That's why Yao Ming's basketball career was a great anomaly for someone his size. Not only was he 7'6" but his basketball skills were genuinely pro-level. He could shoot and he was amazing in the post.
Reason all these guys go undrafted is because they can have back problems not that far into there career and end up having to retired early. No teams wants that.
Not only that, a lot of them aren't fast enough and/or don't have enough stamina to be of much use in an NBA game. Especially as fast as the game is today and the way the rules have changed to favor wing players, these giants would be left at the other end of the court. It would take a giant who's pretty fast, has stamina, and can shoot the ball to make the NBA now
True, 7,2 plus players would use too much energy to keep their additional weight and height balanced with their speed, which means they need more stamina.
About five or six years ago I saw Paul Sturgess in person at a restaurant in Beckley, West Virginia. At the time he was playing for Mountain State University.
You forgot Jorge Gonzalez. He was a 8'0 foot tall basketball player from Argentina who play for Argentina. He was supposed to be drafted by the Alanta Hawks. But never singed with then. Instead he presumed a career in wrestling (best know for being in WWE as Giant Gonzalez.)
Kenny George ain’t 7’8, he’s a little but under 7’6 according to the internet. But what’s more impressive about him is that he uses shoe size 28 US which is 66,5 in EU shoe size LOL
The video is well documented, but most measurements were taken after they retired. A few of these guys were still growing even in their 40s : * Sizonenko was measured at 7 ft 10 in and named the world's tallest man in 1991. But, Sizonenko retired in 1986, and was "shorter", since he still grew 2 inches after 1991! * Suleiman Ali Nashnush was never measured when he played basketball. He was supposedly just under 7'10 when he was balling and grew 3.5 inches after he underwent a surgery to stop his growth.
I think they should limit the height of professional basketball players to 6'6" or lower. It isproven that not all 7 feet players are not that really good or exciting players. To level the playing field, no player of 7 feet tall will be accepted in professional play.
I figure it must be boring sometimes for these 7’8 basketball players all they can do is sit and catch the ball and layup and just sit in paint on defence. 🤣
bananaisgood well he played basketball a few times so technically it does count. Plus robert wadlow (272 cm 8’11.5 or tallest man ever) was not a player but he did play a few times so technically it does count
Yeah, being tall doesn't mean anything. I'm currently in 7th grade, 12, 5'11", and people expect me to be some legend because of my height. Wrong. I'm legend-ARY XD
in the 80's and 90's it gave you a hell of a chance to make the NBA. Now the way the game has changed and the rules have changed these big guys have the rules and playstyle working against their favor. The NBA is more centered towards wing players and defense is becoming a lost art
1:37 The player beside George is TYLER HANSBROUGH i know him he played for the PACERS and he became known because he got afraid to METTA WORLD WAR (ron artest) Tyler is 6'10 i just imagine that kind of tall guy will look small because of other people who are over height
I'm vote for his height at 7'3 and Gilas Pilipinas Should look more (2 to 3)Naturalized Players(Center/Power-Forward all around bigmen) around 6'11 to 7'3 to serve as a Vital Core of Philppine National Basketball Team
Sana may makuha tayong naturalized player na halos ganyan katatangkad. Magsanib pwersa yun big companies sa pagkuha ng big players playing 4 and 5. Tapos makakuha filipino players abroad +/-6'5 playing 1,2 or combo. Tapos makapagtrain ng Filipino coach sa ibang bansa para matuto ng new basketball system. Yun ang literal na MagiGILAS. Sana talaga! 🙏
Robert Wadlow tallest man that ever lived. Was on his high school basketball team. 8 feet 5 in his junior year. 87 in his senior year. So technically he was the tallest basketball player ever. Google it. Too bad there are no pictures
Robert Wadlow appeared in zero basketball game in Alton High School. According to Ray Jackson, former athletic director, they had difficulty in getting shoes to fit Mr. Wadlow and other reasons. When they finally had one pair that fits, the season was already over.
That's why Yao Ming's basketball career was a great anomaly for someone his size. Not only was he 7'6" but his basketball skills were genuinely pro-level. He could shoot and he was amazing in the post.
I played against Kenny George in high school. He was 7’4” then. He tripped once and fell and the floor shuck.
Nah
Sure you played against him. You are full of shit. Keep your full of shit mouth shut.
@@RetroGamer8048 are you jealous? cuz you sound like one lol
@@hugedisappointment309 yes
How heavy is he?
Reason all these guys go undrafted is because they can have back problems not that far into there career and end up having to retired early. No teams wants that.
Not only that, a lot of them aren't fast enough and/or don't have enough stamina to be of much use in an NBA game. Especially as fast as the game is today and the way the rules have changed to favor wing players, these giants would be left at the other end of the court. It would take a giant who's pretty fast, has stamina, and can shoot the ball to make the NBA now
or just be nine feet tall and then he can make all the baskets he wants by just standing under the basket
dude my uncle is 6'4 and he said he has some trouble running now and then but in basketball you need height thats one thing but skill so yea
They are fucking useless except Basketball...
They're not the handsomest guys In the World either
lol...the music-track has me grooving, as I watch this. I almost forgot what I was here for !
Robert Wadlow was 8'11" (272 cm). Unbelievable!
Yes your right ROBERT WADLOW is the tallest of all
Who else want to be taller than Roberts Wedlow?
Wadlows head would have touched the net if he stood under the basket
Joe Dag true
@@panukornrojanasomsith3304 a polar bear
Paul Sturgess came to my school once and it was amazing!
Same
Great story
You start getting upwards to 7 and over and knee problems are always going to haunt you!
0:32 this is Neil fingleton next to the actual height of the giant of Chicago robert wadlow and he looks short.
Victor Crowley I know
Victor Crowley btw its the giant of Illinois
@@SuperRocket64 The Alton Giant
Bintang Satrio U its the same thing
6 10-7 2 is the perfect height for bball center. The trade off of immobility and energy consumption exceed its advantage after that.
True, 7,2 plus players would use too much energy to keep their additional weight and height balanced with their speed, which means they need more stamina.
The really tall ones suffer from back, knee and heart issues. Enlarged organs from overwork or hormone imbalance. Circulation issue too.
@@patsysadowski1546 someone said that is what happens when you are 5 ft 10 and over xd you all be lying
Sweet vid and love the song. Can you name or link the song.
Thx best wishes
These guys can make Yao Ming look smalllllllllllllllllll
About five or six years ago I saw Paul Sturgess in person at a restaurant in Beckley, West Virginia. At the time he was playing for Mountain State University.
You forgot Jorge Gonzalez. He was a 8'0 foot tall basketball player from Argentina who play for Argentina. He was supposed to be drafted by the Alanta Hawks. But never singed with then. Instead he presumed a career in wrestling (best know for being in WWE as Giant Gonzalez.)
Trevor Yates he was 7’7” nowhere 8’0
Yeah don't believe the hype brother. Giant Gonzalez was actually around 7'7. WWF exaggerated his height to 8 ft
@@leir2005Just like hulk hogan who was listed as 6'8'' but was actually barely 6'3'' if that!
Izjuyakagame
@@MrGoldenthroat Dude your drunk.Terry Bollea is 6ft 7.
You forget Suparwono from Indonesia. He stand 242 Cm and played basketball. But he got problem with his knee and then retired too fast.
2:55 is Chinese basketball player Mu TieZhu
Kenny George ain’t 7’8, he’s a little but under 7’6 according to the internet.
But what’s more impressive about him is that he uses shoe size 28 US which is 66,5 in EU shoe size LOL
Giant Gonzalez, Argentina, 2,32
2:48
Left(5) ~ Okayama(Japan) 232cm
Right(15)~Mu Tie Zhu(China)242cm
battle of the giants lol
The video is well documented, but most measurements were taken after they retired. A few of these guys were still growing even in their 40s :
* Sizonenko was measured at 7 ft 10 in and named the world's tallest man in 1991. But, Sizonenko retired in 1986, and was "shorter", since he still grew 2 inches after 1991!
* Suleiman Ali Nashnush was never measured when he played basketball. He was supposedly just under 7'10 when he was balling and grew 3.5 inches after he underwent a surgery to stop his growth.
I saw Paul Sturgess at a local restaurant. He later played with the Harlem Globetrotters.
Robert F Wadlow, No1, Tallest of History, 9feet, 272cm.
Paul Sturgess went to my school yesterday It was very fun and he was very tall no lies
8 feet no way
Swxzy_ Mustafa Robert Wadlow was 8’11 he wasn’t a basketball player but he was the tallest person who ever lived.
@@thetruesquad5059 No are you dumb? Robert died before he got to that height
The True Squad stfu and get your facts straight
The True Squad he would have been 9 feet if he didn’t die and btw what was his name
The True Squad and stupid is what wimps use
The real giant is manute bol
Robert wadlow is the tallest people in the world!
2 73 and maybe of he live more years 3 meters
Not going to mention my boy giant Gonzalez huh
I think they should limit the height of professional basketball players to 6'6" or lower. It isproven that not all 7 feet players are not that really good or exciting players. To level the playing field, no player of 7 feet tall will be accepted in professional play.
Oh Fuck Off with that
In basketball 6 foot boy is so much short according to other players height 😅😅😅😅😅
Oh my god...8'0 .4 /245 cm
Hahaha
Still the tallest person to of ever lived was Robert Wadlow he was 8’11.
If they join NBA Manute Bol is not the tallest NBA player ever in the history.
Exactly :)
Yea except gheorghe muresan was taller
That’s debatable Gheorghe was about the same height as Manute maybe just a few millimeters or so taller but they’re basically the same height
Time :
2:36 ❤
I find it highly interesting in watching tall people playing above seven foot tall
I figure it must be boring sometimes for these 7’8 basketball players all they can do is sit and catch the ball and layup and just sit in paint on defence. 🤣
It's a curse to be so tall...You easily get tired
The Late Neil Fingleton was actually 7ft 7.5in
Paul Sturgess isn't 7ft 8 but currently Britain's tallest Man at 7ft 7.25in
Tallest recorded man was 273 cm which equals 9 feet :)
Sun was in rush hour 3
robert wadlow makes 7 footers look small
But he died too young at the age of 22.
Lmfao the rock look like a buff 12 year old next to that guy
neil looked 7'10" not 7'7" according to the first image, and he was slightly leaning over
because he was not touching it he was closer to the camera
You forgot two more players,my friend!!!) Uvais Akhtaev 2'36 and ................Sultan Kosen 2'51 !!!!!!)
sultan kosen wasn't a player though?
bananaisgood well he played basketball a few times so technically it does count. Plus robert wadlow (272 cm 8’11.5 or tallest man ever) was not a player but he did play a few times so technically it does count
The tallest living giant is Robert Wadlow standing 8.11 or considered as 9.00 like goliat
Living? He died before I was born.
8,11= 9 feet.
I guess being tall doesn't always mean you will be in the nba
Yeah, being tall doesn't mean anything. I'm currently in 7th grade, 12, 5'11", and people expect me to be some legend because of my height. Wrong. I'm legend-ARY XD
Kalloz Nate Robinson.
in the 80's and 90's it gave you a hell of a chance to make the NBA. Now the way the game has changed and the rules have changed these big guys have the rules and playstyle working against their favor. The NBA is more centered towards wing players and defense is becoming a lost art
RustyZotax mong
Kalloz
Suleiman ali nashnush was 247 cm meaning he is 8'1
Most of these guys had gigantism, which means that they tend to have a lot of health problems, unfortunately :S
Wow.. I wonder how these dudes grow so tall 🤔... amazing
King Konz hormones and playing basketball
King Konz it's actually a condition most of the time, it's often gigantism(or a principle of it)
A lot of them suffered from some sort of medical condition. Some of them are actually genetically that tall though.
1:37 The player beside George is TYLER HANSBROUGH i know him he played for the PACERS and he became known because he got afraid to METTA WORLD WAR (ron artest) Tyler is 6'10 i just imagine that kind of tall guy will look small because of other people who are over height
Rip neil🙏
Real life monsters
Why these tall guys aren't skinny like Robert Bobroczky? OwO
Gravios 96 bro robert bobroczkyi is not 200 pounds anymore. He is 7’7 235 pounds
Kai sotto. 17 years old. 7'2
I'm vote for his height at 7'3 and Gilas Pilipinas Should look more (2 to 3)Naturalized Players(Center/Power-Forward all around bigmen) around 6'11 to 7'3 to serve as a Vital Core of Philppine National Basketball Team
Sana may makuha tayong naturalized player na halos ganyan katatangkad. Magsanib pwersa yun big companies sa pagkuha ng big players playing 4 and 5. Tapos makakuha filipino players abroad +/-6'5 playing 1,2 or combo. Tapos makapagtrain ng Filipino coach sa ibang bansa para matuto ng new basketball system. Yun ang literal na MagiGILAS. Sana talaga! 🙏
idagdag mo pa yung Proud to be filipino heheheehhehe
Imagine a player that is a million feet tall but he can't dunk!
U must b a toddler
The dude who plays for ucf. Looks normal he doesn't look abnormal like these guys.
Tacko Fall he's 7'6"
Yea tacko is crazy man also a good florida ucf fan
Seen him before
Kenny George is 7'7" Not 7'8"
Details 🤔
7'7" barefoot, 7'9" in shoes
Shaq left the chat.....
kai sotto 19 years old 7'4"
me i'm 8'11 tall
@@donaldtrumpy5914 yes Donald you are such a powerful man.
7'2"*
No mention of manute bol ?
What are the shoe size of these guys.
never thought of that
I am 6ft and I am so happy, I don’t ever want to tower over my girls. It’s just inconvenient
Impressive!
Title? Maybe change that and re upload lol
I believe that this guy specifically said not in the nba
The tallest basketball player visited my school
Nice Video
they forget kai sotto from philipines 16 years old now and his height is7’7
Panda GAMING last i heard he was 7’1”
The way some these dudes built they should be good enough for NBA no cap🥵
They way they are built is actually not well. Being extremely tall means very weak bones
@@wilderac2250 Not always
Tall people can be strong bone.
Westbrook could still dunk on each of these guys.
Cyber Farmer yes he can and turn the ball over like 20 times in a game lol
1:15 3 seconds in the paint violation?
It was a throw in
Atsushi has left the chat
Stfu with your anime shit
The number 3 guy was the dude at rush hour 3
On this video makes yao ming a small basketball 🏀 player
Yao Ming look short when compare to this player.
I went to high school with a giant 7ft-6" Huge kid. Too bad he sucked at Basketball! he was strong as anything. Picked 4 of up at once! LOL
Neil Fengleton 7'7" Ri Myung-Hun 7'9"
Shame about the Edward Beaupre entry , standing height was about 7 2'
Fiba 18
North Korea lol
quick question! what would people do if not in the nba and their were the size of an nba player
Pro wrestling movies, science teachers? What would a midget do?
Get a job as a bouncer. Act in a movie/tv show as a generic tall bad guy. Or join a circus. Of course if they didn't get an degree in something.
Song? At tge start
ancient giants...
The music was annoying
Jorge gonzalez , giant gonzalez argentina basketball player 2.32 m
The pro wrestler. Yeah. RIP MR Gonzales.
If they join national NBA player, Manute Bol is not the tallest player in the history 100%
is this dude from rush hour? 4:01
Yes
Why some of you get so tall and me, just left behind 😂😂
Your title looks my face when I wake up
Sean-Micheal Butler the title is words.....You mean your face looks like words?
Wheres EJ FEIHL from the Philippines ?
Intro song by Dr. Dre
Robert Wadlow tallest man that ever lived. Was on his high school basketball team. 8 feet 5 in his junior year. 87 in his senior year. So technically he was the tallest basketball player ever. Google it. Too bad there are no pictures
Robert Wadlow appeared in zero basketball game in Alton High School. According to Ray Jackson, former athletic director, they had difficulty in getting shoes to fit Mr. Wadlow and other reasons. When they finally had one pair that fits, the season was already over.
Music anyone?
Prophet Adam was 98 feet.
2:53 is wrong It's Chinese Basketballplayer Mu Tie zhu. In same time. China have a most tall player. Yang dian shun. Mu is 7’9. Yang is 7’10
Who is Yang Dian Shun ?
The beginning listen name !
Mu Tie Zhu's real height ~ 7'9 + 10cm
GIANT GONZALES?
Yea
What happened with the title and the thumbnail?
These tall guys look like cheat for basketball team who have them lmao
ROBERT WADLOW IS 8'11
Robert Wadlow isn't a basketball player.
laszlo zsurka he played basketball sometimes but was not in a team but technically it counts
8'11 = 9feet.
Ben Wallace is like 6'5" and would still outbound these bums
Actually 6'9
Wow.
Cool
I'm 18 and 8'5", will i get to the nba?
No your to short
5'5"* fixed
😆😆😆😆😆
They could be a team mascots or referee
You forgot Gheorge Muresan
Elve Patay you idiot read the title