Who is the tallest NBA player?
Kabayan, two answers, two questions. The all-time measured record, recognised by Guinness World Records, belongs to Gheorghe Mureșan at 2.31 metres (7 ft 7 in). For the current season, the NBA’s October 2026 opening-roster summary lists Tacko Fall at 7 ft 6 in as the tallest. Rosters change during the season, so check the official list for the latest.
Manute Bol is often listed at 7 ft 7 in too, but Guinness notes his measurement was just below 231 cm, so Mureșan holds the record.
Height in feet and centimetres
| Feet and inches | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|
| 7 ft 7 in | 91 | 231.14 |
| 7 ft 6 in | 90 | 228.60 |
| 7 ft 0 in | 84 | 213.36 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 72 | 182.88 |
One foot is 12 inches and one inch is exactly 2.54 cm. So 7’7″ is 91 inches, not “7.7 feet”. Ang 2.31 m ay rounded lang ng 231.14 cm.
Highest NBA player vs listed height
“Highest NBA player” usually means the tallest. A team profile can round a height or keep an old measurement, so a 1 cm difference between sites isn’t a new measurement. For draft prospects, the official combine measurements are the most precise source.
Shortest NBA player
The shortest player in NBA history is Muggsy Bogues, listed at 5 ft 3 in, who played 14 seasons. Proof that height isn’t everything.
Filipino NBA players
For Philippines NBA players, the best-known name is Jordan Clarkson, an NBA guard with Filipino roots who has played for Gilas Pilipinas. Other Pinoy players, like Kai Sotto, have built careers abroad and in NBA development settings. For the full story, see our athletes hub.
Highest paid NBA player
Searches for the highest NBA player salary, highest NBA salary, most paid NBA player or highest paid NBA star change every season with new contracts. Odds PH doesn’t publish a salary ranking we can’t verify; use the teams’ official announcements and reliable contract databases, and check the season the figure refers to.
Oldest NBA player
The oldest active player also changes every season. Check the current NBA rosters page for birth dates.
NBA 75 greatest players
Height alone doesn’t make a legend. The NBA 75 greatest players list, chosen in 2021, includes 76 players; see top 75 NBA players.
Height and odds (21+)
A tall lineup can change rebounding and rim protection, but no single number decides a game. If you’re 21 or older, see our NBA odds guide and read our responsible gambling page.
Quick answers
Who is the tallest NBA player ever?
Gheorghe Mureșan, 2.31 m (7 ft 7 in), per Guinness World Records.
Who is the shortest NBA player ever?
Muggsy Bogues, 5 ft 3 in.
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