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7ft 1.93in (218.3cm)
7ft 1.93in (218.3cm)
RisingForce said on 6/Nov/11
Right from Kareem's mouth. He says he grew a quarter of an inch after that measurement. In response to people claiming that he was taller than his 7'2" listing.
"I was measured last September," he said, "and was 7-1 and five-eighths I've grown a quarter of an inch since coming into the pros. A man ought to know how tall he is."
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That claim was made in 1972 and you will see 7'1 7/8" listings for Kareem.
Right from Kareem's mouth. He says he grew a quarter of an inch after that measurement. In response to people claiming that he was taller than his 7'2" listing.
"I was measured last September," he said, "and was 7-1 and five-eighths I've grown a quarter of an inch since coming into the pros. A man ought to know how tall he is."
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That claim was made in 1972 and you will see 7'1 7/8" listings for Kareem.
Jake T. said on 5/Nov/11
Mamun looks smaller next to Kareem than Rob looks next to 7'1 Ian Whyte. Maybe Kareem hasn't lost any height and he is still 7'2.
Mamun looks smaller next to Kareem than Rob looks next to 7'1 Ian Whyte. Maybe Kareem hasn't lost any height and he is still 7'2.
Big Show said on 5/Nov/11
RisingForce says on 4/Nov/11
Shaun, it's also possible that he grew after that college measurement.
That wasn't a college measurement. The person measuring Kareem in that pic is Milwaukee Bucks trainer Arnie Garber. The measurement took place in September 1969 when Kareem was 22 years old and just started playing in the NBA.
RisingForce says on 4/Nov/11
Shaun, it's also possible that he grew after that college measurement.
That wasn't a college measurement. The person measuring Kareem in that pic is Milwaukee Bucks trainer Arnie Garber. The measurement took place in September 1969 when Kareem was 22 years old and just started playing in the NBA.
Tom101 said on 5/Nov/11
no lying here on that height!! hes no lets be a bit taller wrestler!
no lying here on that height!! hes no lets be a bit taller wrestler!
RisingForce said on 4/Nov/11
Shaun, it's also possible that he grew after that college measurement. I'm not saying he couldn't have peaked at this height, but for what it's worth, most around the NBA would laugh at the suggestion that Kareem was anything less than he was listed. He was referred to very commonly as 7'4", many claimed at least 7'3". Even heard 7'4.5" and 7'5". Those estimates might be high, but I think he was at least a legit 7'2".
Shaun, it's also possible that he grew after that college measurement. I'm not saying he couldn't have peaked at this height, but for what it's worth, most around the NBA would laugh at the suggestion that Kareem was anything less than he was listed. He was referred to very commonly as 7'4", many claimed at least 7'3". Even heard 7'4.5" and 7'5". Those estimates might be high, but I think he was at least a legit 7'2".
Shaun said on 4/Nov/11
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The length of his legs is insane, one of the longest pairs of legs I've ever seen, level with Bruce Lee's shoulders! . I'd say he wears a 42 inch inseam.
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The length of his legs is insane, one of the longest pairs of legs I've ever seen, level with Bruce Lee's shoulders! . I'd say he wears a 42 inch inseam.
Shaun said on 4/Nov/11
I would basically call him a 7'2" guy. He can look a bit taller than this but he has extremely long legs and is skinny so perhaps looks taller than he actually. You can't dispute he was measured at 7 ft 1.625 in. Maybe he is closer to 7'3" out of bed perhaps?
I would basically call him a 7'2" guy. He can look a bit taller than this but he has extremely long legs and is skinny so perhaps looks taller than he actually. You can't dispute he was measured at 7 ft 1.625 in. Maybe he is closer to 7'3" out of bed perhaps?
Shaun said on 4/Nov/11
He actually gives the illusion of being nearer 7'6" in this photo than 7'. I mean looks at the Ian Whyte picture compared to you 5'8" ers and now look at this.
He actually gives the illusion of being nearer 7'6" in this photo than 7'. I mean looks at the Ian Whyte picture compared to you 5'8" ers and now look at this.
Mamun said on 28/Oct/11
King ROB , please make a comparison picture with me and Bruce Lee if you have some time on your hand . Your Site visitors would love that I believe !
Regards
SUPERMUN
Editor Rob
King ROB , please make a comparison picture with me and Bruce Lee if you have some time on your hand . Your Site visitors would love that I believe !
Regards
SUPERMUN
Editor Rob if I get time, but maybe if someone reads this and could help mamun beforehand it'd be great.
Mamun said on 27/Oct/11
That's a fantastic picture The Breat 171 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have never seen this picture before in my life even though I am a very very Big fans of both Bruce Lee & Kareem . Thanks a million for your kind contribution ! Someone in Celeb heights , King Red , King Arrounious or Your Excellency King ROB , please do a comparison picture of me and Bruce Lee here to see how tall he was . I beleive this is the best possible picture to do a comaprison to find out how tall Bruce was ! ROB please do a photo ! Celeb heights rules and we keep learning here and see new stuff !
Regards
SUPERMUN
That's a fantastic picture The Breat 171 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have never seen this picture before in my life even though I am a very very Big fans of both Bruce Lee & Kareem . Thanks a million for your kind contribution ! Someone in Celeb heights , King Red , King Arrounious or Your Excellency King ROB , please do a comparison picture of me and Bruce Lee here to see how tall he was . I beleive this is the best possible picture to do a comaprison to find out how tall Bruce was ! ROB please do a photo ! Celeb heights rules and we keep learning here and see new stuff !
Regards
SUPERMUN
The Great 171 said on 26/Oct/11
I think tis mamun guy doesn't look taller than bruce lee b'coz look at bruce and jabbar pic with both of them were barefoot.Click Here
if mamun really 5'8 then I am sure bruce lee was 5'8 as well maybe a little bit taller...
I think tis mamun guy doesn't look taller than bruce lee b'coz look at bruce and jabbar pic with both of them were barefoot.Click Here
if mamun really 5'8 then I am sure bruce lee was 5'8 as well maybe a little bit taller...
LAN Jiao said on 25/Oct/11
With 6'9 bill russell he look 7'1(216). Maybe he lost abit height or 217 could be measure morning.
With 6'9 bill russell he look 7'1(216). Maybe he lost abit height or 217 could be measure morning.
LAN Jiao said on 1/Oct/11
talk about barefoot wilt no way under 212cm lowest, kareem 7'1-1/4 a big chance. shaq hard to tell.. 6'11 - 7foot flat maybe without his massive monster size footwear.
talk about barefoot wilt no way under 212cm lowest, kareem 7'1-1/4 a big chance. shaq hard to tell.. 6'11 - 7foot flat maybe without his massive monster size footwear.
drummer777 said on 21/Sep/11
Wilt 6'11 barefoot and Kareem 7'1 barefoot.
Wilt 6'11 barefoot and Kareem 7'1 barefoot.
LAN Jiao said on 20/Sep/11
yes shaq can be 7ft1!! but.. kobe,jordan & charles barkley all came up 6ft6.5 and US president obama legit 6ft2.5
yes shaq can be 7ft1!! but.. kobe,jordan & charles barkley all came up 6ft6.5 and US president obama legit 6ft2.5
Clay said on 19/Sep/11
george555 says on 4/Sep/11
@jtm
Shaq is 7'1, just without shoes he's 6'11
No, fool, in his shoes he's close to 7'3''.
7'1'' is his verified barefoot height.
george555 says on 4/Sep/11
@jtm
Shaq is 7'1, just without shoes he's 6'11
No, fool, in his shoes he's close to 7'3''.
7'1'' is his verified barefoot height.
LAN Jiao said on 19/Sep/11
uncle jabbar would be 2inch taller than shaq by compete height barefoot.
uncle jabbar would be 2inch taller than shaq by compete height barefoot.
HeightExpert said on 14/Sep/11
@Vegas:Lebron is 6'8-6'9 in shoes, his real height is 6'7 (maybe 1 cm more)
@Vegas:Lebron is 6'8-6'9 in shoes, his real height is 6'7 (maybe 1 cm more)
lan jiao said on 7/Sep/11
supporter always believe shaq was 7ft1 barefoot. clearly blind spot to many guys who did't notice how chunky shoe shaq wore and 6ft4.75 kobe bryant smaller sneakers was not even 8inch shorter than shaq. kobe 195cm shaq would be a decent 7ft flat or 212cm. i was thinking shaq after a hard working day and feeling dead on bed he is 211cm at night. lol
supporter always believe shaq was 7ft1 barefoot. clearly blind spot to many guys who did't notice how chunky shoe shaq wore and 6ft4.75 kobe bryant smaller sneakers was not even 8inch shorter than shaq. kobe 195cm shaq would be a decent 7ft flat or 212cm. i was thinking shaq after a hard working day and feeling dead on bed he is 211cm at night. lol
Vegas said on 5/Sep/11
george555 says on 4/Sep/11
i know-Shaq is actually 6'11-7'0, with shoes his height is listed at 7'1''
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so what height lebron in shoes then, shaqs got him by best part of 6 inches in this clip skip forward to 19 secs Click Here
george555 says on 4/Sep/11
i know-Shaq is actually 6'11-7'0, with shoes his height is listed at 7'1''
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so what height lebron in shoes then, shaqs got him by best part of 6 inches in this clip skip forward to 19 secs Click Here
george555 said on 4/Sep/11
@jtm
i know-Shaq is actually 6'11-7'0, with shoes his height is listed at 7'1''
@jtm
i know-Shaq is actually 6'11-7'0, with shoes his height is listed at 7'1''
george555 said on 4/Sep/11
@jtm
Shaq is 7'1, just without shoes he's 6'11
@jtm
Shaq is 7'1, just without shoes he's 6'11
george555 said on 2/Sep/11
Kareem is more than 7'2 with shoes-look up pictures
Kareem is more than 7'2 with shoes-look up pictures
Big Show said on 31/Aug/11
Mamun says on 31/Aug/11
Big Show please look at this picture of me and Kareem and then also look at the picture of ROB and Ian Whyte ! Tell me who looks taller ? ROB has them at the same height ! I want your honest opinion .
First off, Rob Has Ian Whyte at 7'1", which is 5/8" shorter than he has Kareem at.
Second, both pics are shot at completely different camera-angles, so comparing these pics is like comparing apples to oranges. I admit that Kareem looks taller next to you than Whyte is looking next to Editor Rob, but is that a reason to upgrade Kareem. What do we know about Ian Whyte? I certainly know more about Kareem than about Ian Whyte. And once again, Kareem was listed at 7'2", claimed 7'2" and we've seen a picture of him being measured at slightly below 7'2".
Editor Rob
Mamun says on 31/Aug/11
Big Show please look at this picture of me and Kareem and then also look at the picture of ROB and Ian Whyte ! Tell me who looks taller ? ROB has them at the same height ! I want your honest opinion .
First off, Rob Has Ian Whyte at 7'1", which is 5/8" shorter than he has Kareem at.
Second, both pics are shot at completely different camera-angles, so comparing these pics is like comparing apples to oranges. I admit that Kareem looks taller next to you than Whyte is looking next to Editor Rob, but is that a reason to upgrade Kareem. What do we know about Ian Whyte? I certainly know more about Kareem than about Ian Whyte. And once again, Kareem was listed at 7'2", claimed 7'2" and we've seen a picture of him being measured at slightly below 7'2".
Editor Rob I would say with this kareem photo that he looks in the 7ft 3 range, he does look a few inches taller than Whyte does although Kareem doesn't have a big head for his size.
Mamun said on 31/Aug/11
Big Show please look at this picture of me and Kareem and then also look at the picture of ROB and Ian Whyte ! Tell me who looks taller ? ROB has them at the same height ! I want your honest opinion .
Thanks Legend .
REGARDS
SUPERMUN
Big Show please look at this picture of me and Kareem and then also look at the picture of ROB and Ian Whyte ! Tell me who looks taller ? ROB has them at the same height ! I want your honest opinion .
Thanks Legend .
REGARDS
SUPERMUN
Legend said on 30/Aug/11
@Mamun
I agree with you about Kareem's height. I say he's 7'3 peak as well.
@Mamun
I agree with you about Kareem's height. I say he's 7'3 peak as well.
Big Show said on 30/Aug/11
Mamun says on 29/Aug/11
Big show I said it before and I will say it again , we see a picture of Kareem being measured but we can't see the actual measurement itself just is the case with the Wilt picture . The picture that ROB posted is a solid proof where the numbers are visible . But in kareem's case , it's not even close .
So they faked his measurement according to you? Than explain to me why he was listed at 7'2" for nearly his entire basketball career. Was listed at 7'1 3/8" by UCLA only 2 years before his measurement, etc. Really if you have that amount of evidence, one should be convinced of a person's height.
Mamun says on 29/Aug/11
Big show I said it before and I will say it again , we see a picture of Kareem being measured but we can't see the actual measurement itself just is the case with the Wilt picture . The picture that ROB posted is a solid proof where the numbers are visible . But in kareem's case , it's not even close .
So they faked his measurement according to you? Than explain to me why he was listed at 7'2" for nearly his entire basketball career. Was listed at 7'1 3/8" by UCLA only 2 years before his measurement, etc. Really if you have that amount of evidence, one should be convinced of a person's height.
Mamun said on 29/Aug/11
Big show I said it before and I will say it again , we see a picture of Kareem being measured but we can't see the actual measurement itself just is the case with the Wilt picture . The picture that ROB posted is a solid proof where the numbers are visible . But in kareem's case , it's not even close .
Regards
SUPERMUN
Big show I said it before and I will say it again , we see a picture of Kareem being measured but we can't see the actual measurement itself just is the case with the Wilt picture . The picture that ROB posted is a solid proof where the numbers are visible . But in kareem's case , it's not even close .
Regards
SUPERMUN
Big Show said on 29/Aug/11
@ Keith
Kareem was no more than 7'2" in his prime for 3 reasons:
1. He's been measured at slightly below 7'2" in his early 20's (we have
photographic proof of this measurement
2. He's been listed at 7'2" nearly his entire career. In his early years he has
been listed at 7'1 3/8" & 7'1.5"
3. I've never heard Kareem claim he was taller than 7'2" either.
That pic you showed of Kareem & Shaq is from 2004, so Kareem was only 57 years old there, not in his 60's. Shaq has been listed at 7'1 for his entire NBA career, so you're claiming he could be 7'2" is beyond me.
So if Kareem is still an inch taller than 7'1" Shaq, it means that Kareem has barely lost any height.
@ Keith
Kareem was no more than 7'2" in his prime for 3 reasons:
1. He's been measured at slightly below 7'2" in his early 20's (we have
photographic proof of this measurement
2. He's been listed at 7'2" nearly his entire career. In his early years he has
been listed at 7'1 3/8" & 7'1.5"
3. I've never heard Kareem claim he was taller than 7'2" either.
That pic you showed of Kareem & Shaq is from 2004, so Kareem was only 57 years old there, not in his 60's. Shaq has been listed at 7'1 for his entire NBA career, so you're claiming he could be 7'2" is beyond me.
So if Kareem is still an inch taller than 7'1" Shaq, it means that Kareem has barely lost any height.
Mamun said on 25/Aug/11
No this was the Dubai inter- continental Hotel for VIP'S ! They wouldn't let me wear it there !
Regards
SUPERMUN
No this was the Dubai inter- continental Hotel for VIP'S ! They wouldn't let me wear it there !
Regards
SUPERMUN
thorterr said on 23/Aug/11
did mamun forget his costume in this pic? maybe kareem should wear one with elastic man on it
did mamun forget his costume in this pic? maybe kareem should wear one with elastic man on it
george555 said on 21/Aug/11
I would say he's at least 7'3'' (with basketball shoes, maybe even 7'4'')
I would say he's at least 7'3'' (with basketball shoes, maybe even 7'4'')
Vegas said on 18/Aug/11
Legend says on 17/Aug/11 No he's 7'3 at least. ________ so why was he listed 7'2 then by the nba basically his whole career?? its not like the nba didn't overlist back then, they listed hakeem at 7ft and he has admitted he was really 6'10 range, they listed ralph sampson at 7'4 and he was closer to 7'1 also there a photo of kareem being measured 7'1.65 barefoot in his early 20s
Legend says on 17/Aug/11 No he's 7'3 at least. ________ so why was he listed 7'2 then by the nba basically his whole career?? its not like the nba didn't overlist back then, they listed hakeem at 7ft and he has admitted he was really 6'10 range, they listed ralph sampson at 7'4 and he was closer to 7'1 also there a photo of kareem being measured 7'1.65 barefoot in his early 20s
Legend said on 17/Aug/11
No he's 7'3 at least.
No he's 7'3 at least.
Cranberries (18m, 193cm) said on 15/Aug/11
Andrew, please make an effort to use TinyUrl, my man. There's no way anyone's going to take out the time to remove all those spaces.
Also, the NBA doesn't underbill their athletes. They never have. He's billed as 7'2", and measurements tend to be made with shoes on or as morning height... So he's that height or under.
Andrew, please make an effort to use TinyUrl, my man. There's no way anyone's going to take out the time to remove all those spaces.
Also, the NBA doesn't underbill their athletes. They never have. He's billed as 7'2", and measurements tend to be made with shoes on or as morning height... So he's that height or under.
Legend said on 12/Aug/11
He's 7'3 and could be a little more.
He's 7'3 and could be a little more.
Kian said on 10/Aug/11
He looks 7'1 to 7'2 no more though flat out he looks 7'1 to me.
He looks 7'1 to 7'2 no more though flat out he looks 7'1 to me.
Truthman said on 15/Jul/11
Lol. He is 16 years old in this video Andrew, and still looks at least 7ft
Lol. He is 16 years old in this video Andrew, and still looks at least 7ft
Andrew1995 said on 9/Jul/11
look where the other guy (especially the 6'2'' guy in the middle) hit Kareem. There is no way Kareem is 7'0.25'' in this interview. And he was 15 years old at that time
w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v = 7 W a B 5 H S I m N U
look where the other guy (especially the 6'2'' guy in the middle) hit Kareem. There is no way Kareem is 7'0.25'' in this interview. And he was 15 years old at that time
w w w . y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v = 7 W a B 5 H S I m N U
SaimoN_ said on 22/Jun/11
@ikbtops hahaha! :D
@ikbtops hahaha! :D
Big Show said on 26/May/11
Vegas says on 25/May/11
i own a guinness book of records (1982 version) where it states giant haystacks is 6'11
But what was the reason Haystacks was listed for in Guinness? I doubt it would've been for his height. If they're not listed for their height, Guinness would have no reason to measure them. They'll probably just use the guy's listed height. Andre was also referred to at 7'4", but was listed for his salary.
Gonzalez was listed for his height in Guinness, though I have my doubts that Guinness actually measured him. I believe they just used his old basketball listing.
Vegas says on 25/May/11
i own a guinness book of records (1982 version) where it states giant haystacks is 6'11
But what was the reason Haystacks was listed for in Guinness? I doubt it would've been for his height. If they're not listed for their height, Guinness would have no reason to measure them. They'll probably just use the guy's listed height. Andre was also referred to at 7'4", but was listed for his salary.
Gonzalez was listed for his height in Guinness, though I have my doubts that Guinness actually measured him. I believe they just used his old basketball listing.
Vegas said on 25/May/11
i own a guinness book of records (1982 version) where it states giant haystacks is 6'11
i own a guinness book of records (1982 version) where it states giant haystacks is 6'11
Big Show said on 24/May/11
Mamun says on 23/May/11
I have actually seen a Guinness book listing for kareem of 7' 4" and to answer your question , some people like Bill Walton do like being labeled as super tall and would prefer anything that makes them seem shorter ! Yes I have seen them photos of Kareem being measured but one thing we both can agree on is the fact that we can't actually see at what point the mark ends ( like the pictures ROB has posted of himself being measured ) ! yes I was measure at 173cm at 2.25 p.m on the 26th of July 2008 !
Even though I haven't seen this Guinness Book listing, I'm willing to bet he wasn't listed in there for his height, but for his scoring record. And if he's listed for his scoring record, Guinness probably didn't measure him (unless you wanna argue that measuring each record breaker is a standard procedure with Guinness).
The caption with the pic clearly states at what height Kareem is being measured at! His height there coincides with the heights Kareem was being referred to in prior years. Plus he was listed in the NBA at 7'1.5" at the time, so it's not a shock he was measured at 7'1 5/8".
There are pics out there where Kareem wears cowboy boots. So he's not doing anything to make himself look shorter either.
Mamun says on 23/May/11
I have actually seen a Guinness book listing for kareem of 7' 4" and to answer your question , some people like Bill Walton do like being labeled as super tall and would prefer anything that makes them seem shorter ! Yes I have seen them photos of Kareem being measured but one thing we both can agree on is the fact that we can't actually see at what point the mark ends ( like the pictures ROB has posted of himself being measured ) ! yes I was measure at 173cm at 2.25 p.m on the 26th of July 2008 !
Even though I haven't seen this Guinness Book listing, I'm willing to bet he wasn't listed in there for his height, but for his scoring record. And if he's listed for his scoring record, Guinness probably didn't measure him (unless you wanna argue that measuring each record breaker is a standard procedure with Guinness).
The caption with the pic clearly states at what height Kareem is being measured at! His height there coincides with the heights Kareem was being referred to in prior years. Plus he was listed in the NBA at 7'1.5" at the time, so it's not a shock he was measured at 7'1 5/8".
There are pics out there where Kareem wears cowboy boots. So he's not doing anything to make himself look shorter either.
d wade said on 23/May/11
no way was kareem a mm under 7,2 the 7,1 3/8 must be a neight measurement he has a solid inch on Shaq who is a legit 7,1. i could believe 7,2 1/2 he looks it next to 6,7 1/2 magic johnson and kevin nash but 7,2 is fair for him.
no way was kareem a mm under 7,2 the 7,1 3/8 must be a neight measurement he has a solid inch on Shaq who is a legit 7,1. i could believe 7,2 1/2 he looks it next to 6,7 1/2 magic johnson and kevin nash but 7,2 is fair for him.
Mamun said on 23/May/11
I have actually seen a Guinness book listing for kareem of 7' 4" and to answer your question , some people like Bill Walton do like being labeled as super tall and would prefer anything that makes them seem shorter ! Yes I have seen them photos of Kareem being measured but one thing we both can agree on is the fact that we can't actually see at what point the mark ends ( like the pictures ROB has posted of himself being measured ) ! yes I was measure at 173cm at 2.25 p.m on the 26th of July 2008 !
Regards
SUPERMUN
I have actually seen a Guinness book listing for kareem of 7' 4" and to answer your question , some people like Bill Walton do like being labeled as super tall and would prefer anything that makes them seem shorter ! Yes I have seen them photos of Kareem being measured but one thing we both can agree on is the fact that we can't actually see at what point the mark ends ( like the pictures ROB has posted of himself being measured ) ! yes I was measure at 173cm at 2.25 p.m on the 26th of July 2008 !
Regards
SUPERMUN
Big Show said on 23/May/11
Mamun says on 21/May/11
Vegas , 56 or 50 ! The bottom line is a person let alone a legendary sports person is not in his prime by this age . Yes , a normal person does not lose any height under normal circumstances by the age of 40 or even 50 ! But I will not beleive without any hard evidence that Kareem was only 7' 1.6" aged 22 when he is clearly more than an inch taller than this 7' 1" gentleman shaq aged 60's ? How are you going to beat me at my logic ?
What harder evidence is there than an actual measurement. That's far more conclusive evidence than any picture. Kareem was measured at 7'1 5/8" at age 22. Proof has been posted here! I've posted proof that Kareem's height was also referred to as 7'1 3/8" at age 19 and that his growth basically had stopped at that point.
How did you actually determine your own height? Did you just look at pictures of yourself and thought you looked slightly over 5'8" or have you been measured at this height? If it's the latter, than why do you seem to think that measurements of celebrities don't count as evidence (as you have the same animosity towards Wilt Chamberlain's 7'0.5" measurement at age 44).
And if you want to talk about logic: where's the logic that a guy who claims 7'2" for himself and has been listed as such for nearly his entire career, is in reality 7'4". It makes no sense!
Mamun says on 21/May/11
Vegas , 56 or 50 ! The bottom line is a person let alone a legendary sports person is not in his prime by this age . Yes , a normal person does not lose any height under normal circumstances by the age of 40 or even 50 ! But I will not beleive without any hard evidence that Kareem was only 7' 1.6" aged 22 when he is clearly more than an inch taller than this 7' 1" gentleman shaq aged 60's ? How are you going to beat me at my logic ?
What harder evidence is there than an actual measurement. That's far more conclusive evidence than any picture. Kareem was measured at 7'1 5/8" at age 22. Proof has been posted here! I've posted proof that Kareem's height was also referred to as 7'1 3/8" at age 19 and that his growth basically had stopped at that point.
How did you actually determine your own height? Did you just look at pictures of yourself and thought you looked slightly over 5'8" or have you been measured at this height? If it's the latter, than why do you seem to think that measurements of celebrities don't count as evidence (as you have the same animosity towards Wilt Chamberlain's 7'0.5" measurement at age 44).
And if you want to talk about logic: where's the logic that a guy who claims 7'2" for himself and has been listed as such for nearly his entire career, is in reality 7'4". It makes no sense!
Mamun said on 22/May/11
I know Abdul Jabbar personnally and he is a tower of a man ! There is noway he is less than 7' 3" !
regards
SUPERMUN
I know Abdul Jabbar personnally and he is a tower of a man ! There is noway he is less than 7' 3" !
regards
SUPERMUN
Mamun said on 21/May/11
Vegas , 56 or 50 ! The bottom line is a person let alone a legendary sports person is not in his prime by this age . Yes , a normal person does not lose any height under normal circumstances by the age of 40 or even 50 ! But I will not beleive without any hard evidence that Kareem was only 7' 1.6" aged 22 when he is clearly more than an inch taller than this 7' 1" gentleman shaq aged 60's ? How are you going to beat me at my logic ?
Regards
SUPERMUN
Vegas , 56 or 50 ! The bottom line is a person let alone a legendary sports person is not in his prime by this age . Yes , a normal person does not lose any height under normal circumstances by the age of 40 or even 50 ! But I will not beleive without any hard evidence that Kareem was only 7' 1.6" aged 22 when he is clearly more than an inch taller than this 7' 1" gentleman shaq aged 60's ? How are you going to beat me at my logic ?
Regards
SUPERMUN
Vegas said on 20/May/11
btw not convinced that chap is 7'5, i did a few photo comparisons and he is coming out more 7'2-7'3 and thetallestman site also has him 7'2 Click Here
btw not convinced that chap is 7'5, i did a few photo comparisons and he is coming out more 7'2-7'3 and thetallestman site also has him 7'2 Click Here
Vegas said on 20/May/11
mamun, kareem was measured in his 20s at the height rob has him here (i have posted proof said measurement took place), you could argue he grew to 7'2 and thats entirely possible but 7'4 or 7'5 no way, why would nba downgrade him that much and why when he came up against someone taller such as 7'3.75 barefoot mark eaton did the media always describe kareem as shorter, that shot with shaq is from feb 2004, making kareem 56 there, that like every other shot with shaq is of little value
here is a shot of kareem these days, this was taken late last year, Amar'e Stoudemire is a measured 6'8.5 barefoot Click Here there is amare and shaq e.g. Click Here Stoudemires measurements stats and thats direct from the nba themselves page 3 Click Here
mamun, kareem was measured in his 20s at the height rob has him here (i have posted proof said measurement took place), you could argue he grew to 7'2 and thats entirely possible but 7'4 or 7'5 no way, why would nba downgrade him that much and why when he came up against someone taller such as 7'3.75 barefoot mark eaton did the media always describe kareem as shorter, that shot with shaq is from feb 2004, making kareem 56 there, that like every other shot with shaq is of little value
here is a shot of kareem these days, this was taken late last year, Amar'e Stoudemire is a measured 6'8.5 barefoot Click Here there is amare and shaq e.g. Click Here Stoudemires measurements stats and thats direct from the nba themselves page 3 Click Here
Big Show said on 18/May/11
Andrew1995 says on 17/May/11
Unless Mamun is not shorter than 5'3'', which would put many celebs down by 5 inches, i don't believe 7'2'' for Kareem in his youth. Mamun, how old is this image? I suggest Kareem was about 60 when this image was taken and he still looks nearly 2 feet taller than Mamun. If Mamun is 5'8'', Kareem LOOKS 7'4'' in this image. Of course I don't believe that for his 60's, but in his youth he could be around this 7'4'' mark.Astonishing,if he was 7'3.5'' for example, today he would get listed at 7'5''( 1-1.25inch footwear).
Kareem doesn't have anywhere near 2 feet on Mamun. Analyse the pic in Photoshop or MS Pain and you'll see that Kareem hasn't got 2 heads on Mamun. The difference between Mamun and Kareem is roughly 1 2/3 of Kareem's head. Let's be generous and give Kareem an 11-inch long head. That still would put the difference at 18 inches, which would put Kareem at (shockingly) 7'2"
Andrew1995 says on 17/May/11
Unless Mamun is not shorter than 5'3'', which would put many celebs down by 5 inches, i don't believe 7'2'' for Kareem in his youth. Mamun, how old is this image? I suggest Kareem was about 60 when this image was taken and he still looks nearly 2 feet taller than Mamun. If Mamun is 5'8'', Kareem LOOKS 7'4'' in this image. Of course I don't believe that for his 60's, but in his youth he could be around this 7'4'' mark.Astonishing,if he was 7'3.5'' for example, today he would get listed at 7'5''( 1-1.25inch footwear).
Kareem doesn't have anywhere near 2 feet on Mamun. Analyse the pic in Photoshop or MS Pain and you'll see that Kareem hasn't got 2 heads on Mamun. The difference between Mamun and Kareem is roughly 1 2/3 of Kareem's head. Let's be generous and give Kareem an 11-inch long head. That still would put the difference at 18 inches, which would put Kareem at (shockingly) 7'2"
Andrew1995 said on 17/May/11
Unless Mamun is not shorter than 5'3'', which would put many celebs down by 5 inches, i don't believe 7'2'' for Kareem in his youth. Mamun, how old is this image? I suggest Kareem was about 60 when this image was taken and he still looks nearly 2 feet taller than Mamun. If Mamun is 5'8'', Kareem LOOKS 7'4'' in this image. Of course I don't believe that for his 60's, but in his youth he could be around this 7'4'' mark.Astonishing,if he was 7'3.5'' for example, today he would get listed at 7'5''( 1-1.25inch footwear).
Unless Mamun is not shorter than 5'3'', which would put many celebs down by 5 inches, i don't believe 7'2'' for Kareem in his youth. Mamun, how old is this image? I suggest Kareem was about 60 when this image was taken and he still looks nearly 2 feet taller than Mamun. If Mamun is 5'8'', Kareem LOOKS 7'4'' in this image. Of course I don't believe that for his 60's, but in his youth he could be around this 7'4'' mark.Astonishing,if he was 7'3.5'' for example, today he would get listed at 7'5''( 1-1.25inch footwear).
Cranberries said on 13/May/11
Relaxed, he ooked more than 8 inches taller than 6'5" Craig Kilborn on his show; Kilborn was below his chin and his shoulders were much, much lower. Not 7'2", but CLOSE!
Relaxed, he ooked more than 8 inches taller than 6'5" Craig Kilborn on his show; Kilborn was below his chin and his shoulders were much, much lower. Not 7'2", but CLOSE!
d wade said on 9/May/11
atleast 7,2 if notslighty taller he looks so tall with 6,9 nash and 6,7 magic johnson
atleast 7,2 if notslighty taller he looks so tall with 6,9 nash and 6,7 magic johnson
Physics Enemy said on 8/May/11
Reality: About 7' 3" ...
Celebheights typical downgrade: '7ft on a good day' ...
Heh.
Reality: About 7' 3" ...
Celebheights typical downgrade: '7ft on a good day' ...
Heh.
Big Show said on 2/May/11
Andrew1995 says on 2/May/11
@Big Show
nah, when he was 14 he was at the ed sullivan show and already measured 7'1/4''! At 14!! Astonishing Guy, minimum 7'3'' in prime, if not taller
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I believe you're referring to this show. It's from March 1963, so Kareem was 15 year old there (almost 16 even as he's from April 1947).
So let's sum up his height chart:
Age 13 6'8"
Age 15 7'0.25"
Age 17 7'0.75"
Age 19 7'1 3/8"
Age 22 7'1 5/8"
Looking at these heights it's obvious that Kareem experienced a huge growth spurt in his childhood and early teens, but it slowed down after age 15. He only grew 1.25" in 6 years, so it's doubtful he grew another 1.5" after that. Unless someone can prove Kareem experienced a second growth spurt. The height he's listed at here seems bang on!
Andrew1995 says on 2/May/11
@Big Show
nah, when he was 14 he was at the ed sullivan show and already measured 7'1/4''! At 14!! Astonishing Guy, minimum 7'3'' in prime, if not taller
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I believe you're referring to this show. It's from March 1963, so Kareem was 15 year old there (almost 16 even as he's from April 1947).
So let's sum up his height chart:
Age 13 6'8"
Age 15 7'0.25"
Age 17 7'0.75"
Age 19 7'1 3/8"
Age 22 7'1 5/8"
Looking at these heights it's obvious that Kareem experienced a huge growth spurt in his childhood and early teens, but it slowed down after age 15. He only grew 1.25" in 6 years, so it's doubtful he grew another 1.5" after that. Unless someone can prove Kareem experienced a second growth spurt. The height he's listed at here seems bang on!
Andrew1995 said on 2/May/11
@Big Show
nah, when he was 14 he was at the ed sullivan show and already measured 7'1/4''! At 14!! Astonishing Guy, minimum 7'3'' in prime, if not taller
@Big Show
nah, when he was 14 he was at the ed sullivan show and already measured 7'1/4''! At 14!! Astonishing Guy, minimum 7'3'' in prime, if not taller
Big Show said on 29/Apr/11
Click Here - Browse to page 53 & 54
According to this article he was 7'0.75" at age 17. In 1966 he was credited with a height of 7'1 3/8". So if he was measured at 7'1 5/8 in 1969, it's safe to say he stopped growing. He was listed at 7'1.5" til 1971 before it got upped to 7'2.
He was supposedly 6'8" at the age of 13.
Click Here - Browse to page 53 & 54
According to this article he was 7'0.75" at age 17. In 1966 he was credited with a height of 7'1 3/8". So if he was measured at 7'1 5/8 in 1969, it's safe to say he stopped growing. He was listed at 7'1.5" til 1971 before it got upped to 7'2.
He was supposedly 6'8" at the age of 13.
Mathew said on 26/Apr/11
He'd be a legitimate 7'3" in shoes.
He'd be a legitimate 7'3" in shoes.
Mamun said on 14/Apr/11
Yes he did look like that my friend and it would be a big mistake to say kareem was only 7' 2" in his youth ! Even today in his mid 60's , he is still taller than Shaq !
Regards
SUPERMUN
Yes he did look like that my friend and it would be a big mistake to say kareem was only 7' 2" in his youth ! Even today in his mid 60's , he is still taller than Shaq !
Regards
SUPERMUN
Andrew1995 said on 13/Apr/11
well mamun, he does look like 7'4'' next to you. You've met many tall guys ( like allam channa), do you believe him to be in the 7'4'' range? He did tower above nearly everyone in the NBA and did not look much shorter than 7'5'' chuck nevitt.
well mamun, he does look like 7'4'' next to you. You've met many tall guys ( like allam channa), do you believe him to be in the 7'4'' range? He did tower above nearly everyone in the NBA and did not look much shorter than 7'5'' chuck nevitt.
LG69 said on 22/Mar/11
I remember reading a book about "Lew Alcindor" way back in the 70's, and it said he was 7'3".
I remember reading a book about "Lew Alcindor" way back in the 70's, and it said he was 7'3".
Marc said on 15/Mar/11
Another nugget. I was watching footage from game 4 of Milwaukee's sweep of the Baltimore Bullets in the 1971 NBA Finals and the late Chris Schenkel of ABC, who was doing play by play, said that Alcindor (as Kareem was then known) was " seven foot five no doubt". I think he was between 7'2" and 7'3" in his earlier years. I also saw him play against Artis Gilmore when Artis was with the San Antonio Spurs and to me, Kareem looked just a little taller than the 7 ft 2 Gilmore.
Another nugget. I was watching footage from game 4 of Milwaukee's sweep of the Baltimore Bullets in the 1971 NBA Finals and the late Chris Schenkel of ABC, who was doing play by play, said that Alcindor (as Kareem was then known) was " seven foot five no doubt". I think he was between 7'2" and 7'3" in his earlier years. I also saw him play against Artis Gilmore when Artis was with the San Antonio Spurs and to me, Kareem looked just a little taller than the 7 ft 2 Gilmore.
Mamun said on 14/Mar/11
Marc I definately agree with you in that one ! Kareem looked to me to be more than 7' 2" ! Even today at 60 plus he is still taller than Shaq !
Regards
SUPERMUN
Marc I definately agree with you in that one ! Kareem looked to me to be more than 7' 2" ! Even today at 60 plus he is still taller than Shaq !
Regards
SUPERMUN
Marc said on 13/Mar/11
One more comment about Kareem's height. Tom Heinsohn, former player and later head coach for the Boston Celtics, once said that he thought Abdul-Jabbar was 7'5".
One more comment about Kareem's height. Tom Heinsohn, former player and later head coach for the Boston Celtics, once said that he thought Abdul-Jabbar was 7'5".
Marc said on 13/Mar/11
When Kareem was a young player in the NBA an announcer on a game he was playing in said that Abdul-Jabbar had recently been measured and was found to be 7'3 and 5/8" tall.
When Kareem was a young player in the NBA an announcer on a game he was playing in said that Abdul-Jabbar had recently been measured and was found to be 7'3 and 5/8" tall.
pjt said on 8/Feb/11
Alcindor had tall parents. Both his mother and father were over 6 feet tall. Was not a tyroid case.
Alcindor had tall parents. Both his mother and father were over 6 feet tall. Was not a tyroid case.
Clay said on 31/Jan/11
There are 40-50 people in the NBA 7 feet or more, and plenty who are 6'10-6'11. 6'9 would be the start of tall in the NBA.
There are 40-50 people in the NBA 7 feet or more, and plenty who are 6'10-6'11. 6'9 would be the start of tall in the NBA.
Anonymous said on 24/Jan/11
6'5 is about average because most NBA players are 6'3-6'8. 6'7 or 6'8 and plus is tall for NBA. For regular normal people who have normal growth tall is 6'1 or 6'2 plus. you can't judge or compare your own height to people who are handpicked into the NBA because of their height. These are people from all over the country and sometimes world of course there's bound to be people in the upper 6 foot range to 7 feet.
6'5 is about average because most NBA players are 6'3-6'8. 6'7 or 6'8 and plus is tall for NBA. For regular normal people who have normal growth tall is 6'1 or 6'2 plus. you can't judge or compare your own height to people who are handpicked into the NBA because of their height. These are people from all over the country and sometimes world of course there's bound to be people in the upper 6 foot range to 7 feet.
Clay said on 13/Jan/11
6'5'' is not tall whatsoever in the NBA what a dumb comment.
6'5'' is not tall whatsoever in the NBA what a dumb comment.
Frank said on 10/Jan/11
Height becomes difficult to judge after about 6'6". I would guess Kareem is roughly 7'1.5". This guy is a perfect example of the ceiling effect. Once you grow above 6'3", it becomes unattractive. They start to look like they have Marfan syndrome. Kareem seems like a great guy though... nice man
Height becomes difficult to judge after about 6'6". I would guess Kareem is roughly 7'1.5". This guy is a perfect example of the ceiling effect. Once you grow above 6'3", it becomes unattractive. They start to look like they have Marfan syndrome. Kareem seems like a great guy though... nice man
Shaun said on 26/Dec/10
Oh I thought Kareem was a natural giant. I didn't think he had acromegaly or a pituitary gland problem. He was 22.5 inches and 12 pounds at birth.
Oh I thought Kareem was a natural giant. I didn't think he had acromegaly or a pituitary gland problem. He was 22.5 inches and 12 pounds at birth.
Shaun said on 25/Dec/10
This a legit barefoot mesurement. If he was in the NBA today he'd be listed at 7'3" as that would be about his height in basketball sneakers.
This a legit barefoot mesurement. If he was in the NBA today he'd be listed at 7'3" as that would be about his height in basketball sneakers.
Shaun said on 25/Dec/10
Moke says on 15/Nov/10
I'd feel a bit awkward standing this short next to my dad :) Click Here
Rob,how tall would you estimate his son to be? He looks 6'3"-6'4" to me, what do you think? Also, why is he so much shorter than his father? You'd naturally expect him to be at least 6'9".
This guy must wear 42 inch inseams.
Editor Rob
Moke says on 15/Nov/10
I'd feel a bit awkward standing this short next to my dad :) Click Here
Rob,how tall would you estimate his son to be? He looks 6'3"-6'4" to me, what do you think? Also, why is he so much shorter than his father? You'd naturally expect him to be at least 6'9".
This guy must wear 42 inch inseams.
Editor Rob kareem's pituitary gland might have had a role to play in his excessive growth, his son looks somewhere in 6ft 4 range from that one picture
Truthman 6 ft 4.5 in said on 22/Dec/10
195cm is only TALL ENOUGH? You Must Be Joking! It's much taller than average guy and pretty tall even for NBA (Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Kobe Bryant).
195cm is only TALL ENOUGH? You Must Be Joking! It's much taller than average guy and pretty tall even for NBA (Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Kobe Bryant).
Truthman 6 ft 4.5 in said on 21/Dec/10
Kareem Abdul Jabbar on Kilborn (6'5) show, pause at 0:31
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar on Kilborn (6'5) show, pause at 0:31
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Chris said on 29/Nov/10
The reason Kareem seems taller than other 7'1" and 7'2" guys in the NBA is that most players are measured in their shoes. Kareem is 7'1.625" barefoot. So, on the court he's pretty much 7'3". A lot of the 7 footers in the NBA aren't really 7 feet barefoot.
The reason Kareem seems taller than other 7'1" and 7'2" guys in the NBA is that most players are measured in their shoes. Kareem is 7'1.625" barefoot. So, on the court he's pretty much 7'3". A lot of the 7 footers in the NBA aren't really 7 feet barefoot.
proud to be italian said on 10/Nov/10
isn't so, his son claimed 6'6'' looking in reality 6'3'' or max 6'4''
atleast from the pictures together on the net
cheers
isn't so, his son claimed 6'6'' looking in reality 6'3'' or max 6'4''
atleast from the pictures together on the net
cheers
Mr. Kaplan said on 1/Nov/10
Interesting fact, his son Kareem Jr. is "only" around 6'6".
Interesting fact, his son Kareem Jr. is "only" around 6'6".
Alex said on 26/Jun/09
kareem is not 65 as one guy state dhere, he is born in 47, so he's about 62, early sixties
very skinny man as you can see, compared to the two small men 5"8 guys there, same width. that skinny frame, kept him young and healthy.
kareem is not 65 as one guy state dhere, he is born in 47, so he's about 62, early sixties
very skinny man as you can see, compared to the two small men 5"8 guys there, same width. that skinny frame, kept him young and healthy.
Dallas said on 19/Jun/09
In Game of Death he looked at least a foot and 6 inches taller than 5'8 Bruce Lee. 7'2 is probably right on the money. That was an awesome fight in that movie though.
In Game of Death he looked at least a foot and 6 inches taller than 5'8 Bruce Lee. 7'2 is probably right on the money. That was an awesome fight in that movie though.
Mikew said on 17/Jun/09
Putting aside the fact that he actually looks taller, the man is 7'2", period, end of story. The 7'1.625 measurement was when he was in high school. He has been listed (legitimately) and cited as 7'2" for over 30 years. This needs to be changed.
Putting aside the fact that he actually looks taller, the man is 7'2", period, end of story. The 7'1.625 measurement was when he was in high school. He has been listed (legitimately) and cited as 7'2" for over 30 years. This needs to be changed.
Mark D. said on 9/Jun/09
Based on the many pics below, Kareem's about an inch taller than Shaq and Wilt. I'd put him at a solid 7'2". I wear a size 12 shoe, and could envision one and a half of my shoes difference, between Kareem and Mamun, in the above picture.
Based on the many pics below, Kareem's about an inch taller than Shaq and Wilt. I'd put him at a solid 7'2". I wear a size 12 shoe, and could envision one and a half of my shoes difference, between Kareem and Mamun, in the above picture.
Haze said on 5/Jun/09
thats one big mofo
thats one big mofo
Jay said on 8/May/09
Kareem is at least 7'4" some say likely 7'5"
Listed a 7'2" yes, but certainly taller. I am 7'1" and he was noticeably taller then me when we meet 18 years ago.
Kareem is at least 7'4" some say likely 7'5"
Listed a 7'2" yes, but certainly taller. I am 7'1" and he was noticeably taller then me when we meet 18 years ago.
Anonymous said on 14/Apr/09
I will round 7'1.625 up to 7'1.630.
I will round 7'1.625 up to 7'1.630.
aram x said on 5/Apr/09
For some reason he looks taller than only 7,2" in the above pics. I looks 7,4" more than 7,2" (although it is well known that he's 'only' 7,2" or maybe 7,3")
For some reason he looks taller than only 7,2" in the above pics. I looks 7,4" more than 7,2" (although it is well known that he's 'only' 7,2" or maybe 7,3")
Janette said on 22/Mar/09
I was crossing the street once years ago (i.e. over 20 yr), next to Mr. J; at 5'2", I will say, being near him left an impression!
I was crossing the street once years ago (i.e. over 20 yr), next to Mr. J; at 5'2", I will say, being near him left an impression!
glenn said on 27/Feb/09
my father was stocky.big arms.amature boxer.plus i hit weights on and off through my whole life.started curling with 5 pounds when i was 10.then went through the skinny years.i guess i just filled out more.happens with age.
my father was stocky.big arms.amature boxer.plus i hit weights on and off through my whole life.started curling with 5 pounds when i was 10.then went through the skinny years.i guess i just filled out more.happens with age.
RisingForce said on 26/Feb/09
I couldn't have that type of frame even with shoulder pads. Go figure considering my father was 6'0" and 230 lbs in mostly muscle and my brother is even bigger.
I noticed you looked pretty skinny in some of the older pictures Glenn. Did you work to get bigger or did you just naturally get bigger? I work out, but I don't get bigger, I just get leaner with even more visible veins.
I couldn't have that type of frame even with shoulder pads. Go figure considering my father was 6'0" and 230 lbs in mostly muscle and my brother is even bigger.
I noticed you looked pretty skinny in some of the older pictures Glenn. Did you work to get bigger or did you just naturally get bigger? I work out, but I don't get bigger, I just get leaner with even more visible veins.
RisingForce said on 22/Feb/09
I have that problem about calling out big guys Glenn. I'm 5'8"(on a really good day) and really skinny, and I've made the mistake of calling out really big guys before. A few times I've been close to fighting some huge guys and by that I mean 6'2"-6'4", 230-250 lbs. Man am I glad those fights never happened because I don't even weigh half of that!
I have that problem about calling out big guys Glenn. I'm 5'8"(on a really good day) and really skinny, and I've made the mistake of calling out really big guys before. A few times I've been close to fighting some huge guys and by that I mean 6'2"-6'4", 230-250 lbs. Man am I glad those fights never happened because I don't even weigh half of that!
Jordan said on 19/Feb/09
Kareem at AGE 65 is at least an inch taller than Bynum, as evident in this vid. I would say if Bynum is at least 7'0, Jabber is still 7'1, and was prolly 7'2.5 when he was younger.
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Kareem at AGE 65 is at least an inch taller than Bynum, as evident in this vid. I would say if Bynum is at least 7'0, Jabber is still 7'1, and was prolly 7'2.5 when he was younger.
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glenn said on 8/Feb/09
i guessed we are good at one liners brad.i hate fighting.rarely ever did,and im a wuss too.but i have heart.meaning i step up to big guys all the time.luckily nobodys knocked me.though nobodys messes with me in the autograph/photographer world.maybe my mouth worked.as for the heavy setters,i know what you mean.id rather fight off heavy security.im goin through it a bit now.what are they thinking? bumped into clay a couple weeks ago.couldnt resist repeating some lines he said back in the day.i always thought people were dumb doing that.here i am doing it to clay.the more obscure lines.he loved it.always nice to me.though i heard otherwise.
i guessed we are good at one liners brad.i hate fighting.rarely ever did,and im a wuss too.but i have heart.meaning i step up to big guys all the time.luckily nobodys knocked me.though nobodys messes with me in the autograph/photographer world.maybe my mouth worked.as for the heavy setters,i know what you mean.id rather fight off heavy security.im goin through it a bit now.what are they thinking? bumped into clay a couple weeks ago.couldnt resist repeating some lines he said back in the day.i always thought people were dumb doing that.here i am doing it to clay.the more obscure lines.he loved it.always nice to me.though i heard otherwise.
Brad said on 8/Feb/09
I've never been in a fight. I just insult people to the point they walk away. Lots of good one liners work. Dice Clay greatest hits. I've seen fat chicks who could beat me up. The ones that go "Whuddya mean ya won't dance/go out/take my number etc. am I too fill in the blank for you?" are more scarey than a pack of gangstahs. Them free buffets in clubs can be scarey when all you want is the freaking food not a steady line of er, unattractive secretaries hittin on ya. The best buffet was at a club at a hotel where United based their flight attendants. Tony Curtis Operation Boeing Boeing. To hell with the food.
I've never been in a fight. I just insult people to the point they walk away. Lots of good one liners work. Dice Clay greatest hits. I've seen fat chicks who could beat me up. The ones that go "Whuddya mean ya won't dance/go out/take my number etc. am I too fill in the blank for you?" are more scarey than a pack of gangstahs. Them free buffets in clubs can be scarey when all you want is the freaking food not a steady line of er, unattractive secretaries hittin on ya. The best buffet was at a club at a hotel where United based their flight attendants. Tony Curtis Operation Boeing Boeing. To hell with the food.
Tommy said on 7/Feb/09
This guy is an absolute minimum of 7'2" barefoot today. Considering he is nearing 62 years of age, and much jumping up and down on the court compressing the spine, it wouldn't have surprised me if he had been closed to 7'4" in his twenties. If ever a basketball player's listed height was there true unexaggerated barefoot height, it has to be without a shadow of a doubt KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR! Thoughts anyone?
This guy is an absolute minimum of 7'2" barefoot today. Considering he is nearing 62 years of age, and much jumping up and down on the court compressing the spine, it wouldn't have surprised me if he had been closed to 7'4" in his twenties. If ever a basketball player's listed height was there true unexaggerated barefoot height, it has to be without a shadow of a doubt KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR! Thoughts anyone?
Tom W. said on 5/Feb/09
Retired NBA Superstars:
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar 7ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Bill Russell 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m),
Bill Walton 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)-on the pic. Bill Walton seems to make hiself taller.He probably tried to be the same height as Kareem.
By the way all of Walton's sons are tall, at least 6 feet 7 inches, but none is as tall as their father, who stands 6 feet 11 inches.
With George Lucas and NBA stars (+ 6'11' (211cm) Nate Thurmond)
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Retired NBA Superstars:
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar 7ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Bill Russell 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m),
Bill Walton 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)-on the pic. Bill Walton seems to make hiself taller.He probably tried to be the same height as Kareem.
By the way all of Walton's sons are tall, at least 6 feet 7 inches, but none is as tall as their father, who stands 6 feet 11 inches.
With George Lucas and NBA stars (+ 6'11' (211cm) Nate Thurmond)
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Fisher said on 4/Feb/09
Here is the Samuel Jackson, Kareem photo Freddy was talking about a little over a month ago. Keep in mind Sam Jackson is 6'2...
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Here is the Samuel Jackson, Kareem photo Freddy was talking about a little over a month ago. Keep in mind Sam Jackson is 6'2...
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MikeM said on 4/Feb/09
wow this guy is huge, If Glenn is 5'8, this guy looks to be a legit 7'2 or 7'3
wow this guy is huge, If Glenn is 5'8, this guy looks to be a legit 7'2 or 7'3
lillo thomas said on 3/Feb/09
the guy is really a giant . Is atleast 7-2 even now .
the guy is really a giant . Is atleast 7-2 even now .
glenn said on 3/Feb/09
imagine a photo with my arms around brad and kareem.
imagine a photo with my arms around brad and kareem.
Brad said on 3/Feb/09
I really went at Cindy Crawford. "Gee yer short", etc.. I think she mumbled we were the tallest guy-gal here. She was over 6' in heels and I stood over her head looking at her gorgeous hair.Kareem made me look like a shrimp. Most NBA centers can make everybody look small.
I really went at Cindy Crawford. "Gee yer short", etc.. I think she mumbled we were the tallest guy-gal here. She was over 6' in heels and I stood over her head looking at her gorgeous hair.Kareem made me look like a shrimp. Most NBA centers can make everybody look small.
glenn said on 2/Feb/09
tommy-apparently mamun thinks so.so maybe thats possible.i was seeing an illusion of 6-10,a couple times meeting him.the complete opposite.and more foolish.
tommy-apparently mamun thinks so.so maybe thats possible.i was seeing an illusion of 6-10,a couple times meeting him.the complete opposite.and more foolish.
Tommy said on 2/Feb/09
Glenn are you sure this guy is only 7'2" because you appear to be a good 4 or 5 inches BELOW his shoulder, making 7' 4" very possible. Thoughts anyone?
Glenn are you sure this guy is only 7'2" because you appear to be a good 4 or 5 inches BELOW his shoulder, making 7' 4" very possible. Thoughts anyone?
RisingForce said on 2/Feb/09
I'd guess he's taller than Khali. I remember Shaq being taller than Khali in a picture, but I remember another picture where Kareem was taller than Shaq.
I'd guess he's taller than Khali. I remember Shaq being taller than Khali in a picture, but I remember another picture where Kareem was taller than Shaq.
joe said on 1/Feb/09
wow! this guy is HUMOUNGOUS! he is truly gigantic. is he taller than wwe wrestler, the great khali? i think he is 7'2. nobody can realistically give his height as 7ft 1.625in from an estimation. that is too specific lol!
wow! this guy is HUMOUNGOUS! he is truly gigantic. is he taller than wwe wrestler, the great khali? i think he is 7'2. nobody can realistically give his height as 7ft 1.625in from an estimation. that is too specific lol!
miser said on 31/Jan/09
i wish i were this guy. just for one day though, lol
i wish i were this guy. just for one day though, lol
runt said on 31/Jan/09
Brad, if you're 6-8.5 in boots, Kareem can be barefooted and see over your head. What a shrimp!
Brad, if you're 6-8.5 in boots, Kareem can be barefooted and see over your head. What a shrimp!
mma fan said on 30/Jan/09
he has a good inch on Shaq, he is 7'2
he has a good inch on Shaq, he is 7'2
Sam said on 30/Jan/09
Jabbar didnt look taller than Shaq
Jabbar didnt look taller than Shaq
glenn said on 30/Jan/09
has anybody ever called you shorty brad? to mess with you,like you did with,i think you said cindy crawford?
has anybody ever called you shorty brad? to mess with you,like you did with,i think you said cindy crawford?
Brad said on 29/Jan/09
Very few times in public I'm owned big and I'm talking Kareem. Courtside of course. Most of these players BS their heights. I don't think Lew-Kareem did.
Very few times in public I'm owned big and I'm talking Kareem. Courtside of course. Most of these players BS their heights. I don't think Lew-Kareem did.
glenn said on 29/Jan/09
exactly mr.r.well said.
exactly mr.r.well said.
Alex3 said on 29/Jan/09
Def a 7'2 guy. He can pass for even more than that.
Def a 7'2 guy. He can pass for even more than that.
Mr. R. said on 29/Jan/09
I met Kareem and Wilt Chamberlain at different times. Once they get above 6-6, for me its a lucky guess.
I met Kareem and Wilt Chamberlain at different times. Once they get above 6-6, for me its a lucky guess.
Jordan said on 28/Jan/09
How many inches did Kareem have on Shaq. i cant acces those pics anymore. I remeber Kareem looked to have about an inch on Shaq in their photos but im not sure.
How many inches did Kareem have on Shaq. i cant acces those pics anymore. I remeber Kareem looked to have about an inch on Shaq in their photos but im not sure.
TNTinCA said on 28/Jan/09
Anyone ever remember that one Bruce Lee movie that Kareen was in where they did a stunt fight?
Great moment is when Bruce gets kicked by Kareem and they show him with a huge footprint on his shirt!
Anyone ever remember that one Bruce Lee movie that Kareen was in where they did a stunt fight?
Great moment is when Bruce gets kicked by Kareem and they show him with a huge footprint on his shirt!
aram x said on 28/Jan/09
I definitely see a 18" gap between Glenn and Kareem.
I definitely see a 18" gap between Glenn and Kareem.
aram x said on 28/Jan/09
Kareem looks a legit 7,2" barefoot. No problem. Never thought he would become bald too.
Kareem looks a legit 7,2" barefoot. No problem. Never thought he would become bald too.
Morg said on 28/Jan/09
Ive seen bigger
Ive seen bigger
glenn said on 28/Jan/09
how many times has that happened to you brad? where someone towers you?
how many times has that happened to you brad? where someone towers you?
glenn said on 28/Jan/09
yes,gonzalo.thank you.i wrote down the correct spelling.
yes,gonzalo.thank you.i wrote down the correct spelling.
Mamun said on 28/Jan/09
Me too Glenn . High heels can put me off too .
Regards
Mamun
Me too Glenn . High heels can put me off too .
Regards
Mamun
Brad said on 27/Jan/09
I walked down by the Lakers' bench once. 6' 8.5" in boots and he made me feel small.
I walked down by the Lakers' bench once. 6' 8.5" in boots and he made me feel small.
glenn said on 27/Jan/09
yeah,mamun.your the expert on tall people.guessing and snagging them for a photo.i cant tell womens height either.footwear can throw me off.
yeah,mamun.your the expert on tall people.guessing and snagging them for a photo.i cant tell womens height either.footwear can throw me off.
Jordan said on 27/Jan/09
Looks still above 7'0 at his age.
Looks still above 7'0 at his age.
Lego said on 27/Jan/09
wow now that's tall.
at this point makes no difference how tall he is, but he does seem 7'1
wow now that's tall.
at this point makes no difference how tall he is, but he does seem 7'1
AKK said on 27/Jan/09
First Google result for "Kareem Bruce". Click Here
I never want to get in a fight with somebody that size. It's a bit like being a 10 year old kid trying to stand up to that almost-out-of-age-of-minority teenaged bully. O_O
First Google result for "Kareem Bruce". Click Here
I never want to get in a fight with somebody that size. It's a bit like being a 10 year old kid trying to stand up to that almost-out-of-age-of-minority teenaged bully. O_O
Mamun said on 27/Jan/09
Glenn Thanks for all those info ! Glenn like you said what's really funny is
to me he looked like 7' 4" or more unless I knew his height in advance . But
it's funny how you see someone who is really this tall as a much shorter
person than they are and then I see Sly at 5' 8" or so and you see him at
5' 10" or more . Guess we are at opposite ends in the guessing game . I mean
you see a tall person shorter than they are and I end up telling people who
are in the Sly range shorter than they are . It means we really are connected.
Regards
Mamun
Glenn Thanks for all those info ! Glenn like you said what's really funny is
to me he looked like 7' 4" or more unless I knew his height in advance . But
it's funny how you see someone who is really this tall as a much shorter
person than they are and then I see Sly at 5' 8" or so and you see him at
5' 10" or more . Guess we are at opposite ends in the guessing game . I mean
you see a tall person shorter than they are and I end up telling people who
are in the Sly range shorter than they are . It means we really are connected.
Regards
Mamun
Mamun said on 26/Jan/09
Glenn , what about footwear ? How huch thickness do you think he had on the
soles of his shoes ?
Regards
Mamun
Glenn , what about footwear ? How huch thickness do you think he had on the
soles of his shoes ?
Regards
Mamun
Mamun said on 26/Jan/09
Glenn if you didn't know his height , How tall did he seem to you ? Will you
by any chance have given him more than 7' 4" ?
Regards
Mamun
Glenn if you didn't know his height , How tall did he seem to you ? Will you
by any chance have given him more than 7' 4" ?
Regards
Mamun
supes78 said on 26/Jan/09
I don't this guy's height is up for debate. He's absolutely huge.
I don't this guy's height is up for debate. He's absolutely huge.
runt said on 26/Jan/09
What was his reach advantage over Bruce Lee?
What was his reach advantage over Bruce Lee?
glenn said on 26/Jan/09
i dont about the tallest i ever met.tallest thats on this site maybe.met alot of baseketball players.nobody legendary except above.
i dont about the tallest i ever met.tallest thats on this site maybe.met alot of baseketball players.nobody legendary except above.
glenn said on 26/Jan/09
thanks metric.i appreciate the comment.
thanks metric.i appreciate the comment.
Markus said on 26/Jan/09
Must be the tallest guy you've been on a pic with Glenn!
Must be the tallest guy you've been on a pic with Glenn!
Clay said on 26/Jan/09
Supermun' has pics with 7'8-7'9 giants but everyone knows K.A.J so this is awesome.
Supermun' has pics with 7'8-7'9 giants but everyone knows K.A.J so this is awesome.
Metric said on 26/Jan/09
GREAT pic, Glenn! Not many good pics around of giants with normal sized people for comparison. This is one of the better I have seen.
GREAT pic, Glenn! Not many good pics around of giants with normal sized people for comparison. This is one of the better I have seen.
Sam said on 26/Jan/09
Wow, Roger Murdock is a true giant (a movie character reference). Definitely the tallest celebrity I've seen with Glenn or Mamun.
Wow, Roger Murdock is a true giant (a movie character reference). Definitely the tallest celebrity I've seen with Glenn or Mamun.
Jordan said on 25/Jan/09
Yep, is taller than many NBA Greats like Shaq, Garnett, and Bynum. The man has great posture even in his 60's b/c he is still taller than al lthe young studs. He must have been 7'2 in his youth.
Yep, is taller than many NBA Greats like Shaq, Garnett, and Bynum. The man has great posture even in his 60's b/c he is still taller than al lthe young studs. He must have been 7'2 in his youth.
Freddy said on 7/Dec/08
Got to be 7'2, type his name in google images Look at the first image and he has a clear foot on a 6ft2 and a half listed Samuel L Jackson on this site
Got to be 7'2, type his name in google images Look at the first image and he has a clear foot on a 6ft2 and a half listed Samuel L Jackson on this site
zach said on 4/Dec/08
man good he doesnt go to my school i like being considered the tallest kid there and hes clearly 7'2''
man good he doesnt go to my school i like being considered the tallest kid there and hes clearly 7'2''
Haze said on 7/Nov/08
still holds his own with shaq even in his later years. good listing for him imo
still holds his own with shaq even in his later years. good listing for him imo
Salva11 said on 4/Nov/08
Hey guys please switch Kareem Height from 7'1.625" to 7'2" (218) ! ! ! Coz this last is his really and proved height.
Hey guys please switch Kareem Height from 7'1.625" to 7'2" (218) ! ! ! Coz this last is his really and proved height.
Salva11 said on 3/Nov/08
Yes Bynum seems an hair taller than Pau, but he seems a little closer to the camera...by the way LAL s'got the real Twin Tower, 2 player with a terrific 9'6" of Standing Reach and both very skills and athletics specially Pau!!!
Kareem's arms looks short for is height or not???
Yes Bynum seems an hair taller than Pau, but he seems a little closer to the camera...by the way LAL s'got the real Twin Tower, 2 player with a terrific 9'6" of Standing Reach and both very skills and athletics specially Pau!!!
Kareem's arms looks short for is height or not???
Shaq said on 1/Nov/08
Bynum is a full 7'1"
Click Here
He's a little taller than Gasol and numerous reports over the last few years have said that he grew to 7'1". Gasol is 7'0.5" as you said. Kareem is still 7'2" at age 61.
Bynum is a full 7'1"
Click Here
He's a little taller than Gasol and numerous reports over the last few years have said that he grew to 7'1". Gasol is 7'0.5" as you said. Kareem is still 7'2" at age 61.
Salva11 said on 29/Oct/08
I think Kareem is a strong 7'2" (218) clearly taller than Bynum and Gasol both 7,0,5" (215) at 61, but his arms seems quite short for a 7'2" man or not???
I think Kareem is a strong 7'2" (218) clearly taller than Bynum and Gasol both 7,0,5" (215) at 61, but his arms seems quite short for a 7'2" man or not???
Ron said on 28/Oct/08
I just got back from the Johns Hopkins University MSE Symposium that featured Abdul-Jabbar as this week's speaker and he is really, really tall. I'm 6'1" so I have no clue exactly how tall he is but I wouldn't be surprised if he is 7'1" or 7"2."
I just got back from the Johns Hopkins University MSE Symposium that featured Abdul-Jabbar as this week's speaker and he is really, really tall. I'm 6'1" so I have no clue exactly how tall he is but I wouldn't be surprised if he is 7'1" or 7"2."
Lozzer said on 25/Oct/08
If you think 6 foot 1-2 dad with 4'8" son then yeah definitlet, just right hehe!
If you think 6 foot 1-2 dad with 4'8" son then yeah definitlet, just right hehe!
aram x said on 14/Oct/08
I guess the difference is probably greater lol...Kareem is huge...easily 7,2"!
I guess the difference is probably greater lol...Kareem is huge...easily 7,2"!
Realme2008 said on 10/Oct/08
Is the difference between Kareem and Mamum bigger than the difference between a little kid, and a full grown man (5'10")? If so... wow. It doesn't really make a difference to debate his height, because he's obviously very tall.
Is the difference between Kareem and Mamum bigger than the difference between a little kid, and a full grown man (5'10")? If so... wow. It doesn't really make a difference to debate his height, because he's obviously very tall.
aram x said on 30/Sep/08
Kareem Jaber is pretty easily 7,2"...i googled his weight at only 240 lbs? he maybe very skinny but even his height i am little surprised he only weighs that much! i thought he would weigh around 250 lbs at least...
Kareem Jaber is pretty easily 7,2"...i googled his weight at only 240 lbs? he maybe very skinny but even his height i am little surprised he only weighs that much! i thought he would weigh around 250 lbs at least...
mma fan said on 30/Sep/08
Kareem looks 7'2 atleast. I never saw a pic from him which makes him less than 7'2. The fact is he looks 7'2 at age of 61. I do not know if he was taller in his 20's
Kareem looks 7'2 atleast. I never saw a pic from him which makes him less than 7'2. The fact is he looks 7'2 at age of 61. I do not know if he was taller in his 20's
Shaq said on 30/Sep/08
Gasol is 7'0.5" so that means Kareem is still 7'2" at 61 years old. Maybe the rumors of him being over 7'2" when he was younger are true?
Gasol is 7'0.5" so that means Kareem is still 7'2" at 61 years old. Maybe the rumors of him being over 7'2" when he was younger are true?
Clay said on 20/Sep/08
You missed the biggest giant sportsman of all Yao Ming who is 7'5.5/7'5.75. And dont forget wrestlers Paul Wight and Dalip Singh who are both 7'0+ and of great bulk, much more than other athletes.
You missed the biggest giant sportsman of all Yao Ming who is 7'5.5/7'5.75. And dont forget wrestlers Paul Wight and Dalip Singh who are both 7'0+ and of great bulk, much more than other athletes.
Gonzalo said on 8/Aug/08
Nowitzki is clearly taller than 2`08. Watch the Plympics now and you will see he is tallert than that
Nowitzki is clearly taller than 2`08. Watch the Plympics now and you will see he is tallert than that
nba pro said on 6/Aug/08
"Phonix says on 3/Aug/08
giant sportsman of all kinds
NBA Player
Dikembe Mutombo 7'1.25 = 2,16 m
shawn Bradley 7'6 = 2,29 m Yao ming 7'5 = 2,26 m
Shaquil o'neal 7'1 = 2,15 m
Dirk Notzki 6'11.5 = 2,12 m "
its been said before dirk is only 6'10
"Phonix says on 3/Aug/08
giant sportsman of all kinds
NBA Player
Dikembe Mutombo 7'1.25 = 2,16 m
shawn Bradley 7'6 = 2,29 m Yao ming 7'5 = 2,26 m
Shaquil o'neal 7'1 = 2,15 m
Dirk Notzki 6'11.5 = 2,12 m "
its been said before dirk is only 6'10
Phonix said on 3/Aug/08
giant sportsman of all kinds
NBA Player
Dikembe Mutombo 7'1.25 = 2,16 m
shawn Bradley 7'6 = 2,29 m Yao ming 7'5 = 2,26 m
Shaquil o'neal 7'1 = 2,15 m
Dirk Notzki 6'11.5 = 2,12 m
K1 fighter & mma
Giant silva 7'2 = 2,18 m billed height 2,30 m
Montahna silva 7'0 = 2,13 m Billed height 2,25 m
Hong man choi 7'2 = 2,18 m
Semmy schilt 6'11 = 2,11 m
Jan nortje 6'11 ? 6'9 = 2,06 m
Julius long 7'1 ? 6'11 = 2,10 m
Boxing
Nikolai valuev 7'0 = 2,13 m
Vitali Klitschko 6'7.5 = 2.02 m
Wladimir klitschko 6'6.5 = 1,99 m
Akinwande 6'7 = 2,00 m
Jameel Mccline 6'6 = 1,98 m
kevin mcbride 6'6 = 1,98 m
giant sportsman of all kinds
NBA Player
Dikembe Mutombo 7'1.25 = 2,16 m
shawn Bradley 7'6 = 2,29 m Yao ming 7'5 = 2,26 m
Shaquil o'neal 7'1 = 2,15 m
Dirk Notzki 6'11.5 = 2,12 m
K1 fighter & mma
Giant silva 7'2 = 2,18 m billed height 2,30 m
Montahna silva 7'0 = 2,13 m Billed height 2,25 m
Hong man choi 7'2 = 2,18 m
Semmy schilt 6'11 = 2,11 m
Jan nortje 6'11 ? 6'9 = 2,06 m
Julius long 7'1 ? 6'11 = 2,10 m
Boxing
Nikolai valuev 7'0 = 2,13 m
Vitali Klitschko 6'7.5 = 2.02 m
Wladimir klitschko 6'6.5 = 1,99 m
Akinwande 6'7 = 2,00 m
Jameel Mccline 6'6 = 1,98 m
kevin mcbride 6'6 = 1,98 m
Mamun said on 20/Jul/08
I do agree my friend !
Regards
Mamun
I do agree my friend !
Regards
Mamun
Shaq said on 20/Jul/08
Mamun, do you agree that Kareem is a legit 7-2? I believe he is atleast that tall.
Mamun, do you agree that Kareem is a legit 7-2? I believe he is atleast that tall.
Mamun said on 19/Jul/08
nice pictures JT !!!
nice pictures JT !!!
Shaq said on 14/Jul/08
I don't know what his wingspan is but how is he under 7'2"?
Kareem and 7'1 1/16" Wilt Chamberlain
Click Here
Kareem and 6'10"-6'11" Hakeem Olajuwon
Click Here
Kareem and 6'7"-6'7.5" Magic Johnson
Click Here
Kareem easily has 7 inches on Magic, about 4 inches on Hakeem and about an inch on Wilt. I wouldn't be surprised if Kareem was over 7'2".
I don't know what his wingspan is but how is he under 7'2"?
Kareem and 7'1 1/16" Wilt Chamberlain
Click Here
Kareem and 6'10"-6'11" Hakeem Olajuwon
Click Here
Kareem and 6'7"-6'7.5" Magic Johnson
Click Here
Kareem easily has 7 inches on Magic, about 4 inches on Hakeem and about an inch on Wilt. I wouldn't be surprised if Kareem was over 7'2".
Anonymous said on 9/Jul/08
Kareem seems to be somewhere between 7,1-7,2". just wondering what is his wingspan?
Kareem seems to be somewhere between 7,1-7,2". just wondering what is his wingspan?
Shaq said on 27/May/08
Garnett actually grew from 6'11" to 6'11.75" and I've read Amare grew from 6'8.5" to 6'9.25". You've mentioned Dwight's 6'9.5" claim and Lebron may have grown a bit too. Of course those are all guys who were drafted as teenagers straight out of highschool. Kareem does look taller than 7-1 5/8 though and there was a link that acknowledged the 7-1 5/8 measurement but stated he grew past it.
You may be right but growing 3/8 of an inch at 22 years old isn't too hard to believe.
Garnett actually grew from 6'11" to 6'11.75" and I've read Amare grew from 6'8.5" to 6'9.25". You've mentioned Dwight's 6'9.5" claim and Lebron may have grown a bit too. Of course those are all guys who were drafted as teenagers straight out of highschool. Kareem does look taller than 7-1 5/8 though and there was a link that acknowledged the 7-1 5/8 measurement but stated he grew past it.
You may be right but growing 3/8 of an inch at 22 years old isn't too hard to believe.
Ozzy said on 25/May/08
Shaq: why is it more likely for a big man to grow at an older age than a shorter man? I was 6'3 at 16 and never grew taller, only filled out. I think it has more to do with physical maturity, body frame or something like that. Wayne Rooney, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, all had grown up bodies at an early age. Even Amare and KG haven't changed much from when they were drafted, 245-249 and 217-220 respectively.
Shaq: why is it more likely for a big man to grow at an older age than a shorter man? I was 6'3 at 16 and never grew taller, only filled out. I think it has more to do with physical maturity, body frame or something like that. Wayne Rooney, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, all had grown up bodies at an early age. Even Amare and KG haven't changed much from when they were drafted, 245-249 and 217-220 respectively.
Arnie said on 18/May/08
5'8 Mamun is at least up to his lower chest,I myself being 4'9.5 think I would be scarcley above this guys waist,in this picture Kareem looks like a titan, hes got to be 7'2 like Ive heard. He is way above the norm and Iam way beneath.
5'8 Mamun is at least up to his lower chest,I myself being 4'9.5 think I would be scarcley above this guys waist,in this picture Kareem looks like a titan, hes got to be 7'2 like Ive heard. He is way above the norm and Iam way beneath.
Shaq said on 5/May/08
I find the 7'2" even measurement possibly legit because it acknowledges the 7'1 5/8" measurement from 1969 but Kareem also has looked atleast 7'2" in 95% of the pictures I've seen of him.
I agree JT. 6'7" and change for Magic and 7'2" even for Kareem. Kareem is still over 7'1" because Andrew Bynum does really look like a legit 7'1". He had atleast 2 inches on 6'11" Andrew Bogut at the 2007 Rookie/Sophomore Game.
I find the 7'2" even measurement possibly legit because it acknowledges the 7'1 5/8" measurement from 1969 but Kareem also has looked atleast 7'2" in 95% of the pictures I've seen of him.
I agree JT. 6'7" and change for Magic and 7'2" even for Kareem. Kareem is still over 7'1" because Andrew Bynum does really look like a legit 7'1". He had atleast 2 inches on 6'11" Andrew Bogut at the 2007 Rookie/Sophomore Game.
Shaq said on 2/May/08
I can buy Bynum growing to 7'1" because he was already 7'0.25" at age 17 and I've seen a dozen articles reporting the Lakers measured him 7'1".
I can also believe that they measured him 7-1 5/8 but that he grew shortly after that. A man of Kareem's size could easily grow 3/8 of an inch at age 22 or 23. The link also is easier to believe for me because it acknowledges the prior measurement of 7-1 5/8. I've almost never seen Kareem look under 7-2 in pictures and he looks a solid 7 inches taller than Magic.
I can buy Bynum growing to 7'1" because he was already 7'0.25" at age 17 and I've seen a dozen articles reporting the Lakers measured him 7'1".
I can also believe that they measured him 7-1 5/8 but that he grew shortly after that. A man of Kareem's size could easily grow 3/8 of an inch at age 22 or 23. The link also is easier to believe for me because it acknowledges the prior measurement of 7-1 5/8. I've almost never seen Kareem look under 7-2 in pictures and he looks a solid 7 inches taller than Magic.
JT said on 2/May/08
Another good find there Shaq is 7'1". There was always a good inch at least between Kareem and Wilt and even Shaq. This is Kareem and Magic from 1984. Click Here Magic was probably a shade over 6'7" but was listed at 6'8" in college and 6'9" in the NBA. That's still easily a 7 inch height difference, if not a bit more. Kareem (age 61) is still taller than Andrew Bynum of the Lakers, who reportedly is now 7'1".
Another good find there Shaq is 7'1". There was always a good inch at least between Kareem and Wilt and even Shaq. This is Kareem and Magic from 1984. Click Here Magic was probably a shade over 6'7" but was listed at 6'8" in college and 6'9" in the NBA. That's still easily a 7 inch height difference, if not a bit more. Kareem (age 61) is still taller than Andrew Bynum of the Lakers, who reportedly is now 7'1".
Shaq is 7'1" said on 1/May/08
Some good new evidence here and it is a newspaper article stating Kareem grew in 1970 to an even 7'2". Click Here
Lew Alcindor is just a growing boy, according to physical reports of the Milwaukee Bucks. Alcindor, who checked in at 7-feet-l 5-8 as a million dollar rookie with the National Basketball Association team a year ago, has grown three-eighths of an inch since and now measures an even 7-feet-2.
I can buy a legit 7-2 for Kareem.
Plenty of searchs came up in 1969 for Kareem so I guess the 7-1 5/8 measurement was from his rookie season. Click Here
I can buy the claim in the newspaper article that Kareem grew to 7'2" even. Kareem use to get estimated at 7'4" all the time so a legit 7'2" is not hard to believe.
What do you think Rob? Is the article enough to upgrade him?
Some good new evidence here and it is a newspaper article stating Kareem grew in 1970 to an even 7'2". Click Here
Lew Alcindor is just a growing boy, according to physical reports of the Milwaukee Bucks. Alcindor, who checked in at 7-feet-l 5-8 as a million dollar rookie with the National Basketball Association team a year ago, has grown three-eighths of an inch since and now measures an even 7-feet-2.
I can buy a legit 7-2 for Kareem.
Plenty of searchs came up in 1969 for Kareem so I guess the 7-1 5/8 measurement was from his rookie season. Click Here
I can buy the claim in the newspaper article that Kareem grew to 7'2" even. Kareem use to get estimated at 7'4" all the time so a legit 7'2" is not hard to believe.
What do you think Rob? Is the article enough to upgrade him?
Shaq is 7'1" said on 30/Apr/08
Back during Kareem's playing days the rumor about his height was similar to the rumor about Bill Walton's. I heard people say Kareem was more above his listed but he was uncomfortable about his height so he liked to be listed lower.
This is the best picture I've seen of Kareem and Shaq.
Click Here
I'd say the 7-1 5/8 listing for Kareem looks accurate in that picture.
Back during Kareem's playing days the rumor about his height was similar to the rumor about Bill Walton's. I heard people say Kareem was more above his listed but he was uncomfortable about his height so he liked to be listed lower.
This is the best picture I've seen of Kareem and Shaq.
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I'd say the 7-1 5/8 listing for Kareem looks accurate in that picture.
JT said on 30/Apr/08
If Shaq's a legit 7'1" barefoot, that certainly calls into question the 7'1 5/8" listing for Kareem, which I always thought was a little low.
If Shaq's a legit 7'1" barefoot, that certainly calls into question the 7'1 5/8" listing for Kareem, which I always thought was a little low.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 29/Apr/08
Here is a legit pre-draft link Ip. Not a newspaper article.
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Players are given the option of choosing their barefoot height or their height in shoes. Most guys choose the height in shoes but if you look through enough pre-draft measurements you'll find guys like Shaq, Bosh, Durant, Garnett who are listed at or even below their barefoot heights.
Hey Rob by the way what book is Kareem's 7-1 5/8 measurement mentioned in?
Here is a legit pre-draft link Ip. Not a newspaper article.
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Players are given the option of choosing their barefoot height or their height in shoes. Most guys choose the height in shoes but if you look through enough pre-draft measurements you'll find guys like Shaq, Bosh, Durant, Garnett who are listed at or even below their barefoot heights.
Hey Rob by the way what book is Kareem's 7-1 5/8 measurement mentioned in?
Shaq is 7'1 said on 26/Apr/08
Shaq was measured a full 7'1"
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That shows Shaq at 7'1" 303 and former all star Tom Gugliotta at 6-9 1/2
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That has Shaq at 7'1" with a 7'7" wingspan and a 9'5" Standing Reach
Shaq was measured a full 7'1"
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That shows Shaq at 7'1" 303 and former all star Tom Gugliotta at 6-9 1/2
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That has Shaq at 7'1" with a 7'7" wingspan and a 9'5" Standing Reach
Ip said on 26/Apr/08
Most of u guys are wrong. Shaq measured out at 7ft. without shoes when he was measured at the Chicago pre-draft camp in 1992. They show the old drafts on NBA TV every year around draft time and I watch it every year for the sake of nostalgia but also because I am curious to see what their heights are barefoot. So for him to be listed at 7-1 is accurate because the heights that u see them listed at are their heights in shoes.
Most of u guys are wrong. Shaq measured out at 7ft. without shoes when he was measured at the Chicago pre-draft camp in 1992. They show the old drafts on NBA TV every year around draft time and I watch it every year for the sake of nostalgia but also because I am curious to see what their heights are barefoot. So for him to be listed at 7-1 is accurate because the heights that u see them listed at are their heights in shoes.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 14/Apr/08
Massimo since Kareem is 7-1 5/8 and Shaq is 7-1 so it can be hard to tell the difference in pictures.
lsu alum Shaq has claimed 7'1" twice and back when he was 17 claimed 7'0" so those 3 claims contradict your BS. If I didn't have 4-5 articles saying Shaq measured over 7 feet in 1992 then i'd have no problem saying Shaq could be 6'11.5" but since I have seen 4-5 articls stating that I'll continue to believe 7'1" until you come up with a link proving the Chicago Pre-Draft camp use to release fake measurements.
Massimo since Kareem is 7-1 5/8 and Shaq is 7-1 so it can be hard to tell the difference in pictures.
lsu alum Shaq has claimed 7'1" twice and back when he was 17 claimed 7'0" so those 3 claims contradict your BS. If I didn't have 4-5 articles saying Shaq measured over 7 feet in 1992 then i'd have no problem saying Shaq could be 6'11.5" but since I have seen 4-5 articls stating that I'll continue to believe 7'1" until you come up with a link proving the Chicago Pre-Draft camp use to release fake measurements.
lsu alum said on 13/Apr/08
yea well shaq also said he was 6'11.5 also but you refuse to beleive it because your obsessed.i think you may be in love with him,non sexually of course hm hm
yea well shaq also said he was 6'11.5 also but you refuse to beleive it because your obsessed.i think you may be in love with him,non sexually of course hm hm
Massimo said on 12/Apr/08
Hey guys, what do you think about this picture I found ?
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I know, it's not a very good one, but I think it's still interesting.
To me, Shaq looks about the same height as Lew there.
Hey guys, what do you think about this picture I found ?
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I know, it's not a very good one, but I think it's still interesting.
To me, Shaq looks about the same height as Lew there.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 8/Apr/08
lsu alum the majority on the Shaq page know I'm right.
I posted some new links that prove O'Neal was measured without his shoes.
In 1992 Shaq himself said "I'm 7 feet 1 inch, 300 pounds if i were a fan I'd expect 20 points, 15 rebounds every night"
That icture is also very good lsu both are standing right next to eachother.
lsu alum the majority on the Shaq page know I'm right.
I posted some new links that prove O'Neal was measured without his shoes.
In 1992 Shaq himself said "I'm 7 feet 1 inch, 300 pounds if i were a fan I'd expect 20 points, 15 rebounds every night"
That icture is also very good lsu both are standing right next to eachother.
lsu alum said on 7/Apr/08
again shaq is 7'1"uses a terrible picture to try and prove his point.people all over the web are questioning oneals true height,because he is not his listed 7'1".the other picture with walton is the picture where i say he's taller than oneal.also dirk appeared to have oneal by half an inch.i will continue to follow you where ever,and when ever you are printing the incorrect stat that oneal is 7'1".the truth will set you free.
again shaq is 7'1"uses a terrible picture to try and prove his point.people all over the web are questioning oneals true height,because he is not his listed 7'1".the other picture with walton is the picture where i say he's taller than oneal.also dirk appeared to have oneal by half an inch.i will continue to follow you where ever,and when ever you are printing the incorrect stat that oneal is 7'1".the truth will set you free.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 7/Apr/08
LMAO lsu alum the fact you follow me to every page on this site shows you are the one who needs help.
You really need serious help consider you think Walton's taller than Shaq when Shaq has atleast 2" on Walton.
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Massimo mentioned Shaq looked taller than Bill so get over it lsu alum. I proved he is a legit 7 footer without shoes on the Shaq page so get out of your fantasy world and stop following me around you loser.
LMAO lsu alum the fact you follow me to every page on this site shows you are the one who needs help.
You really need serious help consider you think Walton's taller than Shaq when Shaq has atleast 2" on Walton.
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Massimo mentioned Shaq looked taller than Bill so get over it lsu alum. I proved he is a legit 7 footer without shoes on the Shaq page so get out of your fantasy world and stop following me around you loser.
JokeMaster said on 6/Apr/08
Q: How many surrealist painters does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: A fish
Q: How many surrealist painters does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: A fish
lsu alum said on 4/Apr/08
massimo oneals only 6'11.5"and walton is perhaps 7'0"even.shAQ IS 7'1"has some serious emotional problems,and thinks oneals as tall or taller than anyone.everyone hopes he'll get the help he needs.
massimo oneals only 6'11.5"and walton is perhaps 7'0"even.shAQ IS 7'1"has some serious emotional problems,and thinks oneals as tall or taller than anyone.everyone hopes he'll get the help he needs.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 28/Mar/08
Probably correct Massimo. Kareem has a slim frame maybe making him look 7'2" or 7'3" while Shaq's big shoes make him lookg 7'2" or 7'3" when in reality Kareem is 217 cm and Shaq is 216 cm
Probably correct Massimo. Kareem has a slim frame maybe making him look 7'2" or 7'3" while Shaq's big shoes make him lookg 7'2" or 7'3" when in reality Kareem is 217 cm and Shaq is 216 cm
Massimo said on 28/Mar/08
I think 7'3" is exaggerated for Lew. I have seen him next to Bill Walton and he was only slightly taller than Bill. This might shock and amaze ya, but I have also seen Shaq next to Walton on gettyimages and there looked to be more difference between Shaq and Bill (in Shaq's favor) than between Lew and Bill.
But, in reality, I think this is not true. I think Lew is every bit of 2.17, while Shaq can't be over 7'1".
I think 7'3" is exaggerated for Lew. I have seen him next to Bill Walton and he was only slightly taller than Bill. This might shock and amaze ya, but I have also seen Shaq next to Walton on gettyimages and there looked to be more difference between Shaq and Bill (in Shaq's favor) than between Lew and Bill.
But, in reality, I think this is not true. I think Lew is every bit of 2.17, while Shaq can't be over 7'1".
Shaq is 7'1" said on 26/Mar/08
Kareem looks more in the 7'2" or 7'3" range
Kareem and 6-10ish Hakeem Olajuwon
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Kareem looks more in the 7'2" or 7'3" range
Kareem and 6-10ish Hakeem Olajuwon
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MP said on 19/Mar/08
At Kareems prime he was 7'6"
I have his card to prove it
I really doubt he lost 5"
At Kareems prime he was 7'6"
I have his card to prove it
I really doubt he lost 5"
Shaq is 7'1" said on 27/Feb/08
I meant Shaq doesn't even look 4" shorter. Shaq's head is well past Yao's eyebrows meaning even with Yao's big forehead he doesn't have 4" on Shaq.
I meant Shaq doesn't even look 4" shorter. Shaq's head is well past Yao's eyebrows meaning even with Yao's big forehead he doesn't have 4" on Shaq.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 27/Feb/08
lmfao lsu alum almost everyone agreed Shaq is over 7 feet on the Shaq page so you come here? Back to Back Yao doesn't even look 4" shorter. You can't judge height to save your life.
lmfao lsu alum almost everyone agreed Shaq is over 7 feet on the Shaq page so you come here? Back to Back Yao doesn't even look 4" shorter. You can't judge height to save your life.
lsu alum said on 26/Feb/08
dream34,dont believe shaq is 7'1",hes obsessed with shaq his hero being taller than 7'0"Yao looks to be 6 inches taller than shaq
dream34,dont believe shaq is 7'1",hes obsessed with shaq his hero being taller than 7'0"Yao looks to be 6 inches taller than shaq
Shaq is 7'1" said on 16/Feb/08
Dream34 Shaq's head is over Yao's eyebrows when they stand back to back. O'Neal was measured 7'1" barefoot and 7'2.75" in shoes while Yao was measured 7'5" barefoot and 7'6.25" in shoes.
Dream34 Shaq's head is over Yao's eyebrows when they stand back to back. O'Neal was measured 7'1" barefoot and 7'2.75" in shoes while Yao was measured 7'5" barefoot and 7'6.25" in shoes.
jobu said on 10/Feb/08
I recall a basketball announcer saying that Kareem was measured at 7' 3-5/8" in the late 70's. It's likely that he's shorter now, especially since he jumped for a living for close to 20 years.
I recall a basketball announcer saying that Kareem was measured at 7' 3-5/8" in the late 70's. It's likely that he's shorter now, especially since he jumped for a living for close to 20 years.
Fisher said on 3/Jan/08
Kareem's thin body structure makes him look a little over 7'2 but hes not.
Kareem's thin body structure makes him look a little over 7'2 but hes not.
Dream34 said on 18/Dec/07
shaq is even 7'. yaos eyebrows are as tall as shaq is. eyebrows to top of head...at least 5". measure from ur eyebrows to head and that will be more than u think and yao has a frankenstein forehead. shaq is taller than dream but that didnt help him at all. that pick is of end of sweep and shaq runnin' to the exits but dream being humble and all gave him some words of wisdom. i think it payed off.
shaq is even 7'. yaos eyebrows are as tall as shaq is. eyebrows to top of head...at least 5". measure from ur eyebrows to head and that will be more than u think and yao has a frankenstein forehead. shaq is taller than dream but that didnt help him at all. that pick is of end of sweep and shaq runnin' to the exits but dream being humble and all gave him some words of wisdom. i think it payed off.
LOOK UP TO THE TALL PEOPLE!!!!! said on 12/Nov/07
[Editor Rob: you can't even get the figure right. No wonder I delete most of your posts, you insult this site. He was measured 7ft 1 and 5/8ths. I'm sure even you can understand what 0.625 of an inccvh eeeequates to...]
lol i try to give my inputs on this site but theyre not appreciated apparently i was just curious how u can look at somebody and accurate;y place them to the .625 of an inch. if that calls for a scolding , and if you think its right to delete my contributions to the site thats on you. its yourr site i just thought my opininons on this site were just as important as the next guy. especiially since i have a huge obsession with my height and experience being tall and judging height ((6'3 at 17and 18 now) so yea
Editor Rob
[Editor Rob: you can't even get the figure right. No wonder I delete most of your posts, you insult this site. He was measured 7ft 1 and 5/8ths. I'm sure even you can understand what 0.625 of an inccvh eeeequates to...]
lol i try to give my inputs on this site but theyre not appreciated apparently i was just curious how u can look at somebody and accurate;y place them to the .625 of an inch. if that calls for a scolding , and if you think its right to delete my contributions to the site thats on you. its yourr site i just thought my opininons on this site were just as important as the next guy. especiially since i have a huge obsession with my height and experience being tall and judging height ((6'3 at 17and 18 now) so yea
Editor Rob you call the site ridiculous, what do you expect? The man once measured to 5/8th of an inch, so I simply put that precise mark down on here. There's no great mystery as to what 5/8th equals...
Shaq is 7'1 said on 12/Nov/07
Shaq was joking on Howard Stern here he is with 6'10.25" Hakeem Olajuwon.
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He has 3+ inches on Hakeem
Shaq and 7'5" Yao back to back
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That is not a 5.5" inch difference. It is 4 max.
Shaq was joking on Howard Stern here he is with 6'10.25" Hakeem Olajuwon.
Click Here
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He has 3+ inches on Hakeem
Shaq and 7'5" Yao back to back
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That is not a 5.5" inch difference. It is 4 max.
Anonymous said on 9/Nov/07
guy on the other side looks 5'10
guy on the other side looks 5'10
burppp said on 9/Nov/07
the door in the picture is pretty big
the door in the picture is pretty big
Big T said on 9/Nov/07
However....the angle is funny..the guy on the other side of Kareem looks 6' compared to Mamum but what's the bet he's only 5'9" or something like that cos of the angle
However....the angle is funny..the guy on the other side of Kareem looks 6' compared to Mamum but what's the bet he's only 5'9" or something like that cos of the angle
Big T said on 9/Nov/07
ok, I've done the measurements, and the interesting thing is- Mamun's head in this pic is 1.2cm long on my screen, and the difference in height between Kareem and Mamun is 2.6cm. So, the difference in height is more than double Mamun's head length! This puts Kareem at at least 7'2" in this pic (18 inches taller than Mamum, assuming Mamun has a smallish head well under 9 inches) but probably taller.....??
ok, I've done the measurements, and the interesting thing is- Mamun's head in this pic is 1.2cm long on my screen, and the difference in height between Kareem and Mamun is 2.6cm. So, the difference in height is more than double Mamun's head length! This puts Kareem at at least 7'2" in this pic (18 inches taller than Mamum, assuming Mamun has a smallish head well under 9 inches) but probably taller.....??
LOOKUPTOTHETALLPEOPLE said on 8/Nov/07
this site is rediiculous how could u acurately measure him to the nearest .6125????????
Editor Rob
this site is rediiculous how could u acurately measure him to the nearest .6125????????
Editor Rob you can't even get the figure right. No wonder I delete most of your posts, you insult this site. He was measured 7ft 1 and 5/8ths. I'm sure even you can understand what 0.625 of an inch equates to...
Colby said on 8/Nov/07
Shaq admitted on Howard Stern that he is NOT 7 feet tall. He just claims he is because it looks better than 6 something. You cannot compare athlete to athlete because they routinely lie about their heights and usually its accepted.
Shaq admitted on Howard Stern that he is NOT 7 feet tall. He just claims he is because it looks better than 6 something. You cannot compare athlete to athlete because they routinely lie about their heights and usually its accepted.
Serg said on 7/Nov/07
I was actually a writer during the 92 nba draft and 7'1" 295 i believe were shaq's pre-draft numbers. I've never seen 6'11" for shaq in any official print.
I was actually a writer during the 92 nba draft and 7'1" 295 i believe were shaq's pre-draft numbers. I've never seen 6'11" for shaq in any official print.
cantstop25 said on 7/Nov/07
in that kareem bynum picture I dont think there standing I think there sitting on stools
in that kareem bynum picture I dont think there standing I think there sitting on stools
Mamun said on 7/Nov/07
My friend Vegas, I agree with you 1000 percent that it would have been a
wonderful idea to bring my 6'6" cousin to these meetings and having him stand
beside Nash and Sid . Even he would have gone crazy ! But unfortunately he
lives in Bangladesh and there is no way the united states is going to give
him a visa for a tall man contest . Vegas I don't know how tall you are but
let me tell you something . You see every one of these guys , my cousin, kane
Sid , nash and even Tiny Ron have a full head over me and my eye level is
always below their shoulders . At that level it is very hard for a short guy
like me to properly estimate anyone who is more than 6'6" height . I mean
some one can be 6'7" and if he tells me he is 6'10" , I would not find it
hard to believe . That is why for each and every tall persons picture I take
I always try and compare to see if he is really that much taller than my
cousin or does he look less .
In regards to the picture below , well Randy Orton definately looks at least
two and a half inches taller than Hasselhoff even though none of these men
are standing fully stright . But I doubt that even Randy is a barefoot 6'4".
Because he just does not have a 4 inches on a John Cena who many don't regard
to be 6'1" barefeet . And Vegas please don't tell me that the big Nikes he
wears are only half inches soles . and in regard to the Kareem and Nash pic,
I think the whole world including my self could see that Kareem is not
standing as stright with Nash as he was with me . There is also something
wrong with the angle of the picture . Vagas post that picture again and let
everyone see my point .
Regards ,
Mamun
My friend Vegas, I agree with you 1000 percent that it would have been a
wonderful idea to bring my 6'6" cousin to these meetings and having him stand
beside Nash and Sid . Even he would have gone crazy ! But unfortunately he
lives in Bangladesh and there is no way the united states is going to give
him a visa for a tall man contest . Vegas I don't know how tall you are but
let me tell you something . You see every one of these guys , my cousin, kane
Sid , nash and even Tiny Ron have a full head over me and my eye level is
always below their shoulders . At that level it is very hard for a short guy
like me to properly estimate anyone who is more than 6'6" height . I mean
some one can be 6'7" and if he tells me he is 6'10" , I would not find it
hard to believe . That is why for each and every tall persons picture I take
I always try and compare to see if he is really that much taller than my
cousin or does he look less .
In regards to the picture below , well Randy Orton definately looks at least
two and a half inches taller than Hasselhoff even though none of these men
are standing fully stright . But I doubt that even Randy is a barefoot 6'4".
Because he just does not have a 4 inches on a John Cena who many don't regard
to be 6'1" barefeet . And Vegas please don't tell me that the big Nikes he
wears are only half inches soles . and in regard to the Kareem and Nash pic,
I think the whole world including my self could see that Kareem is not
standing as stright with Nash as he was with me . There is also something
wrong with the angle of the picture . Vagas post that picture again and let
everyone see my point .
Regards ,
Mamun
lsu alu said on 7/Nov/07
shaq was not measured at 7'1'at the pre draft,he was measured at 6'11.5",i know because i was there,that year no one was offically 7'0"in their bare feet,you need to quit saying he was measured at 7'1" barefoot,because he was not
shaq was not measured at 7'1'at the pre draft,he was measured at 6'11.5",i know because i was there,that year no one was offically 7'0"in their bare feet,you need to quit saying he was measured at 7'1" barefoot,because he was not
Vegas said on 6/Nov/07
mamun my advice to you would be to bring a tall friend along to these meetings as it will give you a much better perspective of heights on the day, your 6'6 cousin would be perfect. reading your posts it is obvious you are not the best estimator of heights in person (sorry i don't mean to offend but it is true, you did say to me back on andres page that kane looked 7 foot to you in person then you changed your mind when you looked at the photo. having met kane in person he looked nowhere near 7 foot to me, it was much easier having a 6'4 guy stand beside him but even without my friend there i would still never have estimated kane at 7 foot).
Height estimation is a fine art, i have been at it since i was a child because i was short when i went to school and my brother was always slightly taller than me even though he is 3 years younger. most of my friends are awful when it comes to height estimations, my female friends are so bad, some of the things they say make me laugh.
again like i said before comparing photos is next to pointless unless the people you are comparing stand side by side, e.g. your photos of kareem and nash, it looks 5 inches+ difference between the two yet when kareem and nash were standing side by side in a video at an awards ceremony in late 1995 (both in dress shoe footwear) it barely looked 4 inches.
i have posted these photos before; mamun what is your opinion of them, they show 6'4 listed Randy orton next to 5'9.5" listed Howie Mandel Click Here now here is 6'4 david hasselhoff next to the same guy 5'9.5" howie mandel Click Here who is taller orton or hasselhoff??
mamun my advice to you would be to bring a tall friend along to these meetings as it will give you a much better perspective of heights on the day, your 6'6 cousin would be perfect. reading your posts it is obvious you are not the best estimator of heights in person (sorry i don't mean to offend but it is true, you did say to me back on andres page that kane looked 7 foot to you in person then you changed your mind when you looked at the photo. having met kane in person he looked nowhere near 7 foot to me, it was much easier having a 6'4 guy stand beside him but even without my friend there i would still never have estimated kane at 7 foot).
Height estimation is a fine art, i have been at it since i was a child because i was short when i went to school and my brother was always slightly taller than me even though he is 3 years younger. most of my friends are awful when it comes to height estimations, my female friends are so bad, some of the things they say make me laugh.
again like i said before comparing photos is next to pointless unless the people you are comparing stand side by side, e.g. your photos of kareem and nash, it looks 5 inches+ difference between the two yet when kareem and nash were standing side by side in a video at an awards ceremony in late 1995 (both in dress shoe footwear) it barely looked 4 inches.
i have posted these photos before; mamun what is your opinion of them, they show 6'4 listed Randy orton next to 5'9.5" listed Howie Mandel Click Here now here is 6'4 david hasselhoff next to the same guy 5'9.5" howie mandel Click Here who is taller orton or hasselhoff??
hi said on 6/Nov/07
of course mamun, that's what I meant! anyway, I think we can close this case. Mamun is definitely 5'8''. He's a nice person and wouldn't lie on his height.And he sure looks his claim. I don't why people doubt it
of course mamun, that's what I meant! anyway, I think we can close this case. Mamun is definitely 5'8''. He's a nice person and wouldn't lie on his height.And he sure looks his claim. I don't why people doubt it
Mamun said on 5/Nov/07
hi , the only reason why you won't want to fight with me is because if you do
meet me , I am sure I will earn your respect with my charming personnality !
Regards ,
Mamun
hi , the only reason why you won't want to fight with me is because if you do
meet me , I am sure I will earn your respect with my charming personnality !
Regards ,
Mamun
Mamun said on 5/Nov/07
Funny thing my friends , When people meet me in person they always tell me
I look 5' 10" . I don't why the good people here consider me the other way
round which is 5' 6" . Either way I respect your opinions but it may not be
at the best interest of the celebrities that I took picture with for me to
be short ! Because if I am short , you may as well take off a good few inches
from celebs like Kevin Nash , Sid, Rock and so on . I now weigh 205 pounds
because I am training . Here with Kareem I only weighed 185 pounds . With Ron
I was 218 pounds and Channa I was the heaviest at 225 pounds . Answering your
question about if I thought Kevin was only 6'7" well I don't want to show any
disrespect to Kevin because he treated me so well and gave me a compliment
too .
Regards
Mamun
Funny thing my friends , When people meet me in person they always tell me
I look 5' 10" . I don't why the good people here consider me the other way
round which is 5' 6" . Either way I respect your opinions but it may not be
at the best interest of the celebrities that I took picture with for me to
be short ! Because if I am short , you may as well take off a good few inches
from celebs like Kevin Nash , Sid, Rock and so on . I now weigh 205 pounds
because I am training . Here with Kareem I only weighed 185 pounds . With Ron
I was 218 pounds and Channa I was the heaviest at 225 pounds . Answering your
question about if I thought Kevin was only 6'7" well I don't want to show any
disrespect to Kevin because he treated me so well and gave me a compliment
too .
Regards
Mamun
sweetchari said on 5/Nov/07
you know whats funny I thought he was taller but looking at the picture 7ft1 seems accurate b/c I dated someone 7ft and I'm 5'8"
you know whats funny I thought he was taller but looking at the picture 7ft1 seems accurate b/c I dated someone 7ft and I'm 5'8"
jim said on 5/Nov/07
yea he is 7'1 hes a giant
yea he is 7'1 hes a giant
hi said on 5/Nov/07
besides I think I read on some page that Mamun weighs something around 200 lbs. He's quite large, and his wide torso probably makes him look shorter than what he really is. I wouldnt want to fight with him :)
besides I think I read on some page that Mamun weighs something around 200 lbs. He's quite large, and his wide torso probably makes him look shorter than what he really is. I wouldnt want to fight with him :)
Danimal said on 5/Nov/07
So Mamun, you are saying that Kevin Nash is only 6'7"?
So Mamun, you are saying that Kevin Nash is only 6'7"?
Mamun said on 4/Nov/07
Thank you JohnP!
Thank you JohnP!
JohnP said on 4/Nov/07
Why would somebody who starts putting real pictures of himself with actors/athletes lie about his height? There is really no point in it.
Come on, Mamun is not Franco!
Stop picking on both Mamun and Glenn for exaggerating their heights, there would really be no point of doing it for neither of them.
Why would somebody who starts putting real pictures of himself with actors/athletes lie about his height? There is really no point in it.
Come on, Mamun is not Franco!
Stop picking on both Mamun and Glenn for exaggerating their heights, there would really be no point of doing it for neither of them.
Mamun said on 4/Nov/07
I have two things to say to my friend omar . First , If you and every other
memeber here believe that editor Rob is 5'8" , then I am a rock solid 5'8".
Because if you look at the Lance Henriksen site , even a six year old could
see that Rob is not taller than me and vise versa .I mean How can you argue
with that picture ? The evidance is right there ! If I was 5'6" as you claim
I am to be, then I would have been shorter than Lance . But I am not ! There
are even more pictures where both me and Rob has the same Celeb . Check-out
Walter Kooneg,, Mick foley and luo Ferigno .Secondly and most important of
all , if I go down so does all the other celeb that I have taken pictures
with are going down too . If I am 5'6" , then people like Sid is only 6'4"
and Kevin nash 6'5" and how on earth are you going to bring down 7'8'
Alam Channa . I mean he has been measured by the Guiness book of records
and not by me ? Omar , believe me man , if Rob is going to change my Height
to 5' 6" , this site is going to get crazy with hate mails and a lot of
whats ?????????????????
Regards ,
Mamun
I have two things to say to my friend omar . First , If you and every other
memeber here believe that editor Rob is 5'8" , then I am a rock solid 5'8".
Because if you look at the Lance Henriksen site , even a six year old could
see that Rob is not taller than me and vise versa .I mean How can you argue
with that picture ? The evidance is right there ! If I was 5'6" as you claim
I am to be, then I would have been shorter than Lance . But I am not ! There
are even more pictures where both me and Rob has the same Celeb . Check-out
Walter Kooneg,, Mick foley and luo Ferigno .Secondly and most important of
all , if I go down so does all the other celeb that I have taken pictures
with are going down too . If I am 5'6" , then people like Sid is only 6'4"
and Kevin nash 6'5" and how on earth are you going to bring down 7'8'
Alam Channa . I mean he has been measured by the Guiness book of records
and not by me ? Omar , believe me man , if Rob is going to change my Height
to 5' 6" , this site is going to get crazy with hate mails and a lot of
whats ?????????????????
Regards ,
Mamun
Anonymous said on 4/Nov/07
btw the Milwaukee Bucks have stated Yi Jianlian is 6'11" barefoot. Shaq is every bit of 7'1" he was measured 7'1" at the 1992 pre-draft camp and he looks every bit of it.
btw the Milwaukee Bucks have stated Yi Jianlian is 6'11" barefoot. Shaq is every bit of 7'1" he was measured 7'1" at the 1992 pre-draft camp and he looks every bit of it.
omar said on 3/Nov/07
mamun sorry to say this but im dead sure ur not 5 8. ur suffering from the syndrome of exaggerating height by 2 inches. judging by the height of ur skull, the lenght of your humerus bone and femur length( in the other pictures) i can easily predict ur height. ur arround 5 6 or 5 6 and half. no more than that. i can put my reputation online for this claim. thanks but still great photoz. have a nice day
mamun sorry to say this but im dead sure ur not 5 8. ur suffering from the syndrome of exaggerating height by 2 inches. judging by the height of ur skull, the lenght of your humerus bone and femur length( in the other pictures) i can easily predict ur height. ur arround 5 6 or 5 6 and half. no more than that. i can put my reputation online for this claim. thanks but still great photoz. have a nice day
Evanna said on 2/Nov/07
I absolutely agree guys, Shaq is a tad taller than Divac, and Divac is 6'11.5" MIN! (in fact, when I met him I thought he was a legit 7-footer). Shaq can't be anything under 7'.
I absolutely agree guys, Shaq is a tad taller than Divac, and Divac is 6'11.5" MIN! (in fact, when I met him I thought he was a legit 7-footer). Shaq can't be anything under 7'.
Kevin Durant said on 2/Nov/07
Vlade Divas was measured at 6'11.5" and Shaq is at least 1-1.5" TALLER than him.
Vlade Divas was measured at 6'11.5" and Shaq is at least 1-1.5" TALLER than him.
Ozzy said on 2/Nov/07
Divac was measured at 212cm at the 1998 WC, i.e. 6-11.5, he was listed at 6-11 his rookie season with the lakers as well. Shaq is a legit 7-1 as I see it, and Kareem fractions of an inch taller than him...
Divac was measured at 212cm at the 1998 WC, i.e. 6-11.5, he was listed at 6-11 his rookie season with the lakers as well. Shaq is a legit 7-1 as I see it, and Kareem fractions of an inch taller than him...
Da Man said on 31/Oct/07
Shaq did say he was "only" 6'11" and change on one Howard Stern show, I saw it on the old E! TV show.
Shaq did say he was "only" 6'11" and change on one Howard Stern show, I saw it on the old E! TV show.
Anonymous said on 31/Oct/07
Yes Divac is 6'11 1/2" which is huge anyway.
Yes Divac is 6'11 1/2" which is huge anyway.
Gonzalo said on 31/Oct/07
Very interesting what you said Evanna about the surname Divac. Thanks for the information. I
Very interesting what you said Evanna about the surname Divac. Thanks for the information. I
Danimal said on 31/Oct/07
It's not a claim. You want the proof? Find the Howard Stern episode where he says it himself and it's DANIMAL, not Danial.
It's not a claim. You want the proof? Find the Howard Stern episode where he says it himself and it's DANIMAL, not Danial.
Evanna said on 30/Oct/07
Thanks Gonzalo. I'm from England (not the greatest basketball nation, I know...) but I do have Serbian roots. The picture with Divac was taken in Belgrade in 2003 - we attended a family wedding and Divac happened to be among the guests as well. He's a great guy.
Btw do you know that his surname means something like "gigantic" in Serbian? ("div" = giant!) Obviously his family did not choose that surname accidentally! Anyway he is from the southwest of Serbia, bordering with Montenegro, and people from that region tend to be extremely tall.
Thanks Gonzalo. I'm from England (not the greatest basketball nation, I know...) but I do have Serbian roots. The picture with Divac was taken in Belgrade in 2003 - we attended a family wedding and Divac happened to be among the guests as well. He's a great guy.
Btw do you know that his surname means something like "gigantic" in Serbian? ("div" = giant!) Obviously his family did not choose that surname accidentally! Anyway he is from the southwest of Serbia, bordering with Montenegro, and people from that region tend to be extremely tall.
Gonzalo said on 30/Oct/07
Nice pic, Evanna, thanks. I believe Divac is taller than 6.11`5. He was listed taller than that while paying in Europe. Divac currently lives in Spain. Where are you from, Evanna?
Nice pic, Evanna, thanks. I believe Divac is taller than 6.11`5. He was listed taller than that while paying in Europe. Divac currently lives in Spain. Where are you from, Evanna?
Danimal said on 30/Oct/07
Shaq has stated on record that he's 6'11.5". The 7'1" listing is him in sneakers. We've been over this for the last 3 years on this site.
Shaq has stated on record that he's 6'11.5". The 7'1" listing is him in sneakers. We've been over this for the last 3 years on this site.
Evanna said on 29/Oct/07
Anonymous, is that Divac's official height? Because in person he looks well over 7 ft, believe me he's enormous! Here's a picture of him with my husband, a legit 6'2" guy: Click Here Divac is actually slouching there; if he stood straight, my husband would be under his chin.
Anonymous, is that Divac's official height? Because in person he looks well over 7 ft, believe me he's enormous! Here's a picture of him with my husband, a legit 6'2" guy: Click Here Divac is actually slouching there; if he stood straight, my husband would be under his chin.
Anonymous said on 29/Oct/07
K.G. You are right that Shaq is 7'1" but Oden was measured 6'11" at the Orlando pre-draft camp and I think 6'11.5" at a private workout. Duncan is 6'10"-6'10.5". KG is 6'11.25"-7'0" and Dirk is 6'10"-6'11".
K.G. You are right that Shaq is 7'1" but Oden was measured 6'11" at the Orlando pre-draft camp and I think 6'11.5" at a private workout. Duncan is 6'10"-6'10.5". KG is 6'11.25"-7'0" and Dirk is 6'10"-6'11".
sofia said on 29/Oct/07
must be easy to play basketball beeing that tall :D
must be easy to play basketball beeing that tall :D
lillo thomas said on 29/Oct/07
tanchan is joking 6-4 guys are taller than 99 percent of population in most countries and even more in china because average here is between 5-7and 5-8 .
is impossible that 100 million 7 footers exist in china. Maybe 1 million i could buy that after china has a population of over one billion.
tanchan is joking 6-4 guys are taller than 99 percent of population in most countries and even more in china because average here is between 5-7and 5-8 .
is impossible that 100 million 7 footers exist in china. Maybe 1 million i could buy that after china has a population of over one billion.
Gonzalo said on 29/Oct/07
Tanchan worked to hard that day. Don`t take his words too seriously
Tanchan worked to hard that day. Don`t take his words too seriously
Austrian said on 28/Oct/07
LOL what the hell are you talking about tanchan? :E
LOL what the hell are you talking about tanchan? :E
Ilmo said on 28/Oct/07
tanchan says on 27/Oct/07
u can find about 100 million of chinese are over 7'
WTF, I have visited china more than 10 times. I said 5
tanchan says on 27/Oct/07
u can find about 100 million of chinese are over 7'
WTF, I have visited china more than 10 times. I said 5
K.G said on 28/Oct/07
shaq is 7ft 1
Oden Is 7ft 0
Dirk is 7ft 0
Duncan Is 6ft 11
K.G is 6ft 11
shaq is 7ft 1
Oden Is 7ft 0
Dirk is 7ft 0
Duncan Is 6ft 11
K.G is 6ft 11
tanchan said on 27/Oct/07
u can find about 100 million of chinese are over 7' in China and Mr Yao Ming is one of them. China are the tallest nation today compare to USA and Netherland and i am proud of it.i been to China before and it was surprised to say that me a 6'5 whitety look very very short.
u can find about 100 million of chinese are over 7' in China and Mr Yao Ming is one of them. China are the tallest nation today compare to USA and Netherland and i am proud of it.i been to China before and it was surprised to say that me a 6'5 whitety look very very short.
Ilmo said on 27/Oct/07
I have seen Semi Eerola many times(basketball games). He is sure tall but i have seen even taller man in Helsinki railway station. He was working some electric company. He was something like 7
I have seen Semi Eerola many times(basketball games). He is sure tall but i have seen even taller man in Helsinki railway station. He was working some electric company. He was something like 7
Anonymous said on 27/Oct/07
Vlade Divac is actually 6'11.5"
Vlade Divac is actually 6'11.5"
Anshelm said on 27/Oct/07
I live in a town of some 58,367 people, and the tallest person I know here is 214 cm (7'
I live in a town of some 58,367 people, and the tallest person I know here is 214 cm (7'
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