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The shortest player ever to play in the NBA
junshan02 发表于 2012/7/17 10:19:00 |
To block a shot, a player has to be able to reach a point higher than where the shot is released. Thus, height can be an advantage in blocking. Players who are taller and playing the power forward or Moncler
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Height At the professional level, most male players are above 6?feet 3?inches (1.91?m) and most women above 5?feet 7?inches (1.70?m). Guards, for whom physical coordination and ball-handling skills are crucial, tend to be the smallest players. Almost all forwards in the men's pro leagues are 6?feet 6?inches (1.98?m) or taller. Most centers are over 6?feet 10?inches (2.08?m) tall. According to a survey given to all NBA teams, the average height of all NBA players is just under 6?feet 7?inches (2.01?m), with the average weight being close to 222 pounds (101?kg). The tallest players ever in the NBA were and , who were both 7?feet 7?inches (2.31?m) tall. The tallest current NBA player is Moncler , who stands at 7?feet 3?inches (2.21?m). At 7?feet 2?inches (2.18?m), was the tallest player in the history of the WNBA.
The shortest player ever to play in the NBA is at 5?feet 3?inches (1.60?m). Other short players have thrived at the pro level. was just 5?feet 7?inches (1.70?m) tall, but had a 42-inch (1.07 m) vertical leap, giving him significant height when jumping. While shorter players are often not very good at defending against shooting, their ability to navigate quickly through crowded areas of the court and steal the ball by reaching low are strengths. |
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