Alright, let’s gab about these basketball fellas and their long arms, you know, the wingspan thing. Folks call it “longest wingspan in NBA,” sounds fancy, huh?
So, what’s this wingspan all about? Well, it’s like when you stretch your arms out real wide, like you’re gonna hug somebody big. They take a tape measure and go from the tip of one finger all the way to the tip of the other. That’s it! The longer it is, the better for them basketball boys, I reckon.
Now, some of these players, they got arms longer than a country road. Take Andre Drummond, for example. That fella, he’s about 6’11”, but his arms? Shoot, they stretch out to 7’6.25″. He played for Detroit Pistons, a real star, they say. Used them long arms to grab the ball and block shots. Smart boy, that one.
- Andre Drummond’s wingspan is real long, about 7’6.25”, even though he’s only 6’11” tall.
Then there’s Alonzo Mourning. He wasn’t as tall as Drummond, maybe 6’10” or so, but his wingspan was even longer, 7’6.5”. Folks always surprised how good he was at blocking shots. Well, with arms like that, no wonder! He was a shot-blocking machine, they called him.
And this Bol Bol fella! Heard he’s got a wingspan of 7 foot 7 inches! That’s taller than most doors, I betcha! He’s a giant, that one. With arms that long, he can probably grab the ball without even jumpin’ much.
There’s another one, Tacko Fall. Big name, big fella. Don’t know much about him, but I heard his arms are mighty long too. These boys with the long arms, they got an advantage, that’s for sure.
Now, why is this wingspan so important for basketball? Well, it helps them grab rebounds, you know, when the ball bounces off the hoop. And it helps them block shots, stop the other team from scoring. And it even helps them pass the ball, reachin’ over them other players.
I heard they measure all these young fellas when they tryin’ to get into the NBA. It’s called the “draft combine” or somethin’. They line ‘em up and measure their height, their weight, and of course, their wingspan. It’s like lookin’ at cattle at the market, but for basketball players.
They got all sorts of numbers and measurements for every player in the NBA. Height and wingspan, they keep track of it all. It’s important for the teams, see? They want the players with the longest arms, the biggest hands, the fastest legs.
It ain’t just about height, you know. You can be tall, but if your arms are short, it ain’t gonna help you much. That wingspan, that’s the real secret. The longer the better, that’s what I say.
This one fella, playing for the Phoenix Suns, I heard he’s doing good. They say he’s in his second year with the team. Guess he’s got a good wingspan, or they wouldn’t keep him around.
So, when you hear about wingspan, just remember, it’s all about reachin’ out and grabbin’ that ball. And those boys with the longest wingspan, they got a leg up, or should I say, an arm up, on the competition. They can reach higher, block better, and grab more rebounds. That’s what makes ’em good, I reckon.
It’s kinda like when you reachin’ for that last cookie on the top shelf, you need long arms for that too! Same idea with basketball, just with a ball and a hoop instead of cookies.
So that’s the lowdown on wingspan in the NBA, as best as I can tell ya. It’s all about them long arms and what they can do on the court. And let me tell you, it makes a big difference.
Tags: NBA, Wingspan, Basketball, Andre Drummond, Alonzo Mourning, Bol Bol, Tacko Fall, Rebounds, Shot Blocking, Draft Combine, Phoenix Suns
