Tallest NBA players
The tallest player in the NBA right now is Tacko Fall (Philadelphia 76ers), listed at 7' 6". The shortest is Yuki Kawamura (LA Clippers), at 5' 7". The average listed height across 609 rostered players is 6' 7". The tallest ever on file is Gheorghe Muresan, 7' 7".
Tallest NBA players right now
Shortest NBA players right now
| # | Player | Pos | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuki KawamuraLA Clippers | G | 5' 7" | 159 lb |
| 2 | Braden SmithIndiana Pacers | G | 5' 10" | 167 lb |
| 3 | Kennedy ChandlerPhoenix Suns | G | 5' 11" | 170 lb |
| 4 | Ryan NembhardDenver Nuggets | G | 5' 11" | 180 lb |
| 5 | Isaiah StevensChicago Bulls | G | 5' 11" | 185 lb |
| 6 | RJ DavisSan Antonio Spurs | G | 6' 0" | 175 lb |
| 7 | Jose AlvaradoNew York Knicks | G | 6' 0" | 179 lb |
| 8 | Jordan McLaughlinSan Antonio Spurs | G | 6' 0" | 185 lb |
| 9 | Chucky HepburnToronto Raptors | G | 6' 0" | 193 lb |
| 10 | Tyus JonesDenver Nuggets | G | 6' 0" | 196 lb |
| 11 | Fred VanVleetHouston Rockets | G | 6' 0" | 197 lb |
| 12 | LJ CryerGolden State Warriors | G | 6' 0" | 200 lb |
| 13 | Jevon CarterOrlando Magic | G | 6' 0" | 200 lb |
| 14 | Davion MitchellMiami Heat | G | 6' 0" | 210 lb |
| 15 | Bruce ThorntonHouston Rockets | G | 6' 0" | 223 lb |
Tallest NBA players ever on file
| # | Player | Pos | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gheorghe Muresan | C | 7' 7" | — |
| 2 | Manute Bol | C | 7' 7" | — |
| 3 | Tacko FallPhiladelphia 76ers | C | 7' 6" | 299 lb |
| 4 | Yao Ming | C | 7' 6" | — |
| 5 | Shawn Bradley | C | 7' 6" | — |
| 6 | Pavel Podkolzin | C | 7' 5" | — |
| 7 | Chuck Nevitt | C | 7' 5" | — |
| 8 | Sim Bhullar | C | 7' 5" | — |
| 9 | Slavko Vranes | C | 7' 5" | — |
| 10 | Victor WembanyamaSan Antonio Spurs | F | 7' 4" | 235 lb |
| 11 | Rik Smits | C | 7' 4" | — |
| 12 | Mark Eaton | C | 7' 4" | — |
| 13 | Priest Lauderdale | C | 7' 4" | — |
| 14 | Boban Marjanovic | C | 7' 4" | — |
| 15 | Zach EdeyMemphis Grizzlies | C | 7' 3" | 305 lb |
| 16 | Rocco ZikarskyMinnesota Timberwolves | C | 7' 3" | 254 lb |
| 17 | Harvey Halbrook | C | 7' 3" | 235 lb |
| 18 | Randy Breuer | C | 7' 3" | — |
| 19 | Edy Tavares | C | 7' 3" | — |
| 20 | Bol Bol | C | 7' 3" | — |
| 21 | Peter John Ramos | C | 7' 3" | — |
| 22 | Tibor Pleiss | C | 7' 3" | — |
| 23 | Keith Closs | C | 7' 3" | — |
| 24 | Zydrunas Ilgauskas | C | 7' 3" | — |
| 25 | Arvydas Sabonis | C | 7' 3" | — |
Listed heights and weights as ESPN carries them, which clubs set and seldom update. “Right now” is every player on a club’s roster today. Measured heights without shoes are on the wingspan page.