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Wemby's True Height: Is the NBA Misleading Fans?
4 Jun
Summary
- Wembanyama may be taller than the officially listed 7'4 height.
- Skeptics point to previous measurements and visual comparisons.
- Other Spurs players have also been listed shorter than combine heights.
Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs' superstar, is officially listed at 7'4, making him the tallest player in the NBA. However, reports suggest his true height may exceed this figure. In the summer of 2022, at just 18 years old, Wembanyama reportedly measured 7'4 barefoot. This measurement, coupled with his subsequent growth, suggests he could be 7'5 or taller on the court when wearing shoes.
The article notes that the Spurs have a history of listing players with heights shorter than their actual barefoot measurements from NBA draft combines. Examples include Carter Bryant, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle, whose listed heights on the Spurs' official website are less than their combine measurements. Furthermore, visual evidence comparing Wembanyama to other tall players like Zach Edey, listed at 7'3, suggests Wembanyama is significantly taller than a mere quarter-inch difference.
This analysis casts doubt on the official 7'3.5 barefoot measurement the Spurs reported after drafting Wembanyama in 2023, which was half an inch shorter than Jonathan Givony's earlier report. Based on visual evidence and previous measurements, Wembanyama's height in shoes is estimated to be at least 7'5.5, possibly even more.
