List of Tallest NBA Players of All Time
A ranked list of the tallest players to ever play in the NBA by official height.
Height is one of basketball's most coveted assets. The NBA has seen players over 7 feet 6 inches tall, most coming from international backgrounds. Their extraordinary size created unique challenges and opportunities on both ends of the floor, though few combined size with elite skill as effectively as Yao Ming.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gheorghe Muresan Washington Bullets / New Jersey Nets |
| 2 | Manute Bol Washington Bullets / Golden State Warriors |
| 3 | Shawn Bradley Philadelphia 76ers / Dallas Mavericks |
| 4 | Yao Ming Houston Rockets |
| 5 | Chuck Nevitt Houston Rockets / Los Angeles Lakers |
| 6 | Tacko Fall Boston Celtics / Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 7 | Mark Eaton Utah Jazz |
| 8 | Rik Smits Indiana Pacers |
| 9 | Boban Marjanovic San Antonio Spurs / Philadelphia 76ers / Dallas Mavericks |
| 10 | Kristaps Porzingis New York Knicks / Dallas Mavericks / Boston Celtics |
This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 20, 2026.
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