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6ft 7.46in (201.8cm)
6ft 7.46in (201.8cm)
Overseas said on 2/May/08
ad Shaq is 7'1'' post from April 28th: Well, I may be fighting a losing battle(I mean the draftexpress link) but I'd put my money Shaq hasn't been a legit 7'1'' barefoot. Something stinks here. I haven't met him in person nor did his height measurements so my counter-arguments are based on my observation only; I have been watching him and his game from his very first games in the NBA, through the 1994 Basketball WC, 1996 Olympic Games until now and it has always been obvious to me his listed height doesn't match the real one (also, notice his own words of not being a legit seven-footer but under, plus the huge basketball lifts he's been wearing). My principal observation: a hell of a player, so dominant and athletic, one of a kind indeed although I have never liked his ugly shooting technique.
ad Shaq is 7'1'' post from April 28th: Well, I may be fighting a losing battle(I mean the draftexpress link) but I'd put my money Shaq hasn't been a legit 7'1'' barefoot. Something stinks here. I haven't met him in person nor did his height measurements so my counter-arguments are based on my observation only; I have been watching him and his game from his very first games in the NBA, through the 1994 Basketball WC, 1996 Olympic Games until now and it has always been obvious to me his listed height doesn't match the real one (also, notice his own words of not being a legit seven-footer but under, plus the huge basketball lifts he's been wearing). My principal observation: a hell of a player, so dominant and athletic, one of a kind indeed although I have never liked his ugly shooting technique.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 30/Apr/08
Lebron doesn't look much shorter than 6'9.5" Joe Smith or Dwight Howard but he struggles at 6'7" next to 6'4.75" Kobe Bryant. Click Here Click Here I can't figure that out because I think 6'4.75" is accurate for Kobe because he has also claimed 6'4" and he has at best an inch on 6'3.75" Dwyane Wade. Kobe also looks not much above 6'4" flat next to 6'7" Magic Johnson.
Here are all of the pictures of Lebron and Dwight with decent angles.
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At best Dwight is an inch taller than Lebron so that eliminates 6'10" for Dwight unless Lebron is 6'9". Dwight was measured at 6'9" in 2004 so if he hasn't grown then I'd say 6'8" seems accurate for Lebron.
On the subject of Dwight's however I remember this 2004 ESPN article describes him as growing "nearly an inch" in summer workouts. Click Here That probably means 3/4 of an inch but we don't know if he truly did grow or if that is just BS like the rumors of Amir Johnson growing to 6'11.5".
I also remember about a year or 2 ago on this site many people claimed Dwight said he was 6'9.5" in an interview. Can anyone can confirm that and remember what interview that was?
Lebron doesn't look much shorter than 6'9.5" Joe Smith or Dwight Howard but he struggles at 6'7" next to 6'4.75" Kobe Bryant. Click Here Click Here I can't figure that out because I think 6'4.75" is accurate for Kobe because he has also claimed 6'4" and he has at best an inch on 6'3.75" Dwyane Wade. Kobe also looks not much above 6'4" flat next to 6'7" Magic Johnson.
Here are all of the pictures of Lebron and Dwight with decent angles.
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At best Dwight is an inch taller than Lebron so that eliminates 6'10" for Dwight unless Lebron is 6'9". Dwight was measured at 6'9" in 2004 so if he hasn't grown then I'd say 6'8" seems accurate for Lebron.
On the subject of Dwight's however I remember this 2004 ESPN article describes him as growing "nearly an inch" in summer workouts. Click Here That probably means 3/4 of an inch but we don't know if he truly did grow or if that is just BS like the rumors of Amir Johnson growing to 6'11.5".
I also remember about a year or 2 ago on this site many people claimed Dwight said he was 6'9.5" in an interview. Can anyone can confirm that and remember what interview that was?
Derek said on 30/Apr/08
6'8" at the very most, but he's built like a tank. LeBron played football in high school and could have gone pro in that sport as well.
6'8" at the very most, but he's built like a tank. LeBron played football in high school and could have gone pro in that sport as well.
Viper said on 30/Apr/08
Im going to say that 6-9 is impossible for him, simply because he sure doesnt look it with other players of similar height. 6-8 is possible I guess, but thats surely the highest you could ever go for Lebron.
Im going to say that 6-9 is impossible for him, simply because he sure doesnt look it with other players of similar height. 6-8 is possible I guess, but thats surely the highest you could ever go for Lebron.
OutBenchThis said on 30/Apr/08
Here is a direct Quote from James regarding his new 'claimed' height;
"I was built for this, I am not 6-9, 260 pounds to shoot jumpers all night. I go to the hole, I create contact. Don't ever think I'm the only one that feels that contact."
-- LeBron James
Here's the link to the quote: Click Here
Rob, are you going to add the quote to the top of the page? I've added the linked article where James mentions his tallest claimed height thus far..
Here is a direct Quote from James regarding his new 'claimed' height;
"I was built for this, I am not 6-9, 260 pounds to shoot jumpers all night. I go to the hole, I create contact. Don't ever think I'm the only one that feels that contact."
-- LeBron James
Here's the link to the quote: Click Here
Rob, are you going to add the quote to the top of the page? I've added the linked article where James mentions his tallest claimed height thus far..
Shaq is 7'1" said on 28/Apr/08
They aren't all listed in shoes. Players are given the option of choosing their height barefoot or their height in shoes however most choose their height in shoes. Shaq however actually did measure 7'1". Click Here
Lebron measured 6'7.25" barefoot at 18 but he may have grown.
They aren't all listed in shoes. Players are given the option of choosing their height barefoot or their height in shoes however most choose their height in shoes. Shaq however actually did measure 7'1". Click Here
Lebron measured 6'7.25" barefoot at 18 but he may have grown.
Overseas said on 28/Apr/08
Funny how all these US basketball players shrink once coming to Europe. Coaches over here scratch their heads when a 6'9'' center turns out to be a 6'6''-ish jumping jack. People, can't you see they're all measured in shoes and lie about their height for... whatever reason?
Besides, when I was in the US I was astonished you are a medium height society, I really thought you were bigger - same goes for bball players. Oh, and no-one, but no-one, can estimate once height correctly. Period.
Oh, just to make it a valid post: LeBron is 6'7''-ish (barefoot) and Shaq is around 7 feet (barefoot).It's still barefoot that counts, isn't it?
Funny how all these US basketball players shrink once coming to Europe. Coaches over here scratch their heads when a 6'9'' center turns out to be a 6'6''-ish jumping jack. People, can't you see they're all measured in shoes and lie about their height for... whatever reason?
Besides, when I was in the US I was astonished you are a medium height society, I really thought you were bigger - same goes for bball players. Oh, and no-one, but no-one, can estimate once height correctly. Period.
Oh, just to make it a valid post: LeBron is 6'7''-ish (barefoot) and Shaq is around 7 feet (barefoot).It's still barefoot that counts, isn't it?
Shaq is 7'1" said on 27/Apr/08
lsu alum in case you are forgetting 22 people on the Shaq page had him over 7 feet and just 5 had him under. Now I'm not sure how well you can count but even you should be able to figure out the difference.
I'd also like to ask you what the hell does Shane Battier, Lebron James and Carlos Boozer's heights have to do with Shaq? Nobody respects you lsu alum. Just leave this site.
lsu alum in case you are forgetting 22 people on the Shaq page had him over 7 feet and just 5 had him under. Now I'm not sure how well you can count but even you should be able to figure out the difference.
I'd also like to ask you what the hell does Shane Battier, Lebron James and Carlos Boozer's heights have to do with Shaq? Nobody respects you lsu alum. Just leave this site.
lsu alum said on 26/Apr/08
boy shaq is 7'1" thinks he knows everyone in the nba heights.but the one everyone knows he does not know is shaqs,who is 6'11.5",more,and more people see through your smoke,and mirrors.
boy shaq is 7'1" thinks he knows everyone in the nba heights.but the one everyone knows he does not know is shaqs,who is 6'11.5",more,and more people see through your smoke,and mirrors.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 25/Apr/08
Yeah well Boozer looked as tall if not taller than 6-8 1/4 Shane Battier when they were at Duke. Boozer did measure 6-9 1/2 in shoes and that is the same height Battier measured in shoes.
Yeah well Boozer looked as tall if not taller than 6-8 1/4 Shane Battier when they were at Duke. Boozer did measure 6-9 1/2 in shoes and that is the same height Battier measured in shoes.
Viper said on 24/Apr/08
I thought Boozer looked 6-9 in person. Goes to show that its hard to peg guys that tall.
I thought Boozer looked 6-9 in person. Goes to show that its hard to peg guys that tall.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 22/Apr/08
Yeah Randy but Kobe has since admitted to being 6'4" and 6'4 3/4".
Boozer is only 6'7 3/4" barefoot but he is 6'9 1/2" in shoes.
Yeah Randy but Kobe has since admitted to being 6'4" and 6'4 3/4".
Boozer is only 6'7 3/4" barefoot but he is 6'9 1/2" in shoes.
Anonymous said on 22/Apr/08
carlos boozer is 6-9 260 compare the two
carlos boozer is 6-9 260 compare the two
Randy said on 21/Apr/08
I know Dwight Howard is slightly shorter than Chris Bosh who is listed at 6'10", while Dwight is listed at 6'11". As far as Lebron's new claimed height of 6'9". I don't know how much merit I'd put into that. Kobe Bryant gave that same story, saying that he grew, and that he went from 6'6" to 6'7" even though he's really more like 6'5". The NBA still list Lebron at 6'8" so to me that's the tallest he can be.
I know Dwight Howard is slightly shorter than Chris Bosh who is listed at 6'10", while Dwight is listed at 6'11". As far as Lebron's new claimed height of 6'9". I don't know how much merit I'd put into that. Kobe Bryant gave that same story, saying that he grew, and that he went from 6'6" to 6'7" even though he's really more like 6'5". The NBA still list Lebron at 6'8" so to me that's the tallest he can be.
OutBenchThis said on 19/Apr/08
Here is a direct Quote from James regarding his new 'claimed' height;
"I was built for this, I am not 6-9, 260 pounds to shoot jumpers all night. I go to the hole, I create contact. Don't ever think I'm the only one that feels that contact."
-- LeBron James
Here's the link to the quote: Click Here
Here is a direct Quote from James regarding his new 'claimed' height;
"I was built for this, I am not 6-9, 260 pounds to shoot jumpers all night. I go to the hole, I create contact. Don't ever think I'm the only one that feels that contact."
-- LeBron James
Here's the link to the quote: Click Here
Leung said on 18/Apr/08
Nah, he didn
Nah, he didn
Shaq is 7'1" said on 17/Apr/08
Yeah Run TMC. Very fun to watch and Mullin was an excellent all around player.
Yeah Run TMC. Very fun to watch and Mullin was an excellent all around player.
Leung said on 17/Apr/08
Chris Mullin during the early 90
Chris Mullin during the early 90
Shaq is 7'1" said on 16/Apr/08
Yeah but traveling and flopping is so common now in general. What happened to the real basketball of the 80's and 90's?
Yeah but traveling and flopping is so common now in general. What happened to the real basketball of the 80's and 90's?
Viper said on 15/Apr/08
Lebron gets away with the most travelling in the NBA.
Lebron gets away with the most travelling in the NBA.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 14/Apr/08
lsu alum Lebron plays small forward. EVERYONE knows that who watches basketball. You have a strange obsession with me and actually most people on the Shaq page do seem to appreciate some of the evidence I post. In case you didn't notice that it's actually you who nobody cares about.
lsu alum Lebron plays small forward. EVERYONE knows that who watches basketball. You have a strange obsession with me and actually most people on the Shaq page do seem to appreciate some of the evidence I post. In case you didn't notice that it's actually you who nobody cares about.
lsu alum said on 12/Apr/08
no one cares what you think shaq is 7'1".you just dont get it.you dont even know what position lebron plays.
no one cares what you think shaq is 7'1".you just dont get it.you dont even know what position lebron plays.
lsu alum said on 11/Apr/08
shaq is 7'1"lebron must be as you say,because shaq is 7'1",what a loser.go back to your job at the convience store,or food service(ie mcdonalds)
shaq is 7'1"lebron must be as you say,because shaq is 7'1",what a loser.go back to your job at the convience store,or food service(ie mcdonalds)
Shaq is 7'1" said on 9/Apr/08
This is what I think right now.
1.Well we know he measured 6'7.25" barefoot and 6'8" in shoes when he was drafted in 2003.
2.It was reported he grew 3/4 of an inch prior to playing in his first NBA game and was by that time 6-8 3/4 in shoes so 6-8 barefoot.
3.Now it's being reported he's grown an additional half inch
4.He's claimed 6'9" and 6'7" as his height
So assuming he never grew anymore than what was reported he is 6'8.5" barefoot although I'm not sure I see him that tall.
I need more evidence to give a good opinion about Lebron's height.
This is what I think right now.
1.Well we know he measured 6'7.25" barefoot and 6'8" in shoes when he was drafted in 2003.
2.It was reported he grew 3/4 of an inch prior to playing in his first NBA game and was by that time 6-8 3/4 in shoes so 6-8 barefoot.
3.Now it's being reported he's grown an additional half inch
4.He's claimed 6'9" and 6'7" as his height
So assuming he never grew anymore than what was reported he is 6'8.5" barefoot although I'm not sure I see him that tall.
I need more evidence to give a good opinion about Lebron's height.
Edd said on 6/Apr/08
Today on ESPN sports center, they were talking about how Lebron James is having back problems and it was noted that Lebron grew half an inch, which would have him almost 6-8 barefoot and 6-9 in shoes. I guess that is why Lebron has been claiming that he is 6-9.
Today on ESPN sports center, they were talking about how Lebron James is having back problems and it was noted that Lebron grew half an inch, which would have him almost 6-8 barefoot and 6-9 in shoes. I guess that is why Lebron has been claiming that he is 6-9.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 5/Apr/08
Lebron is a small forward
Lebron is a small forward
Anonymous said on 4/Apr/08
dear shaq is 7'1'',
lebron is not a perimiter player. he is a versatile power forward that has a good touch from outside but he is not a perimiter player. reggie miller was a perimiter player. not lebron,
dear shaq is 7'1'',
lebron is not a perimiter player. he is a versatile power forward that has a good touch from outside but he is not a perimiter player. reggie miller was a perimiter player. not lebron,
Shaq is 7'1" said on 1/Apr/08
Look at Lebron his rookie year when he weighed 245 and then try to tell me he hasn't gained 15 pounds. lebron may be closer to 6'7" but he's atleast 260. Lebron is pretty jacked. He's always much bigger and stronger than other perimeter players.
Look at Lebron his rookie year when he weighed 245 and then try to tell me he hasn't gained 15 pounds. lebron may be closer to 6'7" but he's atleast 260. Lebron is pretty jacked. He's always much bigger and stronger than other perimeter players.
zay said on 30/Mar/08
i heard that during the off-season LeBron hit the gym and brought his weight up to test his body and then lost some...i think he's 6'8" 250 lbs but who knows...
i heard that during the off-season LeBron hit the gym and brought his weight up to test his body and then lost some...i think he's 6'8" 250 lbs but who knows...
Shaq is 7'1" said on 29/Mar/08
Viper look at this
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Lebron looks north of 6'8" next to Dwight Howard
Viper look at this
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Lebron looks north of 6'8" next to Dwight Howard
Shaq is 7'1" said on 28/Mar/08
BigBen even though I agree Lebron is probably around 6'8" now I doubt Rob is going to upgrade him without some kind of documented measurement proving he is 6'8".
BigBen even though I agree Lebron is probably around 6'8" now I doubt Rob is going to upgrade him without some kind of documented measurement proving he is 6'8".
Viper said on 28/Mar/08
Why should Rob upgrade Lebron to 6-8? He doesnt look any taller than 6-7.
Why should Rob upgrade Lebron to 6-8? He doesnt look any taller than 6-7.
BigBen said on 27/Mar/08
Rob please upgrade LeBron to 6'8
Rob please upgrade LeBron to 6'8
Shaq is 7'1" said on 20/Mar/08
Viper Smith actually measured a surprising 6'9.5" in 1995. If Lebron is still wearing the shoes that add only .75" then he could still be 6'8" and Smith would appear 2" taller however if he wears more normal shoes that add 1.25" then Lebron would still probably be more like 6'7.25".
Viper Smith actually measured a surprising 6'9.5" in 1995. If Lebron is still wearing the shoes that add only .75" then he could still be 6'8" and Smith would appear 2" taller however if he wears more normal shoes that add 1.25" then Lebron would still probably be more like 6'7.25".
shaq is 6'11 barefoot said on 20/Mar/08
lebron is a legit 6'9 with shoes if you look up the game where he scored 24 points in the 4th agianst the raptors hes almost eye to eye with chris bosh but has atleast 20-30 pounds on him, as for dwight im guessing 6'10 barefoot 6'11 shoes and 280
lebron is a legit 6'9 with shoes if you look up the game where he scored 24 points in the 4th agianst the raptors hes almost eye to eye with chris bosh but has atleast 20-30 pounds on him, as for dwight im guessing 6'10 barefoot 6'11 shoes and 280
Viper said on 20/Mar/08
Lebron does look pretty jacked now. He probably is 260.
Lebron does look pretty jacked now. He probably is 260.
Viper said on 20/Mar/08
6-9ish Joe Smith looks to have over 2 inches on Lebron in games.
6-9ish Joe Smith looks to have over 2 inches on Lebron in games.
Leung said on 20/Mar/08
yeah when Kemp was playing his best basketball with Seattle his playing weight was 260lb. He got traded to Cleveland and had an ok season there and then came back after the off-season looking like Santa Clause, his weight ballooned out to something crazy like 320lb and after that he was never able to get back into great shape and obviously his basketball ability suffered as a result. I don
yeah when Kemp was playing his best basketball with Seattle his playing weight was 260lb. He got traded to Cleveland and had an ok season there and then came back after the off-season looking like Santa Clause, his weight ballooned out to something crazy like 320lb and after that he was never able to get back into great shape and obviously his basketball ability suffered as a result. I don
Shaq is 7'1" said on 19/Mar/08
I doubt they bump up the weights. Carmelo was 233 at 6'6.25" so 245 at the time and 6'7.25" sounded right for Lebron.
Keep in mind Lebron was saying 260 before the season so I believe him and he may be telling the truth when he says he's only 6'7" because he can still look that height but no way is he 240.
Kevin Durant was exactly 6'9" and 215 at last years pre-draft camp and Lebron easily has 45 pounds on him. I'd say Carmelo is close to 250 aswell.
Brian Windhorst's take on this
I doubt they bump up the weights. Carmelo was 233 at 6'6.25" so 245 at the time and 6'7.25" sounded right for Lebron.
Keep in mind Lebron was saying 260 before the season so I believe him and he may be telling the truth when he says he's only 6'7" because he can still look that height but no way is he 240.
Kevin Durant was exactly 6'9" and 215 at last years pre-draft camp and Lebron easily has 45 pounds on him. I'd say Carmelo is close to 250 aswell.
Brian Windhorst's take on this
Derek said on 19/Mar/08
I remember Kemp. Kemp was a beast in his youth, but became as big as a house. He was listed at 6'10", but I'm thinking he was more 6'9".
I remember Kemp. Kemp was a beast in his youth, but became as big as a house. He was listed at 6'10", but I'm thinking he was more 6'9".
Jason said on 19/Mar/08
Shawn Kemp was once my younger brother's idol...
Shawn Kemp was once my younger brother's idol...
Jason said on 19/Mar/08
They bump the weights up sometimes (or down). I remember Mike Fratello saying he was 235. Reckon 260's pushing it, I would say 250.
A_D, LeBron looks lighter and slimmer than he is because he's got a very wide frame.
They bump the weights up sometimes (or down). I remember Mike Fratello saying he was 235. Reckon 260's pushing it, I would say 250.
A_D, LeBron looks lighter and slimmer than he is because he's got a very wide frame.
Leung said on 19/Mar/08
I agree that LeBron looks 240lb. He might be a little heavier during the off-season but hopefully not too much because we wouldn't want him to do a Shawn Kemp. Do any of you guys remember Kemp? Man he was such a wasted talent, the guy was destined to become a Hall of Famer, but unfortunately lacked the motivation.
I agree that LeBron looks 240lb. He might be a little heavier during the off-season but hopefully not too much because we wouldn't want him to do a Shawn Kemp. Do any of you guys remember Kemp? Man he was such a wasted talent, the guy was destined to become a Hall of Famer, but unfortunately lacked the motivation.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 18/Mar/08
Well there is no way Lebron is only 240 because he wighed 245 before getting drafted.
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Lebron(2003 pre-draft camp)
Height w/o shoes: 6'7.25"
Height w/ shoes: 6'8"
Weight: 245
Wingspan: 7'0.25"
Standing Reach: 8'10.25"
You are trying to tell me Lebron hasn't gained 15 pounds since he was drafted? He's ATLEAST 260.
Well there is no way Lebron is only 240 because he wighed 245 before getting drafted.
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Lebron(2003 pre-draft camp)
Height w/o shoes: 6'7.25"
Height w/ shoes: 6'8"
Weight: 245
Wingspan: 7'0.25"
Standing Reach: 8'10.25"
You are trying to tell me Lebron hasn't gained 15 pounds since he was drafted? He's ATLEAST 260.
A_D said on 18/Mar/08
This dude aint 6-8 250 like tha stats say now before he was 6-8 240 then he said he was 6-9 260 common that to big for a small forward karl malone was 6-9 260 and he look bigger than him then I lebron say joking after what he said saying he was really 6-7 240
This dude aint 6-8 250 like tha stats say now before he was 6-8 240 then he said he was 6-9 260 common that to big for a small forward karl malone was 6-9 260 and he look bigger than him then I lebron say joking after what he said saying he was really 6-7 240
kevin said on 17/Mar/08
wow he is so tall i thought that he was about 1.98cm or something
wow he is so tall i thought that he was about 1.98cm or something
Shaq is 7'1" said on 17/Mar/08
In case anyone needs proof of Zo at 6'9.5" here it is.
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Type "Alonzo Mourning 6-9 1/2 249" in and you'll find the article proving that is what he measured in 92'
Zo was already 6'9" at the 1988 Olympics
One useful feature of the trials is that players are measured and weighed, rather than listed at their media-guide sizes, which are usually inflated. Thus, David Robinson, heretofore listed at 7-1, 235, is down to 7-0, 226. Danny Manning, once listed at 6-11, is now 6-9. Georgetown recruit [Alonzo Mourning], once 6-11 or 6-10 at Indian River High in Chesapeake, Va., is down to 6-9, 230
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In case anyone needs proof of Zo at 6'9.5" here it is.
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Type "Alonzo Mourning 6-9 1/2 249" in and you'll find the article proving that is what he measured in 92'
Zo was already 6'9" at the 1988 Olympics
One useful feature of the trials is that players are measured and weighed, rather than listed at their media-guide sizes, which are usually inflated. Thus, David Robinson, heretofore listed at 7-1, 235, is down to 7-0, 226. Danny Manning, once listed at 6-11, is now 6-9. Georgetown recruit [Alonzo Mourning], once 6-11 or 6-10 at Indian River High in Chesapeake, Va., is down to 6-9, 230
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Shaq is 7'1" said on 17/Mar/08
lsu alum I have posted links confirmign Zo as 6'9.5" You have no links. I already know Shaq's height and Zo's height you are the one in denial. That's why the majority agrees with me but this isn't Shaq's page it's Lebron's.
The fact there was a measurement released in 1992 stating O'Neal at 7'1", 303 lbs with a 7'7" wingspan and a 9'5" Standing Reach along with 12.2% body fat. Not to mention I have links backing up 2 of Shaq's 7'1" claims aswell as a video of him when he was just 17 saying he's not 6'11" but already 7 foot even.
All of that contradicts any supposed 6'11.5" claim.
lsu alum I have posted links confirmign Zo as 6'9.5" You have no links. I already know Shaq's height and Zo's height you are the one in denial. That's why the majority agrees with me but this isn't Shaq's page it's Lebron's.
The fact there was a measurement released in 1992 stating O'Neal at 7'1", 303 lbs with a 7'7" wingspan and a 9'5" Standing Reach along with 12.2% body fat. Not to mention I have links backing up 2 of Shaq's 7'1" claims aswell as a video of him when he was just 17 saying he's not 6'11" but already 7 foot even.
All of that contradicts any supposed 6'11.5" claim.
Anonymous said on 16/Mar/08
Don't any of you remember Lebron's first game in Sacramento in 2003? The announcer said Lebron was 6-8 3/4 in shoes. Well 5 months earlier at the pre-draft camp he measured 6-7 1/4 barefoot and 6-8 in shoes. So 6-8 3/4 minus 3/4" for shoes equals 6-8. Lebron is 6-8 unless he grew some more.
Don't any of you remember Lebron's first game in Sacramento in 2003? The announcer said Lebron was 6-8 3/4 in shoes. Well 5 months earlier at the pre-draft camp he measured 6-7 1/4 barefoot and 6-8 in shoes. So 6-8 3/4 minus 3/4" for shoes equals 6-8. Lebron is 6-8 unless he grew some more.
Jason said on 15/Mar/08
Regarding the pic of LeBron and Ben Wallace, can't possibly tell what's what exactly from that. I think Alonzo's more 6'8 1/2''...
Regarding the pic of LeBron and Ben Wallace, can't possibly tell what's what exactly from that. I think Alonzo's more 6'8 1/2''...
Shaq is 7'1" said on 15/Mar/08
By the way now Lebron is claimg "6-7, 240") but somethings weird about that. He may still be 6'7.25" but he was already 245 lbs at the 2003 pre-draft camp so he was probably telling the truth about being 260 lbs.
After James' big game in New York, he spoke of being 6-9, 260, which is taller and heavier than his listed size (6-8, 250). Asked about that before the game, James replied with a smile that he is 6-7, 240. A reporter joked that James was already that big in high school but James refused to budge, albeit with a huge smile on his face. I suppose that, like Bill Walton and others who did not want to be listed as 7-footers, James prefers to retain whatever mystique there may be about his listed dimensions as opposed to acknowledging what anyone who has seen him close up realizes: James is bigger than his listed size.
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James said he wasn't because of his 6-9, 260-pound frame. He is, however, listed at 6-8, 240 pounds. When asked prior to Monday's game about his actual size, a smiling James said kiddingly: "I'm 6-7, 240. I just felt that big [6-9, 260]."
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During an interview last week, James said he was 6-foot-9 and 260 pounds, which caught some off guard since he is listed at 6-8 and 250. When he came into the NBA, his official size at the predraft workouts was 6-8, 240. The Cavs added 10 pounds to the roster last season. But James jokingly backed down Monday, saying: ''I'm 6-7, 240.'' The 6-9, 260 figure is probably close to accurate. Not that rosters mean much, Zydrunas Ilgauskas has been listed at 7-3 for years, but he says he is 7-2.
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Who knows how tall Lebron is now. He could still be 6'7.25" but I will bet any amount of money he is around 260 lbs and not 240. There is no way he is 5 pounds lighter than his rookie weight.
By the way now Lebron is claimg "6-7, 240") but somethings weird about that. He may still be 6'7.25" but he was already 245 lbs at the 2003 pre-draft camp so he was probably telling the truth about being 260 lbs.
After James' big game in New York, he spoke of being 6-9, 260, which is taller and heavier than his listed size (6-8, 250). Asked about that before the game, James replied with a smile that he is 6-7, 240. A reporter joked that James was already that big in high school but James refused to budge, albeit with a huge smile on his face. I suppose that, like Bill Walton and others who did not want to be listed as 7-footers, James prefers to retain whatever mystique there may be about his listed dimensions as opposed to acknowledging what anyone who has seen him close up realizes: James is bigger than his listed size.
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James said he wasn't because of his 6-9, 260-pound frame. He is, however, listed at 6-8, 240 pounds. When asked prior to Monday's game about his actual size, a smiling James said kiddingly: "I'm 6-7, 240. I just felt that big [6-9, 260]."
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During an interview last week, James said he was 6-foot-9 and 260 pounds, which caught some off guard since he is listed at 6-8 and 250. When he came into the NBA, his official size at the predraft workouts was 6-8, 240. The Cavs added 10 pounds to the roster last season. But James jokingly backed down Monday, saying: ''I'm 6-7, 240.'' The 6-9, 260 figure is probably close to accurate. Not that rosters mean much, Zydrunas Ilgauskas has been listed at 7-3 for years, but he says he is 7-2.
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Who knows how tall Lebron is now. He could still be 6'7.25" but I will bet any amount of money he is around 260 lbs and not 240. There is no way he is 5 pounds lighter than his rookie weight.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 15/Mar/08
I have posted a link to Zo measuring 6'9" before the 88' Olympics and 6'9.5" before the 92' pre-draft camp. What link do you have to Mourning's 6'8.5" claim? Please by all means post any link you have. As for which time Shaq was telling the truth well he claimed 7'1" back in 1992 and sometime around 2006 so that would point to 7'1" being correct. Also a barely 17 yr old O'Neal pointed out he was not 6-11 but 7 foot even. All 3 statements contradict any supposed 6'11.5" claim. Stick to the Shaq page when talking about Shaq's height though.
I have posted a link to Zo measuring 6'9" before the 88' Olympics and 6'9.5" before the 92' pre-draft camp. What link do you have to Mourning's 6'8.5" claim? Please by all means post any link you have. As for which time Shaq was telling the truth well he claimed 7'1" back in 1992 and sometime around 2006 so that would point to 7'1" being correct. Also a barely 17 yr old O'Neal pointed out he was not 6-11 but 7 foot even. All 3 statements contradict any supposed 6'11.5" claim. Stick to the Shaq page when talking about Shaq's height though.
Gonzalo said on 14/Mar/08
Rob, where is the pic of Glenn next to that big white guy? I would like to see if I know who he is
Rob, where is the pic of Glenn next to that big white guy? I would like to see if I know who he is
Randy said on 13/Mar/08
In that picture with Lebron and Ben Wallace Lebron is leaning, but you didn't even mention how Wallace's head is leaninig downward. If the NBa list him at 6'8" it's highly unlikely he's any taller.
In that picture with Lebron and Ben Wallace Lebron is leaning, but you didn't even mention how Wallace's head is leaninig downward. If the NBa list him at 6'8" it's highly unlikely he's any taller.
lsu alum said on 13/Mar/08
dont beleive anything shaq is 7'1"says his own picture of shaq with howard shows that he's the same height as shaq,but shaq is 7"1'makes the assenine comment that shaq is taller.scroll down close to the bottom of the page,and see for yourself.shaq is 6'11"or 6'11.5"at the most
dont beleive anything shaq is 7'1"says his own picture of shaq with howard shows that he's the same height as shaq,but shaq is 7"1'makes the assenine comment that shaq is taller.scroll down close to the bottom of the page,and see for yourself.shaq is 6'11"or 6'11.5"at the most
glenn said on 13/Mar/08
wow.i never sent this.do i have me with any basketball players up?
Editor Rob
wow.i never sent this.do i have me with any basketball players up?
Editor Rob there's a few up, 4 maybe, one guy nobody ever suggested a name for when I asked a year ago, of a big huge white guy.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 12/Mar/08
I heard Howard say 270 but Howard also claimed 265 sometime in his first or second season so 280 is more likely.
The stats you posted seem more accurate for Dwight now.
6'10" w/o shoes
6'11.5" w/ shoes
280 pounds
Lebron actually did look slightly taller than 6-8 3/4 Drew Gooden in a few pictures.
Andrew Bynum now lists himself at 7-1 280 on his site too. I've heard numerous times Bynum grew from 7-0 1/4 to 7-1.
I heard Howard say 270 but Howard also claimed 265 sometime in his first or second season so 280 is more likely.
The stats you posted seem more accurate for Dwight now.
6'10" w/o shoes
6'11.5" w/ shoes
280 pounds
Lebron actually did look slightly taller than 6-8 3/4 Drew Gooden in a few pictures.
Andrew Bynum now lists himself at 7-1 280 on his site too. I've heard numerous times Bynum grew from 7-0 1/4 to 7-1.
BigBen said on 12/Mar/08
Maybe Lebron is a legit 6'9, but then Howard has to be 6'10 barefoot, wich i also believe he is.
Does anyone know Howards weight right now? He must be in the 270-280 range, if Lebron weighs 260. The bodys of these two is scary BIG
Maybe Lebron is a legit 6'9, but then Howard has to be 6'10 barefoot, wich i also believe he is.
Does anyone know Howards weight right now? He must be in the 270-280 range, if Lebron weighs 260. The bodys of these two is scary BIG
Shaq is 7'1" said on 12/Mar/08
Lebron's 6'9" debate has caused a lot of debates. He can look 6'9" though like next to Dwight Howard who must be about 6'10" by now and next to 6'5.5" Vince Carter.
Lebron's 6'9" debate has caused a lot of debates. He can look 6'9" though like next to Dwight Howard who must be about 6'10" by now and next to 6'5.5" Vince Carter.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 11/Mar/08
There is a lot of talk about Lebron growing. Who knows he may actually be a legit 6'9" now. I heard right before the season started he was now 6-8 barefoot, 6-8 3/4 in shoes and 260 pounds.
There is a lot of talk about Lebron growing. Who knows he may actually be a legit 6'9" now. I heard right before the season started he was now 6-8 barefoot, 6-8 3/4 in shoes and 260 pounds.
Vlad99 said on 10/Mar/08
Yes you're right, my bad.
Yes you're right, my bad.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 10/Mar/08
It's just you Vlad99
Lebron is leaning and he is still taller than 6'7" Ben Wallace.
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My guess is Lebron is in the 6'8"-6'9" range now.
It's just you Vlad99
Lebron is leaning and he is still taller than 6'7" Ben Wallace.
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My guess is Lebron is in the 6'8"-6'9" range now.
Mic said on 10/Mar/08
According to ESPN.com, LeBron claims he grew an inch this season.
According to ESPN.com, LeBron claims he grew an inch this season.
Anonymous said on 10/Mar/08
A quote of his published in the Washington Times: "I'm 6-9, 260. I can take care of it."
Did he grow? Or is he exaggerating?
A quote of his published in the Washington Times: "I'm 6-9, 260. I can take care of it."
Did he grow? Or is he exaggerating?
Vlad99 said on 8/Mar/08
is it me or Ben wallace looks taller than Lebron ?
is it me or Ben wallace looks taller than Lebron ?
Anonymous said on 8/Mar/08
i own both kobe and wade's shoes.
they are basically the same sole. kobe's are a bit smaller actually.
i own both kobe and wade's shoes.
they are basically the same sole. kobe's are a bit smaller actually.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 8/Mar/08
It's well documented Bynum grew from 7'0.25" to 7'1". The Lakers have measured him 7'1" and he looks it on the court. Tyson Chandler also claims he grew since entering the league but says he doesn't measure himself. He says he's listed at 7'1" and he'll leave it at that.
It's well documented Bynum grew from 7'0.25" to 7'1". The Lakers have measured him 7'1" and he looks it on the court. Tyson Chandler also claims he grew since entering the league but says he doesn't measure himself. He says he's listed at 7'1" and he'll leave it at that.
Adam said on 7/Mar/08
I was at the Knicks game Wednesday night and had good enough seats to get down to the court. I'm 6'6.5" barefoot and Lebron was about an inch to inch and a half taller than me. Obviously there could be a difference due to shoes, but he was pretty big. He's slightly taller than Ben Wallace, maybe a quarter inch to half inch taller and he's listed at 6'9.
On a side note, Damon Jones who's listed at 6'3 looked about 6'0 to 6'1 tops. Nate Robinson while I didn't get to the Knicks side of the court, looks like he's 5'7. My wife appeared taller than him. It may have been because he was next to some big guys though.
I was at the Knicks game Wednesday night and had good enough seats to get down to the court. I'm 6'6.5" barefoot and Lebron was about an inch to inch and a half taller than me. Obviously there could be a difference due to shoes, but he was pretty big. He's slightly taller than Ben Wallace, maybe a quarter inch to half inch taller and he's listed at 6'9.
On a side note, Damon Jones who's listed at 6'3 looked about 6'0 to 6'1 tops. Nate Robinson while I didn't get to the Knicks side of the court, looks like he's 5'7. My wife appeared taller than him. It may have been because he was next to some big guys though.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 7/Mar/08
Bynum is a legit 7'1" he looks about the same height as Kareem now who was 7-1 5/8 in his prime. The Lakers have also measured Bynum at 7'1" several times and he was already 7'0.25" when he was drafted.
This is what Tyson said about his height.
Q: I have to be honest. When you're wearing the Hornets' yellow uniforms, you look taller to me. Have you grown since last season?
A: I've been growing since I've been in the league. You're not the first person to tell me that. But I'm not even going to measure myself. I don't even want to know. I'm [listed at] 7-1. I'm going to leave it there.
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Bynum is probably a legit 7'1" while Tyson is probably close to that but looks taller because he is much thinner. Where did you hear Josh Smith grew? I read in a 2004 article on espn that Dwight Howard had grown "almost an inch" so 6-9 3/4 sounds accurate maybe even a bit taller. As for Bynum I have atleast 4-5 articles to back up his height.
Bynum is a legit 7'1" he looks about the same height as Kareem now who was 7-1 5/8 in his prime. The Lakers have also measured Bynum at 7'1" several times and he was already 7'0.25" when he was drafted.
This is what Tyson said about his height.
Q: I have to be honest. When you're wearing the Hornets' yellow uniforms, you look taller to me. Have you grown since last season?
A: I've been growing since I've been in the league. You're not the first person to tell me that. But I'm not even going to measure myself. I don't even want to know. I'm [listed at] 7-1. I'm going to leave it there.
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Bynum is probably a legit 7'1" while Tyson is probably close to that but looks taller because he is much thinner. Where did you hear Josh Smith grew? I read in a 2004 article on espn that Dwight Howard had grown "almost an inch" so 6-9 3/4 sounds accurate maybe even a bit taller. As for Bynum I have atleast 4-5 articles to back up his height.
Edd said on 6/Mar/08
Oh yeah, not to mention that i went to several Lakers games and i have seen Kobe next to Sasha Vujacic who is 6'5 1/2 and they are exactly the same height. I was about 15 feet behind their bench when Kobe and Sasha both stood up. That article about Kobe shorter than 6'5 is probably b.s. just like the article i read that Amir Johnson grew to 6'11 and Dorell Wright grew to 6'9. They are all false.
Oh yeah, not to mention that i went to several Lakers games and i have seen Kobe next to Sasha Vujacic who is 6'5 1/2 and they are exactly the same height. I was about 15 feet behind their bench when Kobe and Sasha both stood up. That article about Kobe shorter than 6'5 is probably b.s. just like the article i read that Amir Johnson grew to 6'11 and Dorell Wright grew to 6'9. They are all false.
Edd said on 6/Mar/08
No, Kobe was the one thats slouching, and How would you know if Lebron wears thinner shoes? Lebron has not grew taller since he came to the NBA, the only player that i know who grew taller is Dwight Howard who is probably 6'9 3/4 now and Josh Smith who is 6'7 1/2. Andrew Bynum claims he is 7'1 barefoot but i went to a hornets and lakers game and Bynum was a little shorter than Tyson.
No, Kobe was the one thats slouching, and How would you know if Lebron wears thinner shoes? Lebron has not grew taller since he came to the NBA, the only player that i know who grew taller is Dwight Howard who is probably 6'9 3/4 now and Josh Smith who is 6'7 1/2. Andrew Bynum claims he is 7'1 barefoot but i went to a hornets and lakers game and Bynum was a little shorter than Tyson.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 6/Mar/08
Lebron claimed 6'9" as his height last night.
-LeBron, on his performance last night
Lebron claimed 6'9" as his height last night.
-LeBron, on his performance last night
Shaq is 7'1" said on 5/Mar/08
Yeah but Lebron is known to wear thinner shoes and he isn't standing up that straight.
Yeah but Lebron is known to wear thinner shoes and he isn't standing up that straight.
Edd said on 4/Mar/08
Hey, i have heard many cases that Kobe Bryant is 6-4 3/4, but this pic might prove that theory wrong. Kobe looks like he is at least 6-5 1/2 here next to lebron.
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Hey, i have heard many cases that Kobe Bryant is 6-4 3/4, but this pic might prove that theory wrong. Kobe looks like he is at least 6-5 1/2 here next to lebron.
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Shaq is 7'1" said on 2/Mar/08
Yeah the strange thing is many idiots actually still think McGrayd is 6'10"! If McGrady is 6'10" then Vince Carter is over 6'9" and Kobe is pushing 6'9"
Yeah the strange thing is many idiots actually still think McGrayd is 6'10"! If McGrady is 6'10" then Vince Carter is over 6'9" and Kobe is pushing 6'9"
Alex2 said on 1/Mar/08
Tmac is barely 0.5" taller than Kobe in the second pic, LOL 6'9.5" thats worse than the WWE.
Tmac is barely 0.5" taller than Kobe in the second pic, LOL 6'9.5" thats worse than the WWE.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 29/Feb/08
Yeah Doc Rivers claimed he measured McGrady at 6'9.5" barefoot but that is BS. Look at McGrady with 6'4.75" Kobe and 6'5.5" Vince Carter.
T-Mac and Kobe
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T-Mac and VC
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Link comfirming Kobe at 6'4.75"
Bryant's wife, Vanessa, was there and had prodded him by saying she suspected the same thing
Yeah Doc Rivers claimed he measured McGrady at 6'9.5" barefoot but that is BS. Look at McGrady with 6'4.75" Kobe and 6'5.5" Vince Carter.
T-Mac and Kobe
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T-Mac and VC
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Link comfirming Kobe at 6'4.75"
Bryant's wife, Vanessa, was there and had prodded him by saying she suspected the same thing
Alex2 said on 29/Feb/08
Thank you Big Ben and Derek, i was curious as ive seen him listen 6'8" before.
Thank you Big Ben and Derek, i was curious as ive seen him listen 6'8" before.
Derek said on 28/Feb/08
Alex2- McGrady is 6'6 1/4".
Alex2- McGrady is 6'6 1/4".
BigBen said on 28/Feb/08
T-mac is 6'6 1/4 (199 cm). Just a little taller than Vince Carter who is
6'5 1/5 (197 cm)
T-mac is 6'6 1/4 (199 cm). Just a little taller than Vince Carter who is
6'5 1/5 (197 cm)
Alex2 said on 27/Feb/08
How tall is Tracy McGrady? 6'6? ive seen 6'8 listings though.
How tall is Tracy McGrady? 6'6? ive seen 6'8 listings though.
BigBen said on 22/Feb/08
Hey Rob. Why don't you make James 6'8, cause its obvious he is taller now than when he was draftet.
Hey Rob. Why don't you make James 6'8, cause its obvious he is taller now than when he was draftet.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 18/Feb/08
Barkley is 6'4 5/8" and I agree Chuck does look much taller but Barkley could be wearing bigger footwear. We know for a fact Wade measured 6'3.75" barefoot in 2003 and Barkley measured 6'4 5/8" barefoot in 1992 while Kobe was measured 6'4.75" by his wife not too long ago. Wade's shoes only add one inch while Kobe's could add 1.25" or 1.5" Kobe is also much thinner than Wade so he could appear taller as a result. Wade has been around 212-216 his whole career but it is reported he is over 230 now while Kobe is just 205 plus sometimes Kobe appears to have less than an inch on Wade like in this picture although Wade has slightly better posture.
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Barkley is 6'4 5/8" and I agree Chuck does look much taller but Barkley could be wearing bigger footwear. We know for a fact Wade measured 6'3.75" barefoot in 2003 and Barkley measured 6'4 5/8" barefoot in 1992 while Kobe was measured 6'4.75" by his wife not too long ago. Wade's shoes only add one inch while Kobe's could add 1.25" or 1.5" Kobe is also much thinner than Wade so he could appear taller as a result. Wade has been around 212-216 his whole career but it is reported he is over 230 now while Kobe is just 205 plus sometimes Kobe appears to have less than an inch on Wade like in this picture although Wade has slightly better posture.
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Francis said on 18/Feb/08
Dwayne Wade dosen't look 6'3.75"(bare foot). He often looks 1-1.5 inches shorter than Kobe who is about 6'4.75"-6'5" tall bare foot. In one of the T-mobile commercial with Charles Barkely, he looks 1.5-2inches shorter.
Dwayne Wade dosen't look 6'3.75"(bare foot). He often looks 1-1.5 inches shorter than Kobe who is about 6'4.75"-6'5" tall bare foot. In one of the T-mobile commercial with Charles Barkely, he looks 1.5-2inches shorter.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 17/Feb/08
btw Dwight looked over 6'10" today next to Gerald Green. Green measured 6'6" right out of high school but I tend to believe he is more like 6'6.5" or 6'7" now. Dwight easily had 4"-4.5" on him.
btw Dwight looked over 6'10" today next to Gerald Green. Green measured 6'6" right out of high school but I tend to believe he is more like 6'6.5" or 6'7" now. Dwight easily had 4"-4.5" on him.
Viper said on 16/Feb/08
Howard is Superman
Howard is Superman
Shaq is 7'1" said on 15/Feb/08
Sounds accurate I just need some kind of link or source before I consider Dwight 6-10 or over. Lebron has stated he has grown and Brian Windhorst who writes articles for the Cavs said he is 6'8 3/4" in shoes now and considering he entered the NBA at 6'7 1/4" barefoot and 6'8" in shoes that would make him 6'8" barefoot now.
Sounds accurate I just need some kind of link or source before I consider Dwight 6-10 or over. Lebron has stated he has grown and Brian Windhorst who writes articles for the Cavs said he is 6'8 3/4" in shoes now and considering he entered the NBA at 6'7 1/4" barefoot and 6'8" in shoes that would make him 6'8" barefoot now.
BigBen said on 15/Feb/08
Howard looks 6'10 barefoot now, and 270 - 280 pounds.
Howard looks 6'10 barefoot now, and 270 - 280 pounds.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 15/Feb/08
Dwight probably is 6'10" barefoot now. He is atleast the 270 he claims and maybe more. Legit 7'1" Shaq weighed 303 at the 1992 pre-draft camp so I doubt Dwight is 30 pounds less than rookie Shaq even if he is atleast 3-4 inches shorter. I'd guess Dwight is 6-10 and 275 atleast. LMFAO at Anonymous saying MJ looks 6-3. Howard was only 18 when he measured 6'9" so he could have grown another inch or 2. He can't still be just 6'9"..can he?
Dwight probably is 6'10" barefoot now. He is atleast the 270 he claims and maybe more. Legit 7'1" Shaq weighed 303 at the 1992 pre-draft camp so I doubt Dwight is 30 pounds less than rookie Shaq even if he is atleast 3-4 inches shorter. I'd guess Dwight is 6-10 and 275 atleast. LMFAO at Anonymous saying MJ looks 6-3. Howard was only 18 when he measured 6'9" so he could have grown another inch or 2. He can't still be just 6'9"..can he?
Duhon said on 15/Feb/08
Dwight looks at least 6'10" here: Click Here
look at the part where he hangs from the rim, his feet look only a few inches off the ground
Dwight looks at least 6'10" here: Click Here
look at the part where he hangs from the rim, his feet look only a few inches off the ground
Anonymous said on 13/Feb/08
MJ looks 6-3 to me in these pictures.
MJ looks 6-3 to me in these pictures.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 29/Jan/08
I'll go with 6'8" barefoot for Lebron although you are right he can look huge at times. Lebron was interviewed and the interviewer said 'what are you 6-9 and 250 now?' and Lebron said 'No 260 I'm still growing'. The 6'8.75" in shoes measurement sounds right. He was 6'7.25" barefoot and 6'8" in shoes when he entered the NBA so he'd be 6'8" barefoot if he was 6'8.75" in shoes. As for Dwight he easily looks 6'10" barefoot on the court and next to post players but I saw a picture from this 2007-2008 season where Dwight was on both of his tip toes and Shaq was leaning but Shaq still looked about 2 inches taller. Not to mention Dwight was closer to the camera. Here is that picture.
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Dwight was slouching so maybe he could have had 2 inches on 6-8 Lebron if they were standing up straight. You could be right about Howard there is also some reasonable doubt for that and I haven't heard it myself.
Anyway here is Shaq hunched over with Dwight closer to the camera standing up straight and Shaq is still taller.
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Shaq however was measured at 7'1" barefoot and 7'2.75" in shoes back when he was drafted so he does have bigger shoes than Dwight who wore shoes that added 1.25" inches and you can also see illusions in pictures so maybe Dwight is a legit 6-10 barefoot now. However here are just a few more things contradicting that.
Dwight and Chris Bosh who measured 6'10.25" barefoot and 6'11.5" in shoes at the 2003 pre-draft camp
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Of course we don't know if Bosh grew either because Bosh was just 19 when he was measured and he also looked taller than Andrea Bargnani who I believe is like 6'10" or 6'10.5"
Dwight and 6'5.5" Vince Carter
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Although Dwight seems to be slouching a bit. I still don't see 4.5" inches there although maybe I would if Dwight weren't looking down.
Finally ain 2006 Dwight said he was barely 6-10 in shoes although he was still just 20 then. Kevin Garnett was measured 6-10 barefoot in 1995 at 19 years old and he grew to 6'11.25" so Dwight could have grown.
Again I am not saying you are wrong about Dwight I am just posting all the evidence I can because I am not sure either but it is easier to have an idea if you have all the evidence. Dwight can look 6-10 barefoot so who knows? Even if Dwight is still 6-9 barefoot with his 7'4.25" wingspan, 9'3.5" Standing Reach, 270-280 pound frame, 39 inch vertical he can play like a legit 7-1 guy. If you find anymore evidence about Dwight's height be sure to post it because I am curious about this too.
I'll go with 6'8" barefoot for Lebron although you are right he can look huge at times. Lebron was interviewed and the interviewer said 'what are you 6-9 and 250 now?' and Lebron said 'No 260 I'm still growing'. The 6'8.75" in shoes measurement sounds right. He was 6'7.25" barefoot and 6'8" in shoes when he entered the NBA so he'd be 6'8" barefoot if he was 6'8.75" in shoes. As for Dwight he easily looks 6'10" barefoot on the court and next to post players but I saw a picture from this 2007-2008 season where Dwight was on both of his tip toes and Shaq was leaning but Shaq still looked about 2 inches taller. Not to mention Dwight was closer to the camera. Here is that picture.
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Dwight was slouching so maybe he could have had 2 inches on 6-8 Lebron if they were standing up straight. You could be right about Howard there is also some reasonable doubt for that and I haven't heard it myself.
Anyway here is Shaq hunched over with Dwight closer to the camera standing up straight and Shaq is still taller.
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Shaq however was measured at 7'1" barefoot and 7'2.75" in shoes back when he was drafted so he does have bigger shoes than Dwight who wore shoes that added 1.25" inches and you can also see illusions in pictures so maybe Dwight is a legit 6-10 barefoot now. However here are just a few more things contradicting that.
Dwight and Chris Bosh who measured 6'10.25" barefoot and 6'11.5" in shoes at the 2003 pre-draft camp
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Of course we don't know if Bosh grew either because Bosh was just 19 when he was measured and he also looked taller than Andrea Bargnani who I believe is like 6'10" or 6'10.5"
Dwight and 6'5.5" Vince Carter
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Although Dwight seems to be slouching a bit. I still don't see 4.5" inches there although maybe I would if Dwight weren't looking down.
Finally ain 2006 Dwight said he was barely 6-10 in shoes although he was still just 20 then. Kevin Garnett was measured 6-10 barefoot in 1995 at 19 years old and he grew to 6'11.25" so Dwight could have grown.
Again I am not saying you are wrong about Dwight I am just posting all the evidence I can because I am not sure either but it is easier to have an idea if you have all the evidence. Dwight can look 6-10 barefoot so who knows? Even if Dwight is still 6-9 barefoot with his 7'4.25" wingspan, 9'3.5" Standing Reach, 270-280 pound frame, 39 inch vertical he can play like a legit 7-1 guy. If you find anymore evidence about Dwight's height be sure to post it because I am curious about this too.
BigBen said on 28/Jan/08
Honestly that one with Dwight Howard, I heard that from a friend, so that could be very wrong. I hope he will still grow a little, but he is older now so...
I don't know if maybe Lebron could be as tall as 6'8.5 barefoot. I just think he looks so huge.
I said that Kobe and MJ were 6'4.5 barefoot, so "Shaq is 7'1" when You say
6'4 3/4" for Kobe and 6'4 7/8" for MJ, I agree with that.
Honestly that one with Dwight Howard, I heard that from a friend, so that could be very wrong. I hope he will still grow a little, but he is older now so...
I don't know if maybe Lebron could be as tall as 6'8.5 barefoot. I just think he looks so huge.
I said that Kobe and MJ were 6'4.5 barefoot, so "Shaq is 7'1" when You say
6'4 3/4" for Kobe and 6'4 7/8" for MJ, I agree with that.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 27/Jan/08
Nice post bigben but Kobe's wife Vanessa measured him at 6'4 3/4" and that sounds right even though Kobe thought he was around just 6-5 in shoes. I heard Jordan measured 6'4 7/8" barefoot in 1984 and considering him and Kobe looked almost the exact same height so MJ being 1/8 of an inch taller is not hard to believe. Where did you get that info about Lebron and Dwight BigBen? I believe that about Lebron because he looks 6-8 barefoot but Shaq towers over Dwight by 4 or more inches. BTW here is a link to Bryant's wife measuring him 6'4 3/4"
'Upon meeting Bryant two Fridays ago, O'Neal Mitchell of Tenaha, Texas, surmised that Bryant wasn't as tall as advertised. Bryant, listed at 6-foot-7 when he entered the NBA and now listed at 6-6 (without the Afro, apparently), came clean with a grin: "I'm probably 6-5 in sneaks."
Bryant's wife, Vanessa, was there and had prodded him by saying she suspected the same thing
Nice post bigben but Kobe's wife Vanessa measured him at 6'4 3/4" and that sounds right even though Kobe thought he was around just 6-5 in shoes. I heard Jordan measured 6'4 7/8" barefoot in 1984 and considering him and Kobe looked almost the exact same height so MJ being 1/8 of an inch taller is not hard to believe. Where did you get that info about Lebron and Dwight BigBen? I believe that about Lebron because he looks 6-8 barefoot but Shaq towers over Dwight by 4 or more inches. BTW here is a link to Bryant's wife measuring him 6'4 3/4"
'Upon meeting Bryant two Fridays ago, O'Neal Mitchell of Tenaha, Texas, surmised that Bryant wasn't as tall as advertised. Bryant, listed at 6-foot-7 when he entered the NBA and now listed at 6-6 (without the Afro, apparently), came clean with a grin: "I'm probably 6-5 in sneaks."
Bryant's wife, Vanessa, was there and had prodded him by saying she suspected the same thing
BigBen said on 24/Jan/08
Lebron is 6'9 in shoes now, and Dwight is 6'10 barefoot now, and 6'11.5 with shoes. Billups listed height is his real height 6'3 (191 cm). His is one of the few who use barefoot height.
Both Kobe and MJ are at the very most 6'5.5, but I say no more than 6'4.5 barefoot. On Real NBA Height, You can see Kobe standing back to back with Wade who is 6'3.75 (192 cm) barefoot, and Kobe is just very little over that, and admidts that he is no more than 6'4. I have also heard 6'4 for MJ.
Lebron is 6'9 in shoes now, and Dwight is 6'10 barefoot now, and 6'11.5 with shoes. Billups listed height is his real height 6'3 (191 cm). His is one of the few who use barefoot height.
Both Kobe and MJ are at the very most 6'5.5, but I say no more than 6'4.5 barefoot. On Real NBA Height, You can see Kobe standing back to back with Wade who is 6'3.75 (192 cm) barefoot, and Kobe is just very little over that, and admidts that he is no more than 6'4. I have also heard 6'4 for MJ.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 10/Jan/08
Look at the picture of Lebron and Dwight. Add that to the fact Lebron's shoes only add .75" while Dwight's add 1.25". Lebron looks atleast 6'8"
Look at the picture of Lebron and Dwight. Add that to the fact Lebron's shoes only add .75" while Dwight's add 1.25". Lebron looks atleast 6'8"
Ozzy said on 8/Jan/08
Agree with Derek
Agree with Derek
Shaq is 7'1" said on 7/Jan/08
Lebron and Dwight Howard who measured 6'9" barefoot at 18 yrs old. Lebron btw measured only 6'8" in shoes when drafted and I hear he is now 6'8.75" in shoes.
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Lebron and Dwight Howard who measured 6'9" barefoot at 18 yrs old. Lebron btw measured only 6'8" in shoes when drafted and I hear he is now 6'8.75" in shoes.
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Derek said on 28/Dec/07
LeBron's measurement from 2003 was 6'7 1/4". I'm pretty sure he didn't grow after that. He was already fully developed and could have passed for 25.
LeBron's measurement from 2003 was 6'7 1/4". I'm pretty sure he didn't grow after that. He was already fully developed and could have passed for 25.
Gago said on 28/Dec/07
LeBron is 6'7.25, i've met him in hollywood 2 years ago at a private party, very wide shoulders and very nice and down to earth guy.
LeBron is 6'7.25, i've met him in hollywood 2 years ago at a private party, very wide shoulders and very nice and down to earth guy.
Viper said on 28/Dec/07
Lebron was measured at 6-7 1/4.
Lebron was measured at 6-7 1/4.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 27/Dec/07
you are an idiot long. Lebron already measured 6'7.25" in 2003 at 18 he might be 6'8" now. Kobe was already 6'5" in 1996 at 17 while Shaq was already 7'1" by 1992.
you are an idiot long. Lebron already measured 6'7.25" in 2003 at 18 he might be 6'8" now. Kobe was already 6'5" in 1996 at 17 while Shaq was already 7'1" by 1992.
long said on 27/Dec/07
shaq is 6ft11.5 not 7ft1.. lebron is 6ft6.75 not 6ft7 and kobe bryant is 6ft4.75 not 6ft6..
shaq is 6ft11.5 not 7ft1.. lebron is 6ft6.75 not 6ft7 and kobe bryant is 6ft4.75 not 6ft6..
Viper said on 7/Nov/07
My mistake. I could have sworn Paul was measured at a flat 5-11.
My mistake. I could have sworn Paul was measured at a flat 5-11.
Shaq is 7'1 said on 4/Nov/07
If you are going to round 5'11.75" round it to 6'0"
If you are going to round 5'11.75" round it to 6'0"
gambler said on 3/Nov/07
Chris paul was measured at 5'11 3/4 not a flat 5'11. you really love short changing people's height viper
Chris paul was measured at 5'11 3/4 not a flat 5'11. you really love short changing people's height viper
Viper said on 30/Oct/07
Chris Paul was measured at 5-11.
Chris Paul was measured at 5-11.
Original said on 29/Oct/07
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Kobe: 1.97m without shoes
Wade: 1.92m without shoes
Chris Paul: 1.84m without shoes
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Lebron: 2.01m Without shoes
Kobe: 1.97m without shoes
Wade: 1.92m without shoes
Chris Paul: 1.84m without shoes
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giacomo said on 21/Oct/07
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he said that this is his height 6ft 7 1/4 nikos t. plakas tplay Click Here AND that's what he was measured at for the olympics discussion over
Anonymous said on 12/Oct/07
Dwight Howard is 6'9" barefoot and 6'10.25" with shoes.
Dwight Howard is 6'9" barefoot and 6'10.25" with shoes.
dwight-howard 6'11 said on 6/Oct/07
LJ is 6'8 wit know shoes and 6'8 -6'10 wit shoes
LJ is 6'8 wit know shoes and 6'8 -6'10 wit shoes
Anonymous said on 26/Sep/07
Josh Smith was listed 6'8" when he entered the league(measured 6'7" barefoot") And is now listed 6'9". Him and Lebron entered the league at the same age so maybe Lebron prefers his barefoot listing like Kevin Garnett and Shaq.
Josh Smith was listed 6'8" when he entered the league(measured 6'7" barefoot") And is now listed 6'9". Him and Lebron entered the league at the same age so maybe Lebron prefers his barefoot listing like Kevin Garnett and Shaq.
Duhon said on 25/Sep/07
You may be right, lebron has been reffered to as6'9" now in some press releases, im assuming that's with shoes. so it is possible he is a full 6'8" barefoot.
You may be right, lebron has been reffered to as6'9" now in some press releases, im assuming that's with shoes. so it is possible he is a full 6'8" barefoot.
Anonymous said on 25/Sep/07
Maybe time for an upgrade to 6'8".
Here he is with 6'5.5" Vince Carter
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With 6'6.25" Tracy McGrady
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Maybe time for an upgrade to 6'8".
Here he is with 6'5.5" Vince Carter
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With 6'6.25" Tracy McGrady
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Anonymous said on 28/Aug/07
nah i dont buy that rip is only 6'5 he looks 6'7 to me and billups is pretty much 6'3 he's like 6'2.75
nah i dont buy that rip is only 6'5 he looks 6'7 to me and billups is pretty much 6'3 he's like 6'2.75
Air Attacker said on 14/Aug/07
Huttington is lying Richard Jefferson is measured at 6'7 1/4 in the 2001 NBA Pre Draft Camp.
As for Lebron James he looks like a legit 6'8 compare to 6'5 1/2 Vince Carter. I think at age 22 yrs.old he grow 3/4 of an inch because he is no way under 6'8.
Huttington is lying Richard Jefferson is measured at 6'7 1/4 in the 2001 NBA Pre Draft Camp.
As for Lebron James he looks like a legit 6'8 compare to 6'5 1/2 Vince Carter. I think at age 22 yrs.old he grow 3/4 of an inch because he is no way under 6'8.
Anonymous said on 9/Aug/07
Huffington give me a link to those measurements because Jefferson measured 6'7 1/4 at the pre-draft camp, Marion seems only about 6'5" and Ginobili is 6'5 1/2"
Huffington give me a link to those measurements because Jefferson measured 6'7 1/4 at the pre-draft camp, Marion seems only about 6'5" and Ginobili is 6'5 1/2"
Derek said on 4/Aug/07
In the August 1, 1994 segment of channel 1 news in NYC, Stephon said he was 6'1 1/2". Not sure if that's barefoot or in sneakers. I saw the clip on You Tube. I'll post it when I find it.
In the August 1, 1994 segment of channel 1 news in NYC, Stephon said he was 6'1 1/2". Not sure if that's barefoot or in sneakers. I saw the clip on You Tube. I'll post it when I find it.
Huffington said on 3/Aug/07
Lebron measured at 6'7 1/4, barefoot, before the NBA draft (I think they measure in the AM when everyone measures taller than at night. Try it out yourself). Carmelo measured exactly one inch shorter at 6'6 1/4 barefoot. Both players are listed at 6'8 although typically Carmelo would be more accurate at 6'6 14 barefoot being listed 6'8in terms of an NBA players listed height than Lebron at 6'7 1/4 barefoot usually would get a 6'9 listing. I have looked at all the NBA pre draft measurements for a number of years now and on average players will be listed about 1 to 1.5 inches taller than their barefoot height with a fe only being only 1/2 inch theodoros plakadopoulos or less off with some on the other tplay nikos extreme listed up to 2/5 inches taller than their barefoot measurements such as Delonte West of the Celtics who is 6-1 1/2 barefoot and is listed at 6-4 meaning he is listed even an inch higher than his shoe height of about 6-3.
Here are some other measurements from the Olympics
Richard Jefferson 6-6
Shawn Marion 6 6 1/4
Stephon Marbury 6-0 1/4
Allen Iverson 5- 11
Manu Ginobili 6-5
Lebron measured at 6'7 1/4, barefoot, before the NBA draft (I think they measure in the AM when everyone measures taller than at night. Try it out yourself). Carmelo measured exactly one inch shorter at 6'6 1/4 barefoot. Both players are listed at 6'8 although typically Carmelo would be more accurate at 6'6 14 barefoot being listed 6'8in terms of an NBA players listed height than Lebron at 6'7 1/4 barefoot usually would get a 6'9 listing. I have looked at all the NBA pre draft measurements for a number of years now and on average players will be listed about 1 to 1.5 inches taller than their barefoot height with a fe only being only 1/2 inch theodoros plakadopoulos or less off with some on the other tplay nikos extreme listed up to 2/5 inches taller than their barefoot measurements such as Delonte West of the Celtics who is 6-1 1/2 barefoot and is listed at 6-4 meaning he is listed even an inch higher than his shoe height of about 6-3.
Here are some other measurements from the Olympics
Richard Jefferson 6-6
Shawn Marion 6 6 1/4
Stephon Marbury 6-0 1/4
Allen Iverson 5- 11
Manu Ginobili 6-5
Arjun said on 18/Jul/07
That pic of LeBron with Kobe where he (Kobe) looks only 1 - 1.5 inches tops shorter is surprising. Maybe it's the shoes ...... because Kobe is certainly not over 6'5" (and that's being a little generous to Kobe) compared to 6'3 3/4" Wade, the "NBA real heights" site has the nerve to claim that they are around the same height.
That pic of LeBron with Kobe where he (Kobe) looks only 1 - 1.5 inches tops shorter is surprising. Maybe it's the shoes ...... because Kobe is certainly not over 6'5" (and that's being a little generous to Kobe) compared to 6'3 3/4" Wade, the "NBA real heights" site has the nerve to claim that they are around the same height.
Lil D said on 16/Jul/07
Looked about 1.5-2 inches taller than 6'5 Peyton Manning at the 2007 Espys. Tall but not quite 6'8.
Looked about 1.5-2 inches taller than 6'5 Peyton Manning at the 2007 Espys. Tall but not quite 6'8.
Shane said on 7/Jun/07
In regard to my last comment, I made a few typing mistakes. For one, a relatively few number of NBA players are listed up to 2.5 or 2 1/2 inches taller than their barefoot heights such as Boston Celtic guard Delonte West who measured at 6'1 1/2 barefoot at the official NBA pre draft camp measurements but is listed at 6'4. On average, most guys are listed about 1.25 to 1.5 inches taller than their barefoot heights.
In regard to my last comment, I made a few typing mistakes. For one, a relatively few number of NBA players are listed up to 2.5 or 2 1/2 inches taller than their barefoot heights such as Boston Celtic guard Delonte West who measured at 6'1 1/2 barefoot at the official NBA pre draft camp measurements but is listed at 6'4. On average, most guys are listed about 1.25 to 1.5 inches taller than their barefoot heights.
Shane said on 6/Jun/07
Lebron measured at 6'7 1/4, barefoot, before the NBA draft (I think they measure in the AM when everyone measures taller than at night. Try it out yourself). Carmelo measured exactly one inch shorter at 6'6 1/4 barefoot. Both players are listed at 6'8 although typically Carmelo would be more accurate at 6'6 14 barefoot being listed 6'8in terms of an NBA players listed height than Lebron at 6'7 1/4 barefoot usually would get a 6'9 listing. I have looked at all the NBA pre draft measurements for a number of years now and on average players will be listed about 1 to 1.5 inches taller than their barefoot height with a fe only being only 1/2 inch or less off with some on the other extreme listed up to 2/5 inches taller than their barefoot measurements such as Delonte West of the Celtics who is 6-1 1/2 barefoot and is listed at 6-4 meaning he is listed even an inch higher than his shoe height of about 6-3.
Lebron measured at 6'7 1/4, barefoot, before the NBA draft (I think they measure in the AM when everyone measures taller than at night. Try it out yourself). Carmelo measured exactly one inch shorter at 6'6 1/4 barefoot. Both players are listed at 6'8 although typically Carmelo would be more accurate at 6'6 14 barefoot being listed 6'8in terms of an NBA players listed height than Lebron at 6'7 1/4 barefoot usually would get a 6'9 listing. I have looked at all the NBA pre draft measurements for a number of years now and on average players will be listed about 1 to 1.5 inches taller than their barefoot height with a fe only being only 1/2 inch or less off with some on the other extreme listed up to 2/5 inches taller than their barefoot measurements such as Delonte West of the Celtics who is 6-1 1/2 barefoot and is listed at 6-4 meaning he is listed even an inch higher than his shoe height of about 6-3.
Duhon said on 27/May/07
Anonymous can you please include a source for your olympic numbers? i've heard alot of confusion regarding them. Kidd at the least is probably 6'3" he looks no more than 2 inches shorter than vince carter.
Anonymous can you please include a source for your olympic numbers? i've heard alot of confusion regarding them. Kidd at the least is probably 6'3" he looks no more than 2 inches shorter than vince carter.
Anonymous said on 24/May/07
Lebron23
Kidd was measured 6'2 3/4 barefoot in the Olympics years ago.
Here are some other measurements from the Olympics(barefoot)
Shareef Abdur Rahim 6'7 1/2
Gary Payton 6'2 3/4
Vin Baker 6'9 3/4
Allan Houston 6'4 3/4
Alonzo Mourning 6'9
Ray Allen 6'3 1/2
Well I got some more pre-draft measurements.
Luol Deng 6'7
Ben Gordon 6'1
Devin Harris 6'1 3/4
Dwight Howard 6'9
Andre Iguodala 6'5 3/4
Al Jefferson 6'8 1/4
Shaun Livingston 6'6 1/4
Emeka Okafor 6'8 3/4
J.R. Smith 6'5 1/2
Josh Smith 6'7
Chris Duhon 6'0
Nate Robinson 5'7 3/4
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Lebron23
Kidd was measured 6'2 3/4 barefoot in the Olympics years ago.
Here are some other measurements from the Olympics(barefoot)
Shareef Abdur Rahim 6'7 1/2
Gary Payton 6'2 3/4
Vin Baker 6'9 3/4
Allan Houston 6'4 3/4
Alonzo Mourning 6'9
Ray Allen 6'3 1/2
Well I got some more pre-draft measurements.
Luol Deng 6'7
Ben Gordon 6'1
Devin Harris 6'1 3/4
Dwight Howard 6'9
Andre Iguodala 6'5 3/4
Al Jefferson 6'8 1/4
Shaun Livingston 6'6 1/4
Emeka Okafor 6'8 3/4
J.R. Smith 6'5 1/2
Josh Smith 6'7
Chris Duhon 6'0
Nate Robinson 5'7 3/4
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Art said on 5/Apr/07
Don't forget, tall guys slouch alot. And Rip always looks like he has horrendous posture.
Don't forget, tall guys slouch alot. And Rip always looks like he has horrendous posture.
wolverinejoe80 said on 19/Mar/07
i'm a diehard piston fan and rip is 6ft 5 max. saw him few times at the mall.
i'm a diehard piston fan and rip is 6ft 5 max. saw him few times at the mall.
Derek said on 5/Mar/07
Rip Hamilton is skinny, so he will look taller than he really is. He's nothing over 6'5". Chauncey has a bigger build, so he looks a bit shorter. He's 6'2 1/2", as he is one of the few who use their barefoot height.
Rip Hamilton is skinny, so he will look taller than he really is. He's nothing over 6'5". Chauncey has a bigger build, so he looks a bit shorter. He's 6'2 1/2", as he is one of the few who use their barefoot height.
AJ said on 5/Mar/07
If Rip is only 6'4" or 6'5" then Chauncey Billups is no more than 6'0". And since Billups is actually 6'3", then Rip is actually 6'7". I don't understand the people who say he's over-listed, but I believe he's a true 6-7.
If Rip is only 6'4" or 6'5" then Chauncey Billups is no more than 6'0". And since Billups is actually 6'3", then Rip is actually 6'7". I don't understand the people who say he's over-listed, but I believe he's a true 6-7.
Ozzy said on 26/Feb/07
Butler was measured at 6'5.25 without shoes, 6'6.5 in shoes - rounded up to 6'7.
Butler was measured at 6'5.25 without shoes, 6'6.5 in shoes - rounded up to 6'7.
Art said on 25/Feb/07
Rip Hamilton looks 6'5...until you compare him to "6'7" Caron Butler (who looks maybe 6'5 barefoot), and Hamilton easily has 1.5 to 2 inches on him. Rip's frame is deceptive (very narrow), so you can't get a gauge of his height until you compare him to other players.
Rip Hamilton looks 6'5...until you compare him to "6'7" Caron Butler (who looks maybe 6'5 barefoot), and Hamilton easily has 1.5 to 2 inches on him. Rip's frame is deceptive (very narrow), so you can't get a gauge of his height until you compare him to other players.
Art said on 25/Feb/07
Lebron is certainly taller than Carmelo.
Lebron is certainly taller than Carmelo.
Duhon said on 23/Feb/07
what's pretty crazy is that lebron was already 6'4" at 14 years old.
what's pretty crazy is that lebron was already 6'4" at 14 years old.
Derek said on 13/Feb/07
LBJ looks a little taller than Dr. J. Looks like he never grew past his 6'7 1/4" measurement from 2003.
LBJ looks a little taller than Dr. J. Looks like he never grew past his 6'7 1/4" measurement from 2003.
LeBron Lover said on 4/Feb/07
i think they should be measured with their shoes because they are always in them.
i think they should be measured with their shoes because they are always in them.
Anonymous said on 28/Jan/07
Lebron and Yao don't use barefoot heights.
Lebron and Yao don't use barefoot heights.
Derek said on 21/Jan/07
Alex- I know basketball gives you a choice on whether to use barefoot or in shoes height. 90% of the NBA players choose in shoes height. Kenyon Martin, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chauncey Billups, and Yao Ming all use barefoot height.
Alex- I know basketball gives you a choice on whether to use barefoot or in shoes height. 90% of the NBA players choose in shoes height. Kenyon Martin, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chauncey Billups, and Yao Ming all use barefoot height.
Alex said on 27/Dec/06
I think all sports. Football, basketball, baseball, hockey,even wrestling should list them in barefoot heights.
I think all sports. Football, basketball, baseball, hockey,even wrestling should list them in barefoot heights.
Fab2333 said on 19/Dec/06
They should list NBA players by their height with shoes on, when u play on the court ya not barefoot, so wats the sense of listing yourself without shoes. When evrytime you are playing you have shoes on. if your 6'6 without shoes, and when u put on shoes your 6'8, well then ya 6'8. when u playin thats the height you're at
Editor Rob
They should list NBA players by their height with shoes on, when u play on the court ya not barefoot, so wats the sense of listing yourself without shoes. When evrytime you are playing you have shoes on. if your 6'6 without shoes, and when u put on shoes your 6'8, well then ya 6'8. when u playin thats the height you're at
Editor Rob everybody is equalized barefoot, but since the 'bigger the better' in basketball, I can understand why they do this and round up aswell.
do you see footballers listed in 1.3 inch soccer boots, athletes in spikes etc?
Trainers, as can be seen with the nba camp measurements can give 1 - 1.5 inches, so some players would vary their heights with different trainer brands/styles on 'the court'.
do you see footballers listed in 1.3 inch soccer boots, athletes in spikes etc?
Trainers, as can be seen with the nba camp measurements can give 1 - 1.5 inches, so some players would vary their heights with different trainer brands/styles on 'the court'.
Ozzy said on 14/Dec/06
Kuki: agree, read the howard articles myself some time ago. He has several times in interviews laughed at people overestimating his height. About just Hedo, he once said that "even Hedo is taller than me," and on another occation said that "i'm six foot nine and a half".
Kuki: agree, read the howard articles myself some time ago. He has several times in interviews laughed at people overestimating his height. About just Hedo, he once said that "even Hedo is taller than me," and on another occation said that "i'm six foot nine and a half".
Viper652 said on 7/Dec/06
I think it would be cool as hell If the NBA listed everyone at their right heights.
I think it would be cool as hell If the NBA listed everyone at their right heights.
Viper652 said on 3/Dec/06
Isnt Mello 6-6?
Isnt Mello 6-6?
Brad said on 2/Dec/06
Billups was 6' 1" playing at a high school down the street from where this is being written. LeBron had me beat by 2" courtside, he's 6' 7" and built like a rock. Melo is the same height.
Billups was 6' 1" playing at a high school down the street from where this is being written. LeBron had me beat by 2" courtside, he's 6' 7" and built like a rock. Melo is the same height.
Derek said on 25/Oct/06
I think Rip is a full 6'5" but Chauncey is about 6'2 1/2". He is one of the very few who use their barefoot height.
I think Rip is a full 6'5" but Chauncey is about 6'2 1/2". He is one of the very few who use their barefoot height.
J. Blazy said on 16/Oct/06
Hamilton is like 6'7" Billups is like 6'3"
Hamilton is like 6'7" Billups is like 6'3"
Big Fella said on 15/Sep/06
I saw chris bosh he is way taller than 6-10 he's like 7 foot or taller he's tall but skinny
I saw chris bosh he is way taller than 6-10 he's like 7 foot or taller he's tall but skinny
stan said on 7/Sep/06
yao 2, its because of the camera angle, but yes it still looks as he is 2 or 2 and a half inches taller which would put him at about 6'5
yao 2, its because of the camera angle, but yes it still looks as he is 2 or 2 and a half inches taller which would put him at about 6'5
Yao 2 said on 6/Sep/06
If hamilton is 6'4 or 6'5 why does he have about 4 inches on billups [url]Click Here [/url]
If hamilton is 6'4 or 6'5 why does he have about 4 inches on billups [url]Click Here [/url]
stan said on 2/Sep/06
Lebron is a tall dude but really doesnt look that tall, its crazy how pictures and TV change the appearance of height
Lebron is a tall dude but really doesnt look that tall, its crazy how pictures and TV change the appearance of height
M. Jordan tha 2nd said on 27/Aug/06
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In this picture LeBron looks a good 1 1/2- 2 inches smaller than Shane Battier who is also listed at 6'8. Look at Joe Johnson aswell. He is listed at 6'7 and looks as though he could even be slightly taller than LeBron.
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In this picture LeBron looks a good 1 1/2- 2 inches smaller than Shane Battier who is also listed at 6'8. Look at Joe Johnson aswell. He is listed at 6'7 and looks as though he could even be slightly taller than LeBron.
Josh said on 11/Aug/06
I'd say Lebron is almost 6'8", Melo almost 6-7, and DWade just about 6-4, and Rip is no taller than 6-5ish, cuz he didn't look that much taller than Wade, and Chauncey is like about 6-3. Just mentioning all the names yall were discussing.
I'd say Lebron is almost 6'8", Melo almost 6-7, and DWade just about 6-4, and Rip is no taller than 6-5ish, cuz he didn't look that much taller than Wade, and Chauncey is like about 6-3. Just mentioning all the names yall were discussing.
Louie John Buluran said on 9/Aug/06
Yes he did grow 2 inches.... he is measure at 6 ft 11 barefeet and now 7 ft 1/2 with shoes on... so NBA must change his height
Yes he did grow 2 inches.... he is measure at 6 ft 11 barefeet and now 7 ft 1/2 with shoes on... so NBA must change his height
Viper652 said on 8/Aug/06
Did bosh grow 2 inches? He was measured at
6-10.
Did bosh grow 2 inches? He was measured at
6-10.
someguy said on 3/Aug/06
The NBA list Lebron as 6'8''. I've realized that the NBA gives an inch or 2 more to every player, so I'd say the James is about 6'7''. For example, the NBA list Shaq as 7'1'', but he's really about 7 feet.
The NBA list Lebron as 6'8''. I've realized that the NBA gives an inch or 2 more to every player, so I'd say the James is about 6'7''. For example, the NBA list Shaq as 7'1'', but he's really about 7 feet.
Ball-A-Hallic said on 19/Jul/06
i heard lebron grew an inch and now is a solid 6'8 without shoes but their just going to list him at 6'8 instead of 6'9, so ive read
i heard lebron grew an inch and now is a solid 6'8 without shoes but their just going to list him at 6'8 instead of 6'9, so ive read
jojocrab said on 15/Jul/06
No, I will set the record straight. Lebron is 6''7.5. He has grown a quarter of an inch at least since draft day because of his workout habits. Carmelo is slightly under 6''7 and Shaq is 6'11.5.
No, I will set the record straight. Lebron is 6''7.5. He has grown a quarter of an inch at least since draft day because of his workout habits. Carmelo is slightly under 6''7 and Shaq is 6'11.5.
M. Jordan tha 2nd said on 13/Jul/06
I don't think LeBron would have grown since he has been in the league. LeBron probably finished growing about 16ish. He is 6'7 1/4 and Carmelo is slightly smaller at 6'6 1/2!
I don't think LeBron would have grown since he has been in the league. LeBron probably finished growing about 16ish. He is 6'7 1/4 and Carmelo is slightly smaller at 6'6 1/2!
Viper652 said on 5/Jul/06
Lebron measured 6-7 and a quarter before the draft. He could be 6-8 now actually.
Lebron measured 6-7 and a quarter before the draft. He could be 6-8 now actually.
Wingclipper said on 30/Jun/06
I'll set the record straight here..LeBron is 6'6 1/2 barefoot, Rasheed Wallace is 6'9" barefoot. Shaq 6'11"
I'll set the record straight here..LeBron is 6'6 1/2 barefoot, Rasheed Wallace is 6'9" barefoot. Shaq 6'11"
Mike said on 26/Jun/06
Here is the 2003 pre-draft article by Chad Ford
Lebron is 6-7 1/4 without shoes
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Here is the 2003 pre-draft article by Chad Ford
Lebron is 6-7 1/4 without shoes
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Ball-A-Hallic said on 23/Jun/06
but was was carmelo listed at 6'6 in syracuse even with shoes and why is lebron just 6'7.25 theirs a difference and LJ is taller
but was was carmelo listed at 6'6 in syracuse even with shoes and why is lebron just 6'7.25 theirs a difference and LJ is taller
Ball-A-Hallic said on 18/Jun/06
ok i can see there but i dont get y Carmelo was listed at 6'6 barefoot and at syracuse and lebron gets listed 6'7 without shoes or is LeBron 6'6 as well
ok i can see there but i dont get y Carmelo was listed at 6'6 barefoot and at syracuse and lebron gets listed 6'7 without shoes or is LeBron 6'6 as well
Ball-A-Hallic said on 9/Jun/06
in that pic i honestly think melo looks an inch shorter
in that pic i honestly think melo looks an inch shorter
Ball-A-Hallic said on 4/Jun/06
ive heard melo is 6'6 and lebron's 6'7 i read when carmelo went to syracuse he was only 6'6 barefoot
ive heard melo is 6'6 and lebron's 6'7 i read when carmelo went to syracuse he was only 6'6 barefoot
deadman said on 4/Jun/06
im pretty sure all the draft measurements are right....except for tj ford. no way is he 5'11 barefoot. when he was at texas he was listed at 5'11. he was closer to 5'9 maybe 5'9.5. amazing leaping ability though, especially considering he has quite a serious back condition. he used to pull off some crazy dunks in the layup lines at texas, still does in milwaukee as well.
im pretty sure all the draft measurements are right....except for tj ford. no way is he 5'11 barefoot. when he was at texas he was listed at 5'11. he was closer to 5'9 maybe 5'9.5. amazing leaping ability though, especially considering he has quite a serious back condition. he used to pull off some crazy dunks in the layup lines at texas, still does in milwaukee as well.
stan said on 3/Jun/06
Does anyone know how tall carmello is? because him and lebron are the exact same height...maybe a couple centimeters different
Does anyone know how tall carmello is? because him and lebron are the exact same height...maybe a couple centimeters different
Ball-A-Hallic said on 2/Jun/06
yea i know he's smaller than rip hamilton who i bet is 6'6 or atleast 6'5.5 and i think vince is only 6'4
yea i know he's smaller than rip hamilton who i bet is 6'6 or atleast 6'5.5 and i think vince is only 6'4
D.J. said on 2/Jun/06
From what I've heard, Vince is 6'5", not 6'6" or 6'7". Dwyane is just under 6'4" so that would make Chauncey right around the 6'3" mark or just a hair under.
From what I've heard, Vince is 6'5", not 6'6" or 6'7". Dwyane is just under 6'4" so that would make Chauncey right around the 6'3" mark or just a hair under.
cantstop25 said on 2/Jun/06
i mmust say that in the pic ball-a-hallic sent vince carter looks nowhere near 6'6"
i mmust say that in the pic ball-a-hallic sent vince carter looks nowhere near 6'6"
Ball-A-Hallic said on 1/Jun/06
Als oin that pic i posted Shaq and Rasheed Wallace look the same maybe a meer inch difference but if Sheed's 6'11 than shaq looks 6'11.5 to me also Dwade seems and inch taller than the 6'3 Chauncey Billups but if Dwade's like 6'3 himself than Billups is more 6'2 ish.
Als oin that pic i posted Shaq and Rasheed Wallace look the same maybe a meer inch difference but if Sheed's 6'11 than shaq looks 6'11.5 to me also Dwade seems and inch taller than the 6'3 Chauncey Billups but if Dwade's like 6'3 himself than Billups is more 6'2 ish.
stan said on 31/May/06
Lebron james is only about 6'7 compared to Dwyane Wade who is 6'3 3/4 according to his pre draft measurement
Editor Rob...Will you get a Dwyane Wade height on here ?
Lebron james is only about 6'7 compared to Dwyane Wade who is 6'3 3/4 according to his pre draft measurement
Editor Rob...Will you get a Dwyane Wade height on here ?
NBABaller1986 said on 31/May/06
Lebron James is a legit 6-8 he is taller than 6-7 Ben Wallace and same tall as Scottie Pippen do not degrade the legend he is afuture 9 time MVP
Lebron James is a legit 6-8 he is taller than 6-7 Ben Wallace and same tall as Scottie Pippen do not degrade the legend he is afuture 9 time MVP
Ball-A-Hallic said on 30/May/06
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u can clearly see if ben wallce is 6'9 than leBron's 6'10 but we know ben's about 6'7 so lebron seems to have and inch maybe .5i'd say 6'7.5 tops.
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u can clearly see if ben wallce is 6'9 than leBron's 6'10 but we know ben's about 6'7 so lebron seems to have and inch maybe .5i'd say 6'7.5 tops.
Alex said on 29/May/06
He looks 6'7-6'7.5. How old is he by the way since he might still be growing?
He looks 6'7-6'7.5. How old is he by the way since he might still be growing?
not tall not small said on 28/May/06
this thing is weird cause he 6'8 look n e where iunno for some reason u guys always take height off some people but he 6'8
Editor Rob
he's on nba.com as 6ft 7.25 ;-) They list him 6ft 8 (with shoes).
Shoes don't count with height...barefoot is the only true leveller of a man's stature
this thing is weird cause he 6'8 look n e where iunno for some reason u guys always take height off some people but he 6'8
Editor Robhe's on nba.com as 6ft 7.25 ;-) They list him 6ft 8 (with shoes).
Shoes don't count with height...barefoot is the only true leveller of a man's stature
CoolJ said on 26/May/06
Beaner:
Its Richard Hamilton anyway and his nickname is "Rip".
Beaner:
Its Richard Hamilton anyway and his nickname is "Rip".
Ball-A-Hallic said on 25/May/06
Ray allen is supposibly 6'3.5 maybe 6'4 but u can just tell rip gotta be 6'4 tops
Ray allen is supposibly 6'3.5 maybe 6'4 but u can just tell rip gotta be 6'4 tops
Beaner said on 25/May/06
wtf is Rip Hamilton... It's Rick Hamilton unless it's a trend in Detroit to call him Rip. Other than that, it's incorrect.
wtf is Rip Hamilton... It's Rick Hamilton unless it's a trend in Detroit to call him Rip. Other than that, it's incorrect.
Ozzy said on 25/May/06
I don't think lebron has grown. They always say that about fairly young players to justify listing them taller. You can tell by his frame that lebron is finished developing physically. Rip hamilton is the most "overlisted" player in the nba. I've seen him stand next to Ray Allen (listed at 6'5, but looked shorter and Ray was listed at a tad under 6'4 in the olympics) andthey looked pretty much the exact same height... go figure. I don't know but I estimate Rip at 6'4.5 (194) and lebron at 6'7.5 (202). And still, whether they said he was still growing, it is hard to say how fast and when they'll stop. My brother got the offer of stopping his heiht cause it was estimated to 6'8, he's fairly tall at 6'5.25, but still far off the estimate...
I don't think lebron has grown. They always say that about fairly young players to justify listing them taller. You can tell by his frame that lebron is finished developing physically. Rip hamilton is the most "overlisted" player in the nba. I've seen him stand next to Ray Allen (listed at 6'5, but looked shorter and Ray was listed at a tad under 6'4 in the olympics) andthey looked pretty much the exact same height... go figure. I don't know but I estimate Rip at 6'4.5 (194) and lebron at 6'7.5 (202). And still, whether they said he was still growing, it is hard to say how fast and when they'll stop. My brother got the offer of stopping his heiht cause it was estimated to 6'8, he's fairly tall at 6'5.25, but still far off the estimate...
D.J. said on 24/May/06
I e-mailed the site with LeBron's height. That was his measurement at the 2003 pre draft. He may have grown a hair since but no way is he 6'8". Also, Rip is somewhere between 6'3" and 6'5" and he is not 195 pounds. Chauncey is 200 and is way more buff.
I e-mailed the site with LeBron's height. That was his measurement at the 2003 pre draft. He may have grown a hair since but no way is he 6'8". Also, Rip is somewhere between 6'3" and 6'5" and he is not 195 pounds. Chauncey is 200 and is way more buff.
Ball-A-Hallic said on 24/May/06
Thanks 4 adding LeBron he's defently gotta be a solid 6'7 he towered Rip Hamilt(listed at 6'7 also) by atleast 4 inches)
Thanks 4 adding LeBron he's defently gotta be a solid 6'7 he towered Rip Hamilt(listed at 6'7 also) by atleast 4 inches)
Jason said on 23/May/06
I read that LeBron is still growing (after the 6'7 1/4'' measurement). Whether it's true is another thing...
I read that LeBron is still growing (after the 6'7 1/4'' measurement). Whether it's true is another thing...
ForensicNYC said on 23/May/06
Number 23 about to slam...
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A little bit gentler now...
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Two hands...
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No Hands...
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OK he's 6'7".
Number 23 about to slam...
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A little bit gentler now...
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OK he's 6'7".
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