Okay, so the other day, I was watching some NBA games, and I got curious about players’ wingspans. I mean, it’s kinda obvious that a longer wingspan can be a big advantage in basketball, right? So, I decided to dig into it and find out who has the longest wingspan in NBA history.
First, I started by searching online, just a simple Google search, you know. I typed in something like “longest wingspan NBA” and a bunch of articles popped up. I read a few of them and found out that the record holder is Manute Bol. Apparently, his wingspan was a crazy 8 feet 6 inches! That’s insane! He was a player back in the eighties, and the articles said he played for 12 years in the NBA, from 1985 to 1997.
Then, I started to look for more names with large wingspans. The websites have some names, such as:
- Deandre Ayton
- Deandre Jordan
- Thomas Bryant
- Donovan Clingan
- Andre Drummond
All these guys have a 7’6” wingspan. Seems like a pretty common wingspan for NBA centers.
I also saw some talk about a new player, Victor Wembanyama, who’s supposed to be a top prospect. They say his wingspan is 7 feet, which is still pretty impressive.
I also saw the name Tacko Fall mentioned a few times. He’s not exactly a household name, but apparently, he’s got an impressive wingspan too. I found out his full name is Elhadji Tacko Sereigne Diop Fall, and he was born on December 10, 1995. Seems like a pretty young dude.
So yeah, that’s what I found out about NBA players’ wingspans. It’s pretty cool to see how much variation there is and how some players use their long arms to their advantage. It definitely makes the game more interesting, I think.
My conclusion:
From what I read, having a long wingspan is definitely a plus in basketball. It lets players reach for rebounds, block shots, and steal the ball more easily. Of course, it’s not the only thing that matters, but it’s a pretty big deal. And it’s just fascinating to me how some of these guys have such incredible reach!
