Top 10 Tallest Players in Nba History

10 Tallest Players in NBA Historyteams throughout his career: Houston Rockets,
1.) Manute BolLos Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls,
Height: 7'7''   Weight: 225 Poundsand San Antonio Spurs. He did not play more then
Manute Bol played 10 seasons in the NBA45 games in any season and just averaged 5.3
(1985-1995). He played for four different teams:minutes, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.6 points per game
Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Miamithroughout his career. Throughout his career he
Heat, and Philadelphia 76ers. He averaged 18.7basically got play time during garbage minutes
minutes played per game over his career, butmeaning his team usually had a big lead or was
only 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 points per game.down to much to make a comeback, especially in
Considering all he has to do is catch the ball andDetroit. While in Detroit, the fans called Detroit's
lay it into the basketball without jumping, howblow-outs, when Nevitt was able to get his
come he only averaged 2.6 points per game? Heminutes, "Nevitt Time". His nine seasons of
was known for his blocked-shot ability. He set aminutes played totaled up to be about the length
rookie record in his 1985-1986 rookie seasonof 18 full NBA games.                  
blocking 397 shots. He is also tied for the most
blocked shots in one-half with eleven and is tied
for the most blocked shots for one quarter with6.) Slavko Vranes
eight, in which he accomplished twice. He still holdsHeight: 7'5''   Weight: 275 Pounds
the record for most blocked shots per minuteSlavko Vranes only played three minutes in one
with (.176). He also played with Muggsy Boguesgame with the Portland Trailblazers during his
during the Bogues 1987 rookie season pairing theentire NBA career (2003-2004). He was drafted
tallest and shortest players in NBA history in oneby the New York Knicks in 2003, but was
season. He is also the only player in NBA historyreleased during the season, not playing one minute
to block more shots then he has scored.of any Knicks game. The Portland Trailblazers
signed him a month after his release from the
New York Knicks to a 10-day contract, where he
2.) Gheorghe Muresanplayed his only three minutes in the NBA.
Height: 7'7''   Weight: 303 Pounds
Gheorghe Muresan played only 6 seasons in the7.) Mark Eaton
NBA (1993-2000). He played for two differentHeight: 7'4''   Weight: 290 Pounds
teams, the Washington Bullets and New JerseyMark Eaton played 11 seasons in the NBA
Nets. He averaged 21.9 minutes per game over(1982-1993) and spent his whole career with the
his career, but only 6.4 rebounds and 9.8 pointsUtah Jazz. He averaged 28.8 minutes, 7.9
per game. Another big man, yet a fairy lowrebounds, and 6.0 points per game throughout his
rebounds/per game average. Some of you mightcareer. Mark Eaton was known for being a
remember Gheorghe Muresan from the moviemonster on defense averaging 3.5 blocks per
"My Giant" (1998), where he starred with Billygame over his career and during his third season
Crystal and Kathleen Quinlan.                in the NBA he averaged a whopping 5.6 blocks
                        per game.
8.) Rik Smits
3.) Yao MingHeight: 7'4''   Weight: 265 Pounds
Height: 7'6''   Weight: 310 PoundsRik Smits played 12 seasons in the NBA
Yao Ming played 6 full seasons and is still currently(1988-2000). Just like Mark Eaton, Rik Smits
in his 7th season in the NBA (2002-Present). Heplayed his NBA career with one team, the Indiana
has played for the Houston Rockets his wholePacers. He averaged 26.6 minutes played, 6.1
career in the NBA. He averaged 32.6 minutes perrebounds, and 14.8 points scored per game during
game, while ripping down 9.2 rebounds and scoringhis career. Similar to Ralph Sampson and Mark
19 points per game till this day. Unlike the 2 tallestEaton, Rik Smits has had very a productive
centers in the NBA, Yao Ming has been acareer.                                  
workhorse and knows how to tally a stat sheet         
and is the only player in the top 10 tallest NBA
players that is still
 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 9.) Ralph Sampson
Height: 7'4''   Weight: 235 Pounds
Ralph Simpson played 9 seasons in the NBA
4.) Shawn Bradley(1983-1992). He played for four different teams:
Height: 7'6''   Weight: 275 PoundsHouston Rockets, (where he spent the first half
Shawn Bradley played 12 seasons (1993-2005). Heof his career), Golden State Warriors, Sacramento
has played for three different teams:PhiladelphiaKings, and Washington Bullets. He averaged 29.8
76ers, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks,minutes played, 8.8 rebounds, and 15.4 points per
where he spent the majority of his career. Hegame throughout his NBA career. He was
averaged 23.5 minutes, 6.3 rebounds and 8.1teammates with another 7-foot player ,Hakeem
points per game during his career. Although he didOlajuwon, they were nicknamed the "Twin
average 2.5 blocks per game over his career, heTowers".Throughout the middle of his career he
has been known for a "Giant" who got dunked onbattled knee injuries because of his big frame and
many time.when he was traded for the Rockets he was
never able to stay healthy for a full season of
5.) Chuck Nevittgames battling with knee and back injuries.      
Height: 7'5''   Weight:250 Pounds                
Chuck Nevitt played 9 seasons in the NBA
(1982-1994). He did not play in 3 seasons over
the 12 years of his career. He played for five10.