doesn't seem official enough.
There's no doubt that a 5'11 1/4" measurement was released but the question is, was it released by the team or the NBA?
OJ can you post the link to Iverson's 5'9.75" measurement? I'd believe it if I see the link myself.
awraf said on 28/Jun/08
Click Here
it says he's 5-11 1/4 w/o shoes moderator or whatever the heck you are
Click Here
it says he's 5-11 1/4 w/o shoes moderator or whatever the heck you are
Shaq said on 22/Jun/08
Can you post a link? I'm sure Rob would downgrade Iverson to 5'9.75" if the link is legit.
Very interesting. So 5'9.75" without shoes, 5'10.5" with shoes and a 5'11 5/8" wingspan.
Can you post a link? I'm sure Rob would downgrade Iverson to 5'9.75" if the link is legit.
Very interesting. So 5'9.75" without shoes, 5'10.5" with shoes and a 5'11 5/8" wingspan.
OJ said on 22/Jun/08
It's from a pdf file that I downloaded from rockymnt.port.com
It's from a pdf file that I downloaded from rockymnt.port.com
Shaq said on 22/Jun/08
OJ do you have a link to that?
OJ do you have a link to that?
OJ said on 19/Jun/08
Nuggets info: "Though Iverson is only 5'9 .75 in sox, the additional gain to his height (about 0.25-0.75 inch) are the medical ankle supporting tapes which doctor Traina usually uses to muffle AI's ankles." "...to measure his arm length and armspan from fingertip to fingertip. The results are: 79 and 182 cm respectively"
Nuggets info: "Though Iverson is only 5'9 .75 in sox, the additional gain to his height (about 0.25-0.75 inch) are the medical ankle supporting tapes which doctor Traina usually uses to muffle AI's ankles." "...to measure his arm length and armspan from fingertip to fingertip. The results are: 79 and 182 cm respectively"
awraf said on 19/Jun/08
Click Here
he's a little over a 5-11
Editor Rob
Click Here
he's a little over a 5-11
Editor Rob "* players marked with an * have an unofficial measurement that look reasonable"
Anonymous said on 11/Jun/08
There was a show he was on when he was a sophomore in nba. The host measured his height and he was 5-11.
There was a show he was on when he was a sophomore in nba. The host measured his height and he was 5-11.
Viper said on 7/Jun/08
Some guy on another site said AI was taller than him at 6-0. He also said he weighed 185 pounds and that he felt small next to him, lol. Such a farfetched sighting.
Some guy on another site said AI was taller than him at 6-0. He also said he weighed 185 pounds and that he felt small next to him, lol. Such a farfetched sighting.
P-Ross said on 6/Jun/08
I've stood next to AI, I'm exactly 5'10" barefoot, and he's a little taller than me, probably just about 5'11" would be accrate, about 6'0" in shoes.
I've stood next to AI, I'm exactly 5'10" barefoot, and he's a little taller than me, probably just about 5'11" would be accrate, about 6'0" in shoes.
Jas said on 31/May/08
What is the point of 5'10.75? 180cm is more like 5'10.87 in.
Besides, theres no 180.34 cm listings, so that means it's impossible for someone to be listed as 5'11 flat. I say If you're putting 180, might as well keep it at 5'11, as if the cm's are being rounded, the inches should be too.
What is the point of 5'10.75? 180cm is more like 5'10.87 in.
Besides, theres no 180.34 cm listings, so that means it's impossible for someone to be listed as 5'11 flat. I say If you're putting 180, might as well keep it at 5'11, as if the cm's are being rounded, the inches should be too.
Chevy said on 26/May/08
Sounds right. They have him in the "undrafted" category for some reason
Sounds right. They have him in the "undrafted" category for some reason
Shaq said on 25/May/08
The Spurs did report Duncan at 6'11.5" barefoot but that was probably to promote the two 7 footer lineup with Robinson. That is just listed for historical purposes probably.
Duncan in reality is 6'10-6'10.5 like you said, no more no less. However many other teams report BS measurements like the Raptors reported Bargnani as 7-0 barefoot and 7-1 1/4 in shoes. I highly doubt Bargnani is even 7 foot in shoes because he is shorter than Bosh but the Raptors still reported that. The reason is probably to promote Bargnani as a legit 7 footer.
I don't see Duncan's measurement anywhere on the site.
Ozzy the problem with the Olympic "measurements" is they knocked EXACTLY 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 off every single players listed height so I doubt they even measured them. They listed Garnett at 6-9 3/4 too so those "measurements are BS.
The Spurs did report Duncan at 6'11.5" barefoot but that was probably to promote the two 7 footer lineup with Robinson. That is just listed for historical purposes probably.
Duncan in reality is 6'10-6'10.5 like you said, no more no less. However many other teams report BS measurements like the Raptors reported Bargnani as 7-0 barefoot and 7-1 1/4 in shoes. I highly doubt Bargnani is even 7 foot in shoes because he is shorter than Bosh but the Raptors still reported that. The reason is probably to promote Bargnani as a legit 7 footer.
I don't see Duncan's measurement anywhere on the site.
Ozzy the problem with the Olympic "measurements" is they knocked EXACTLY 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 off every single players listed height so I doubt they even measured them. They listed Garnett at 6-9 3/4 too so those "measurements are BS.
Ozzy said on 25/May/08
I see no reason why the measurements posted on DraftExpress should be off. They seem to be quite concerned as they inform which are official, which are non-official but reliable, and which unofficial are not. However some of the measurements puzzle me:
Vin Baker official: 6'11, olympics: 6'9.75 ...?
Also
DraftEspress has Tim Duncan's 6'11.5 measurement as unofficial but reasonable... I strongly disagree that TD is anything more than 6'10.5, and that's at best.
Others:
Ray Allen: Unofficial but reasonable: 6'4, olympics: 6'3.5. Well, that seems okay, but then what about Rip Hamilton in this pic they look the same, AND they're wearing the exact same shoes:
Click Here
I see no reason why the measurements posted on DraftExpress should be off. They seem to be quite concerned as they inform which are official, which are non-official but reliable, and which unofficial are not. However some of the measurements puzzle me:
Vin Baker official: 6'11, olympics: 6'9.75 ...?
Also
DraftEspress has Tim Duncan's 6'11.5 measurement as unofficial but reasonable... I strongly disagree that TD is anything more than 6'10.5, and that's at best.
Others:
Ray Allen: Unofficial but reasonable: 6'4, olympics: 6'3.5. Well, that seems okay, but then what about Rip Hamilton in this pic they look the same, AND they're wearing the exact same shoes:
Click Here
Shaq said on 25/May/08
Rob, maybe an upgrade to 5'11.25"?
Draft Express has him at 5'11.25" barefoot but lists it as an "unofficial measurement that looks reasonable". Click Here So that could have been one of those private measurements.
Seems 4.5 or 5 inches shorter than Dwyane Wade although Iverson is slouching Click Here
I'd say he's either 5'10.75" or 5'11.25"
Rob, maybe an upgrade to 5'11.25"?
Draft Express has him at 5'11.25" barefoot but lists it as an "unofficial measurement that looks reasonable". Click Here So that could have been one of those private measurements.
Seems 4.5 or 5 inches shorter than Dwyane Wade although Iverson is slouching Click Here
I'd say he's either 5'10.75" or 5'11.25"
j-Roc said on 23/May/08
I went to school with AI our freshman year of college i'm 6'1" and I know then I had him by about 3 inches. He hasn't grown since I last saw him. He is 5'10 3/4"
I went to school with AI our freshman year of college i'm 6'1" and I know then I had him by about 3 inches. He hasn't grown since I last saw him. He is 5'10 3/4"
Viper said on 22/May/08
Well, hes not 6-0 for sure.
Well, hes not 6-0 for sure.
g-gagner said on 22/May/08
Iverson is 6 ft .. its impossible that one persn with his height can dunk so easy .. when he dunks .. i think heis like jordan farmar. and he listed at 6-2.. i dont think that allen iverson id 5ft 10 75..
Iverson is 6 ft .. its impossible that one persn with his height can dunk so easy .. when he dunks .. i think heis like jordan farmar. and he listed at 6-2.. i dont think that allen iverson id 5ft 10 75..
Shaq said on 16/May/08
That isn't a pre-draft measurement. That poster didn't post a link to Iverson's draft measurement he just listed him 5'10" flat because that is what he estimates him at.
You'll need a better link than an internet forum.
That isn't a pre-draft measurement. That poster didn't post a link to Iverson's draft measurement he just listed him 5'10" flat because that is what he estimates him at.
You'll need a better link than an internet forum.
Mike said on 4/May/08
his 1996 pre-draft measurements w/o shoes was 5'11 1/4" weight 167 lbs
you can all google it. anonymous is right.
6 flat- 6'0.5" with his sneakers.
wingspan is like 6'3.25 or something
he's a legit 5'11
his 1996 pre-draft measurements w/o shoes was 5'11 1/4" weight 167 lbs
you can all google it. anonymous is right.
6 flat- 6'0.5" with his sneakers.
wingspan is like 6'3.25 or something
he's a legit 5'11
Simpson said on 24/Apr/08
5-10 legit!
5-10 legit!
Anonymous said on 4/Apr/08
he is really 5'10.5 - 5'11. Any height in between is realistic, he is 6 ft with shoes on but with barefoot, no
he is really 5'10.5 - 5'11. Any height in between is realistic, he is 6 ft with shoes on but with barefoot, no
Michael said on 12/Mar/08
I've seen him a couple of years ago and he was my height exactly (5'9 1/2). Don't know why they list him as 6'0.
I've seen him a couple of years ago and he was my height exactly (5'9 1/2). Don't know why they list him as 6'0.
Jamal said on 11/Mar/08
You seem to forget Isiah Thomas as a dominate player in the NBA, one of the best way back when. He was only 6ft. I would even say a tad under shoe-less. It's not always the size. It helps that's for sure, but some people just have amazing talent. I know people 5'10 who are amazing, and people 6'7 who are so clumbsy they can't do sh*t.
You seem to forget Isiah Thomas as a dominate player in the NBA, one of the best way back when. He was only 6ft. I would even say a tad under shoe-less. It's not always the size. It helps that's for sure, but some people just have amazing talent. I know people 5'10 who are amazing, and people 6'7 who are so clumbsy they can't do sh*t.
g-gagner said on 14/Feb/08
heis taller than 5ft 10 .... i think !what do you think about gasol in lakers? kobe and gasol are the best .. if AI llbe taller woww11! A. iverson with (6ft 6? unstopp! AI IS ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE NBA NOW AN EVER"
heis taller than 5ft 10 .... i think !what do you think about gasol in lakers? kobe and gasol are the best .. if AI llbe taller woww11! A. iverson with (6ft 6? unstopp! AI IS ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE NBA NOW AN EVER"
hi said on 10/Feb/08
dwyane wade is another good example of height not inflated : 6-3.75 barefoot, 6-4.75 with shoes, listed at 6-4. Which explains why the diff with Kobe is not that big (who is listed 6-6 but who is really 6-4.75 barefoot)
I totally belive a 5-10+ real height for Allen Iverson. His long arms and jumping ability give an illusion of 6 ft+
dwyane wade is another good example of height not inflated : 6-3.75 barefoot, 6-4.75 with shoes, listed at 6-4. Which explains why the diff with Kobe is not that big (who is listed 6-6 but who is really 6-4.75 barefoot)
I totally belive a 5-10+ real height for Allen Iverson. His long arms and jumping ability give an illusion of 6 ft+
jonathan said on 9/Feb/08
5*10 in a half is correct people. sorry to say people, but he*s only that height.
5*10 in a half is correct people. sorry to say people, but he*s only that height.
joe said on 6/Feb/08
im 6'1" with shoes on, i met AI last year in philly i was def. a little taller than him, i say hes about 5'11"
im 6'1" with shoes on, i met AI last year in philly i was def. a little taller than him, i say hes about 5'11"
leonari said on 5/Feb/08
g-gangner: FirstKeith Jennings is NOT 5'8". He was never listed 5'8". Check your facts. you are a ball player right?? nooo. Any guy really interested in the NBA knows that NBA players give their heights in sneakers. Almost every single NBA Player is an inch shorter tha listed. Michael Jordan was never a full 6'6". Maybe a tad over 6'5"...
There exceptions like maybe Gary Payton...
g-gangner: FirstKeith Jennings is NOT 5'8". He was never listed 5'8". Check your facts. you are a ball player right?? nooo. Any guy really interested in the NBA knows that NBA players give their heights in sneakers. Almost every single NBA Player is an inch shorter tha listed. Michael Jordan was never a full 6'6". Maybe a tad over 6'5"...
There exceptions like maybe Gary Payton...
g-gagner said on 4/Feb/08
LEONARI :NATE ROBNSON :5FT 9 /SPUBB WEBB IS 5FT 6/DAMON STOUDAMIERE IS 178CMABOUT 5 FT 10 ,KEITH JENNINGS IS 5FT 8 ,AND AI IS 6FT +(184)CM,AI WITH HER ARMS LOOKS LIKE MORE LONG THAN STEVE NASH !
LEONARI :NATE ROBNSON :5FT 9 /SPUBB WEBB IS 5FT 6/DAMON STOUDAMIERE IS 178CMABOUT 5 FT 10 ,KEITH JENNINGS IS 5FT 8 ,AND AI IS 6FT +(184)CM,AI WITH HER ARMS LOOKS LIKE MORE LONG THAN STEVE NASH !
g-gagner said on 4/Feb/08
ai:6ft(183m-) but he is very long.. his arms .. ,he can dunk so easy bcse he gt a longs arms ,i dont think that hes like tj ford or CP,YEAH,HE JUMP TOO MUCH IN VERTICAL ABOUT 1M ,BUT HE^S 6 FOT ,I THINK THE ANSWER GT A CRAZY ARMS AND THAS SPECIAL ,MAKS DIFERNT 4 HIS HEIGHT
ai:6ft(183m-) but he is very long.. his arms .. ,he can dunk so easy bcse he gt a longs arms ,i dont think that hes like tj ford or CP,YEAH,HE JUMP TOO MUCH IN VERTICAL ABOUT 1M ,BUT HE^S 6 FOT ,I THINK THE ANSWER GT A CRAZY ARMS AND THAS SPECIAL ,MAKS DIFERNT 4 HIS HEIGHT
leonari said on 3/Feb/08
Zedrick: You don't know too much about the NBA, do you?
Here a short list of short players:
Earl Boykins :5'5"
Keith Jennings: 5'7"
Nate Robinson '5'8"
Spudd Webb: 5'6-5'7"
Damon Stoudamire: 5'9"
So you see it's total crap to believe only players 6'1" and up are accepted in the NBA.
BTW: The list goes on...
Zedrick: You don't know too much about the NBA, do you?
Here a short list of short players:
Earl Boykins :5'5"
Keith Jennings: 5'7"
Nate Robinson '5'8"
Spudd Webb: 5'6-5'7"
Damon Stoudamire: 5'9"
So you see it's total crap to believe only players 6'1" and up are accepted in the NBA.
BTW: The list goes on...
zedrick said on 2/Feb/08
Hum, I thought the NBA never took players shorter than 6' 1", clearly I am wrong. I think it is cool that a guy Iverson's size is such a dominate force in the league. Does anybody have information about players Iverson's size or shorter? The only other short player I can think of is Mugsy Bogues (5' 3")
Hum, I thought the NBA never took players shorter than 6' 1", clearly I am wrong. I think it is cool that a guy Iverson's size is such a dominate force in the league. Does anybody have information about players Iverson's size or shorter? The only other short player I can think of is Mugsy Bogues (5' 3")
leonari said on 30/Jan/08
g-gagner. Indeed Iverson has crazy arms.. But I never heard of a 6'2" or 6'1" height for iverson... Why would they list him 1 or 2 inches smaller in the NBA than he really is?? Makes no sense at all. Sorry. The tallest I could believe for A.I would be 6 feet flat. And it's not like Iverson was 16 when he came to the NBA. He was in his early 20 ies...
g-gagner. Indeed Iverson has crazy arms.. But I never heard of a 6'2" or 6'1" height for iverson... Why would they list him 1 or 2 inches smaller in the NBA than he really is?? Makes no sense at all. Sorry. The tallest I could believe for A.I would be 6 feet flat. And it's not like Iverson was 16 when he came to the NBA. He was in his early 20 ies...
g-gagner said on 30/Jan/08
he,s not 5'10 he is taller,about 185cm(6ft 1),he like steve nash
he,s not 5'10 he is taller,about 185cm(6ft 1),he like steve nash
g-gagner said on 29/Jan/08
i am gerald gargner ,i was last year with allen iverson in his home .and i think he,s 6ft 2 inches (1 86) cm ,he looks short but when yo are next to him is diifrent ,and he got a very longs arms ..
i am gerald gargner ,i was last year with allen iverson in his home .and i think he,s 6ft 2 inches (1 86) cm ,he looks short but when yo are next to him is diifrent ,and he got a very longs arms ..
Alex said on 20/Dec/07
Iverson could be 165lbs at 5'10. At 150lbs he'd be more thinner I think.
Iverson could be 165lbs at 5'10. At 150lbs he'd be more thinner I think.
Matt-Jersey said on 5/Dec/07
I met AI like 5 years ago in the Sixers locker room after a game. I was about 6'2" then and I was a lot taller than him without his shoes on.
I met AI like 5 years ago in the Sixers locker room after a game. I was about 6'2" then and I was a lot taller than him without his shoes on.
CHRIS - DENVER said on 28/Nov/07
I always thought AI was maybe like 5'10 or 5'11 cause he looks so small. I'm 6'0, 6'1 w/ shoes and he was my height or a tad taller probably b/c he had those timberland shoes on. Maybe he has lifts in his shoes that make him taller when he's hitting up the clubs. I think he should probably be listed at 6'1 170. I saw and talked to him in a club out in Denver (5 degrees) 3 months ago.
I always thought AI was maybe like 5'10 or 5'11 cause he looks so small. I'm 6'0, 6'1 w/ shoes and he was my height or a tad taller probably b/c he had those timberland shoes on. Maybe he has lifts in his shoes that make him taller when he's hitting up the clubs. I think he should probably be listed at 6'1 170. I saw and talked to him in a club out in Denver (5 degrees) 3 months ago.
moe said on 21/Nov/07
AI is 6 feet. He's even taller than Chris Paul. I was wathing one of the Nuggets vs. Hornets games and CP looked as though he was AI's son, LOL! AI even bulked up to 180lbs. Now he can take the ball to the hoop at will and have a lesser chance of getting hurt. Check out his playfile page:Click Here
AI is 6 feet. He's even taller than Chris Paul. I was wathing one of the Nuggets vs. Hornets games and CP looked as though he was AI's son, LOL! AI even bulked up to 180lbs. Now he can take the ball to the hoop at will and have a lesser chance of getting hurt. Check out his playfile page:Click Here
Ozzy said on 2/Nov/07
Hey, look, Paul Pierce grew an inch over the summer at the age of 30...
Hey, look, Paul Pierce grew an inch over the summer at the age of 30...
Anonymous said on 26/Oct/07
Travis Best was measured 5'10.75" at the 1995 chicago pre-draft camp
Click Here
But I doubt the 5'11.25" height came out of nowhere and a 5'10.75" guy could EASILY mistake 5'11.25" guy for being the same height as him.
Travis Best was measured 5'10.75" at the 1995 chicago pre-draft camp
Click Here
But I doubt the 5'11.25" height came out of nowhere and a 5'10.75" guy could EASILY mistake 5'11.25" guy for being the same height as him.
Anonymous said on 22/Oct/07
Upgrade to his pre-draft listing of 5'11.25"
Upgrade to his pre-draft listing of 5'11.25"
giacomo said on 21/Oct/07
travis best said he doesn't look any taller than me: 5'11 nikos t. plakas tplay Click Here basketball
travis best said he doesn't look any taller than me: 5'11 nikos t. plakas tplay Click Here basketball
the second commin of baron davis is here! said on 20/Oct/07
yo word up everybody hope you lot kool, jus wanted to say if all nba players are listed 2 inche taller then there be sum hell of alot of short nba players, no offence to nate robbinson, but how tall is he then??? i kno for a fact that AI is 5'11 no doubt. ill still give it up to nba players coz they full of tallent. yo shout out to every body and stay blessed. peace
yo word up everybody hope you lot kool, jus wanted to say if all nba players are listed 2 inche taller then there be sum hell of alot of short nba players, no offence to nate robbinson, but how tall is he then??? i kno for a fact that AI is 5'11 no doubt. ill still give it up to nba players coz they full of tallent. yo shout out to every body and stay blessed. peace
iKen said on 19/Oct/07
yah i agree AI is a legit 5,10ish..he doesn't look 6 feet flat to me not at all.
yah i agree AI is a legit 5,10ish..he doesn't look 6 feet flat to me not at all.
Anonymous said on 12/Oct/07
lol what are you talking about? There is no rule to how nba players are listed. Example...Shaq is 7'1" and listed 7'1", Vince Carter is 6'5.5" and listed 6'6" but Desmond Mason is 6'6" but listed 6'5" while Steve Nash is 6'1" and listed 6'3".
lol what are you talking about? There is no rule to how nba players are listed. Example...Shaq is 7'1" and listed 7'1", Vince Carter is 6'5.5" and listed 6'6" but Desmond Mason is 6'6" but listed 6'5" while Steve Nash is 6'1" and listed 6'3".
Anonymous said on 6/Oct/07
NBA Players are listed 2 inches taller then there actual heights
NBA Players are listed 2 inches taller then there actual heights
Anonymous said on 11/Sep/07
He was measured 5'11.25" barefoot, 167 pounds and a 6'3.25" wingspan in 1996.
He was measured 5'11.25" barefoot, 167 pounds and a 6'3.25" wingspan in 1996.
Viper said on 9/Sep/07
Sometimes "supposed" measurements are total BS.
Sometimes "supposed" measurements are total BS.
Viper said on 8/Sep/07
He looks 5-9 1/2 with Ray Lewis no less!!
He looks 5-9 1/2 with Ray Lewis no less!!
Mura said on 8/Sep/07
To Jason: Scan that page that describes him as 5'9 1/2 and show us PLEASE!!!
To Jason: Scan that page that describes him as 5'9 1/2 and show us PLEASE!!!
Viper said on 7/Sep/07
I see 3 inches between Ray and AI there. And Ray Lewis is a shade below 6-1.
I see 3 inches between Ray and AI there. And Ray Lewis is a shade below 6-1.
Jason said on 7/Sep/07
I've seen him described as 177cm (5'9 1/2'') in an old basketball magazine of my brother's. The 165lbs he's always been listed at is exaggerated also - he wouldn't be over 150.
I've seen him described as 177cm (5'9 1/2'') in an old basketball magazine of my brother's. The 165lbs he's always been listed at is exaggerated also - he wouldn't be over 150.
truthBtold said on 6/Sep/07
Glad to see the height estimates for AI are starting to conform with actual eyewitness accounts, and not toward the impressive skills of a shorter man in a real tall man's game. It is also funny to me how being slightly built can skew the perceptions of height both ways! Huhhh?!?!? Check it for yourselves people use it to make Kevin Bacon shorter and AI taller. Repeating my Jan/06 post, He grew up in Va, and people that knew him well have told me he is 5'10 or was even in the his short Georgetown days, no pun intended.
Glad to see the height estimates for AI are starting to conform with actual eyewitness accounts, and not toward the impressive skills of a shorter man in a real tall man's game. It is also funny to me how being slightly built can skew the perceptions of height both ways! Huhhh?!?!? Check it for yourselves people use it to make Kevin Bacon shorter and AI taller. Repeating my Jan/06 post, He grew up in Va, and people that knew him well have told me he is 5'10 or was even in the his short Georgetown days, no pun intended.
Anonymous said on 5/Sep/07
lol if Vince 6'3 1/2" barefoot then T-Mac is barely over 6'4". The 6'5 1/2" height makes sense for Carter and someone posted here a long time ago that Carter was measured 6'5 1/2". Anyway A.I looks 5'11" next to Ray Lewis and next to 6'3" Jason Kidd
lol if Vince 6'3 1/2" barefoot then T-Mac is barely over 6'4". The 6'5 1/2" height makes sense for Carter and someone posted here a long time ago that Carter was measured 6'5 1/2". Anyway A.I looks 5'11" next to Ray Lewis and next to 6'3" Jason Kidd
Mura said on 4/Sep/07
Typo only with Lue's height? Maybe carter is 6'3 1/2 ever think of that? "VC is 6'5 1/2 barefoot end of story". End of your story, LOL! BTW I don't give a F... about carter's height, it's AI's page!!!
Typo only with Lue's height? Maybe carter is 6'3 1/2 ever think of that? "VC is 6'5 1/2 barefoot end of story". End of your story, LOL! BTW I don't give a F... about carter's height, it's AI's page!!!
Jonathan said on 4/Sep/07
AI can pass for 6'. Most people think i'm 6', but i'm barely 5'10 barefoot. I have a long figure so it looks like i'm 5'11 or 6'. So allen isn't really 6'.like i said more like 5'10 to 5'll. I CAN TELL by the way he use to dunk because, i dunk the same way with one hand.
AI can pass for 6'. Most people think i'm 6', but i'm barely 5'10 barefoot. I have a long figure so it looks like i'm 5'11 or 6'. So allen isn't really 6'.like i said more like 5'10 to 5'll. I CAN TELL by the way he use to dunk because, i dunk the same way with one hand.
Jonathan said on 4/Sep/07
allen iverson is 5'10.5 to 5'11. Terrell Brandon(older player) is 5'll and if you watch allen iverson's rookie game vs cleveland when he dropped 50 points, Terrel is about a half an inch taller than my dude AI. Hate to say it, but AI isn't 6'0. whenever he stands next to someone 6'0 or 6'1, he's a little shorter than them.
allen iverson is 5'10.5 to 5'11. Terrell Brandon(older player) is 5'll and if you watch allen iverson's rookie game vs cleveland when he dropped 50 points, Terrel is about a half an inch taller than my dude AI. Hate to say it, but AI isn't 6'0. whenever he stands next to someone 6'0 or 6'1, he's a little shorter than them.
Anonymous said on 4/Sep/07
give me a link to anything showing Lue 5'9". Also that could have been a typo putting the asterisk there ever think of that? VC is 6'5 1/2" barefoot end of story.
give me a link to anything showing Lue 5'9". Also that could have been a typo putting the asterisk there ever think of that? VC is 6'5 1/2" barefoot end of story.
Alex said on 27/Aug/07
He probably is only 5'10. The could pass for a 6'0 guy on the court though.
He probably is only 5'10. The could pass for a 6'0 guy on the court though.
Mura said on 26/Aug/07
To Anonymous 22/aug/07: And you believe them? They list Tyronn Lue at 6'0 and they say that heights were measured w/o shoes, so even if AI is 5'11 1/4 barefoot as you claimed earlier, then Lue should be 5'10, because Iverson is more than an inch taller than him!!! So your POV is wrong!(search through the i-net for some photos of AI and Lue from NBA Finals 2001) P.s. BTW everyone knows that Tyronn Lue is 5'9 or so.
To Anonymous 22/aug/07: And you believe them? They list Tyronn Lue at 6'0 and they say that heights were measured w/o shoes, so even if AI is 5'11 1/4 barefoot as you claimed earlier, then Lue should be 5'10, because Iverson is more than an inch taller than him!!! So your POV is wrong!(search through the i-net for some photos of AI and Lue from NBA Finals 2001) P.s. BTW everyone knows that Tyronn Lue is 5'9 or so.
Anonymous said on 22/Aug/07
Oh you want a link? Vince has terrible posture but he was measured 6'5 1/2" barefoot and weighed 219 pounds.
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Vince Carter 6'5.5" 219 pounds
Paul Pierce 6'6" 229.5 pounds
Antawn Jamison 6'7.75" 230.5 pounds
Brad Miller 6'11" 255.5 pounds
I back up my statement with a link. Vince is 6'5 1/2" barefoot case closed. Allen Iverson is 5'11 1/4" barefoot.
Oh you want a link? Vince has terrible posture but he was measured 6'5 1/2" barefoot and weighed 219 pounds.
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Vince Carter 6'5.5" 219 pounds
Paul Pierce 6'6" 229.5 pounds
Antawn Jamison 6'7.75" 230.5 pounds
Brad Miller 6'11" 255.5 pounds
I back up my statement with a link. Vince is 6'5 1/2" barefoot case closed. Allen Iverson is 5'11 1/4" barefoot.
ChicoNico said on 20/Aug/07
I got Allen Iversons autograph in Milwaukee a few years back and he wasnt even taller than my barely 5'11" brother.
I got Allen Iversons autograph in Milwaukee a few years back and he wasnt even taller than my barely 5'11" brother.
I Know It All said on 16/Aug/07
The posted height of "5 ft 10.75 in" barefoot looks totally accurate!! ...Vince Carter is Not 6'5 1/2" barefoot!! He's that(barely) in 1 inch shoes!! I remember vaguely of him in a Gatorade commercial playing in the street with the other sports stars. He looked short, barely taller than everyone else in the commercial!
The posted height of "5 ft 10.75 in" barefoot looks totally accurate!! ...Vince Carter is Not 6'5 1/2" barefoot!! He's that(barely) in 1 inch shoes!! I remember vaguely of him in a Gatorade commercial playing in the street with the other sports stars. He looked short, barely taller than everyone else in the commercial!
Anonymous said on 7/Aug/07
T.J. Ford was measured 5'11" barefoot. Jordan and Barkley are taller than 6'4" flat too. Allen Iverson is 5'11 1/4 barefoot. Vince Carter was 6'5 1/2 barefoot so Jordan must be atleast close to 6'5"
T.J. Ford was measured 5'11" barefoot. Jordan and Barkley are taller than 6'4" flat too. Allen Iverson is 5'11 1/4 barefoot. Vince Carter was 6'5 1/2 barefoot so Jordan must be atleast close to 6'5"
NBA said on 6/Aug/07
the NBA boosts some players heights but not all. AI is really 5'10.5 barefoot. Charles Barkley is 6'4 just like Jordan, TJ Ford is 5'10 as well. Nate Robinson is 5'7 3/4
the NBA boosts some players heights but not all. AI is really 5'10.5 barefoot. Charles Barkley is 6'4 just like Jordan, TJ Ford is 5'10 as well. Nate Robinson is 5'7 3/4
JWill said on 17/May/07
Look at this, here is proof that Allan Iverson is 5'10'', look at him standing next to 5'7'' rapper Jada Kiss in this hot 2004 Reebok Answer 6 Iverson Jadakiss commercial. He's only 3 inches taller.
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Look at this, here is proof that Allan Iverson is 5'10'', look at him standing next to 5'7'' rapper Jada Kiss in this hot 2004 Reebok Answer 6 Iverson Jadakiss commercial. He's only 3 inches taller.
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snipa said on 15/May/07
i wouldn't be surprised if iverson is 5'10'' because he has very long arms wich make him eligable to be registered as a 6 footer!!! what i'd like to know is if kobe and tracy's height is made up too??? ....etc
i wouldn't be surprised if iverson is 5'10'' because he has very long arms wich make him eligable to be registered as a 6 footer!!! what i'd like to know is if kobe and tracy's height is made up too??? ....etc
Viper said on 9/May/07
Im laughing my ass off reading those quotes of, 5-10, Hes 5-10, then I see Allen saying "Im 6-0, legit", LOL. Funny stuff. Ive been saying 5-10 for him for a long time actually.
Im laughing my ass off reading those quotes of, 5-10, Hes 5-10, then I see Allen saying "Im 6-0, legit", LOL. Funny stuff. Ive been saying 5-10 for him for a long time actually.
g_dawg said on 9/May/07
GQ magazine's May 2007 edition has an extensive article on Allen Iverson. The article ends with a discussion of his height. Quotes taken straight from the piece:
Larry Platt (editor of Philadelphia magazine; Iverson biographer): "I've stood next to him and I'd say he's like, five ten."
Brad Greenberg (former general manager, Philadelphia 76ers; head coach, Virginia Tech): "Five Ten."
Allen Iverson: "I'm six feet. Legit."
I'm willing to believe 2 people's opinion that he's around 5'10" over Allen Iverson's own claim, which might've been his height measured in shoes at the NBA pre-draft camp. Once again, more evidence he's 5'10". End of story.
GQ magazine's May 2007 edition has an extensive article on Allen Iverson. The article ends with a discussion of his height. Quotes taken straight from the piece:
Larry Platt (editor of Philadelphia magazine; Iverson biographer): "I've stood next to him and I'd say he's like, five ten."
Brad Greenberg (former general manager, Philadelphia 76ers; head coach, Virginia Tech): "Five Ten."
Allen Iverson: "I'm six feet. Legit."
I'm willing to believe 2 people's opinion that he's around 5'10" over Allen Iverson's own claim, which might've been his height measured in shoes at the NBA pre-draft camp. Once again, more evidence he's 5'10". End of story.
g_dawg said on 22/Apr/07
Allen Iverson is 5'10.5" George Karl, his coach, was listed as 6'2" (height with shoes) when he played for the ABA. He probably lost a half inch of height since then, making him 6'0.5" barefoot. Karl is 2 inches taller than Iverson in this photo: Click Here
A.I. is 5'10.5" End of story.
Allen Iverson is 5'10.5" George Karl, his coach, was listed as 6'2" (height with shoes) when he played for the ABA. He probably lost a half inch of height since then, making him 6'0.5" barefoot. Karl is 2 inches taller than Iverson in this photo: Click Here
A.I. is 5'10.5" End of story.
diego said on 13/Apr/07
you are so cool im one of your bigist fan
you are so cool im one of your bigist fan
2Pac said on 13/Apr/07
Larry Brown is not 5'8, he is exactly 5'9! Look at the pictures with Nate Robinson (5'7 .75 at the pre draft camp)- Larry is an inch taller than Nate!!! P.s. editorial.gettyimages.com for pictures!
Larry Brown is not 5'8, he is exactly 5'9! Look at the pictures with Nate Robinson (5'7 .75 at the pre draft camp)- Larry is an inch taller than Nate!!! P.s. editorial.gettyimages.com for pictures!
more_evidence said on 11/Apr/07
Allen Iverson is around 5'10". On the show Quite Frankly, Stephen A. Smith (who's 5'11") is clearly taller than A.I. by an inch. Also look at photos with Larry Brown and Iverson...Larry Brown was listed in the NBA as 5'9", but now he's certainly 5'8" or less. Iverson appears 2 inches taller than Coach Brown.
Allen Iverson is around 5'10". On the show Quite Frankly, Stephen A. Smith (who's 5'11") is clearly taller than A.I. by an inch. Also look at photos with Larry Brown and Iverson...Larry Brown was listed in the NBA as 5'9", but now he's certainly 5'8" or less. Iverson appears 2 inches taller than Coach Brown.
2Pac said on 26/Mar/07
JWill give us a photo of that page in SI or smth to proove your words!
JWill give us a photo of that page in SI or smth to proove your words!
Anonymous said on 25/Mar/07
He is shorter than Jim Gray by an inch or 2 it looked.
He is shorter than Jim Gray by an inch or 2 it looked.
Viper said on 24/Mar/07
Time for a downgrade to 5-10 maybe.
Time for a downgrade to 5-10 maybe.
JWill said on 23/Mar/07
Iverson said himself in sports Illustrated for kids that he is really 5'10'', He said he's 6'0'' standing on a phone book.
Iverson said himself in sports Illustrated for kids that he is really 5'10'', He said he's 6'0'' standing on a phone book.
Anonymous said on 21/Mar/07
He should have been a great legend, it's admirable that only being 180 cms he could become a legend.
He should have been a great legend, it's admirable that only being 180 cms he could become a legend.
Anonymous said on 15/Mar/07
Gilbert is 6.2.25 barefoot according to his pre-draft measurement.
Gilbert is 6.2.25 barefoot according to his pre-draft measurement.
Viper said on 14/Mar/07
Gilbert is listed at 6-3, not 6-4. I think hes 6-2 barefoot.
Gilbert is listed at 6-3, not 6-4. I think hes 6-2 barefoot.
Anonymous said on 13/Mar/07
gilbert arenas listed 6-4 was measured 6-3 1/4 in shoes... he looks even shorter.. around 6-1 1/2 without shoes I'd say.. I saw a pic where he looked shorter than terry and jones.. what do you think?
gilbert arenas listed 6-4 was measured 6-3 1/4 in shoes... he looks even shorter.. around 6-1 1/2 without shoes I'd say.. I saw a pic where he looked shorter than terry and jones.. what do you think?
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i'think allen is 178cm barefoot and 181 cm in shoes.....
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i'think allen is 178cm barefoot and 181 cm in shoes.....
Viper said on 3/Mar/07
odb, sometimes It is over 2 inches for some.
odb, sometimes It is over 2 inches for some.
odb said on 2/Mar/07
you guys don't kno nuthin, the NBA measuring should be pretty accurate, a.i. is 6 with shoes, and 5'11 without, u guys don't kno s***
you guys don't kno nuthin, the NBA measuring should be pretty accurate, a.i. is 6 with shoes, and 5'11 without, u guys don't kno s***
NBA said on 18/Feb/07
doc rivers says hes 5'10, and he says hes being generous with that. 5'11 is a bit too much
doc rivers says hes 5'10, and he says hes being generous with that. 5'11 is a bit too much
Antron said on 15/Feb/07
certainly short by NBA standards, but it clearly hasn't hampered his ability. Dude can throw down with relative ease, I would be surprised if he were shorter than 179cm. This mug has him at 6 foot, probably with shoes:
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The police have no reason to exaggerate. I think the current listed height is accurate.
certainly short by NBA standards, but it clearly hasn't hampered his ability. Dude can throw down with relative ease, I would be surprised if he were shorter than 179cm. This mug has him at 6 foot, probably with shoes:
Click Here
The police have no reason to exaggerate. I think the current listed height is accurate.
Rossco said on 17/Jan/07
Yeh good pic Jack it didn`t look as though he was standing much further away tho but now i see it i can see it`s correct 5ft 11.5" as listed then?
Yeh good pic Jack it didn`t look as though he was standing much further away tho but now i see it i can see it`s correct 5ft 11.5" as listed then?
Derek said on 16/Jan/07
Rossco- Marbury is 6'1" and Iverson looks 5'11" tops.
Rossco- Marbury is 6'1" and Iverson looks 5'11" tops.
matt said on 14/Jan/07
i met him once he looks 6 but hes prob 5'10 the reason i say that is hes so long people think hes a tiny guy but he has some of the longest arms and biggest hands ive ever seen
i met him once he looks 6 but hes prob 5'10 the reason i say that is hes so long people think hes a tiny guy but he has some of the longest arms and biggest hands ive ever seen
tgan said on 28/Dec/06
hes definetly 5-11 (180-181 cm) although he looks like 5-10 all the time as he has a thin frame and when you see him on the court with all the tall giants, its not suprising to think his shorter.
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In his wedding photo he clearly looks quite tall and even though hes bending slightly hes still taller then the other guy..no way is he 5-9 like some say ridiculous...
hes definetly 5-11 (180-181 cm) although he looks like 5-10 all the time as he has a thin frame and when you see him on the court with all the tall giants, its not suprising to think his shorter.
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In his wedding photo he clearly looks quite tall and even though hes bending slightly hes still taller then the other guy..no way is he 5-9 like some say ridiculous...
Alex said on 18/Dec/06
For a couple of years he was listed at 6'1 on NBA.com they they list him at 6'0. I think 5'11 is probably his barefoot height.
For a couple of years he was listed at 6'1 on NBA.com they they list him at 6'0. I think 5'11 is probably his barefoot height.
r jacob said on 13/Dec/06
shook his hand in a niteclub, I'm 5'10, allen is 5'11 maybe 5'11 1/2.
shook his hand in a niteclub, I'm 5'10, allen is 5'11 maybe 5'11 1/2.
Anonymous said on 10/Sep/06
im 6"ft1 with shoes on 6ft2 with boots, and when i met him i had my boots on hes no more then 5"11 at best
im 6"ft1 with shoes on 6ft2 with boots, and when i met him i had my boots on hes no more then 5"11 at best
Derek said on 23/Aug/06
i went to the nba store in nyc and on the wall, his measurement is 6' w/shoes. barefoot, i'd say 5'10 1/2"-5'11". amazing player though.
i went to the nba store in nyc and on the wall, his measurement is 6' w/shoes. barefoot, i'd say 5'10 1/2"-5'11". amazing player though.
Alex said on 14/Aug/06
Ray, he's def a great ball player but if he's really 5'10 even though I think he could be 5'11 then they would have inflated his height by 3 inches. Thats pretty rare for NBA. Normally its 1-1.5 inches inflated.
Ray, he's def a great ball player but if he's really 5'10 even though I think he could be 5'11 then they would have inflated his height by 3 inches. Thats pretty rare for NBA. Normally its 1-1.5 inches inflated.
Rayray said on 11/Aug/06
hes listed as 6'1 but thats deffnitly wrong. i'm 6'1 and when i got his autograph he looked no taller than 5'11 , but that was with his shoes on i would say hes like 5'10 barefoot. i was kinda suprised but either way hes a great ball playa.
hes listed as 6'1 but thats deffnitly wrong. i'm 6'1 and when i got his autograph he looked no taller than 5'11 , but that was with his shoes on i would say hes like 5'10 barefoot. i was kinda suprised but either way hes a great ball playa.
Conner Iannone said on 10/Aug/06
All the basketball players heights are exaggerated. A lot like wrestlers. Ben Wallac is 6'6.5 but gets listed at 6'9. Now, is B.Wallac really as tall as Tim Duncan? Come on.
All the basketball players heights are exaggerated. A lot like wrestlers. Ben Wallac is 6'6.5 but gets listed at 6'9. Now, is B.Wallac really as tall as Tim Duncan? Come on.
Alex said on 6/Aug/06
I think he could be 5'11 but nothing more. Looks over 5'10 flat though. You may think he's even shorter sometimes because you'll see him on the court with guys much taller than him which will make him look shorter. They use to list him at 6'1 so I doubt he'd really be 5'10 getting his height inflated 3 inches. 5'11 seems accurate.
I think he could be 5'11 but nothing more. Looks over 5'10 flat though. You may think he's even shorter sometimes because you'll see him on the court with guys much taller than him which will make him look shorter. They use to list him at 6'1 so I doubt he'd really be 5'10 getting his height inflated 3 inches. 5'11 seems accurate.
Louie John Buluran said on 4/Aug/06
smoke ur insane LeBron is 6 ft 8 barefeet now...and 6ft 9 1/2 with shoes on
smoke ur insane LeBron is 6 ft 8 barefeet now...and 6ft 9 1/2 with shoes on
jesse said on 3/Aug/06
i say the guy is a shrimp im 15 and 5-11 im taller than him i got his autograph i say he is 5-10
i say the guy is a shrimp im 15 and 5-11 im taller than him i got his autograph i say he is 5-10
gary dowe said on 22/Jul/06
it realy doesn't matter how tall a NBA player has. you dont have to be big you have to play big
it realy doesn't matter how tall a NBA player has. you dont have to be big you have to play big
goldvirgo said on 22/Jul/06
Meting him I would say about 5-11.5 with shoes on. Im 6ft barefoot. I weigh about 165lbs. Im probablly a little slimmer than him.His arms arent as long as they say to.
Meting him I would say about 5-11.5 with shoes on. Im 6ft barefoot. I weigh about 165lbs. Im probablly a little slimmer than him.His arms arent as long as they say to.
Oz said on 22/May/06
See what you think about different nba listings after checking out gettyimages.com and use the search words: nba all-star portraits.
See what you think about different nba listings after checking out gettyimages.com and use the search words: nba all-star portraits.
Ozzy said on 19/May/06
Believe I've seen Marbury at 185 or 186 cm somewhere, so, 6-1, and I think that makes sense. With Francis I guess it's the same with him as is the tendency with most nba 6-3 guys: A 6-3 guy in shoes tend in most cases to be 6-1.75 to 6-2, so my guess is Steve Francis at 6-1.75 (think he was listed at 6-2 in college also, so it makes sense). Robinson I think is somwhere in the 6-11.5 to 7-0 range.
Believe I've seen Marbury at 185 or 186 cm somewhere, so, 6-1, and I think that makes sense. With Francis I guess it's the same with him as is the tendency with most nba 6-3 guys: A 6-3 guy in shoes tend in most cases to be 6-1.75 to 6-2, so my guess is Steve Francis at 6-1.75 (think he was listed at 6-2 in college also, so it makes sense). Robinson I think is somwhere in the 6-11.5 to 7-0 range.
Ball-A-Hallic said on 17/May/06
what about stephon maurbury he's 6'2 or 6'3 i think 6'0 actually and steve francis he's looks 6'1 tops not 6'3.
what about stephon maurbury he's 6'2 or 6'3 i think 6'0 actually and steve francis he's looks 6'1 tops not 6'3.
Jason said on 14/May/06
Jason Kidd was listed as 190cm (which is 6'2 3/4'') at the 2000 Olympics. Probably right, though sometimes even the Olympics fudges height for whatever reason. I remember David Robinson got listed as 216cm (7'1'') at the 1996 Olympics and Allen Iverson was listed as 182cm (5'11 1/2'') at the Athens Olympics just past.
Jason Kidd was listed as 190cm (which is 6'2 3/4'') at the 2000 Olympics. Probably right, though sometimes even the Olympics fudges height for whatever reason. I remember David Robinson got listed as 216cm (7'1'') at the 1996 Olympics and Allen Iverson was listed as 182cm (5'11 1/2'') at the Athens Olympics just past.
deepestvoice said on 13/May/06
I have been surprised somewhat to find out how false a lot of athelete's heights are. I remember during the 2002 NBA Finals preview in Sports Illustrated they listed Jason Kidd as 6'5. I knew he never looked that tall. Where do writers get these heights from?
I have been surprised somewhat to find out how false a lot of athelete's heights are. I remember during the 2002 NBA Finals preview in Sports Illustrated they listed Jason Kidd as 6'5. I knew he never looked that tall. Where do writers get these heights from?
Quad-4 said on 8/May/06
ROB....The reason why they like to list these guys heights with shoes and then round up is likely to increase their confidence in their playing abilities.
It's about psychology. ("I'z ain't no average FOO. I'z gos game bruther'. U ain't fina dunk on me. Step back part'ner.......")
ROB....The reason why they like to list these guys heights with shoes and then round up is likely to increase their confidence in their playing abilities.
It's about psychology. ("I'z ain't no average FOO. I'z gos game bruther'. U ain't fina dunk on me. Step back part'ner.......")
Anonymous said on 7/May/06
We can all agree on that the height are way off. I think deadman makes a good point when saying that position matters. Height is more important from a coachs pow at the 5 than at the 1. DHoward have never tried to upgrade himself, in an interveiew he laughed at the question about his height, saying that his own listings are way off: listed at 6-11, DH said something in the lines of: "no way, I'm barely 6-10 in shoes, hedo is taller than me, people percieve me as taller because i am big this way (across his chest).
I also found some interesting numbers in the FIBA archives. I think the players are measured in cm when they compete in intl tournaments and the heights of the nba players differ quite a lot from the nba-listings. Examples (nba listings in ()):
Jason Kidd: 6-2.75 (6-4) 190 v. 193 cm
Gary Payton: 6-2.75 (6-4)
Allan Houston: 6-4.75 (6-6) 195 v. 198 cm
Vin Baker: 6-9.75 (6-11) 207 v. 211 cm
Shareef Abdur-Rahim: 6-7.5 (6-9) 202 v. 206 cm
Alonzo Mourning: 6-9 (6-10) 206 v. 208 cm
Ray Allen: 6-3.5 (6-5) 192 v. 196 cm
We can all agree on that the height are way off. I think deadman makes a good point when saying that position matters. Height is more important from a coachs pow at the 5 than at the 1. DHoward have never tried to upgrade himself, in an interveiew he laughed at the question about his height, saying that his own listings are way off: listed at 6-11, DH said something in the lines of: "no way, I'm barely 6-10 in shoes, hedo is taller than me, people percieve me as taller because i am big this way (across his chest).
I also found some interesting numbers in the FIBA archives. I think the players are measured in cm when they compete in intl tournaments and the heights of the nba players differ quite a lot from the nba-listings. Examples (nba listings in ()):
Jason Kidd: 6-2.75 (6-4) 190 v. 193 cm
Gary Payton: 6-2.75 (6-4)
Allan Houston: 6-4.75 (6-6) 195 v. 198 cm
Vin Baker: 6-9.75 (6-11) 207 v. 211 cm
Shareef Abdur-Rahim: 6-7.5 (6-9) 202 v. 206 cm
Alonzo Mourning: 6-9 (6-10) 206 v. 208 cm
Ray Allen: 6-3.5 (6-5) 192 v. 196 cm
Anonymous said on 26/Apr/06
yea wagner was measured at 6 1/4 barefoot at the pre draft camp. so that means he should be in the high 5'11's real height, since the camp is not at night. a normal person is about 1 inch taller in the morning, then 1/2 inch shorter at afternoon, and at night its usually down another 1/2 inch. and dont forget at the camp, the players stretch ALOT before they play, and to be measured, that helps them get a tad taller
yea wagner was measured at 6 1/4 barefoot at the pre draft camp. so that means he should be in the high 5'11's real height, since the camp is not at night. a normal person is about 1 inch taller in the morning, then 1/2 inch shorter at afternoon, and at night its usually down another 1/2 inch. and dont forget at the camp, the players stretch ALOT before they play, and to be measured, that helps them get a tad taller
deepestvoice said on 26/Apr/06
Yeah, NBA heights are way off. Dujan Wagner is a prime example. He got listed at 6'2 and was probably closer to 5'10 or 5'11 max. Same thing with Tony Parker. He's listed at 6'2 and Bill Walton even said he's only 5'll. Nobody can really tell because everyone is tall out on the court, so people really don't question a player's listed height.
Yeah, NBA heights are way off. Dujan Wagner is a prime example. He got listed at 6'2 and was probably closer to 5'10 or 5'11 max. Same thing with Tony Parker. He's listed at 6'2 and Bill Walton even said he's only 5'll. Nobody can really tell because everyone is tall out on the court, so people really don't question a player's listed height.
Jason said on 24/Apr/06
Mutombo saying Larry Johnson barely topped 6'3'' when measured? Hmmm, I'd say he'd have to at least be 6'5''. Charles Barkley being only 6'4'' flat sounds right, though.
Mutombo saying Larry Johnson barely topped 6'3'' when measured? Hmmm, I'd say he'd have to at least be 6'5''. Charles Barkley being only 6'4'' flat sounds right, though.
deadman said on 23/Apr/06
i really don't know why there is any debate...if you have ever played any sports you know they list your height at what you tell them, or what you measure in shoes. i played high school basketball, and was 5'11 my senior year but got listed at 6'1. my brother was 5'9 and listed at 6'. when i went away to college, i would stay on campus for part of the summer. a lot of local area guys(that either went to other schools, or were already playing professionally in the nba or cba or europe) would come home for the summer. aj guyton who played at indiana and played for the bulls and lakers was from the area. he was always listed at 6'1, but in shoes was barely 6'. willie coleman who went to depaul, was listed at 6'3, but was only 6'0.75 barefoot(and quite chunky). it also depends on what position you play. coleman was a shooting guard, aj ran the point. and leung, you're right, i found the nba rising stars video and he says 6'5.
i really don't know why there is any debate...if you have ever played any sports you know they list your height at what you tell them, or what you measure in shoes. i played high school basketball, and was 5'11 my senior year but got listed at 6'1. my brother was 5'9 and listed at 6'. when i went away to college, i would stay on campus for part of the summer. a lot of local area guys(that either went to other schools, or were already playing professionally in the nba or cba or europe) would come home for the summer. aj guyton who played at indiana and played for the bulls and lakers was from the area. he was always listed at 6'1, but in shoes was barely 6'. willie coleman who went to depaul, was listed at 6'3, but was only 6'0.75 barefoot(and quite chunky). it also depends on what position you play. coleman was a shooting guard, aj ran the point. and leung, you're right, i found the nba rising stars video and he says 6'5.
Anonymous said on 20/Apr/06
you guys have to think about it, even the pre draft heights might not be right. have you ever measured youself in the morning, afternoon, and night? I consider myself 5'9.5, when i wake up im 5'10.5, afternoon 5'10, and night 5'9.5. gravity takes you down during the day. dont believe me, measure yourself
marvin williams was 6'7 barefoot at the pre draft camp, but listed at 6'9. dwight howard is listed at 6'9 barefoot but listed at 6'11. what if they measured in the morning, and did tons of stretching right before they measured? I would too if i was an nba player, your stock goes up. extra inch = millions of dollars if your a good player
maybe dwight howard is 6'9 in the morning, 6'8 at night. nba heights are way off.
you guys have to think about it, even the pre draft heights might not be right. have you ever measured youself in the morning, afternoon, and night? I consider myself 5'9.5, when i wake up im 5'10.5, afternoon 5'10, and night 5'9.5. gravity takes you down during the day. dont believe me, measure yourself
marvin williams was 6'7 barefoot at the pre draft camp, but listed at 6'9. dwight howard is listed at 6'9 barefoot but listed at 6'11. what if they measured in the morning, and did tons of stretching right before they measured? I would too if i was an nba player, your stock goes up. extra inch = millions of dollars if your a good player
maybe dwight howard is 6'9 in the morning, 6'8 at night. nba heights are way off.
Leung said on 17/Apr/06
CoolJ, 6'3" come on man that's exaggerated. Larry Johnson was officially listed as 6'7" but he was closer to 6'5.5". Early in his career he played Power Forward and then Small Forward during his years at the Knicks.
CoolJ, 6'3" come on man that's exaggerated. Larry Johnson was officially listed as 6'7" but he was closer to 6'5.5". Early in his career he played Power Forward and then Small Forward during his years at the Knicks.
Anonymous said on 17/Apr/06
if collins said hes 6'11.5 with shoes, ankle braces, orthotics, and 2 pair of socks, those stuff would add about 2-2.5 inches of height. have you ever went to a shoe store and saw a pair of size 15+ shoes? those shoes at least give 1.25-1.5 inches of boost. add that with ankle braces and 2 pairs of socks, its really alot of height.
patrick ewing is not even 6'10, but listed at 7-0 in his entire career. he even said it himself
if collins said hes 6'11.5 with shoes, ankle braces, orthotics, and 2 pair of socks, those stuff would add about 2-2.5 inches of height. have you ever went to a shoe store and saw a pair of size 15+ shoes? those shoes at least give 1.25-1.5 inches of boost. add that with ankle braces and 2 pairs of socks, its really alot of height.
patrick ewing is not even 6'10, but listed at 7-0 in his entire career. he even said it himself
deadman said on 17/Apr/06
larry johnson stated that he was 6'4. if you can locate the nba rising stars video from 1994 i think, he says it on there
larry johnson stated that he was 6'4. if you can locate the nba rising stars video from 1994 i think, he says it on there
CoolJ said on 17/Apr/06
In reference to the bullman article.. Collins was measured pre-draft at 6'10.5" so its highly unlikely he's actually only 6'8 -- Larry Johnson barely topping 6'3" .. come on
In reference to the bullman article.. Collins was measured pre-draft at 6'10.5" so its highly unlikely he's actually only 6'8 -- Larry Johnson barely topping 6'3" .. come on
Ball-A-Hallic said on 16/Apr/06
I'd say tim Duncan and Peja are both 6'9(without shoes) than KG looks a solid 6'11(with shoes and it looks like Shaq is 7'1 but if Shaq's 6'11.5 than KG gotta be 6'9.5 and Tim D and Peja would be 6'8.
I'd say tim Duncan and Peja are both 6'9(without shoes) than KG looks a solid 6'11(with shoes and it looks like Shaq is 7'1 but if Shaq's 6'11.5 than KG gotta be 6'9.5 and Tim D and Peja would be 6'8.
bullman said on 15/Apr/06
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Editor Rob
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Editor Rob an interesting article bullman, I laughed at the guy talking about the idea of getting measured on an inversion table first thing in the morning...
CoolJ said on 12/Apr/06
Tor: Although that may be true for some cases.. I believe the player/team still has the final say in what goes into the media guide, and ultimately gets propagated everywhere else.
See Steve Nash who is nowhere close to 6'3"
Tor: Although that may be true for some cases.. I believe the player/team still has the final say in what goes into the media guide, and ultimately gets propagated everywhere else.
See Steve Nash who is nowhere close to 6'3"
Tor said on 11/Apr/06
NBA measures players height in shoes at the Chicago Combine. On average, shoes add and inch and a quarter to a player's height, and you can assume that, by and large, that amount was added to every player's height. This is often forgotten and color guys act like it's a secret that Charles Barkley was closer to 6'4 than his listed 6'6". He was 6'4 3/4" (NBA History page). In shoes? 6'6". KG refuses to be listed as a 7 footer, though he is, because he doesn't want to be defined as a center. He IS 7'1" in shoes, about 7 feet tall barefoot. By the way Childress' height isn't 6'5", it's 6'6 1/2". Interesting fact, Iguodala is also 6'6 1/2", but their listed height is two inches apart. Iggy wore thinner shoes at the Combine, and they rounded down. Childress wore thicker shoes and they rounded up. It would be nice if the league did away with the whole "in shoes" thing and rounded to the closest inch measurement (or gave fractions), but then again, they don't measure Standing Reach or wingspan, or vertical leap for the fans, and that's just as important to how tall a player plays.
NBA measures players height in shoes at the Chicago Combine. On average, shoes add and inch and a quarter to a player's height, and you can assume that, by and large, that amount was added to every player's height. This is often forgotten and color guys act like it's a secret that Charles Barkley was closer to 6'4 than his listed 6'6". He was 6'4 3/4" (NBA History page). In shoes? 6'6". KG refuses to be listed as a 7 footer, though he is, because he doesn't want to be defined as a center. He IS 7'1" in shoes, about 7 feet tall barefoot. By the way Childress' height isn't 6'5", it's 6'6 1/2". Interesting fact, Iguodala is also 6'6 1/2", but their listed height is two inches apart. Iggy wore thinner shoes at the Combine, and they rounded down. Childress wore thicker shoes and they rounded up. It would be nice if the league did away with the whole "in shoes" thing and rounded to the closest inch measurement (or gave fractions), but then again, they don't measure Standing Reach or wingspan, or vertical leap for the fans, and that's just as important to how tall a player plays.
CoolJ said on 10/Apr/06
KG is supposedly one of the guys in the NBA who's supposedly to be his listed height, or slightly over. which makes O'Neal's height claim of 6'11.5" ludicrous.
KG is supposedly one of the guys in the NBA who's supposedly to be his listed height, or slightly over. which makes O'Neal's height claim of 6'11.5" ludicrous.
M. Jordan tha 2nd said on 10/Apr/06
KG is not 7'1! If Shaq is 6'11 1/2 (which he admitted) then KG is in the 6'9- 6'11 area. No way is KG bigger than Shaq! Dirk Nowitzki is the same. He is also not a 7 footer.
Here is a picture of KG next to Shaq- Click Here
KG is not 7'1! If Shaq is 6'11 1/2 (which he admitted) then KG is in the 6'9- 6'11 area. No way is KG bigger than Shaq! Dirk Nowitzki is the same. He is also not a 7 footer.
Here is a picture of KG next to Shaq- Click Here
DJ said on 9/Apr/06
lol
true KG is not 6'10 he is 7'1" almost
the Minnesota Timberwolves, Flip, Duncan, T-MAC everybody says KG is closer to 7'1" than 6'10.5"
Flip used to call him 6'13"
He asked to not be listed as a 7-footer cause he doesn't like the label of a back-to-the-basket big guy that can only rebound and dunk
LeBron was 6'6" when he was a sophomore then he grew but he wanted to be listed at 6'6" for a long time cause that was Jordan's height and he didn't want to be taller than his role model but it became obvious that he was a legit 6'8"
myself, I was last measured at 5'8" with a 6'1" wingspan
prob 5'8.5" with a 6'2.5" wingspan now
lol
true KG is not 6'10 he is 7'1" almost
the Minnesota Timberwolves, Flip, Duncan, T-MAC everybody says KG is closer to 7'1" than 6'10.5"
Flip used to call him 6'13"
He asked to not be listed as a 7-footer cause he doesn't like the label of a back-to-the-basket big guy that can only rebound and dunk
LeBron was 6'6" when he was a sophomore then he grew but he wanted to be listed at 6'6" for a long time cause that was Jordan's height and he didn't want to be taller than his role model but it became obvious that he was a legit 6'8"
myself, I was last measured at 5'8" with a 6'1" wingspan
prob 5'8.5" with a 6'2.5" wingspan now
Doctor JMcP said on 9/Apr/06
Iverson's height:5'11 1/4 w/o shoes, 6'0 1/2 with shoes on; wingspan:6'3 1/4; weight: 167 pounds. Info to stop foolish discuss.
Iverson's height:5'11 1/4 w/o shoes, 6'0 1/2 with shoes on; wingspan:6'3 1/4; weight: 167 pounds. Info to stop foolish discuss.
Anonymous said on 8/Apr/06
Gerald green is 6'6 barefoot Click Here
so a 6'6 person can list himself as 6'8, which is normal in the nba. josh childress is 6'5 3/4 and hes listed at 6'8, and in his rookie season i tihnk i remembered that he was listed at 6'9.
also, delonte west is 6'1 1/2 in the pre draft camp, now listed at 6'4.
think about it. lets say your a good basketball player and the nba wants you. youre 6'6 3/4 but youre weapon is rebounding, playing in the post. you could list yourself at 6'6, but your stock will totally go down and no one wants you. if you list yourself at 6'8, or 6'9, you can be a solid power forward, make millions more, once your contract is up, teams would want you, etc. listing at 6'6 makes you more of a guard/barely SF, but listing at 6'8 6'9 would make you a s/f, PF.
Gerald green is 6'6 barefoot Click Here
so a 6'6 person can list himself as 6'8, which is normal in the nba. josh childress is 6'5 3/4 and hes listed at 6'8, and in his rookie season i tihnk i remembered that he was listed at 6'9.
also, delonte west is 6'1 1/2 in the pre draft camp, now listed at 6'4.
think about it. lets say your a good basketball player and the nba wants you. youre 6'6 3/4 but youre weapon is rebounding, playing in the post. you could list yourself at 6'6, but your stock will totally go down and no one wants you. if you list yourself at 6'8, or 6'9, you can be a solid power forward, make millions more, once your contract is up, teams would want you, etc. listing at 6'6 makes you more of a guard/barely SF, but listing at 6'8 6'9 would make you a s/f, PF.
M. Jordan tha 2nd said on 1/Apr/06
What I want to know is why Gerald Green is listed at 6'8 and Ryan Gomes only at 6'7 when Gomes is clearly taller!
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Ryan Gomes measured bare foot is 6'6 1/2. Green looks about an inch shorter than Gomes (2 inches including the hair lol) so therefore must be about 6'5 1/2. To be 6'5 1/2 and be listed at 6'8 seems a bit wrong. Iverson may as well claim to be 6'3 or something!
What I want to know is why Gerald Green is listed at 6'8 and Ryan Gomes only at 6'7 when Gomes is clearly taller!
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Ryan Gomes measured bare foot is 6'6 1/2. Green looks about an inch shorter than Gomes (2 inches including the hair lol) so therefore must be about 6'5 1/2. To be 6'5 1/2 and be listed at 6'8 seems a bit wrong. Iverson may as well claim to be 6'3 or something!
Anonymous said on 31/Mar/06
They always say that a player is still growing about younger guys (then the NBA teams can also justify listing them taller than they are). This might be true in some cases, but many big kids are big because they develop earlier, as I think is the case with players like James, Stoudemire and DHoward, you can tell that they're fully grown by their frame. Its a medical fact that when you have stopped growing vertically, then you fill out. KG for instance might have grown slightly since he entered (listed at 6'10 his last year in HS, now 6'11), as he was clearly not fully grown.
They always say that a player is still growing about younger guys (then the NBA teams can also justify listing them taller than they are). This might be true in some cases, but many big kids are big because they develop earlier, as I think is the case with players like James, Stoudemire and DHoward, you can tell that they're fully grown by their frame. Its a medical fact that when you have stopped growing vertically, then you fill out. KG for instance might have grown slightly since he entered (listed at 6'10 his last year in HS, now 6'11), as he was clearly not fully grown.
Jason said on 24/Mar/06
The 6'7 1/4'' would be right. I remember reading that he was still growing.
The 6'7 1/4'' would be right. I remember reading that he was still growing.
M. Jordan tha 2nd said on 23/Mar/06
How tall do you think Lebron really is? I have seen him listed at 6'8 (Obviously), 6'7.25 and also at 6'6.
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Read the first section of the article and it talks about Lebron being a 6'6 guard. I know he was only 17 when the article was written but Lebron was pretty much a man and fully grown at 15/16. I was just wondering if he is actually really 6'6.
How tall do you think Lebron really is? I have seen him listed at 6'8 (Obviously), 6'7.25 and also at 6'6.
Click Here
Read the first section of the article and it talks about Lebron being a 6'6 guard. I know he was only 17 when the article was written but Lebron was pretty much a man and fully grown at 15/16. I was just wondering if he is actually really 6'6.
Ball-A-Hallic said on 17/Mar/06
AI looks 5'10.5 to me but in shoes he's 5'11 and they just boost him too 6'0
AI looks 5'10.5 to me but in shoes he's 5'11 and they just boost him too 6'0
Anonymous said on 16/Mar/06
but does AI then mean "just above 6 foot" in shoes? 'cus Jameer Nelson consequently says he is 6 foot also, although he admits to be 5-11, but that that doesn't count.
And, yeah, dan: according to the formula, the nba height cart is not true.. your argument isn't much worth either.
but does AI then mean "just above 6 foot" in shoes? 'cus Jameer Nelson consequently says he is 6 foot also, although he admits to be 5-11, but that that doesn't count.
And, yeah, dan: according to the formula, the nba height cart is not true.. your argument isn't much worth either.
Anonymous said on 15/Mar/06
"Martin Iti checked in with the largest wingspan at 7'5". He's 6'8.5" without shoes making him a legit 6'10" with a 9'3.5" Standing Reach."
(same link)
so, legit height is with shoes in the nba?
is it reasonable to assume then, that ie iverson clearly is in the 5'10-5'11 range?
"Martin Iti checked in with the largest wingspan at 7'5". He's 6'8.5" without shoes making him a legit 6'10" with a 9'3.5" Standing Reach."
(same link)
so, legit height is with shoes in the nba?
is it reasonable to assume then, that ie iverson clearly is in the 5'10-5'11 range?
dan said on 13/Mar/06
nba height chart-is true guys..because i have seen ...they wouldnot dunk like that
nba height chart-is true guys..because i have seen ...they wouldnot dunk like that
Anonymous said on 4/Mar/06
allen iverson is five foot six
allen iverson is five foot six
NBA said on 19/Feb/06
AI hes 6 wid lifts for sure..but hes aroudn 5 11 without shoes....NBA does increase/decrease acc to the players needs...nate robinson is arouund 5 7" according to reggie miller during the rookie game last nite. I walked past Nash one time at a movie theatre..this guy is not not more than 6'1" max...he doesnt even look like a baller...normal guy on the street. mate at uni went to arizona for a while..he saw arenas play pick up all the time..and says he was no more than 6'2"..hes listed at 6'4" http://www.nba.com/allstar2006/players/gilbert_arenas.html
and some time back he was listed as 6'2"..maybe ur height increases wid ur points tally!lol
AI hes 6 wid lifts for sure..but hes aroudn 5 11 without shoes....NBA does increase/decrease acc to the players needs...nate robinson is arouund 5 7" according to reggie miller during the rookie game last nite. I walked past Nash one time at a movie theatre..this guy is not not more than 6'1" max...he doesnt even look like a baller...normal guy on the street. mate at uni went to arizona for a while..he saw arenas play pick up all the time..and says he was no more than 6'2"..hes listed at 6'4" http://www.nba.com/allstar2006/players/gilbert_arenas.html
and some time back he was listed as 6'2"..maybe ur height increases wid ur points tally!lol
Viper652 said on 14/Feb/06
Allen Iverson would have to be wearing lifts to be 6-0. He barely scrapes 5-10. Gilbert Arenas is no taler then 6-1 himself.
Allen Iverson would have to be wearing lifts to be 6-0. He barely scrapes 5-10. Gilbert Arenas is no taler then 6-1 himself.
gdawg said on 13/Feb/06
bg, I saw the same footage and was surprised that Gilbert Arenas (at Arizona he was listed at 6'3", which probably means he's 6'2" barefoot) didn't tower over Iverson. However, hugging is a deceptive way to compare heights, since one person may lean in and the height difference may be obscured.
Based on people's encounters with Iverson and photos next to Larry Brown, AI is most likely 5'10" to 5'11" barefoot and close to 6 feet in shoes.
bg, I saw the same footage and was surprised that Gilbert Arenas (at Arizona he was listed at 6'3", which probably means he's 6'2" barefoot) didn't tower over Iverson. However, hugging is a deceptive way to compare heights, since one person may lean in and the height difference may be obscured.
Based on people's encounters with Iverson and photos next to Larry Brown, AI is most likely 5'10" to 5'11" barefoot and close to 6 feet in shoes.
bg said on 13/Feb/06
Allen Iverson is about 6 foot like I said before. Alot of you who are measuring this cat either have a bad sense of measuring, or you are alot shorter or taller than 6 foot, or who else know's what because AI is about what they have him at. I'm watching NBA TV as I'm writin this, and I've been seing it over and over again for the past 2 hours. 76ers vs Wizards and Iverson walks over before tipoff and gives Gilbert Arenas who's 6'3 a hug and the height difference isn't very much at all so it's impossible for AI to be 5'10. Also, some of you who are measuring this dude in your minds may in actuality be a little shorter than you think you are which would cause your measuring to be a little off too. No disrespect to anyone about that.
Allen Iverson is about 6 foot like I said before. Alot of you who are measuring this cat either have a bad sense of measuring, or you are alot shorter or taller than 6 foot, or who else know's what because AI is about what they have him at. I'm watching NBA TV as I'm writin this, and I've been seing it over and over again for the past 2 hours. 76ers vs Wizards and Iverson walks over before tipoff and gives Gilbert Arenas who's 6'3 a hug and the height difference isn't very much at all so it's impossible for AI to be 5'10. Also, some of you who are measuring this dude in your minds may in actuality be a little shorter than you think you are which would cause your measuring to be a little off too. No disrespect to anyone about that.
6 foot 1.5, 16, still growing said on 2/Feb/06
definitely correct. i have a college basketball card of his when he was at michigan and if I recall it said 5 foot 11. So the NBA added an inch to his height cause 6 foot sounds better. So what? He's still one of the most exciting and greatest playmakers in the game today, second maybe to kobe.
definitely correct. i have a college basketball card of his when he was at michigan and if I recall it said 5 foot 11. So the NBA added an inch to his height cause 6 foot sounds better. So what? He's still one of the most exciting and greatest playmakers in the game today, second maybe to kobe.
Dwayne said on 2/Feb/06
Rip is 6"7 no doubt
Rip is 6"7 no doubt
seattledude said on 1/Feb/06
I saw nate robinson a couple of times, i'm barely 5'7 and my friends 5'8. he stood next to him in a community center in seattle (this was before he was drafted) and my friend was a tad taller than him. this was around nates sophmore year at UW, which he was listed as 5-9. other than that, he be dunking over people thats over a foot taller than him with no effort at all at the gym
I saw nate robinson a couple of times, i'm barely 5'7 and my friends 5'8. he stood next to him in a community center in seattle (this was before he was drafted) and my friend was a tad taller than him. this was around nates sophmore year at UW, which he was listed as 5-9. other than that, he be dunking over people thats over a foot taller than him with no effort at all at the gym
truthBtold said on 31/Jan/06
It is an open secret that the NBA measures you WITH your shoes ON. Also in a game where height is a premium, be sure that many will and do ssstttrrreeetccch the truth. People I know from Va. say AI is only 5'10", no hate included.
It is an open secret that the NBA measures you WITH your shoes ON. Also in a game where height is a premium, be sure that many will and do ssstttrrreeetccch the truth. People I know from Va. say AI is only 5'10", no hate included.
Kalvin said on 25/Jan/06
I would say Iverson is 5'11" nothing more maybe a shade shorter but nothing less than 5'10.5"
I would say Iverson is 5'11" nothing more maybe a shade shorter but nothing less than 5'10.5"
yoshi said on 24/Jan/06
Nate Robinson's without shoes' height is 5-7 3/4.
Nate Robinson's without shoes' height is 5-7 3/4.
YUNG said on 23/Jan/06
IF NATE ROBINSON IS 5'9 THEN AI IS 6'0FT BUT IT SEEMS THAT PEOPLE SAY NATE IS AROUND 5'5-5'7 IN REAL LIFE SO IF THATS TRUE AI HAS TO BE AROUND 5'10
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/FrameSet.aspx?s=EventImagesSearchState%7c1%7c0%7c28%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c1%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c56627794%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0&p=7&tag=3
IF NATE ROBINSON IS 5'9 THEN AI IS 6'0FT BUT IT SEEMS THAT PEOPLE SAY NATE IS AROUND 5'5-5'7 IN REAL LIFE SO IF THATS TRUE AI HAS TO BE AROUND 5'10
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/FrameSet.aspx?s=EventImagesSearchState%7c1%7c0%7c28%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c1%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c56627794%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0&p=7&tag=3
dat dude said on 19/Jan/06
yall need to quit hatin on my boy. ivey is about six one im 6'3 and he came to our practice at michigan state and spoke to my man shannon and they wre alomst the same height and shannon is 6'2 so i think that settles that
yall need to quit hatin on my boy. ivey is about six one im 6'3 and he came to our practice at michigan state and spoke to my man shannon and they wre alomst the same height and shannon is 6'2 so i think that settles that
Mr. Awesome said on 17/Jan/06
igor, jason richardson is my friend's cousin, he really is 6'6''. my friend (who i mentioned in an earlier post on will smith, who got us VIP access at NBA jam session, because richardson is his cousin) hovers around 6'4'' maybe a bit bigger, and jason is a couple inches bigger. they are a tall and wealthy family, as both of my friends parents are VP's of major corporations...and then of course there's jason.
igor, jason richardson is my friend's cousin, he really is 6'6''. my friend (who i mentioned in an earlier post on will smith, who got us VIP access at NBA jam session, because richardson is his cousin) hovers around 6'4'' maybe a bit bigger, and jason is a couple inches bigger. they are a tall and wealthy family, as both of my friends parents are VP's of major corporations...and then of course there's jason.
CoolJ said on 17/Jan/06
Childress 6'5 eh? not really igor.
Guys like Garnett, Shaq, Brendan Haywood, Dwyane Wade are their listed heights.. or at most a half-inch shorter,.
However, MOST players are listed 1-1.5" taller.. (2" in a guy like Nash's case)
Childress 6'5 eh? not really igor.
Guys like Garnett, Shaq, Brendan Haywood, Dwyane Wade are their listed heights.. or at most a half-inch shorter,.
However, MOST players are listed 1-1.5" taller.. (2" in a guy like Nash's case)
igor said on 17/Jan/06
his real height is 5,10 or 178 cm.In the nba 90 % of players are leasted at 1 inch or higher then there real height so dont be fooled when u see allen standing next to someone like tj ford who is also listed at 6 foot but is actually 5'10 as well. by the way his not the only one for e.g kevin garnett is not 6'11 his 6'9, tim duncan not 6'll his 6'10, shaq not 7'1 but 6'11,josh childress not 6'9 but 6'5, jason richardson not 6'6 his 6'4, lebron james 6'8 his 6'7, ben wallace not 6'9 `his 6'7 and the list goes on. They are usally listed taller cause of the attraction or cause of the scouts.
his real height is 5,10 or 178 cm.In the nba 90 % of players are leasted at 1 inch or higher then there real height so dont be fooled when u see allen standing next to someone like tj ford who is also listed at 6 foot but is actually 5'10 as well. by the way his not the only one for e.g kevin garnett is not 6'11 his 6'9, tim duncan not 6'll his 6'10, shaq not 7'1 but 6'11,josh childress not 6'9 but 6'5, jason richardson not 6'6 his 6'4, lebron james 6'8 his 6'7, ben wallace not 6'9 `his 6'7 and the list goes on. They are usally listed taller cause of the attraction or cause of the scouts.
Viper652 said on 12/Jan/06
BG, no way is he 6 foot. He is 5-10 at best.
BG, no way is he 6 foot. He is 5-10 at best.
bg said on 12/Jan/06
Allen Iverson is about the 6 foot they have him listed at. He just probably looks short on tv because he's so frail. Something else that very few of you know is that if you stand up for a long time, your spine compresses and will cause you to be as much as an inch shorter than your actual height. If you ever notice that when you've been playing ball for a few hours or doing something standing up, your back and legs start hurting. That is the reason. I'm 5'10 and 1/4 without shoes and after I stood up for 8hrs at work, I came home and measured myself and I was exactly 5'9. After a good night's rest, I woke up the next morning and I was back at my 5'10 and 1/4. I've done this measuring for 2 months so it holds water. Also, if any of you watch Streetball on ESPN and know Spyda. He is another one who looks short on TV and swears up and down that he is 5'10 but I had the opportunity to meet him at an open run and stood right by him. I had to look up to dude so he was about 6'1 with the shoes.
Allen Iverson is about the 6 foot they have him listed at. He just probably looks short on tv because he's so frail. Something else that very few of you know is that if you stand up for a long time, your spine compresses and will cause you to be as much as an inch shorter than your actual height. If you ever notice that when you've been playing ball for a few hours or doing something standing up, your back and legs start hurting. That is the reason. I'm 5'10 and 1/4 without shoes and after I stood up for 8hrs at work, I came home and measured myself and I was exactly 5'9. After a good night's rest, I woke up the next morning and I was back at my 5'10 and 1/4. I've done this measuring for 2 months so it holds water. Also, if any of you watch Streetball on ESPN and know Spyda. He is another one who looks short on TV and swears up and down that he is 5'10 but I had the opportunity to meet him at an open run and stood right by him. I had to look up to dude so he was about 6'1 with the shoes.
Jason said on 5/Jan/06
A new friend of mine (she's 5'6'') said she's seen Allen Iverson in person before (he's her fave player) and said he ''looked short and not even 6 feet''. I asked her how tall she thought he was and she guessed 5'10''.
A new friend of mine (she's 5'6'') said she's seen Allen Iverson in person before (he's her fave player) and said he ''looked short and not even 6 feet''. I asked her how tall she thought he was and she guessed 5'10''.
Viper652 said on 29/Dec/05
He is 5-10. I remember his 5-10 listing when he played at Georgetown.
He is 5-10. I remember his 5-10 listing when he played at Georgetown.
gdawg said on 10/Dec/05
My best estimate is that Allen Iverson is around 5'10", based on photo comparisons with Larry Brown, his former coach. Larry Brown was listed as 5'9" when he played in the ABA, and he's probably around 5'8" now that he's 65 years old. When Allen Iverson stands next to Larry Brown, A.I. appears 1 to 2 inches taller. Keep in mind that A.I.'s basketball shoes probably give him a 0.5 inch boost over Larry Brown's dress shoes. On a side note, Allen Iverson has freakishly long arms for his size, and it's one of the reasons why he's such a good athlete and can easily dunk.
Here's some photographic evidence of their height difference:
http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/nba/2002/1121/photo/brown.jpg
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/2079000/2079851.widec.jpg
http://www.burapavong.com/basketball/010523.jpg
My best estimate is that Allen Iverson is around 5'10", based on photo comparisons with Larry Brown, his former coach. Larry Brown was listed as 5'9" when he played in the ABA, and he's probably around 5'8" now that he's 65 years old. When Allen Iverson stands next to Larry Brown, A.I. appears 1 to 2 inches taller. Keep in mind that A.I.'s basketball shoes probably give him a 0.5 inch boost over Larry Brown's dress shoes. On a side note, Allen Iverson has freakishly long arms for his size, and it's one of the reasons why he's such a good athlete and can easily dunk.
Here's some photographic evidence of their height difference:
http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/nba/2002/1121/photo/brown.jpg
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/2079000/2079851.widec.jpg
http://www.burapavong.com/basketball/010523.jpg
l0ck n l0ad said on 27/Nov/05
To Ozzie again... Wow your bro and his friend were very tall for 13 !! The reason why they didn't grow as much as the doctor predicted is probably because they entered into puberty much earlier than the rest. Same thing with me I guess...
I always thought that I'll grow over 190cm without a doubt but too bad I stopped growing around 16 at 6'2" (188cm). Anyway you have a nice height Ozzie! I think the ideal height (except for height freaks) is about 190cm, well make it 190.5cm so it's exactly 6'3" in feet/inch system. That way you're not too tall and definitely not short and it's all around a very good height. Well maybe 6'4" (193cm) at most so even if you get old and shrink an inch you can still maintain 6'3" rather than slip to 6'2" if you're 6'3" at your peak... Well enjoy your height dude it's perfect, I wish I had that extra inch to make me 190cm+ since we got by the metric system over here.
Take care
p.s. it's time you bulk up dude 185lbs is a joke for your height unless you're going for that pretty boy ripped/thin look or doing modeling...
To Ozzie again... Wow your bro and his friend were very tall for 13 !! The reason why they didn't grow as much as the doctor predicted is probably because they entered into puberty much earlier than the rest. Same thing with me I guess...
I always thought that I'll grow over 190cm without a doubt but too bad I stopped growing around 16 at 6'2" (188cm). Anyway you have a nice height Ozzie! I think the ideal height (except for height freaks) is about 190cm, well make it 190.5cm so it's exactly 6'3" in feet/inch system. That way you're not too tall and definitely not short and it's all around a very good height. Well maybe 6'4" (193cm) at most so even if you get old and shrink an inch you can still maintain 6'3" rather than slip to 6'2" if you're 6'3" at your peak... Well enjoy your height dude it's perfect, I wish I had that extra inch to make me 190cm+ since we got by the metric system over here.
Take care
p.s. it's time you bulk up dude 185lbs is a joke for your height unless you're going for that pretty boy ripped/thin look or doing modeling...
Ozzie said on 22/Nov/05
Agree with Calvin. (digr.: Reggie Miller has a lot of experience and has met a lot of the players regularly for many seasons. Reggie was listed at 6'6 in college and 6'7 in the nba. On TNT he commented on a mismatch between Antoine Walker and Ron Artest (listed at 6'7 as well), where he estimated Ron to being "between 6'5 and 6'6". This example to say that I think I trust former teammates estimates more than some shorty who has run into a player once or twice... that goes for all fans who have met players. It is also easier to guess height if you are the same height or taller than the person you are guessing. Also Haratio: good point, but I don't think it is that much up to the player if he doesn't care, which I think is the case with AI, he has proved his point anyway. Also taller players seem to be more concerned with height.
Agree with Calvin. (digr.: Reggie Miller has a lot of experience and has met a lot of the players regularly for many seasons. Reggie was listed at 6'6 in college and 6'7 in the nba. On TNT he commented on a mismatch between Antoine Walker and Ron Artest (listed at 6'7 as well), where he estimated Ron to being "between 6'5 and 6'6". This example to say that I think I trust former teammates estimates more than some shorty who has run into a player once or twice... that goes for all fans who have met players. It is also easier to guess height if you are the same height or taller than the person you are guessing. Also Haratio: good point, but I don't think it is that much up to the player if he doesn't care, which I think is the case with AI, he has proved his point anyway. Also taller players seem to be more concerned with height.
Calvin said on 19/Nov/05
wow, I was only 5'5' when i was 13, 5'6 when i was 15 and at 17 i'm 6'1'. I remember meeting Iverson and he's 5"11" or so.
I've been reading some of the comments and seeing the pictures but people need to take into account:
-The shoes the people are wearing
-their posture and the way they are standing
I mean, someone compared KG to Shaq and how he is only 6'9' 1/2 but the guy was obviously not standing straight. It's also VERY DIFFICULT to measure someone height by someone standing next to him and the're much taller. Example: why would someone measure Iverson's height through comparision of someone like Lebron (who by the way, i can say for a fact is NOT 6'6', no way in hell, he is 6'7' 1/4 or so without shoes) they should compare Iverson to someone of same stature to depict an accurate answer.
wow, I was only 5'5' when i was 13, 5'6 when i was 15 and at 17 i'm 6'1'. I remember meeting Iverson and he's 5"11" or so.
I've been reading some of the comments and seeing the pictures but people need to take into account:
-The shoes the people are wearing
-their posture and the way they are standing
I mean, someone compared KG to Shaq and how he is only 6'9' 1/2 but the guy was obviously not standing straight. It's also VERY DIFFICULT to measure someone height by someone standing next to him and the're much taller. Example: why would someone measure Iverson's height through comparision of someone like Lebron (who by the way, i can say for a fact is NOT 6'6', no way in hell, he is 6'7' 1/4 or so without shoes) they should compare Iverson to someone of same stature to depict an accurate answer.
Ozzie said on 19/Nov/05
Think my bro was like 6'1 and my friend were 6'0 at 13 (However, a 3rd friend of mine grew from 5'10 - 6'4 in 10 months when he was 16, got huge knee and back problems for a period, he is still 6'4... (and 240lbs... big guy). I was 5'11 at 13, then 6'2 (140lbs!) at 14 (measurements from school health checks)... stopped at 6'3 (now 185lbs) when i was like 17-18. Sorry for the off-topic.. just answering...
Think my bro was like 6'1 and my friend were 6'0 at 13 (However, a 3rd friend of mine grew from 5'10 - 6'4 in 10 months when he was 16, got huge knee and back problems for a period, he is still 6'4... (and 240lbs... big guy). I was 5'11 at 13, then 6'2 (140lbs!) at 14 (measurements from school health checks)... stopped at 6'3 (now 185lbs) when i was like 17-18. Sorry for the off-topic.. just answering...
l0ck n l0ad said on 17/Nov/05
Sorry, just an off-subject to Ozzie. What height was your brother in his teenage years and that friend of yours?
I was 5'9 at 13, 5'11 at 14, around 6'1+ at 15 and ended up at 6'2, stopped growing early around 16, I was also predicted to be quite tall.
Sorry, just an off-subject to Ozzie. What height was your brother in his teenage years and that friend of yours?
I was 5'9 at 13, 5'11 at 14, around 6'1+ at 15 and ended up at 6'2, stopped growing early around 16, I was also predicted to be quite tall.
Ozzie said on 13/Nov/05
And, just to do it again:
http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/draft_2003.html
http://www.nba.com/media/bulls/predraft_sizes_02.pdf
As for Lebron judging from his build i think he has finished growing. Typical build for early physical developement. Unlike Garnett, who clearly was not finished developing physically. x-ray plates are not that reliable either. Doctors wanrted to stop my brothers growth because they thought he'd be 6'7-6'8, my parents didn't do it and he stopped naturally at 6'5, same thing with a friend of mine. His x-ray plates when he was 13 said he would be 6'6-ish and doctors wanted to stop him as well. He was not stopped medically either and ended up being 6'2.5
Also: Judging from the draft-camp measurements. If the trend is the same for other listed 6-footers like Jameer Nelson, Iverson is likely 5'11-ish.
Compare also the with shoes measurements with the nba.com player profiles. Some of these also tend to differ quite significantly.
And, just to do it again:
http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/draft_2003.html
http://www.nba.com/media/bulls/predraft_sizes_02.pdf
As for Lebron judging from his build i think he has finished growing. Typical build for early physical developement. Unlike Garnett, who clearly was not finished developing physically. x-ray plates are not that reliable either. Doctors wanrted to stop my brothers growth because they thought he'd be 6'7-6'8, my parents didn't do it and he stopped naturally at 6'5, same thing with a friend of mine. His x-ray plates when he was 13 said he would be 6'6-ish and doctors wanted to stop him as well. He was not stopped medically either and ended up being 6'2.5
Also: Judging from the draft-camp measurements. If the trend is the same for other listed 6-footers like Jameer Nelson, Iverson is likely 5'11-ish.
Compare also the with shoes measurements with the nba.com player profiles. Some of these also tend to differ quite significantly.
Ozzie said on 12/Nov/05
Well now... nba.com: Rockets have downgraded Yao's height in his player profile from 7'6 to 7'5 again...? so what does this mean.. Arenas suddenly grew an inch to 6'4 as well. Mike Bibby, 6'1 for most of his career is now listed at 6'2 (27 years old). Consistent? reliable? believable?. I'll go with Ed. Rob here with Iverson: not 6'0, not 5'9, but 5'10-11 sounds, and looks right.
Well now... nba.com: Rockets have downgraded Yao's height in his player profile from 7'6 to 7'5 again...? so what does this mean.. Arenas suddenly grew an inch to 6'4 as well. Mike Bibby, 6'1 for most of his career is now listed at 6'2 (27 years old). Consistent? reliable? believable?. I'll go with Ed. Rob here with Iverson: not 6'0, not 5'9, but 5'10-11 sounds, and looks right.
Ash said on 11/Nov/05
yea I would say big tig is bout 5'8 or 9 cuz usher was on 106 & park dis week n dey were da same height. This would make Iverson 5'9 or 10
yea I would say big tig is bout 5'8 or 9 cuz usher was on 106 & park dis week n dey were da same height. This would make Iverson 5'9 or 10
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