In NBA history, there are 10 professional NBA players that are listed on the record of top 10 tallest NBA player all the time. Mostly, Tall players are benefited on the matches because they can reach the ring quicker and easier than other shorter players. Back to the topic, let’s check out the top 10 players.
10. Name: Priest Lauderdale
Priest Lauderdale
Tall/weight: 7 feet 4 inches/ 325lbs
Carrier: Atlanta Hawks (1996-97)
Denver Nuggets (1997-98)
Priest was playing in NBA for 2 seasons before he decided to move to Bulgaria after the 2nd season over.
9. Ralph Sampson
Ralph Sampson
Tall/Weight: 7 feet 4 inches/235 lbs
Career:
Houston Rockets (1983-88)
Golden State Warriors (1988-89)
Sacramento Kings (1989-91)
Washington Bullets (1991-92)
He was playing for Houston Rockets longer than the other. Hakeem Olajuwon called him Twin towers. His career in NBA was ended because of injuries
8. Rik Smits
Rik Smits
Tall/Weight: 7 feet 4 inches/ 265 lbs
Career: Indiana Pacers (1988-2000)
Rik was playing for Indiana pacers 12 seasons. He never move to other club and he came from Dutch before he went to US and became a professional NBA player
7. Mark Eaton
Mark Eaton
Tall/weight: 7 feet 4 inches/ 290 Pounds
Career: Utah Jazz (1982 – 1993)
Mark Eaton was one of the best defender in Utah Jazz. He was paying for the team 11 years and after he retired, he decided to open 2 restaurants in Salt La
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6. Slavko Vranes
Slavko Vranes
Tall/Weight: 7 feet 5 inches/275 pounds
Career: Portland Trail Blazers (2003 – 2004)
Slavko had not a long career in professional NBA games. For Portland Trail Blazer, he was only signed contract for 10 days and the team only used his skill 3 minutes. I think we should put him to a list of the highest basketball players with the shortest career in NBA
5. Chuck Nevitt
Chuck Nevitt
Tall/Weight: 7 feet 5 inches/250 pounds
Career: Houston Rockets (1982-83, 1988-90)
Los Angeles Lakers (1984-86)
Detroit Pistons (1986-88)
Chicago Bulls (1992)
San Antonio Spurs (1993)
Chuck has long history in NBA but his career was not really impressive. Most of the time, he just sitting on the bench or played on the last minutes when his team already outmatch the opponent or got huge loss.
4. Shawn Bradley
Shawn Bradley
Tall/weight: 7 feet 6 inches/ 275 lbs
Career: Philadelphia 76ers (1993–95)
New Jersey Nets (1995–97)
Dallas Mavericks (1997–2005)
Shawn was playing for NBA and sometime he played for German National basket ball team in International competitions. He was a good defender and scorer
3.) Yao Ming
Yao Ming
Tall/Weight:7 feet 6 inches/ 310 lbs
Career: Houston Rockets (2002 – now)
Yao Ming is active NBA player and he is the only active basket player in this list. He started his NBA career with Houston Rockets and he never move to other clubs since the first time he joined with the team in 2002.
2. Gheorghe Muresan
Gheorghe Muresan
Tall/Weight: 7 feet 7 inches/ 303 lbs
Career: Washington Bullets (1993–94; 1995–97)
New Jersey Nets (1998–2000)
Gheorghe is a professional NBA player from Romania. Besides playing basketball, he was acting as well. In 1998, he was playing for the movie “My Giant”. Unfortunately, his Hollywood career was not as good as his NBA career
1. Manute Bol
Manute Bol
Tall/weight: 7 feet 7 inches/ 225 pounds
Career: Washington Bullets (1985–88, 1994),
Golden State Warriors (1988–90, 1994)
Philadelphia 76ers (1990–93),
Miami Heat (1993–94)
Manute Bol came from Sudan and he is known for his skill to block any shots from the opponent. He is one of the most renowned defender in NBA history and during his career he did more blocks than shooting. In 1987, he was partnering with Mugsy Bagoes (one of the shortest NBA players) as the tallest basketball player and shortest pair in the basketball field
Top 5 Longest Field Goal in NFL History
Here are top 5 longest Field goal in NFL history. In 5th position, NFL history record 3 NFL players who made a new point from 45 yards, 54 yards and 56 yards. Here’s the detail
5. Scoring from 45 yards, 54 yards and 56 yards
Wilbur "Pete" Henry from Canton Bulldogs
NFL records the first longest field goal on December 10, 1922. The kicker who made the goal was Wilbur “Pete” Henry from Canton Bulldogs and he made a goal from 45 yards.
On October 7, 1934, Henry’s record was broken by Glenn Presnell from Detroit Lions, on that time; he could contribute a new score for his team from 54 yards.
Around 17 years later or on September 27, 1953, a new record was set by Bert Rechichar from Baltimore Colts. He could make a new goal from 56 yards.
4. Scoring from 60 yards
Rob Bironas from Tennessee Titans
NFL records 4 kickers who made a goal for his team from 60 yards, the names are
o Steve Cox from Cleveland Browns on October 21, 1984
o Morten Andersen from New Orleans Saints on October 27, 1991
o Rob Bironas from Tennessee Titans on December 3, 2006 and
o Dan Carpenter from Miami Dolphins on December 5, 2010
3. Scoring from 61 yards.
Sebastian Janikowski from Oakland Riders
From 61 yards, there is only 1 American football kicker in NFL history who set a record. His name is Sebastian Janikowski from Oakland Riders and he set his record on December 27th, 2009. That time he used his left foot to make the goal.
2. Scoring from 62 yards
Kicker Matt Bryant
On October 22, 2006, a kicker from Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Matt Bryant, Set world’s record for his team after he was scoring new point for his team from 62 yards. On that date, Tampa Bay Buccaneers successfully defeat its opponent, Philadelphia Eagles, 2 point higher
1. Scoring from 63 Yards
Jason Elam from Denver Broncos
The longest field Goal in NFL history is scored by Jason Elam from Denver Broncos and Tom Dempsey from New Orleans Saints. These 2 NFL players make a new point from 63 yards and it is recorded as the longest Field goal in American football history.
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