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Shaq is 7'1" said on 2/Apr/08
I was saving this one for when lsu alum said something else stupid.
First let me confirm Bill Walton at 6'11"
"They pinch and poke and prod you," says out-to-pasture studhorse Bill Walton, who has long insisted that he's an honest 6-foot-11. "Then they put the calipers on you. It's like submitting yourself to one of the Big Five accounting firms."
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Walton was estimated as tall as 7'2" which eliminates anything under the 6'11" he claims
He never looked seven feet. In fact, when he played against the Boston Celtics in the 1986 finals, he appeared to be dwarfed by Bill Walton, who was listed as 6 feet 11 inches.
Walton was 7-2, at least, but didn't enjoy the stigma that went along with it. Asked that year why he looked so much taller than Olajuwon when he was supposed to be one inch smaller, Walton said, rather testily, "The floor's warped."
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Shaq side by side with Walton who is 45 in this 1998 picture and likely hasn't shrunk
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O'Neal is atleast 7'1" again
Now lsu alum do you want me to post the link stating Shaq took off his shoes and proved to be a legit 7 footer or should I save you the humiliation.
Fair enough allen4 but did you see the video of Shaq and Mutombo side by side where Shaq was clearly taller?
I was saving this one for when lsu alum said something else stupid.
First let me confirm Bill Walton at 6'11"
"They pinch and poke and prod you," says out-to-pasture studhorse Bill Walton, who has long insisted that he's an honest 6-foot-11. "Then they put the calipers on you. It's like submitting yourself to one of the Big Five accounting firms."
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Walton was estimated as tall as 7'2" which eliminates anything under the 6'11" he claims
He never looked seven feet. In fact, when he played against the Boston Celtics in the 1986 finals, he appeared to be dwarfed by Bill Walton, who was listed as 6 feet 11 inches.
Walton was 7-2, at least, but didn't enjoy the stigma that went along with it. Asked that year why he looked so much taller than Olajuwon when he was supposed to be one inch smaller, Walton said, rather testily, "The floor's warped."
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Shaq side by side with Walton who is 45 in this 1998 picture and likely hasn't shrunk
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O'Neal is atleast 7'1" again
Now lsu alum do you want me to post the link stating Shaq took off his shoes and proved to be a legit 7 footer or should I save you the humiliation.
Fair enough allen4 but did you see the video of Shaq and Mutombo side by side where Shaq was clearly taller?
LV said on 1/Apr/08
WWEFAN says on 1/Apr/08
Shaq already said he was 6'11.5" on Howard Stern. Howard Stern asked Shaq so if I were to measure you right now you would be 7' tall? and Shaq said well no I'm really 6'11.5" Howard Stern was asking him why so many players lie about their heights and Shaq said probably because 7ft was a mark that a lot of them reach for. Howard Stern has been next to guys who were said to be 6'7" and were the same exact height as him, so it was interesting, but why would he say he's shorter than he really is lol, the height posted on here would probably be right in shoes, but Shaq has no reason to lie, if anything he would of said sure measure me so it would put an end to all the people saying he's under 7'
That was the joke! Shaq was being facetious and was going along with Stern by giving him a height of just under 7 feet. Do you realize the implications? Think of how many people in the NBA would "shrink" if Shaq really were 6'11.5"? Others that are claiming 7' are really only 6'10" and 6'10" guys are really 6'8" and so on. It's just not true. I've been to ALOT of NBA games and there is very little exaggeration. I'd say the most exaggerated are the guys that are just under 6'. They are seem to be listed at 6'1".
WWEFAN says on 1/Apr/08
Shaq already said he was 6'11.5" on Howard Stern. Howard Stern asked Shaq so if I were to measure you right now you would be 7' tall? and Shaq said well no I'm really 6'11.5" Howard Stern was asking him why so many players lie about their heights and Shaq said probably because 7ft was a mark that a lot of them reach for. Howard Stern has been next to guys who were said to be 6'7" and were the same exact height as him, so it was interesting, but why would he say he's shorter than he really is lol, the height posted on here would probably be right in shoes, but Shaq has no reason to lie, if anything he would of said sure measure me so it would put an end to all the people saying he's under 7'
That was the joke! Shaq was being facetious and was going along with Stern by giving him a height of just under 7 feet. Do you realize the implications? Think of how many people in the NBA would "shrink" if Shaq really were 6'11.5"? Others that are claiming 7' are really only 6'10" and 6'10" guys are really 6'8" and so on. It's just not true. I've been to ALOT of NBA games and there is very little exaggeration. I'd say the most exaggerated are the guys that are just under 6'. They are seem to be listed at 6'1".
allen4 said on 1/Apr/08
hum shaq 7'1,i'm not sure my all-star pictures whit shaq,duncan,yao is bad angle.......shaq as a really good posture.......and your pictures 2 and 3 (shaq and yao on court),is not good for judging really.......bad angle,and bad posture slouching for yao,is hard to judge in basketball court......and in shaq yao 2 really big shoes of shaq is flagrant 4 or 5 cm;look yao shoes 2 or 3 cm,important detail.......for me shaq is a great guy,and most dominant center in nba history,is the reference big guy.......i think is a strong 214/215 cm barefoot,no more,no less.......and 218/220cm in big shoes,but is not 7'3;7'4 not realist for me.......yes is the true shaq is really 7'1 or 7'2 but no barefoot;other seven footer in nba is only 211 cm or 213cm,216 in shoes.......
hum shaq 7'1,i'm not sure my all-star pictures whit shaq,duncan,yao is bad angle.......shaq as a really good posture.......and your pictures 2 and 3 (shaq and yao on court),is not good for judging really.......bad angle,and bad posture slouching for yao,is hard to judge in basketball court......and in shaq yao 2 really big shoes of shaq is flagrant 4 or 5 cm;look yao shoes 2 or 3 cm,important detail.......for me shaq is a great guy,and most dominant center in nba history,is the reference big guy.......i think is a strong 214/215 cm barefoot,no more,no less.......and 218/220cm in big shoes,but is not 7'3;7'4 not realist for me.......yes is the true shaq is really 7'1 or 7'2 but no barefoot;other seven footer in nba is only 211 cm or 213cm,216 in shoes.......
lsu alum said on 1/Apr/08
as everyone can see Shaq is 7'1"only posts pictures of oneal that show gives evidence to his claim,and dismisses pictures that show oneal shorter than shaq is 7'1"wants us to beleieve.the pictures allen 4 posts show that shaq is no taller than 6'11.5".enough said
as everyone can see Shaq is 7'1"only posts pictures of oneal that show gives evidence to his claim,and dismisses pictures that show oneal shorter than shaq is 7'1"wants us to beleieve.the pictures allen 4 posts show that shaq is no taller than 6'11.5".enough said
Shaq is 7'1" said on 1/Apr/08
Well 4 other Shaq claims have contradicted that.
1989 McDonalds All American Game Shaq at barely 17 years old says he's NOT 6'11" but 7 foot even
1992 in the Boston Globe Shaq says he's 7 feet 1 inch, 300 pounds
Around 2005ish Shaq says he was 7'1", 365 in Los Angeles
2007 Interview with Slam Magazine said 7'3" which is probably his height in basketball shoes
Shaq was most likely joking on Howard Stern plus I have never seen this interview myself. Shaq jokes all the time and has said Yao is 8 feet tall before.
I'll take his 4 other claims over one claim because the 4 other claims make sense and I know for a fact he was measured 7'1" in 1992. They only measured barefoot at the Chicago Camp so that means 7'1" barefoot.
I also remember one article that said something like "while many people came in much shorter than their listed heights O'Neal didn't dissapoint. He took off his shoes and he was still 7 feet"
Another said something like "At the draft camp O'Neal came in as a legit 7 footer with very low body fat and veteran trainers were in awe of his physical stature"
Another said "O'Neal came in at over 7 feet tall and over 300 pounds"
That is not even mentioning the other 3 articles I posted which had him at 7'1", 303, 7'7" wingspan.
lsu alum if I find the article that says Shaq took off his shoes and was still 7 feet would you finally admit O'Neal is a legit 7 footer?
Well 4 other Shaq claims have contradicted that.
1989 McDonalds All American Game Shaq at barely 17 years old says he's NOT 6'11" but 7 foot even
1992 in the Boston Globe Shaq says he's 7 feet 1 inch, 300 pounds
Around 2005ish Shaq says he was 7'1", 365 in Los Angeles
2007 Interview with Slam Magazine said 7'3" which is probably his height in basketball shoes
Shaq was most likely joking on Howard Stern plus I have never seen this interview myself. Shaq jokes all the time and has said Yao is 8 feet tall before.
I'll take his 4 other claims over one claim because the 4 other claims make sense and I know for a fact he was measured 7'1" in 1992. They only measured barefoot at the Chicago Camp so that means 7'1" barefoot.
I also remember one article that said something like "while many people came in much shorter than their listed heights O'Neal didn't dissapoint. He took off his shoes and he was still 7 feet"
Another said something like "At the draft camp O'Neal came in as a legit 7 footer with very low body fat and veteran trainers were in awe of his physical stature"
Another said "O'Neal came in at over 7 feet tall and over 300 pounds"
That is not even mentioning the other 3 articles I posted which had him at 7'1", 303, 7'7" wingspan.
lsu alum if I find the article that says Shaq took off his shoes and was still 7 feet would you finally admit O'Neal is a legit 7 footer?
Shaq is 7'1" said on 1/Apr/08
allen4 the posture and angles in those pictures are atrocious
1st picture Dikembe is lookign up while Yao is looking down
2nd picture has a bad angle
3rd in picture well judging by that picture Duncan towers over Dirk and KG proving all star group photos are never good for judging height unless you can see their feet. All star group pictures always give weird results
The 4th picture shows Shaq only 2 or 3 inches shorter but it is a horrible picture for judging because neither of them are standing up straight
5th picture is that a joke? They are playing basketball in that picture. Thye didn't stop and stand next to eachother. Shaq's knees are bent and he's about to go up fro a rebound. That is the worst picture I've seen used for a height comparison.
You want to see good angle comparisons of Dikembe with Yao and then Shaq with Yao?
Shaq and Yao
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1st picture- Back to Back no tricky angles or anything. Shaq's head comes about 1.5" or 2" above Yao's eyebrows making him like 3.5" or 4" shorter considering Yao's big forehead
2nd picture Shaq looks about 3" shorter max but he's getting a big lift from his shoes. However that fits the claim of 7'3" in shoes
3rd picture- Yao appears to be slouching but he has Shaq by only 2 or 3 inches
Dikembe and Yao
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Mutombo's head never even really goes above Yao's eyebrows making the difference probably 5 inches when you consider Yao's big head.
Now tell me who is closer to Yao's height when going by pictures with good angles and when they pose with good posture???????????????????
lsu alum you are a joke. By that logic I could say Shaq being 6'11.5" doesn't add up because there are many MORE pictures where Shaq looks over 7 feet aswell as 4 height claims by O'Neal himself that contradict that.
Viper you want proof it's barefoot well how about this? I can back up that all pre-draft measurements were barefoot in the early 90's check out these links.
The Orlando pre-draft camp back in 1992 only used for the lower prospects measured in shoes so as a result when players got to Chicago they measured lowered. Here is a case when a guy 6'1" in shoes checked in at 5'11 3/4"
Chicago, Ill. He lost 1 1/4 inches going from the NBA pre- draft camp in Orlando, Fla., to the one being held here through Saturday. They say travel is broadening, and in Tony Bennet's case, it must be shortening, too.
Five feet, 11 3/4 inches, said the tape, not 6-1 as he was measured six weeks ago. In his stocking feet. There's not much the UW Green Bay star can do about that, except maybe wear thicker Unusable column measure socks
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A case of the Chicago Bulls questioning why the NBA measures at the Chicago Camp barefoot instead of in shoes.
Right before I went the NBA's pre-draft rookie tryout in I was measured at 6- foot-5 People measure in different ways The Bulls go along with that They wondered why the NBA chose to measure players in stocking rather than in the shoes they'll be wearing on the court
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Just the year before Larry Johnson complained about the NBA measuring barefoot instead of in shoes.
Georgetown's Dikembe Mutombo measured out at 7 feet 1 in his stocking feet. UNLV all-American forward Larry Johnson said he was 6-6, but the actual measurement was 6-5 1/2.
"Ain't that pitiful?" Johnson said. "You don't go out there with your shoes off. Ain't that right?"
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So you see Viper all measurements from the pre-draft camp were barefoot back early in the 90's. Proving Shaq's 7'1" measurement was barefoot.
I have no problem backing up all of my points with links unlike someone who claims to have gone to college with Shaq(not mentioning any names)
allen4 the posture and angles in those pictures are atrocious
1st picture Dikembe is lookign up while Yao is looking down
2nd picture has a bad angle
3rd in picture well judging by that picture Duncan towers over Dirk and KG proving all star group photos are never good for judging height unless you can see their feet. All star group pictures always give weird results
The 4th picture shows Shaq only 2 or 3 inches shorter but it is a horrible picture for judging because neither of them are standing up straight
5th picture is that a joke? They are playing basketball in that picture. Thye didn't stop and stand next to eachother. Shaq's knees are bent and he's about to go up fro a rebound. That is the worst picture I've seen used for a height comparison.
You want to see good angle comparisons of Dikembe with Yao and then Shaq with Yao?
Shaq and Yao
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1st picture- Back to Back no tricky angles or anything. Shaq's head comes about 1.5" or 2" above Yao's eyebrows making him like 3.5" or 4" shorter considering Yao's big forehead
2nd picture Shaq looks about 3" shorter max but he's getting a big lift from his shoes. However that fits the claim of 7'3" in shoes
3rd picture- Yao appears to be slouching but he has Shaq by only 2 or 3 inches
Dikembe and Yao
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Mutombo's head never even really goes above Yao's eyebrows making the difference probably 5 inches when you consider Yao's big head.
Now tell me who is closer to Yao's height when going by pictures with good angles and when they pose with good posture???????????????????
lsu alum you are a joke. By that logic I could say Shaq being 6'11.5" doesn't add up because there are many MORE pictures where Shaq looks over 7 feet aswell as 4 height claims by O'Neal himself that contradict that.
Viper you want proof it's barefoot well how about this? I can back up that all pre-draft measurements were barefoot in the early 90's check out these links.
The Orlando pre-draft camp back in 1992 only used for the lower prospects measured in shoes so as a result when players got to Chicago they measured lowered. Here is a case when a guy 6'1" in shoes checked in at 5'11 3/4"
Chicago, Ill. He lost 1 1/4 inches going from the NBA pre- draft camp in Orlando, Fla., to the one being held here through Saturday. They say travel is broadening, and in Tony Bennet's case, it must be shortening, too.
Five feet, 11 3/4 inches, said the tape, not 6-1 as he was measured six weeks ago. In his stocking feet. There's not much the UW Green Bay star can do about that, except maybe wear thicker Unusable column measure socks
Click Here
A case of the Chicago Bulls questioning why the NBA measures at the Chicago Camp barefoot instead of in shoes.
Right before I went the NBA's pre-draft rookie tryout in I was measured at 6- foot-5 People measure in different ways The Bulls go along with that They wondered why the NBA chose to measure players in stocking rather than in the shoes they'll be wearing on the court
Click Here
Just the year before Larry Johnson complained about the NBA measuring barefoot instead of in shoes.
Georgetown's Dikembe Mutombo measured out at 7 feet 1 in his stocking feet. UNLV all-American forward Larry Johnson said he was 6-6, but the actual measurement was 6-5 1/2.
"Ain't that pitiful?" Johnson said. "You don't go out there with your shoes off. Ain't that right?"
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So you see Viper all measurements from the pre-draft camp were barefoot back early in the 90's. Proving Shaq's 7'1" measurement was barefoot.
I have no problem backing up all of my points with links unlike someone who claims to have gone to college with Shaq(not mentioning any names)
WWEFAN said on 1/Apr/08
Shaq already said he was 6'11.5" on Howard Stern. Howard Stern asked Shaq so if I were to measure you right now you would be 7' tall? and Shaq said well no I'm really 6'11.5" Howard Stern was asking him why so many players lie about their heights and Shaq said probably because 7ft was a mark that a lot of them reach for. Howard Stern has been next to guys who were said to be 6'7" and were the same exact height as him, so it was interesting, but why would he say he's shorter than he really is lol, the height posted on here would probably be right in shoes, but Shaq has no reason to lie, if anything he would of said sure measure me so it would put an end to all the people saying he's under 7'
Shaq already said he was 6'11.5" on Howard Stern. Howard Stern asked Shaq so if I were to measure you right now you would be 7' tall? and Shaq said well no I'm really 6'11.5" Howard Stern was asking him why so many players lie about their heights and Shaq said probably because 7ft was a mark that a lot of them reach for. Howard Stern has been next to guys who were said to be 6'7" and were the same exact height as him, so it was interesting, but why would he say he's shorter than he really is lol, the height posted on here would probably be right in shoes, but Shaq has no reason to lie, if anything he would of said sure measure me so it would put an end to all the people saying he's under 7'
mask said on 1/Apr/08
Shaq is 7'0.25" or 214 barefoot 7'1.5" in shoes listed at 7'1" ao is 7'4.25" or 224 cm barefoot 7'5.5" in shoes listed 7'6".
Shaq is 7'0.25" or 214 barefoot 7'1.5" in shoes listed at 7'1" ao is 7'4.25" or 224 cm barefoot 7'5.5" in shoes listed 7'6".
Dave said on 1/Apr/08
Comments on allen4's pics: Shaq is at least 5 inches shorter than Yao but interestingly in 'shaq and yao 2' Shaq looked barely an inch taller than Duncan and looked over 6 inches shorter than Yao which makes me think like this:
Shaq 7'0
Yao 7'5 1/2
Comments on allen4's pics: Shaq is at least 5 inches shorter than Yao but interestingly in 'shaq and yao 2' Shaq looked barely an inch taller than Duncan and looked over 6 inches shorter than Yao which makes me think like this:
Shaq 7'0
Yao 7'5 1/2
allen4 said on 1/Apr/08
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Anonymous said on 1/Apr/08
Saying Shaq is 7'2",or 7'3"is insane.If Shaq is 7'1"keeps posting much longer he'll try to have us beleive Oneal is taller than Yao.Jeez he's only 6'11",and maybe some change.
Saying Shaq is 7'2",or 7'3"is insane.If Shaq is 7'1"keeps posting much longer he'll try to have us beleive Oneal is taller than Yao.Jeez he's only 6'11",and maybe some change.
Viper said on 1/Apr/08
Shaq is 7-1, people will still doubt you because it doesnt specifically say that Shaq was measured 7-1 barefoot. If it did then I would agree with you 100 percent.
Shaq is 7-1, people will still doubt you because it doesnt specifically say that Shaq was measured 7-1 barefoot. If it did then I would agree with you 100 percent.
lsu alum said on 1/Apr/08
your right percy something dosnt add up,and its shaq being 7'1",shaq is 7'1",can post all the pictures he wants,but there are just as many pictures that show shaq at being more like 6'11.5"
your right percy something dosnt add up,and its shaq being 7'1",shaq is 7'1",can post all the pictures he wants,but there are just as many pictures that show shaq at being more like 6'11.5"
Shaq is 7'1" said on 31/Mar/08
JJ Kobe has been measured at his home at 6-4 3/4" so he's probably around 6'6" in shoes.
Upon meeting Bryant two Fridays ago, O'Neal Mitchell of Tenaha, Texas, surmised that Bryant wasn't as tall as advertised. Bryant, listed at 6-foot-7 when he entered the NBA and now listed at 6-6 (without the Afro, apparently), came clean with a grin: "I'm probably 6-5 in sneaks."
Bryant's wife, Vanessa, was there and had prodded him by saying she suspected the same thing
JJ Kobe has been measured at his home at 6-4 3/4" so he's probably around 6'6" in shoes.
Upon meeting Bryant two Fridays ago, O'Neal Mitchell of Tenaha, Texas, surmised that Bryant wasn't as tall as advertised. Bryant, listed at 6-foot-7 when he entered the NBA and now listed at 6-6 (without the Afro, apparently), came clean with a grin: "I'm probably 6-5 in sneaks."
Bryant's wife, Vanessa, was there and had prodded him by saying she suspected the same thing
JJ said on 31/Mar/08
Another nice find 'Shaq is 7' 1"' is there any way you can find these sort of results for players like, Shaq, Kobe, Dennis Rodman etc, with and without shoes?
Another nice find 'Shaq is 7' 1"' is there any way you can find these sort of results for players like, Shaq, Kobe, Dennis Rodman etc, with and without shoes?
Shaq is 7'1" said on 30/Mar/08
By the way JJ this is Wade's pre-draft measurement
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Confirmed at 6'3.75"
By the way Glenn estimated Shaq had 9 inches on Wade in the picture where Shaq is standing side by side with Wade and O'Neal has normal shoes and wade has basketball shoes.
It's very possible O'Neal is more like 7'1.5" then 7'1" flat
By the way JJ this is Wade's pre-draft measurement
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Confirmed at 6'3.75"
By the way Glenn estimated Shaq had 9 inches on Wade in the picture where Shaq is standing side by side with Wade and O'Neal has normal shoes and wade has basketball shoes.
It's very possible O'Neal is more like 7'1.5" then 7'1" flat
Shaq is 7'1" said on 30/Mar/08
Alright JT so that assumes Shaq is a hair over 7'2" in normal shoes backing up 7'1" or taller barefoot.
As for Barkley O'Neal wasn't standing up straight when that picture was taken and he has 7 or 8 inches when he was standing up straight. I posted the video and you'll see many times when O'Neal is standing up straight.
Alright JT so that assumes Shaq is a hair over 7'2" in normal shoes backing up 7'1" or taller barefoot.
As for Barkley O'Neal wasn't standing up straight when that picture was taken and he has 7 or 8 inches when he was standing up straight. I posted the video and you'll see many times when O'Neal is standing up straight.
JT said on 30/Mar/08
"Shaq is 7'1", the real Shaq has a very small head for his size ( I would say even less than 10 inches), which is another reason why he appears so tall.
I posted these a while ago. This assumes 6
"Shaq is 7'1", the real Shaq has a very small head for his size ( I would say even less than 10 inches), which is another reason why he appears so tall.
I posted these a while ago. This assumes 6
JJ said on 30/Mar/08
The pic with Shaq and Dwayne is by far the best posted on this website yet. The ground is perfect, the angle is perfect, and both men are stood perfectly straight perfect for height judgement. Anyone who disagrees that Shaq is any less than 9.5 inches taller than Dwayne wants both their eyes and head examining. I think now as long as we can prove that Dwayne is 6'3.75" BAREFOOT then I don't think any level headed person on this site should have any reason to believe that Shaq is less than 7' 1.5" (217cm) tall!
The pic with Shaq and Dwayne is by far the best posted on this website yet. The ground is perfect, the angle is perfect, and both men are stood perfectly straight perfect for height judgement. Anyone who disagrees that Shaq is any less than 9.5 inches taller than Dwayne wants both their eyes and head examining. I think now as long as we can prove that Dwayne is 6'3.75" BAREFOOT then I don't think any level headed person on this site should have any reason to believe that Shaq is less than 7' 1.5" (217cm) tall!
Percy said on 30/Mar/08
Alright so Shaq looks 7'1.5" with Dwayne but how on earth do we explain the max 7 inch advantage on 6' 4.75" Barkley who has had his barefoot height proven so many times something sure doesn't add up. Its cases like this that is preventing Shaq from being upgraded!
Alright so Shaq looks 7'1.5" with Dwayne but how on earth do we explain the max 7 inch advantage on 6' 4.75" Barkley who has had his barefoot height proven so many times something sure doesn't add up. Its cases like this that is preventing Shaq from being upgraded!
JJ said on 30/Mar/08
'Shaq is 7'1' Nice find sir! For me that has just confirmed Shaquille O'Neal is 7'1.5" barefoot!
'Shaq is 7'1' Nice find sir! For me that has just confirmed Shaquille O'Neal is 7'1.5" barefoot!
Shaq is 7'1" said on 30/Mar/08
I have a question for Rob, Glenn or any other height expert on here.
How big do you think Shaq's head is? According to Rob a 6 foot mans head is usually around 9.5 inches but how about a man who is over 7 foot? Is Shaq's head closer to a 11 inches?
I ask this because Shaq appears to be nearly a head bigger than 6'3.75" Dwyane Wade
Shaq and Wade in basketball shoes
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So in basketball shoes Wade's heads in right near the bottom of Shaq's chin maybe .5" above it. Shaq was 7'1" barefoot in 1992 and has claimed 7'3" as his height in a 2007 interview with Slam Magazine(probably his height in basketball shoes). Wade meanwhile measured 6'3.75" in 2003 barefoot and 6'4.75" in shoes. So if Shaq is 7'3" in basketball shoes and Wade is 6'4.75" in basketball shoes then Shaq should have no less than 10.25 inches on Dwyane Wade. So the question we have now is does Shaq have a head of over 10 inches?
Here is a picture that will blow some peoples minds. Well everyone here knows how OBOMO wanted a picture of Shaq in street clothes well here is one next to a man in basketball shoes! You know how lsu alum insists on pictures that show their full bodies well this pictures does that too. Shaq and Wade both have excellent posture, the camera angle is great, Shaq is wearing normal shoes and Wade has basketball shoes so if anything Wade has the slight footwear advantage so we can use their barefoot heights for comparison here. Does Shaq have 9 inches on Wade here?
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Even if Shaq had the head of a normal 6 foot man he would have about 8.5 to 9 inches on Wade there so there is no question Shaq had 9 inches on Wade.
I think the question now isn't if Shaq is under 7'1" but if he is over 7'1".
I have a question for Rob, Glenn or any other height expert on here.
How big do you think Shaq's head is? According to Rob a 6 foot mans head is usually around 9.5 inches but how about a man who is over 7 foot? Is Shaq's head closer to a 11 inches?
I ask this because Shaq appears to be nearly a head bigger than 6'3.75" Dwyane Wade
Shaq and Wade in basketball shoes
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So in basketball shoes Wade's heads in right near the bottom of Shaq's chin maybe .5" above it. Shaq was 7'1" barefoot in 1992 and has claimed 7'3" as his height in a 2007 interview with Slam Magazine(probably his height in basketball shoes). Wade meanwhile measured 6'3.75" in 2003 barefoot and 6'4.75" in shoes. So if Shaq is 7'3" in basketball shoes and Wade is 6'4.75" in basketball shoes then Shaq should have no less than 10.25 inches on Dwyane Wade. So the question we have now is does Shaq have a head of over 10 inches?
Here is a picture that will blow some peoples minds. Well everyone here knows how OBOMO wanted a picture of Shaq in street clothes well here is one next to a man in basketball shoes! You know how lsu alum insists on pictures that show their full bodies well this pictures does that too. Shaq and Wade both have excellent posture, the camera angle is great, Shaq is wearing normal shoes and Wade has basketball shoes so if anything Wade has the slight footwear advantage so we can use their barefoot heights for comparison here. Does Shaq have 9 inches on Wade here?
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Even if Shaq had the head of a normal 6 foot man he would have about 8.5 to 9 inches on Wade there so there is no question Shaq had 9 inches on Wade.
I think the question now isn't if Shaq is under 7'1" but if he is over 7'1".
Shaq is 7'1" said on 29/Mar/08
As far as the Barkley picture I'd also like to point out Shaq wasn't standing up straight. Look at the video when both are standing up straight Shaq has atleast 7".
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So I explained that illusion with Barkley in the picture how about you explain Shaq being taller than Mutombo in that video where you could see their entire bodies and Shaq being as tall as Zydrunas Ilgauskas in that picture where you could see their entire bodies?
As far as the Barkley picture I'd also like to point out Shaq wasn't standing up straight. Look at the video when both are standing up straight Shaq has atleast 7".
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So I explained that illusion with Barkley in the picture how about you explain Shaq being taller than Mutombo in that video where you could see their entire bodies and Shaq being as tall as Zydrunas Ilgauskas in that picture where you could see their entire bodies?
Jake Is Back said on 28/Mar/08
Barkley is 6'4" and change (plenty of proof there) but its just still hard for me to see Shaq as being under 7'.
Barkley is 6'4" and change (plenty of proof there) but its just still hard for me to see Shaq as being under 7'.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 28/Mar/08
First of all Barkley is said to have measured 6-4 5/8" which is more 6'5" than 6'4". Second of all Barkley always looks taller than that like next to Chris Webber, Magic Johnson and Dominique Wilkins. 6'7" Dominique and 6'7" Magic were pretty much the same size as Barkley while 6'9" C-Webb was only an inch or 2 taller. JT who posted those pictures thinks Barkley is a legit 6'6" and while I'm not convinced he sure as hell looks it more often than not. Look at him next to Kenny Smith
Either Barkley has some lifts, huge shoes or he is taller than everyone thinks because it's not just Shaq who looks shorter next to Barkley.
Now explain Shaq being the same height as 7'2" Ilgauskas?????
How do you explain Shaq looking taller than Mutombo side by side in that video where you could see their entire bodies?
Here are 5 very good pictures of Shaq and 6'9.5" Alonzo Mourning
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Honestly Shaq looks 5 or 6 inches taller.
Shaq has 6'8" Karl Malone by 6 inches
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Shaq towering over 6'7" or 6'8" Grant Hill
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And here comes my personal favorite Shaq towering over Tim Duncan by a good 4-5 inches and Duncan is in the 6'10"-6'11" range. Shaq is actually leaning in the first picture.
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lsu alum I have no interest trading insults anymore over a difference of opinions so I am not trying to sound offensive but do you really still honestly believe O'Neal is 6'11.5" after all of this?
Please explain Shaq next to all of those players especially Duncan.
First of all Barkley is said to have measured 6-4 5/8" which is more 6'5" than 6'4". Second of all Barkley always looks taller than that like next to Chris Webber, Magic Johnson and Dominique Wilkins. 6'7" Dominique and 6'7" Magic were pretty much the same size as Barkley while 6'9" C-Webb was only an inch or 2 taller. JT who posted those pictures thinks Barkley is a legit 6'6" and while I'm not convinced he sure as hell looks it more often than not. Look at him next to Kenny Smith
Either Barkley has some lifts, huge shoes or he is taller than everyone thinks because it's not just Shaq who looks shorter next to Barkley.
Now explain Shaq being the same height as 7'2" Ilgauskas?????
How do you explain Shaq looking taller than Mutombo side by side in that video where you could see their entire bodies?
Here are 5 very good pictures of Shaq and 6'9.5" Alonzo Mourning
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Honestly Shaq looks 5 or 6 inches taller.
Shaq has 6'8" Karl Malone by 6 inches
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Shaq towering over 6'7" or 6'8" Grant Hill
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And here comes my personal favorite Shaq towering over Tim Duncan by a good 4-5 inches and Duncan is in the 6'10"-6'11" range. Shaq is actually leaning in the first picture.
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lsu alum I have no interest trading insults anymore over a difference of opinions so I am not trying to sound offensive but do you really still honestly believe O'Neal is 6'11.5" after all of this?
Please explain Shaq next to all of those players especially Duncan.
lsu alum said on 28/Mar/08
shaq is 7'1"how do you explain that shaq only looked 4 or 5 inches next to 6'4" barkley.
shaq is 7'1"how do you explain that shaq only looked 4 or 5 inches next to 6'4" barkley.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 28/Mar/08
By the way lsu alum how do you explain Shaq coming out as tall as 7'2" Ilgauskas who was closer to the camera in a picture where you could see their entire bodies?
By the way lsu alum how do you explain Shaq coming out as tall as 7'2" Ilgauskas who was closer to the camera in a picture where you could see their entire bodies?
Shaq is 7'1" said on 27/Mar/08
lsu alum Shaq was measured sometime in early June 1992 in Chicago. Not under 7 feet in fact there are a dozen articles I'm sure you can find stating Shaq came out a legit 7 footer.
The results were 7 feet 1 inches, wingspan at 7 feet 7 inches and Standing Reach at 9 feet 5 inches. I have provided a link for that.
As for Mutombo growing I doubt it because he was already 25 when he was drafted if not more considering many people believe he is older than he claims..
As far as the Mutombo picture. Fine you don't think it's a good picture well look at this video AGAIN
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Pause at 6:15 or 6:16 you can see their whole bodies. You can also see Shaq coming out clearly taller.
What is your argument for that video lsu alum?
lsu alum Shaq was measured sometime in early June 1992 in Chicago. Not under 7 feet in fact there are a dozen articles I'm sure you can find stating Shaq came out a legit 7 footer.
The results were 7 feet 1 inches, wingspan at 7 feet 7 inches and Standing Reach at 9 feet 5 inches. I have provided a link for that.
As for Mutombo growing I doubt it because he was already 25 when he was drafted if not more considering many people believe he is older than he claims..
As far as the Mutombo picture. Fine you don't think it's a good picture well look at this video AGAIN
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Pause at 6:15 or 6:16 you can see their whole bodies. You can also see Shaq coming out clearly taller.
What is your argument for that video lsu alum?
Anonymous said on 27/Mar/08
i agree that mutombo pic is a terrible pic to judge from, especially because i truly feel dikembe is totally a legit 7'2. perhaps mutombo has grown to 7'2 since his georgetown days? look at manute bol who grew to 7'7 barefoot by the time he was playing in the nba(he apparently measured out at 7'6.75 upon entering the nba and was still tallest then), making him the tallest ever player to play(he could've opted for a 7'8 listing but didn't). anyone saying shaq is less than 7ft is crazy, shaq consistently towers people who are 6'9. people love to go by that one quote of shaq making a joke, he jokes a lot, when asked what toilet paper he uses he replied 'my hand'. shaq is a joker. that 6'11.5 quote shouldn't be taken seriously at all. shaq is a legit 7'1 completely, a 6'11 guy with a Standing Reach like his? no chance in hell.
i agree that mutombo pic is a terrible pic to judge from, especially because i truly feel dikembe is totally a legit 7'2. perhaps mutombo has grown to 7'2 since his georgetown days? look at manute bol who grew to 7'7 barefoot by the time he was playing in the nba(he apparently measured out at 7'6.75 upon entering the nba and was still tallest then), making him the tallest ever player to play(he could've opted for a 7'8 listing but didn't). anyone saying shaq is less than 7ft is crazy, shaq consistently towers people who are 6'9. people love to go by that one quote of shaq making a joke, he jokes a lot, when asked what toilet paper he uses he replied 'my hand'. shaq is a joker. that 6'11.5 quote shouldn't be taken seriously at all. shaq is a legit 7'1 completely, a 6'11 guy with a Standing Reach like his? no chance in hell.
Anonymous said on 26/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1: zydrunas ilgauskas and shaq are the same height. Z was listed 7'1 in europe from what i remember and shaq is the same height. unlike Z though shaq didn't use his height in shoes measurement when he got into the nba while Z did. i noticed black basketball players are often listed at their actual height much more often than white players who round up by 2 inches.
KG is 7ft
i didn't know mutombo was 7'1? that's a surprise actually coz i read he was a legit 7'2
other guys like lebron james and gerald wallace have probably grown to their listed heights.
Shaq is 7'1: zydrunas ilgauskas and shaq are the same height. Z was listed 7'1 in europe from what i remember and shaq is the same height. unlike Z though shaq didn't use his height in shoes measurement when he got into the nba while Z did. i noticed black basketball players are often listed at their actual height much more often than white players who round up by 2 inches.
KG is 7ft
i didn't know mutombo was 7'1? that's a surprise actually coz i read he was a legit 7'2
other guys like lebron james and gerald wallace have probably grown to their listed heights.
OBOMO said on 26/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1"s picture with Mutombo is very suspect.You can't see much below their waists.I truly beleive that Oneal could be below 6'11.5"now.the constant pounding on the spine,and knees take their toll.Also Oneals excessive weight makes gravity work that much faster in pulling down someones height.
Shaq is 7'1"s picture with Mutombo is very suspect.You can't see much below their waists.I truly beleive that Oneal could be below 6'11.5"now.the constant pounding on the spine,and knees take their toll.Also Oneals excessive weight makes gravity work that much faster in pulling down someones height.
lsu alum said on 26/Mar/08
the picture with mutombo is worthless.you cant see if their legs are bent,but that is th kind of evidence shaq is 7'1"alwayspost,and then says it's proof positive.the only way to know for sure is if oneal would agree to be measured,and i bet he will not because he doesn't want people to know he's below 7 foot.
the picture with mutombo is worthless.you cant see if their legs are bent,but that is th kind of evidence shaq is 7'1"alwayspost,and then says it's proof positive.the only way to know for sure is if oneal would agree to be measured,and i bet he will not because he doesn't want people to know he's below 7 foot.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 26/Mar/08
You are correct Anonymous although Kevin Garnett was already 6'11" when he was drafted and says he's more like 6-11 3/4 but refuses to be listed 7 feet because he thinks teams will put him up at center.
Mutombo also is actually 7'1" barefoot and appeared shorter than Shaq because of Shaq's bigger shoes.
Georgetown's Dikembe Mutombo measured out at 7 feet 1 in his stocking feet. UNLV all-American forward Larry Johnson said he was 6-6, but the actual measurement was 6-5 1/2.
"Ain't that pitiful?" Johnson said. "You don't go out there with your shoes off. Ain't that right?"
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I've posted a few pictures and videos of O'Neal and Mutombo
Pause this video at 6:15 or 6:16 and you'll see Mutombo standing next to O'Neal
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Shaq standing next to Mutombo
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Shaq next to Zydrunas ilgauskas who is 7'2" by his own admission
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If you enlarge that picture you'll see they are the same height considering Z is a bit closer to the camera. At most Z has 1 cm on him.
Aside from Shaq's multiple 7'1" claims and 7'1" measurement in 1992 he also claimed 7'3" to Slam Magazine which I assume is his height in shoes. O'Neal is supposed to have said 7'2" aswell but I can't confirm that because I've never seen it.
After looking at him next to 7'1" Mutombo and 7'2" Ilgauskas I think he may have grown to 7'1.5" Shaq was only 20 when he was measured 7'1" so he could have grown another centimeter.
You are correct Anonymous although Kevin Garnett was already 6'11" when he was drafted and says he's more like 6-11 3/4 but refuses to be listed 7 feet because he thinks teams will put him up at center.
Mutombo also is actually 7'1" barefoot and appeared shorter than Shaq because of Shaq's bigger shoes.
Georgetown's Dikembe Mutombo measured out at 7 feet 1 in his stocking feet. UNLV all-American forward Larry Johnson said he was 6-6, but the actual measurement was 6-5 1/2.
"Ain't that pitiful?" Johnson said. "You don't go out there with your shoes off. Ain't that right?"
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I've posted a few pictures and videos of O'Neal and Mutombo
Pause this video at 6:15 or 6:16 and you'll see Mutombo standing next to O'Neal
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Shaq standing next to Mutombo
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Shaq next to Zydrunas ilgauskas who is 7'2" by his own admission
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If you enlarge that picture you'll see they are the same height considering Z is a bit closer to the camera. At most Z has 1 cm on him.
Aside from Shaq's multiple 7'1" claims and 7'1" measurement in 1992 he also claimed 7'3" to Slam Magazine which I assume is his height in shoes. O'Neal is supposed to have said 7'2" aswell but I can't confirm that because I've never seen it.
After looking at him next to 7'1" Mutombo and 7'2" Ilgauskas I think he may have grown to 7'1.5" Shaq was only 20 when he was measured 7'1" so he could have grown another centimeter.
Anonymous said on 26/Mar/08
many of the basketball players like kevin durant 6-9, kevin garnett 6-11, chris bosh 6'10.25, shaq 7'1 and mutombo 7'2 all list their barefoot heights. i don't honestly understand why rob has him at only 7'.05 and other think he's less than 7ft. i remember reading that he is actually 7'1 and 7'2.75 in shoes, which totally adds up. he always looked to be the height listed, 6'11.5 is laughable to me because i saw him standing next to chris bosh and was clearly taller than bosh who's legit 6'10. people find it hard to believe shaq lists his barefoot height because white centers like zydrunas ilgauskas list their height in shoes all the time and at the center position the most height is what is looked for. the only position where guys mostly downgrade their height is at the shooting guard position because they would rather be at that position than play forward. shaq could've said he was 7'3 but he chose his barefoot height like kevin garnett, kevin durant and so many other great players who don't play the lying game.
many of the basketball players like kevin durant 6-9, kevin garnett 6-11, chris bosh 6'10.25, shaq 7'1 and mutombo 7'2 all list their barefoot heights. i don't honestly understand why rob has him at only 7'.05 and other think he's less than 7ft. i remember reading that he is actually 7'1 and 7'2.75 in shoes, which totally adds up. he always looked to be the height listed, 6'11.5 is laughable to me because i saw him standing next to chris bosh and was clearly taller than bosh who's legit 6'10. people find it hard to believe shaq lists his barefoot height because white centers like zydrunas ilgauskas list their height in shoes all the time and at the center position the most height is what is looked for. the only position where guys mostly downgrade their height is at the shooting guard position because they would rather be at that position than play forward. shaq could've said he was 7'3 but he chose his barefoot height like kevin garnett, kevin durant and so many other great players who don't play the lying game.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 25/Mar/08
Shaq towering over 6'7.5" Scottie Pippen
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Shaq towering over 6'8" listed Glen Rice
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Shaq and 6'1.5" Arnold Schwarzenegger
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If Arnold wasn't tilting his head up and Shaq wasn't leaning Arnold's head would likely barely be around Shaq's shoulder
Shaq and Tim Duncan who is in the 6'10"-6'11" range
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In case you don't believe me that Scottie Pippen is 6'7.5"
"Scottie Pippen is 6-7 1/2, 212 pounds
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Scottie Pippen and 6'6" Penny Hardaway
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It's not like it's just a few pictures where Shaq looks over 7'1"...it's atleast 50-60 pictures if not more. The 1992 pre-draft measurement aswell as O'Neal's own claims of 7'1" are correct.
Shaq towering over 6'7.5" Scottie Pippen
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Shaq towering over 6'8" listed Glen Rice
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Shaq and 6'1.5" Arnold Schwarzenegger
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If Arnold wasn't tilting his head up and Shaq wasn't leaning Arnold's head would likely barely be around Shaq's shoulder
Shaq and Tim Duncan who is in the 6'10"-6'11" range
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In case you don't believe me that Scottie Pippen is 6'7.5"
"Scottie Pippen is 6-7 1/2, 212 pounds
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Scottie Pippen and 6'6" Penny Hardaway
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It's not like it's just a few pictures where Shaq looks over 7'1"...it's atleast 50-60 pictures if not more. The 1992 pre-draft measurement aswell as O'Neal's own claims of 7'1" are correct.
Anonymous said on 25/Mar/08
I agree with Anonymous but I would put Khali at 7'1.5"
I agree with Anonymous but I would put Khali at 7'1.5"
Shaq is 7'1" said on 25/Mar/08
It's fine if someone considerings Shaq 7'0.5" if they go by midday height but then Jared Jeffries should be downgraded to 6'9.5" and Steve Nash down to 6'0.5" because I believe the NBA draft camp has always measured in the morning. The camp however was different in 1992 because they didn't even measure players in shoes then. I can't confirm the measurement of 7'1" was in the morning either that is just what I've heard about the camp.
Shaq may have been still around 7'0" back in 1991 because Shaq in 1989 was claiming 7'0" even and I don't know what year he grew to 7'1" all I know is he was that height at the 1992 pre-draft camp in June and then confirmed that in a December 92' article with the Boston Globe I believe.
As you can see based on the fact Shaq has more than a head on Tony Parker who Rob lists as 6'1.25" and Parker has an advantage by being closer to the camera. Based on that either Shaq grew a little since 91', Tony Parker is shorter than Rob lists him or you are taller than you think.
Back to the morning height debate well a lot of people go by their morning heights like glenn and I think NBA players are the same. I'll have to find the article where it says NBA players measure in the morning though.
Shaq with Hakeem Olajuwon who is around 6'10"
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O'Neal has atleast 4" or 4.5" although his basketball shoes could be giving him a boost. Either way nothing under 7'1" makes sense for Shaq next to hakeem.
Shaq and 6'11.75" Kevin Garnett
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Once again nothing under 7'1" makes sense for O'Neal in that picture.
It's fine if someone considerings Shaq 7'0.5" if they go by midday height but then Jared Jeffries should be downgraded to 6'9.5" and Steve Nash down to 6'0.5" because I believe the NBA draft camp has always measured in the morning. The camp however was different in 1992 because they didn't even measure players in shoes then. I can't confirm the measurement of 7'1" was in the morning either that is just what I've heard about the camp.
Shaq may have been still around 7'0" back in 1991 because Shaq in 1989 was claiming 7'0" even and I don't know what year he grew to 7'1" all I know is he was that height at the 1992 pre-draft camp in June and then confirmed that in a December 92' article with the Boston Globe I believe.
As you can see based on the fact Shaq has more than a head on Tony Parker who Rob lists as 6'1.25" and Parker has an advantage by being closer to the camera. Based on that either Shaq grew a little since 91', Tony Parker is shorter than Rob lists him or you are taller than you think.
Back to the morning height debate well a lot of people go by their morning heights like glenn and I think NBA players are the same. I'll have to find the article where it says NBA players measure in the morning though.
Shaq with Hakeem Olajuwon who is around 6'10"
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O'Neal has atleast 4" or 4.5" although his basketball shoes could be giving him a boost. Either way nothing under 7'1" makes sense for Shaq next to hakeem.
Shaq and 6'11.75" Kevin Garnett
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Once again nothing under 7'1" makes sense for O'Neal in that picture.
JJ said on 25/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1"- I'm doing my best to dig out the photo but I should have pointed out the pic was taken in Oct 1991 when Shaq was still in his teens and I was 22!So there is a chance that he could have pushed out another inch cos I've studied the pic carefully before and to be technical Shaq as a 10.5 inch head max and there is no more than 5 inch max from is chin to the top of my head which is shaved at the time so at the most at this time Shaq would have been 6'11.5 to 7' max midday height. If he is as you say 7'1" in the morning his midday height which would be his average and probably what Rob bases his info on could well be 7' 0.5"
Shaq is 7'1"- I'm doing my best to dig out the photo but I should have pointed out the pic was taken in Oct 1991 when Shaq was still in his teens and I was 22!So there is a chance that he could have pushed out another inch cos I've studied the pic carefully before and to be technical Shaq as a 10.5 inch head max and there is no more than 5 inch max from is chin to the top of my head which is shaved at the time so at the most at this time Shaq would have been 6'11.5 to 7' max midday height. If he is as you say 7'1" in the morning his midday height which would be his average and probably what Rob bases his info on could well be 7' 0.5"
Shaq is 7'1" said on 24/Mar/08
allen 4 Duncan is slouching in those pictures. Robinson is 7'0"/213 cm. He was measured that height at the 1988 Olympics.
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In reality David Robinson is only .25" taller than 6'11.75" Kevin Garnett
Compare the difference between Shaq and Yao then yao and Mutombo
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Shaq is closer to Yao's height and just another example of why there is no way Shaq is even a hair shorter than Mutombo. Both are 7'1" and Shaq probably wears shoes that give him an advantage over Mutombo.
Right now Shaq is 2008
Height w/o shoes: 7'1"
Height w/ shoes: 7'3"
Weight: 321
Wingspan: 7'7"
Standing Reach: 9'5"
JJ I'd have to see the picture but that's odd because Shaq towers over Tony Parker by nearly that much and Parker is 6'1.25"
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If you are 5'8.5" midday then you would be more like 5'9" in comparison because I hear NBA players are measured in the morning so 7'1" is likely Shaq's morning height.
allen 4 Duncan is slouching in those pictures. Robinson is 7'0"/213 cm. He was measured that height at the 1988 Olympics.
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In reality David Robinson is only .25" taller than 6'11.75" Kevin Garnett
Compare the difference between Shaq and Yao then yao and Mutombo
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Shaq is closer to Yao's height and just another example of why there is no way Shaq is even a hair shorter than Mutombo. Both are 7'1" and Shaq probably wears shoes that give him an advantage over Mutombo.
Right now Shaq is 2008
Height w/o shoes: 7'1"
Height w/ shoes: 7'3"
Weight: 321
Wingspan: 7'7"
Standing Reach: 9'5"
JJ I'd have to see the picture but that's odd because Shaq towers over Tony Parker by nearly that much and Parker is 6'1.25"
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If you are 5'8.5" midday then you would be more like 5'9" in comparison because I hear NBA players are measured in the morning so 7'1" is likely Shaq's morning height.
JJ said on 24/Mar/08
'Shaq is 7'1"' just a s a point of interest I am exactly 5'8.5" tall barefoot midday and I have a picture at LA airport taken sise by side with Shaq and I am precisely up to his shoulder and we were both wearing similar trainers would this be right a 16.5" difference from his shoulder to his head and he is standing straight. I'm gonna try and poat a pic as I expect this to generate new speculation. A very interesting website!
'Shaq is 7'1"' just a s a point of interest I am exactly 5'8.5" tall barefoot midday and I have a picture at LA airport taken sise by side with Shaq and I am precisely up to his shoulder and we were both wearing similar trainers would this be right a 16.5" difference from his shoulder to his head and he is standing straight. I'm gonna try and poat a pic as I expect this to generate new speculation. A very interesting website!
lsu alum said on 24/Mar/08
look at this picture with shaq he towers over minime he must be 7'1"
look at this picture with shaq he towers over minime he must be 7'1"
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Shaq is 7'1" said on 24/Mar/08
lsu alum pause this video at 6:16
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lsu alum what do you think these NBA players heights are
Dikembe Mutombo
Kevin Garnett
Tim Duncan
Hakeem Olajuwon
Patrick Ewing
If Shaq was 6'11.5" cool that would make his accomplishments slightly more impressive but he's not he is 7'1" according to Shaq himself and the 1992 NBA Chicago Pre-Draft Camp.
In a November 1992 article Hakeem Olajuwon who is listed 7 foot, 255 pounds was guessed as 6'8" and 235 lbs after he stood next to O'Neal. Now it's well known Hakeem is around 6'10" so my question is if Shaq was 6'11.5" would someone really mistake him for being 5" taller than Hakeem even with a footwear advantage???? The answer is NO.
I have presented more than enough to prove O'Neal is 7'1".
lsu alum pause this video at 6:16
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lsu alum what do you think these NBA players heights are
Dikembe Mutombo
Kevin Garnett
Tim Duncan
Hakeem Olajuwon
Patrick Ewing
If Shaq was 6'11.5" cool that would make his accomplishments slightly more impressive but he's not he is 7'1" according to Shaq himself and the 1992 NBA Chicago Pre-Draft Camp.
In a November 1992 article Hakeem Olajuwon who is listed 7 foot, 255 pounds was guessed as 6'8" and 235 lbs after he stood next to O'Neal. Now it's well known Hakeem is around 6'10" so my question is if Shaq was 6'11.5" would someone really mistake him for being 5" taller than Hakeem even with a footwear advantage???? The answer is NO.
I have presented more than enough to prove O'Neal is 7'1".
Shaq is 7'1" said on 23/Mar/08
Wow.......
The only confirmed measurement is 6'11.5"????????
Back the f*ck up. Nobody has confirmed that. I have posted links now to back up my claims those are confirmed measurement.
Shaq
Height: 7'1"
Wingspan: 7'7"
Standing Reach: 9'5"
Those are the facts and there is a link below. I dare you lsu alum try to back up your claims. If Shaq measured below 7'0" there would have been a big deal made about it just like when 6'7" listed Larry Johnson measured 6'5.5" the year before.
Shaq is a legit 7'1" I have backed it up and will continue to do so until idiots like lsu alum just give up. Has lsu posted one single link to back up his claims? Has he?
Shaq himself said he was already 7 foot even before even entering college. So according to you lsu alum Shaq and the Chicago Pre-Draft Camps are both liars?
So I guess Dikembe Mutombo who measured 7'1" is only like 6'11" since he looks shorter than Shaq. Shaq at 6'11.5" makes no sense. He has not shrunk at all since 1992 much less 1.5"
lsu alum where did the 7'1" height, 7'7' wingspan and 9'5" reach measurements come from? Did the Chicago Pre-Draft Camp pull them out of their asses?
Do some research if he measured 6'11.5" at lsu alum then prove it. Until you have some kind of proof don't even bother posting on this page because nobody takes you seriously.
Wow.......
The only confirmed measurement is 6'11.5"????????
Back the f*ck up. Nobody has confirmed that. I have posted links now to back up my claims those are confirmed measurement.
Shaq
Height: 7'1"
Wingspan: 7'7"
Standing Reach: 9'5"
Those are the facts and there is a link below. I dare you lsu alum try to back up your claims. If Shaq measured below 7'0" there would have been a big deal made about it just like when 6'7" listed Larry Johnson measured 6'5.5" the year before.
Shaq is a legit 7'1" I have backed it up and will continue to do so until idiots like lsu alum just give up. Has lsu posted one single link to back up his claims? Has he?
Shaq himself said he was already 7 foot even before even entering college. So according to you lsu alum Shaq and the Chicago Pre-Draft Camps are both liars?
So I guess Dikembe Mutombo who measured 7'1" is only like 6'11" since he looks shorter than Shaq. Shaq at 6'11.5" makes no sense. He has not shrunk at all since 1992 much less 1.5"
lsu alum where did the 7'1" height, 7'7' wingspan and 9'5" reach measurements come from? Did the Chicago Pre-Draft Camp pull them out of their asses?
Do some research if he measured 6'11.5" at lsu alum then prove it. Until you have some kind of proof don't even bother posting on this page because nobody takes you seriously.
LV said on 23/Mar/08
Please show proof of a 6'11.5" measurement of an adult and fully grown Shaquille O'Neal, lsu alum. Why bother posting on here if you don't care to at least attempt to substantiate your claims? And for the record, I don't even like Shaq. I'm a Pacer fan. It's irrelevant whether or not I like him because I just open my eyes and can see he is taller than every other legit barefoot 7 footer!
Please show proof of a 6'11.5" measurement of an adult and fully grown Shaquille O'Neal, lsu alum. Why bother posting on here if you don't care to at least attempt to substantiate your claims? And for the record, I don't even like Shaq. I'm a Pacer fan. It's irrelevant whether or not I like him because I just open my eyes and can see he is taller than every other legit barefoot 7 footer!
Shaq is 7'1" said on 23/Mar/08
The arguments against Shaq being 7'1" have really died down. However if Rob personally doesn't know if 7'0" or 7'1" is more accurate then it makes sense for him to put down 7'0.5"
The arguments against Shaq being 7'1" have really died down. However if Rob personally doesn't know if 7'0" or 7'1" is more accurate then it makes sense for him to put down 7'0.5"
Howard said on 23/Mar/08
I think with all the mixed opinions surrounding this mans height best leave as it is Rob!
I think with all the mixed opinions surrounding this mans height best leave as it is Rob!
lsu alum said on 22/Mar/08
first of all that was an imposter posting as me,second the only confirmed measurement of oneal was when he was measured at 6'11.5",if shaq is 7'1'wants to put his money where his mouth is i will do the research,and prove it.i will however not spend all that time just to prove it to someone who is like a child worshipping some cartoon hero
first of all that was an imposter posting as me,second the only confirmed measurement of oneal was when he was measured at 6'11.5",if shaq is 7'1'wants to put his money where his mouth is i will do the research,and prove it.i will however not spend all that time just to prove it to someone who is like a child worshipping some cartoon hero
Shaq is 7'1" said on 22/Mar/08
obomo first of all Shaq is just one of my all time favorite basketball players not my hero.
This has not only Shaq's height but his Standing Reach and wingspan. It's from a June 23rd, 1992 pre-draft article
At 7-foot-1 and nearly 300 pounds, ... Shaq already has a reach of 9-5 and an armspan of 7-7. He's a good leaper, too, and can touch a point on the backboard almost two-and-a-half feet above the rim
Click Here
On a side note what do some of you think of the Shaq/Suns experiment?
I personally think it could be what finally puts the Suns over the top and they try to extend their winning streak to 7 straight games. Shaq seems to be adjusting to being a role player now too instead of a star player like he had been.
obomo what's your explanation for Shaq measuring 7'1" in height, 7'7" in wingspan and 9'5" in Standing Reach at the 1992 Chicago pre-draft camp? Heights were only measured barefoot at the Chicago camp back then so how do you explain that?
obomo first of all Shaq is just one of my all time favorite basketball players not my hero.
This has not only Shaq's height but his Standing Reach and wingspan. It's from a June 23rd, 1992 pre-draft article
At 7-foot-1 and nearly 300 pounds, ... Shaq already has a reach of 9-5 and an armspan of 7-7. He's a good leaper, too, and can touch a point on the backboard almost two-and-a-half feet above the rim
Click Here
On a side note what do some of you think of the Shaq/Suns experiment?
I personally think it could be what finally puts the Suns over the top and they try to extend their winning streak to 7 straight games. Shaq seems to be adjusting to being a role player now too instead of a star player like he had been.
obomo what's your explanation for Shaq measuring 7'1" in height, 7'7" in wingspan and 9'5" in Standing Reach at the 1992 Chicago pre-draft camp? Heights were only measured barefoot at the Chicago camp back then so how do you explain that?
Anonymous said on 22/Mar/08
finally, lsu alum has come to his senses, let's face it Shaq is truly 7'1"
finally, lsu alum has come to his senses, let's face it Shaq is truly 7'1"
obomo said on 21/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1".LSU Alum is right,you've proven nothing.I believe Oneal may be shorter than 6'11.5"now.His shoes give him more thyan most basketball shoes.You're just a hero worshipper that has nothing better to do.Who will be your hero when Shaq retires in a year,or so.
Shaq is 7'1".LSU Alum is right,you've proven nothing.I believe Oneal may be shorter than 6'11.5"now.His shoes give him more thyan most basketball shoes.You're just a hero worshipper that has nothing better to do.Who will be your hero when Shaq retires in a year,or so.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 21/Mar/08
Good pictures Allen. The Duncan and Gasol ones aren't the best for judging because of posture but the Hill and Pryzbilla ones are good.
Shaq towers over 6'7" Grant Hill by 6 or 7 inches.
As far as Pryzbilla he is 7'0" proving even more that Shaq is 7'1" because Shaq is looking down and slouching slightly yet still a little taller. Hell if Shaq straightened up his neck a bit he could squeeze out an extra cm atleast.
Thank you allen4
Here is a better picture of Shaq and 214,5 cm Pau Gasol
Click Here
Good pictures Allen. The Duncan and Gasol ones aren't the best for judging because of posture but the Hill and Pryzbilla ones are good.
Shaq towers over 6'7" Grant Hill by 6 or 7 inches.
As far as Pryzbilla he is 7'0" proving even more that Shaq is 7'1" because Shaq is looking down and slouching slightly yet still a little taller. Hell if Shaq straightened up his neck a bit he could squeeze out an extra cm atleast.
Thank you allen4
Here is a better picture of Shaq and 214,5 cm Pau Gasol
Click Here
allen4 said on 21/Mar/08
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Shaq is 7'1" said on 21/Mar/08
It's ok LV I don't mind proving Shaq is 7'1" because I feel I've done just that. lsu alum hasn't provided even 1 decent piece of evidence. lsu alum I searched archives for articles with the keyboards Shaq 6-11, Shaq 6-11.5 or Shaq 6-11 1/2 and NOTHING came up. Search for Shaq and "7-1, 303" pre-draft articles come up. Just like they come up for "Alonzo Mourning 6-9 1/2 249".
Get over it O'Neal is 7'1". Unless you have some kind of proof he has been measured anything else then just shut up.
I personally believe you are lying about Shaq measuring 6-11.5 his final year at LSU for 2 reasons
1.You originally claimed the measurement was from the pre-draft camp
2.In 1989 after he had barely turned 17 Shaq said he was NOT 6-11 but 7-0 even. Here is the video
Click Here
At right around 0:54
As for OBOMO who is out of his mind claiming 6'10.75" for O'Neals height check out another street clothes picture.
Shaq slouching but still towering over 6'6" Rick Fox by atleast 7 inches...yes in street clothes
Click Here
I am really getting tired of this.
How can anyone think O'Neal is under 7 feet now. If you believe pre-draft heights are fabricated sometimes fair enough but still look at O'Neal in all of those pictures and take into account O'Neals height claims.
Please if ANYONE has ANY link to a measurement from after O'Neal was atleast 17 stating he is 6'11.5" then post it. Otherwise stop posting your fabricated BS stories.
It's ok LV I don't mind proving Shaq is 7'1" because I feel I've done just that. lsu alum hasn't provided even 1 decent piece of evidence. lsu alum I searched archives for articles with the keyboards Shaq 6-11, Shaq 6-11.5 or Shaq 6-11 1/2 and NOTHING came up. Search for Shaq and "7-1, 303" pre-draft articles come up. Just like they come up for "Alonzo Mourning 6-9 1/2 249".
Get over it O'Neal is 7'1". Unless you have some kind of proof he has been measured anything else then just shut up.
I personally believe you are lying about Shaq measuring 6-11.5 his final year at LSU for 2 reasons
1.You originally claimed the measurement was from the pre-draft camp
2.In 1989 after he had barely turned 17 Shaq said he was NOT 6-11 but 7-0 even. Here is the video
Click Here
At right around 0:54
As for OBOMO who is out of his mind claiming 6'10.75" for O'Neals height check out another street clothes picture.
Shaq slouching but still towering over 6'6" Rick Fox by atleast 7 inches...yes in street clothes
Click Here
I am really getting tired of this.
How can anyone think O'Neal is under 7 feet now. If you believe pre-draft heights are fabricated sometimes fair enough but still look at O'Neal in all of those pictures and take into account O'Neals height claims.
Please if ANYONE has ANY link to a measurement from after O'Neal was atleast 17 stating he is 6'11.5" then post it. Otherwise stop posting your fabricated BS stories.
LV said on 19/Mar/08
lsu alum,
Why are you assuming its our job of prove Shaq is 7'0"-7'1" barefoot when his listed height EVERYWHERE is 7'1" or taller? The burden of proof is on you to prove he's 6'11.5" and you're doing a terrible job of justifying it.
lsu alum,
Why are you assuming its our job of prove Shaq is 7'0"-7'1" barefoot when his listed height EVERYWHERE is 7'1" or taller? The burden of proof is on you to prove he's 6'11.5" and you're doing a terrible job of justifying it.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 18/Mar/08
lsu alum if that were the case then you would be in jail because the jury(LV, Gonzalo, Leung, Alex, Mr. X) would find you guilty.
And as long as we are using this analogy I have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Shaq is 7'1".
lsu alum if that were the case then you would be in jail because the jury(LV, Gonzalo, Leung, Alex, Mr. X) would find you guilty.
And as long as we are using this analogy I have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Shaq is 7'1".
lsu alum said on 18/Mar/08
shaq is 7'1",you have proved nothing using pictures,and someone saying he's this height or that height.if i was a criminal,i sure would hope you were the prosecuter
shaq is 7'1",you have proved nothing using pictures,and someone saying he's this height or that height.if i was a criminal,i sure would hope you were the prosecuter
LV said on 17/Mar/08
lsu alum, you can dream up all the excuses you want but that picture of Shaq and Mourning is just one picture. There are many, many more full length pictures of them together and Shaq still dwarfs him. Again, we are still waiting on any "proof" that Shaq is anything under 7ft barefoot. And we're not referring to one or two fluke pictures with poor angles. We need numerous pictures of him next to people with documented height. Shaq is 7'1" hasn't had any problems not only posting a ton of those pictures but also several articles with direct quotes from Shaq saying he's 7'1" of taller.
lsu alum, you can dream up all the excuses you want but that picture of Shaq and Mourning is just one picture. There are many, many more full length pictures of them together and Shaq still dwarfs him. Again, we are still waiting on any "proof" that Shaq is anything under 7ft barefoot. And we're not referring to one or two fluke pictures with poor angles. We need numerous pictures of him next to people with documented height. Shaq is 7'1" hasn't had any problems not only posting a ton of those pictures but also several articles with direct quotes from Shaq saying he's 7'1" of taller.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 17/Mar/08
Yeah Jason I can admit I've probably posted on this page a bit too much but only because I have been insulted just for posting evidence and that made my want to prove O'Neal is 7'1" and I feel I've done that.
Mr. X you may be right about O'Neal being 7'1.5" but what is your source for that? He does clearly look taller than Mutombo who is 7'1" flat but I'll go with 7'1" even until I see some proof he grew from that. His footwear could be giving the illusion of a legit 7'1.5"-7'2" guy.
Yeah Jason I can admit I've probably posted on this page a bit too much but only because I have been insulted just for posting evidence and that made my want to prove O'Neal is 7'1" and I feel I've done that.
Mr. X you may be right about O'Neal being 7'1.5" but what is your source for that? He does clearly look taller than Mutombo who is 7'1" flat but I'll go with 7'1" even until I see some proof he grew from that. His footwear could be giving the illusion of a legit 7'1.5"-7'2" guy.
Leung said on 17/Mar/08
LV says on 14/Mar/08
LV says on 14/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1" said on 16/Mar/08
Yeah Duhon and if not then it must be photoshopped. All of the countless pictures, articles and videos I posted for proof must have been fabricated because there is no way Shaq is 7'1" simply for the fact lsu alum says he isn't and uses great points and arguments like "get over it".
Yeah Duhon and if not then it must be photoshopped. All of the countless pictures, articles and videos I posted for proof must have been fabricated because there is no way Shaq is 7'1" simply for the fact lsu alum says he isn't and uses great points and arguments like "get over it".
lsu alum said on 16/Mar/08
thats a great picture to judge someone's height you can see their footware,and everything.lv is as sharp as shaq is 7'1"
thats a great picture to judge someone's height you can see their footware,and everything.lv is as sharp as shaq is 7'1"
Duhon said on 16/Mar/08
LV, shaq is obviously wearing stilts in that pic and mourning is barefoot.
LV, shaq is obviously wearing stilts in that pic and mourning is barefoot.
Jason said on 15/Mar/08
I still think Shaq is more 7'0''. ''Shaq is 7'1'' - you've been going non-stop, hammer and tong at this since at least December, mate...
I still think Shaq is more 7'0''. ''Shaq is 7'1'' - you've been going non-stop, hammer and tong at this since at least December, mate...
lsu alum said on 15/Mar/08
lv your so stupid someone could sell you dirt,the picture with mourning is one shaq is 7'1"posted on lebrons page.if yu can read more that a couple of paragraphs with out having to rest your brian you would know that obomo,and myself are not the only ones that beleive oneal is less than 7/0".I am willing to wager any amount of money that the 6'11.5"measurement was legitamate.it was quoted in the Baton rouge newspaper THE ADVOCATE.but im not going to do the reserch for nothing.i know its probably hard for lv,and shaq is 7'1"to commit to a wager since they probably have lousy paying jobs(if their employed)but if they will put their money where their mouths are,i'll be glad to do the work.but i'm not holding my breath
lv your so stupid someone could sell you dirt,the picture with mourning is one shaq is 7'1"posted on lebrons page.if yu can read more that a couple of paragraphs with out having to rest your brian you would know that obomo,and myself are not the only ones that beleive oneal is less than 7/0".I am willing to wager any amount of money that the 6'11.5"measurement was legitamate.it was quoted in the Baton rouge newspaper THE ADVOCATE.but im not going to do the reserch for nothing.i know its probably hard for lv,and shaq is 7'1"to commit to a wager since they probably have lousy paying jobs(if their employed)but if they will put their money where their mouths are,i'll be glad to do the work.but i'm not holding my breath
Shaq is 7'1" said on 15/Mar/08
LV thanks for having common sense. Shaq looks taller than Mutombo and both are 7'1" so that is the shoe effect. The shoes don't make him look 7'1" the shoes make look 7'2" or 7'3". However we are dealing with one guy who says Shaq is 6'10.75" and another who says Dwight Howard is as tall as Shaq so I guess logic is useless arguing with those guys.
As for the Mourning piclsu alum is convinced Mourning is 6'8" even though here are 2 links proving that wrong.
Mourning was already 6'9" at 18. He measured that height at the 1988 Olympics.
One useful feature of the trials is that players are measured and weighed, rather than listed at their media-guide sizes, which are usually inflated. Thus, David Robinson, heretofore listed at 7-1, 235, is down to 7-0, 226. Danny Manning, once listed at 6-11, is now 6-9. Georgetown recruit [Alonzo Mourning], once 6-11 or 6-10 at Indian River High in Chesapeake, Va., is down to 6-9, 230
Click Here
Mourning confirmed at 6-9 1/2 during the 92' pre-draft camp
But can Mourning, who weighs 249 pounds and measures 6-9-1/2, hold up as an NBA center?
Click Here
LV thanks for having common sense. Shaq looks taller than Mutombo and both are 7'1" so that is the shoe effect. The shoes don't make him look 7'1" the shoes make look 7'2" or 7'3". However we are dealing with one guy who says Shaq is 6'10.75" and another who says Dwight Howard is as tall as Shaq so I guess logic is useless arguing with those guys.
As for the Mourning piclsu alum is convinced Mourning is 6'8" even though here are 2 links proving that wrong.
Mourning was already 6'9" at 18. He measured that height at the 1988 Olympics.
One useful feature of the trials is that players are measured and weighed, rather than listed at their media-guide sizes, which are usually inflated. Thus, David Robinson, heretofore listed at 7-1, 235, is down to 7-0, 226. Danny Manning, once listed at 6-11, is now 6-9. Georgetown recruit [Alonzo Mourning], once 6-11 or 6-10 at Indian River High in Chesapeake, Va., is down to 6-9, 230
Click Here
Mourning confirmed at 6-9 1/2 during the 92' pre-draft camp
But can Mourning, who weighs 249 pounds and measures 6-9-1/2, hold up as an NBA center?
Click Here
LV said on 14/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1", you're wasting your time arguing with obomo and lsu alum. They are the only people on here who think Shaq is anything under 7'0" to 7'1" and you've posted an insane amount of proof backing your claim while they've shown virtually nothing. I'm giving lsu alum the quote of the century for saying "shaq is 7'1",your picture of sahq and mouring proves shaq is 6'11.5" regarding this picture (Click Here). If that's only a 2" difference then I must be Santa Claus! Hey obomo, where are the "lifts" and "high basketball shoes" that you mention in all the other pictures since they are wearing street clothes? You guys need to bring more than opinions to this forum if you want anyone to take you seriously.
Shaq is 7'1", you're wasting your time arguing with obomo and lsu alum. They are the only people on here who think Shaq is anything under 7'0" to 7'1" and you've posted an insane amount of proof backing your claim while they've shown virtually nothing. I'm giving lsu alum the quote of the century for saying "shaq is 7'1",your picture of sahq and mouring proves shaq is 6'11.5" regarding this picture (Click Here). If that's only a 2" difference then I must be Santa Claus! Hey obomo, where are the "lifts" and "high basketball shoes" that you mention in all the other pictures since they are wearing street clothes? You guys need to bring more than opinions to this forum if you want anyone to take you seriously.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 14/Mar/08
I am thrilled with the new proof I have found.
Pause this video at 6:16
Shaq standing next to 7'1" Dikembe Mutombo and Shaq is clearly taller!
Click Here
Someone said they wanted video proof of Shaq's height well there it is.
Editor Rob if you want an exact quote to use here is Shaq from a December 6th, 1992 article in the Boston Globe
I'm 7 feet 1 inch, 300 pounds. If I were a fan, I'd expect 20 points and 15 rebounds every night."
This is the last time I will mention lsu alum in anyway but I'd like to point out a few things.
Has anyone else noticed he's done a terrible job pretending he's not a fraud and I will point out a few things.
1.At first he was claiming to have been at the 1992 pre-draft camp but after I posted a link stating Shaq was 7'1" from a pre-draft article he changed his story to it being a college measurement.
2.He used to use some supposed claim on the Howard Stern show was evidence for him being 6'11.5" but after I posted 2 links to Shaq claiming 7'1" he now states Shaq just lies about his height so he can be like superman when in the past lsu alum use to say things like "I think Shaq knows his own height" except now when Shaq says his height as 7'1" all of sudden according to lsu alum he's lying.
3.If Shaq was measured 6'11.5" then why would lsu alum claim he might be 6'11" flat?
I have exposed lsu alum and here are 3 reasons why his posts are useless
1.This guy has not only insulted me but the majority of posters who disagree with him
2.He has yet to post a single link to back up his statements
3.Google Shaq and 6'11.5" and no articles or videos come up
I am not looking to trade insults but it becomes impossible when lsu alum follows me to the Kevin Garnett page and insults me and then to the Lebron page and insults me. I just wanted to state those things and the following.
I have posted every kind of evidence that anyone could ask for.
1.Someone wanted Shaq claiming his height as 7'1" well he did that twice.
2.Someone said that must be in shoes well I countered that by posting an interview with Slam Magazine when Shaq said he was 7'3" which would be around his height in shoes
3.I posted some old pre-draft articles
4.I have posted atleast 3 dozen pictures backing up my claims
5.Someone wanted video proof well I posted video proof.
With this new video link I'm sorry but there is no way Shaq is anything under 7'1". Don't believe me? Just ask the man himself.
I am thrilled with the new proof I have found.
Pause this video at 6:16
Shaq standing next to 7'1" Dikembe Mutombo and Shaq is clearly taller!
Click Here
Someone said they wanted video proof of Shaq's height well there it is.
Editor Rob if you want an exact quote to use here is Shaq from a December 6th, 1992 article in the Boston Globe
I'm 7 feet 1 inch, 300 pounds. If I were a fan, I'd expect 20 points and 15 rebounds every night."
This is the last time I will mention lsu alum in anyway but I'd like to point out a few things.
Has anyone else noticed he's done a terrible job pretending he's not a fraud and I will point out a few things.
1.At first he was claiming to have been at the 1992 pre-draft camp but after I posted a link stating Shaq was 7'1" from a pre-draft article he changed his story to it being a college measurement.
2.He used to use some supposed claim on the Howard Stern show was evidence for him being 6'11.5" but after I posted 2 links to Shaq claiming 7'1" he now states Shaq just lies about his height so he can be like superman when in the past lsu alum use to say things like "I think Shaq knows his own height" except now when Shaq says his height as 7'1" all of sudden according to lsu alum he's lying.
3.If Shaq was measured 6'11.5" then why would lsu alum claim he might be 6'11" flat?
I have exposed lsu alum and here are 3 reasons why his posts are useless
1.This guy has not only insulted me but the majority of posters who disagree with him
2.He has yet to post a single link to back up his statements
3.Google Shaq and 6'11.5" and no articles or videos come up
I am not looking to trade insults but it becomes impossible when lsu alum follows me to the Kevin Garnett page and insults me and then to the Lebron page and insults me. I just wanted to state those things and the following.
I have posted every kind of evidence that anyone could ask for.
1.Someone wanted Shaq claiming his height as 7'1" well he did that twice.
2.Someone said that must be in shoes well I countered that by posting an interview with Slam Magazine when Shaq said he was 7'3" which would be around his height in shoes
3.I posted some old pre-draft articles
4.I have posted atleast 3 dozen pictures backing up my claims
5.Someone wanted video proof well I posted video proof.
With this new video link I'm sorry but there is no way Shaq is anything under 7'1". Don't believe me? Just ask the man himself.
Mr. X said on 13/Mar/08
Shaq looks 6'11.5" to 7'0" when he slouches but standing straight he is 7'1"
Shaq looks 6'11.5" to 7'0" when he slouches but standing straight he is 7'1"
lsu alum said on 13/Mar/08
shaq is 7'1",your picture of sahq and mouring proves shaq is 6'11.5.if you were as big an nba fan as you want people to believe,you would know that alonzo has stated that he is closer to 6'8",than he is to 6'10".who will you worship when shaq retires in a year or two,lebron maybe.you'll probably claim lebrons 6'10",what a loser.
shaq is 7'1",your picture of sahq and mouring proves shaq is 6'11.5.if you were as big an nba fan as you want people to believe,you would know that alonzo has stated that he is closer to 6'8",than he is to 6'10".who will you worship when shaq retires in a year or two,lebron maybe.you'll probably claim lebrons 6'10",what a loser.
obomo said on 13/Mar/08
Shaq is7'1",give it up.Many of your own pictures show Shaq lower than 7'1`".It's common knowledge around the NBA that Shaq wears high basketball shoes,with special insoles.Call them lifts,or what ever.I believe he wears them to cushion his back,and knees from the pounding.Shaqs peak height was 6'11.5',OR 6'11.75".Due to the pounding he's taken he could be down to 6'10.75".I bet Shaq is 7'1"even has a dirty jock strap of Oneal's on display at his home.
Shaq is7'1",give it up.Many of your own pictures show Shaq lower than 7'1`".It's common knowledge around the NBA that Shaq wears high basketball shoes,with special insoles.Call them lifts,or what ever.I believe he wears them to cushion his back,and knees from the pounding.Shaqs peak height was 6'11.5',OR 6'11.75".Due to the pounding he's taken he could be down to 6'10.75".I bet Shaq is 7'1"even has a dirty jock strap of Oneal's on display at his home.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 13/Mar/08
Why is it OBOMO and the other 6'11.5" guys ignore Shaq towering over another big man Alonzo Mourning by over 4" in street clothes??
Shaq is taller than Mutombo
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If that picture isn't good enough pause Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals with 2:34 left
Shaq is 7'1" barefoot and 7'3" in shoes that's why he has around 4" on Tim Duncan who is 6'10.5" barefoot and 6'11.5" in shoes
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Shaq and Ilgauskas are both 7'3" in shoes.)O'Neal is leaning slightly and Ilgauskas is closer to the camera yet they still look about the same height)
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Garnett was already 6-11 when he was drafted and now said he is "6-11 and some quarters" so 6'11.75"
Garnett and 6'7.5" Wally Sczerbiak
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Garnett and 6'9.5" Joe Smith
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Garnett and 6'11.75" Michael Olowokandi
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Not a great picture but Shaq is coming out taller than Pau in this picture.
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Not a great picture but the best I could get of Shaq and Pau from the last Laker game. Both are bending their knees especially Pau but I couldn't imagine Pau being as tall as Shaq if both were standing up straight.
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Remember though Gasol is 214,5 cm, thin and has messy hair while O'Neal is 216 cm, bulkier and bald so it's possible Gasol could appear about the same height. 1,5 cm is not a big difference.
So 7'1" for Shaq, 7'1" for Mutombo, 6'11.75" for Garnett.
Why is it OBOMO and the other 6'11.5" guys ignore Shaq towering over another big man Alonzo Mourning by over 4" in street clothes??
Shaq is taller than Mutombo
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If that picture isn't good enough pause Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals with 2:34 left
Shaq is 7'1" barefoot and 7'3" in shoes that's why he has around 4" on Tim Duncan who is 6'10.5" barefoot and 6'11.5" in shoes
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Shaq and Ilgauskas are both 7'3" in shoes.)O'Neal is leaning slightly and Ilgauskas is closer to the camera yet they still look about the same height)
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Garnett was already 6-11 when he was drafted and now said he is "6-11 and some quarters" so 6'11.75"
Garnett and 6'7.5" Wally Sczerbiak
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Garnett and 6'9.5" Joe Smith
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Garnett and 6'11.75" Michael Olowokandi
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Not a great picture but Shaq is coming out taller than Pau in this picture.
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Not a great picture but the best I could get of Shaq and Pau from the last Laker game. Both are bending their knees especially Pau but I couldn't imagine Pau being as tall as Shaq if both were standing up straight.
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Remember though Gasol is 214,5 cm, thin and has messy hair while O'Neal is 216 cm, bulkier and bald so it's possible Gasol could appear about the same height. 1,5 cm is not a big difference.
So 7'1" for Shaq, 7'1" for Mutombo, 6'11.75" for Garnett.
mask said on 13/Mar/08
I guess:
Shaq 215 w/o shoes 218 w/ shoes (listed 7'1" or 216 cm)
Duncan 209 w/o 212 w/ (listed 6'11" or 211 cm)
Nowitzki 210 w/o 213 w/ (listed 7'0" or 213 cm)
Garnett 211 w/o 214 w/ (listed 6'11" or 211 cm)
Gasol 214 w/o 217 w/ (listed 7'0" or 213 cm)
Yao 225 w/o 228 w/ (listed 7'6" or 229 cm)
Ewing 210 w/o 213 w/ (listed 7'0" or 213 cm)
Mourning 206 w/o 209 w/ (listed 6'10" or 208 cm)
Olajuwon 208 w/o 211 w/ (listed 7'0" or 213 cm)
Mutombo 216 w/o 219 w/ (listed 7'2" or 218 cm)
Ilgauskas 218 w/o 221 w/ (listed 7'3" or 221 cm)
considering all of them wearing normal trainer shoes which add 1.25" or 3 cm to your height!
I guess:
Shaq 215 w/o shoes 218 w/ shoes (listed 7'1" or 216 cm)
Duncan 209 w/o 212 w/ (listed 6'11" or 211 cm)
Nowitzki 210 w/o 213 w/ (listed 7'0" or 213 cm)
Garnett 211 w/o 214 w/ (listed 6'11" or 211 cm)
Gasol 214 w/o 217 w/ (listed 7'0" or 213 cm)
Yao 225 w/o 228 w/ (listed 7'6" or 229 cm)
Ewing 210 w/o 213 w/ (listed 7'0" or 213 cm)
Mourning 206 w/o 209 w/ (listed 6'10" or 208 cm)
Olajuwon 208 w/o 211 w/ (listed 7'0" or 213 cm)
Mutombo 216 w/o 219 w/ (listed 7'2" or 218 cm)
Ilgauskas 218 w/o 221 w/ (listed 7'3" or 221 cm)
considering all of them wearing normal trainer shoes which add 1.25" or 3 cm to your height!
Gonzalo said on 13/Mar/08
Shaq is taller than Nowitzki. I don
Shaq is taller than Nowitzki. I don
Shaq is 7'1" said on 13/Mar/08
If that were the case lsu alum then he would have Banned me or upgraded Shaq to 7-1.
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Shaq and 6'9.5" Zo in street clothes. O'Neal is all of 7'1" if not more there.
1992 Draft Article stating O'Neal at 7-1 and Tom Gugliotta at 6-9 1/2
7-foot-1, 303-pound O'Neal
Gugliotta's all-around game at 6-9 1/2
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lsu alum please provide a link or shut up. O'Neal is 7'1" barefoot and 7'3" in shoes. I have backed that up with links including Shaq himself saying it.
If that were the case lsu alum then he would have Banned me or upgraded Shaq to 7-1.
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Shaq and 6'9.5" Zo in street clothes. O'Neal is all of 7'1" if not more there.
1992 Draft Article stating O'Neal at 7-1 and Tom Gugliotta at 6-9 1/2
7-foot-1, 303-pound O'Neal
Gugliotta's all-around game at 6-9 1/2
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lsu alum please provide a link or shut up. O'Neal is 7'1" barefoot and 7'3" in shoes. I have backed that up with links including Shaq himself saying it.
lsu alum said on 12/Mar/08
i agree with 6'11.5 for dirk.he's the same height as shaq.shaq is 7'1" should know that pictures are a terrible way to judge height,and as far as editor Ron upgrading shaq,he probably just got trired of hearing him cry about it
i agree with 6'11.5 for dirk.he's the same height as shaq.shaq is 7'1" should know that pictures are a terrible way to judge height,and as far as editor Ron upgrading shaq,he probably just got trired of hearing him cry about it
Shaq is 7'1" said on 12/Mar/08
Dirk has been listed 212 cm in recent years when he has played for Germany and look at this picture with 6'3" Jason Kidd. If you use the poster on the How To Measure A Celebrities Height page and you draw a line then it looks like Dirk has 8.5" on Kidd if not more.
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The 212 cm listing is probably correct so 6'11.5" barefoot for Dirk.
Dirk has been listed 212 cm in recent years when he has played for Germany and look at this picture with 6'3" Jason Kidd. If you use the poster on the How To Measure A Celebrities Height page and you draw a line then it looks like Dirk has 8.5" on Kidd if not more.
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The 212 cm listing is probably correct so 6'11.5" barefoot for Dirk.
Gonzalo said on 12/Mar/08
I think Nowitzki is around 2`11 barefoot. He towered over Papaloukas who is listed 2`00. And he looked clearly taller than Garbajosa or Felipe Reyes from Spain who are listed 2
I think Nowitzki is around 2`11 barefoot. He towered over Papaloukas who is listed 2`00. And he looked clearly taller than Garbajosa or Felipe Reyes from Spain who are listed 2
Shaq is 7'1" said on 11/Mar/08
lsu alum Editor Rob doesn't worship Shaq and he has him at 7'0.5". He has said O'Neal could be either 7'0" or 7'1" and I am not even sure if he is a fan of Shaq so what is your explanation for that? He has no bias towards Shaq.
These are Shaq's measurements from 1992
Height- 7'1"
Weight: 303
Body Fat: 12.2%
Wingspan: 7'7"
Standing Rech: 9'5"
Get over it lsu alum. The majority of posters disagree with you on Shaq being 6'11.5" including Editor Rob.
lsu alum Editor Rob doesn't worship Shaq and he has him at 7'0.5". He has said O'Neal could be either 7'0" or 7'1" and I am not even sure if he is a fan of Shaq so what is your explanation for that? He has no bias towards Shaq.
These are Shaq's measurements from 1992
Height- 7'1"
Weight: 303
Body Fat: 12.2%
Wingspan: 7'7"
Standing Rech: 9'5"
Get over it lsu alum. The majority of posters disagree with you on Shaq being 6'11.5" including Editor Rob.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 11/Mar/08
Well as far as basketball players I figured out at the 2000 Olympics the players they didn't measure they just knocked 1.25" or 3 cm off their NBA listed heights. Not sure about any other years all I'm saying is 217 cm for Shaq is possible considering he does appear taller than Mutombo who is 7'1" and also has big shoes. Shaq was also only 20 years old when he measured 7'1" so it's not impossible he grew half an inch.
Well as far as basketball players I figured out at the 2000 Olympics the players they didn't measure they just knocked 1.25" or 3 cm off their NBA listed heights. Not sure about any other years all I'm saying is 217 cm for Shaq is possible considering he does appear taller than Mutombo who is 7'1" and also has big shoes. Shaq was also only 20 years old when he measured 7'1" so it's not impossible he grew half an inch.
Vegas said on 11/Mar/08
JT says on 7/Mar/08
I'd be suspicious of these supposed Olympic listings though, like for Jordan, Barkley, Shaq, etc. What was the point in measuring any b-ball player's height for the Olympics? It's important for the draft, when a team is considering whom to pick and how many millions to pay them
exactly there are some 10,000-11,000 athletes that compete at the olympics and zero chance that all those would be measured. Same with the world cup in soccer they were coming up with numbers off the tops of their heads imo. kurt angle was listed at 5'11 and mark henry at 6'3 at the olympics so olympic figures are very suspicious
JT says on 7/Mar/08
I'd be suspicious of these supposed Olympic listings though, like for Jordan, Barkley, Shaq, etc. What was the point in measuring any b-ball player's height for the Olympics? It's important for the draft, when a team is considering whom to pick and how many millions to pay them
exactly there are some 10,000-11,000 athletes that compete at the olympics and zero chance that all those would be measured. Same with the world cup in soccer they were coming up with numbers off the tops of their heads imo. kurt angle was listed at 5'11 and mark henry at 6'3 at the olympics so olympic figures are very suspicious
Shaq is 7'1" said on 11/Mar/08
Here is a picture of Shaq in street clothes and he is easily a foot taller than 6'1.25" Tony Parker. Hmmmm 6'1.25" plus 1 foot equals over 7'1"
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O'Neal has stated 7'1" twice, 7'3" once and he has been measured 7'1" and never listed below that his entire NBA career. Those are facts. O'Neal being 7'1" is a fact.
Here is a picture of Shaq in street clothes and he is easily a foot taller than 6'1.25" Tony Parker. Hmmmm 6'1.25" plus 1 foot equals over 7'1"
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O'Neal has stated 7'1" twice, 7'3" once and he has been measured 7'1" and never listed below that his entire NBA career. Those are facts. O'Neal being 7'1" is a fact.
lsu alum said on 10/Mar/08
christian,glad to hear from someone who doesn't worship oneal,and looks at his objectivly.oneal is 6'11.5",enough said.6'10.75 is too low for him,although he can look shorter at times in street clothes.
christian,glad to hear from someone who doesn't worship oneal,and looks at his objectivly.oneal is 6'11.5",enough said.6'10.75 is too low for him,although he can look shorter at times in street clothes.
Leung said on 10/Mar/08
Barkley is at least 6'5", probably 6'5.5".
Barkley is at least 6'5", probably 6'5.5".
Alex said on 10/Mar/08
6'10.75 for Shaq. Thats going too far now.
6'10.75 for Shaq. Thats going too far now.
Alex said on 10/Mar/08
Dirk does look a legit 6'11 by looking at him.
Dirk does look a legit 6'11 by looking at him.
OBOMO said on 9/Mar/08
Oneal may need to be downgraded.Look at the pictures in street clothes with 6'4"Barkley 6'10.75"is probably right on time.
Oneal may need to be downgraded.Look at the pictures in street clothes with 6'4"Barkley 6'10.75"is probably right on time.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 8/Mar/08
If anyone has game 1 of the 20001 NBA Finals pause it with 2:34 remaining in the 4th quarter and you will see Shaq standing next to Mutombo. Shaq is clearly a little taller. I don't know if that is a shoe advantage or if Shaq is more like 7'1.5" but when they are on the court in their shoes Shaq is taller without a doubt.
If anyone has game 1 of the 20001 NBA Finals pause it with 2:34 remaining in the 4th quarter and you will see Shaq standing next to Mutombo. Shaq is clearly a little taller. I don't know if that is a shoe advantage or if Shaq is more like 7'1.5" but when they are on the court in their shoes Shaq is taller without a doubt.
Christian said on 8/Mar/08
I've been studying heights of celebrities for many years and I personally believe Shaq's average barefoot height is 6' 11.5" and straight out of bed he'd probably be just over 7'. He has at least 3 inches in his trainers which would explain the 7'2.75 depending what time of day measurement was taken. If he was to be measured in his trainers soon after getting out of bed he could well be as much as 7' 3.5" I think an obvious mistake people are making here is that they're not considering Shaq's trainers are about 1.5" over standard soles. Rob you should seriously downgrade to 6'11.5" as we know he's at least this height.
I've been studying heights of celebrities for many years and I personally believe Shaq's average barefoot height is 6' 11.5" and straight out of bed he'd probably be just over 7'. He has at least 3 inches in his trainers which would explain the 7'2.75 depending what time of day measurement was taken. If he was to be measured in his trainers soon after getting out of bed he could well be as much as 7' 3.5" I think an obvious mistake people are making here is that they're not considering Shaq's trainers are about 1.5" over standard soles. Rob you should seriously downgrade to 6'11.5" as we know he's at least this height.
obomo said on 7/Mar/08
Shaq is 6'11.5"as LSU alum says,or 7'o"even.No one here has prove otherwise.Shaq is 7'1"s pictures prove nothing,he refuses to believe any evidence anyone else gives.Shaqs picture with 6'4"Barkley even susgest that he may be 6'11"or 6'10.5".I beleeive Shaq wears lifts of some kind in his basketball shoes.
Shaq is 6'11.5"as LSU alum says,or 7'o"even.No one here has prove otherwise.Shaq is 7'1"s pictures prove nothing,he refuses to believe any evidence anyone else gives.Shaqs picture with 6'4"Barkley even susgest that he may be 6'11"or 6'10.5".I beleeive Shaq wears lifts of some kind in his basketball shoes.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 7/Mar/08
That's true JT and back when Shaq was drafted all players were measured barefoot so teams really knew who was lying. Shaq and Mutombo both measured 7'1" and both wear big shoes but Shaq appears taller. If Shaq didn't grow then that means he wears bigger shoes than Mutombo who wears size 22 shoes.
That's true JT and back when Shaq was drafted all players were measured barefoot so teams really knew who was lying. Shaq and Mutombo both measured 7'1" and both wear big shoes but Shaq appears taller. If Shaq didn't grow then that means he wears bigger shoes than Mutombo who wears size 22 shoes.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 7/Mar/08
If anyone has game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals pause it with 2:34 remaining in the 4th quarter and you will see Shaq standing next to Mutombo and Shaq is taller without a doubt. Either he wears slightly bigger footwear or he grew and is a bit over 7'1" because he is without a doubt as tall or taller.
If anyone has game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals pause it with 2:34 remaining in the 4th quarter and you will see Shaq standing next to Mutombo and Shaq is taller without a doubt. Either he wears slightly bigger footwear or he grew and is a bit over 7'1" because he is without a doubt as tall or taller.
JT said on 7/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1" says on 5/Mar/08
....Considering Shaq was only 20 when he measured 7'1" he could have grown a bit. I read he measured 217 cm at the 1996 Olympics on the Yao Page of this site but I have no idea if that is true.
I'd be suspicious of these supposed Olympic listings though, like for Jordan, Barkley, Shaq, etc. What was the point in measuring any b-ball player's height for the Olympics? It's important for the draft, when a team is considering whom to pick and how many millions to pay them.
Shaq is 7'1" says on 5/Mar/08
....Considering Shaq was only 20 when he measured 7'1" he could have grown a bit. I read he measured 217 cm at the 1996 Olympics on the Yao Page of this site but I have no idea if that is true.
I'd be suspicious of these supposed Olympic listings though, like for Jordan, Barkley, Shaq, etc. What was the point in measuring any b-ball player's height for the Olympics? It's important for the draft, when a team is considering whom to pick and how many millions to pay them.
Edd said on 6/Mar/08
Shaq looked 1.5 - 2.0 inches taller than Marcus Camby. I have heard that Camby is 6-11 barefoot so i guess, 7. 05 is very accurate for Shaq.
Shaq looked 1.5 - 2.0 inches taller than Marcus Camby. I have heard that Camby is 6-11 barefoot so i guess, 7. 05 is very accurate for Shaq.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 6/Mar/08
Alex I am not sure about Dirk. He can look at short as 6'10" which is what he was listed around the time of the 1998 draft but he was not measured at the 1998 pre-draft camp so I don't know.
Dirk was listed 212 cm in recent years when he has played in Europe and I hear they measure barefoot and considering Dirk can look it at times who knows maybe he is 6'11.5".
Alex I am not sure about Dirk. He can look at short as 6'10" which is what he was listed around the time of the 1998 draft but he was not measured at the 1998 pre-draft camp so I don't know.
Dirk was listed 212 cm in recent years when he has played in Europe and I hear they measure barefoot and considering Dirk can look it at times who knows maybe he is 6'11.5".
Shaq is 7'1" said on 5/Mar/08
Yeah Alex I was just watching some of the 2001 Finals again and there is no way Shaq is shorter than Dikembe Mutombo who is 7'1" barefoot and also wears big shoes.
Considering Shaq was only 20 when he measured 7'1" he could have grown a bit. I read he measured 217 cm at the 1996 Olympics on the Yao Page of this site but I have no idea if that is true.
BTW all 23 players at the 92' Chicago pre-draft camp were measured barefoot some players came out as much as 3 inches below their listed heights.
Yeah Alex I was just watching some of the 2001 Finals again and there is no way Shaq is shorter than Dikembe Mutombo who is 7'1" barefoot and also wears big shoes.
Considering Shaq was only 20 when he measured 7'1" he could have grown a bit. I read he measured 217 cm at the 1996 Olympics on the Yao Page of this site but I have no idea if that is true.
BTW all 23 players at the 92' Chicago pre-draft camp were measured barefoot some players came out as much as 3 inches below their listed heights.
Alex said on 5/Mar/08
I've always figured Shaq was a legit 7'1. Just at times people said he it was his in shoes height and rounded up and some have claimed he was really as short as 6'11 barefoot.
I've always figured Shaq was a legit 7'1. Just at times people said he it was his in shoes height and rounded up and some have claimed he was really as short as 6'11 barefoot.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 5/Mar/08
A funny picture. Not one good for comparison but still funny to look at it.
Shaq and 5'5" listed Earl Boykins.
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A funny picture. Not one good for comparison but still funny to look at it.
Shaq and 5'5" listed Earl Boykins.
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Alex said on 5/Mar/08
Who tall is Dirk? 6'11?
Who tall is Dirk? 6'11?
lsu alum said on 5/Mar/08
stanley roberts who left lsu a yr.before shaq was listed at 7'0"during his lsu days.unsure what he actually measured at.the other 7 footer during shaq's yrs.,gert hammick was also listed at 7 even,but was said to have measured at 6'10.5"
stanley roberts who left lsu a yr.before shaq was listed at 7'0"during his lsu days.unsure what he actually measured at.the other 7 footer during shaq's yrs.,gert hammick was also listed at 7 even,but was said to have measured at 6'10.5"
Shaq is 7'1" said on 4/Mar/08
Thank you lillo thomas I wish someone could atleast post a link to Shaq claiming 6'11.5" though. I have posted 2 links to Shaq claiming 7'1" aswell as one to him claiming 7'3"(his height in shoes) and a link to his pre-draft measurement of 7'1"(back when players were only measured barefoot)
Thank you lillo thomas I wish someone could atleast post a link to Shaq claiming 6'11.5" though. I have posted 2 links to Shaq claiming 7'1" aswell as one to him claiming 7'3"(his height in shoes) and a link to his pre-draft measurement of 7'1"(back when players were only measured barefoot)
Jeremy is 7'0.5" said on 4/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1, yea 7'1 seems most accurate for him. Now let's all accept it. We even had Philip Harrison say it on this site,
Shaq is 7'1, yea 7'1 seems most accurate for him. Now let's all accept it. We even had Philip Harrison say it on this site,
Shaq is 7'1" said on 4/Mar/08
A few points.
The picture with Lebron is good it's just the shadows make it seem like Shaq is sanding on something. We know that Shaq and Zydrunas Ilgauskas are the same height in shoes or close to it so Shaq towering over Lebron by about 5-6" like Z does makes sense.
Interesting picture with Kobe Vegas and I've seen that but most pictures of Lebron I've seen in recent years seem to point to him being 6'8" now.
As far as Shaq and Haywood it's also obvious Shaq is looking down slightly at Haywood who is closer to the camera. I don't see how you can rotate a picture if the angle isn't good in the first place.
lsu alum Stanley Roberts measured 6'11.75" at the 1991 pre-draft camp. What do you remember him measuring at LSU?
By the way I found out Alonzo Mourning is 6'9.5" so that backs up Shaq at 7'1" even more.
A few points.
The picture with Lebron is good it's just the shadows make it seem like Shaq is sanding on something. We know that Shaq and Zydrunas Ilgauskas are the same height in shoes or close to it so Shaq towering over Lebron by about 5-6" like Z does makes sense.
Interesting picture with Kobe Vegas and I've seen that but most pictures of Lebron I've seen in recent years seem to point to him being 6'8" now.
As far as Shaq and Haywood it's also obvious Shaq is looking down slightly at Haywood who is closer to the camera. I don't see how you can rotate a picture if the angle isn't good in the first place.
lsu alum Stanley Roberts measured 6'11.75" at the 1991 pre-draft camp. What do you remember him measuring at LSU?
By the way I found out Alonzo Mourning is 6'9.5" so that backs up Shaq at 7'1" even more.
lillo thomas said on 4/Mar/08
Shaq Is 7-1 good job . You have provide a ton of evidence of Shaq looking 7-1 . Shaq is about 3 inches taller on average than most centers on NBA that are listed at 7-0 but they are closer to 6-10 in reality.
Shaq Is 7-1 good job . You have provide a ton of evidence of Shaq looking 7-1 . Shaq is about 3 inches taller on average than most centers on NBA that are listed at 7-0 but they are closer to 6-10 in reality.
Alex said on 4/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1, yea 7'1 seems most accurate for him. I just wasn't sure if it was his barefoot height or in shoes until now. We all still would love to see him face off with Big Show who he would edge out by an inch or so.
Shaq is 7'1, yea 7'1 seems most accurate for him. I just wasn't sure if it was his barefoot height or in shoes until now. We all still would love to see him face off with Big Show who he would edge out by an inch or so.
LV said on 3/Mar/08
Sorry Vegas, but I disagree with your picture editing here (Click Here). You can't just arbitrarily rotate a picture to make someone appear taller. If you look closely at that picture you can see a concrete wall the separates the lower and middle levels of the arena. You can clearly see that Shaq's head is above that line and Haywood's is below it, thus Shaq is taller.
Sorry Vegas, but I disagree with your picture editing here (Click Here). You can't just arbitrarily rotate a picture to make someone appear taller. If you look closely at that picture you can see a concrete wall the separates the lower and middle levels of the arena. You can clearly see that Shaq's head is above that line and Haywood's is below it, thus Shaq is taller.
LV said on 3/Mar/08
lsu alum, apparently since almost no one wants to take your side, you feel the need to resort to childish name calling of someone who posts legitimate pictures to justify my opinions. Don't ever call me an idiot again unless you're looking to getting Banned, you're the one that looks more and more foolish as the evidence keeps building that support a 7'+ Shaq. Our evidence is so good that the height of the top of the page has been raised, which rarely happens.
lsu alum, apparently since almost no one wants to take your side, you feel the need to resort to childish name calling of someone who posts legitimate pictures to justify my opinions. Don't ever call me an idiot again unless you're looking to getting Banned, you're the one that looks more and more foolish as the evidence keeps building that support a 7'+ Shaq. Our evidence is so good that the height of the top of the page has been raised, which rarely happens.
Mr. X said on 3/Mar/08
let's agree Shaq is anywhere from 6'11.5" to 7'2" whatever you guys want to go along with.
let's agree Shaq is anywhere from 6'11.5" to 7'2" whatever you guys want to go along with.
Vegas said on 3/Mar/08
as JT pointed out Shaq is clearly on higher ground with LeBron there, the reason is unknown though, the socks on both guys are a giveaway really
speaking of lebron he doesn't look 6'8 barefoot here with kobe in 2007 Click Here
any chance of posting the barkley dwayne wade photos???
as JT pointed out Shaq is clearly on higher ground with LeBron there, the reason is unknown though, the socks on both guys are a giveaway really
speaking of lebron he doesn't look 6'8 barefoot here with kobe in 2007 Click Here
any chance of posting the barkley dwayne wade photos???
Shaq is 7'1" said on 3/Mar/08
LMAO at some idiot claiming Shaq is 6'7".
Alex as far as Shaq's 7'3" claim that was probably him claiming his height in shoes because I posted a picture just below where he looked the same height as Zydrunas Ilgauskas who is 7'3" in shoes. The 7'1" claims are his barefoot height. I've heard Shaq is 7'1.5" barefoot now but I give him a solid 7'1" no more, no less.
LMAO at some idiot claiming Shaq is 6'7".
Alex as far as Shaq's 7'3" claim that was probably him claiming his height in shoes because I posted a picture just below where he looked the same height as Zydrunas Ilgauskas who is 7'3" in shoes. The 7'1" claims are his barefoot height. I've heard Shaq is 7'1.5" barefoot now but I give him a solid 7'1" no more, no less.
Alex said on 3/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1,believe it or not there was someone who posted here for a little who claimed Shaq looked 6'7 to him in person. Nobody bought it anyway, but it was funny though.
Shaq is 7'1,believe it or not there was someone who posted here for a little who claimed Shaq looked 6'7 to him in person. Nobody bought it anyway, but it was funny though.
Alex said on 3/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1, well Shaq could claim 7'3 and not many would argue it. The guy can look it.
Shaq is 7'1, well Shaq could claim 7'3 and not many would argue it. The guy can look it.
bob129 said on 3/Mar/08
It just happens that people of that height tend to be honest with their heights, since it doesn't really matter in such high proportionalities so I'd say he might be 7'1". However most stars tend to put on an inch or so, then I don't know. No less than 6'11" though.
It just happens that people of that height tend to be honest with their heights, since it doesn't really matter in such high proportionalities so I'd say he might be 7'1". However most stars tend to put on an inch or so, then I don't know. No less than 6'11" though.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 3/Mar/08
Also about the Shaq/Kobe back to back pic neither are standing up straight so that could throw it off by 1 or 2 inches.
Also about the Shaq/Kobe back to back pic neither are standing up straight so that could throw it off by 1 or 2 inches.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 3/Mar/08
Vegas you also have to consider Haywood is closer to the camera than Shaq. We also can't see Lebron and Shaq's feet, knees or what they are standing on in that picture and that first picture with Kobe is not a very good one to judge for similar reasons aswell.
Good point about Barkley lsu alum however I personally believe Barkley wears lifts. Chuck had easily 5"-6" on Arnold Schwarzenegger who was wearing Cowboy boots. Barkley also appeared 6'7"-6'8" in his mugshot and he easily has 3" on 6'3.75" Dwyane Wade.
Yes Alex Mutombo is 7'1" barefoot despite looking shorter than Shaq. As far as the 6'11.5" claim while nobody has provided a link enough people have said they heard it that I can believe he said it howveer I've heard some people remember it as 6'10", 6'11", 6'11.5" and "6-11 and change". I also think Howard said something to Shaq about being 7 feet and Shaq may have been joking around and said 6'11.5" to be a smartass. Don't forget almost every word out of Shaq's mouth is a joke so that is very possible. Patrick Ewing also claimed to be 6'9" but compare Ewing to other NBA players and it becomes obvious Ewing was joking. Shaq has also claimed to be 7'1" twice and even 7'3" so he is probably about 7'3" in shoes.
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Shaq leaning with Tim Duncan who is 6'10.5" barefoot and 6'11.5" in shoes
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Shaq seems to have about 4" on Duncan despite leaning! He looks like a legit 7'2" guy or taller.
Shaq and 6'9"-6'9.75" Alonzo Mourning in basketball shoes(Not sure on his exact height I've heard 6'9", 6'9.5" and 6'9.75")
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Shaq with Zo not in basketball shoes(Both are leaning a bit)
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Shaq still has him by over 4"
Shaq looking down at Eddy Curry who measured 6'10.5" right out of highschool
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Shaq leaning next to 6'8" Lebron(yes he grew .75" after being drafted) who is also closer to the camera.
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Shaq leaning a lot next to 6-7ish Magic Johnson
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Shaq has 6'11" Brad Miller by 3"-3.5"
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6'9"-6'10" Dwight Howard who is on his tip toes and still nowhere near as tall as Shaq who is also slouching
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Shaq looking as tall as 7'3" listed Zydrunas Ilgauskas despite Z being closer to the camera.
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For every weird picture like the back to back one with Kobe where O'Neal looks only 7 feet there are 7-8 picturs where he looks over 7'1". This shouldn't be a debate O'Neal is 7'1" and has even said it twice. Everytime you doubt Shaq is 7'1" just go back and look at the pictures with Duncan, Mourning or Magic Johnson.
Vegas you also have to consider Haywood is closer to the camera than Shaq. We also can't see Lebron and Shaq's feet, knees or what they are standing on in that picture and that first picture with Kobe is not a very good one to judge for similar reasons aswell.
Good point about Barkley lsu alum however I personally believe Barkley wears lifts. Chuck had easily 5"-6" on Arnold Schwarzenegger who was wearing Cowboy boots. Barkley also appeared 6'7"-6'8" in his mugshot and he easily has 3" on 6'3.75" Dwyane Wade.
Yes Alex Mutombo is 7'1" barefoot despite looking shorter than Shaq. As far as the 6'11.5" claim while nobody has provided a link enough people have said they heard it that I can believe he said it howveer I've heard some people remember it as 6'10", 6'11", 6'11.5" and "6-11 and change". I also think Howard said something to Shaq about being 7 feet and Shaq may have been joking around and said 6'11.5" to be a smartass. Don't forget almost every word out of Shaq's mouth is a joke so that is very possible. Patrick Ewing also claimed to be 6'9" but compare Ewing to other NBA players and it becomes obvious Ewing was joking. Shaq has also claimed to be 7'1" twice and even 7'3" so he is probably about 7'3" in shoes.
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Shaq leaning with Tim Duncan who is 6'10.5" barefoot and 6'11.5" in shoes
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Shaq seems to have about 4" on Duncan despite leaning! He looks like a legit 7'2" guy or taller.
Shaq and 6'9"-6'9.75" Alonzo Mourning in basketball shoes(Not sure on his exact height I've heard 6'9", 6'9.5" and 6'9.75")
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Shaq with Zo not in basketball shoes(Both are leaning a bit)
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Shaq still has him by over 4"
Shaq looking down at Eddy Curry who measured 6'10.5" right out of highschool
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Shaq leaning next to 6'8" Lebron(yes he grew .75" after being drafted) who is also closer to the camera.
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Shaq leaning a lot next to 6-7ish Magic Johnson
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Shaq has 6'11" Brad Miller by 3"-3.5"
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6'9"-6'10" Dwight Howard who is on his tip toes and still nowhere near as tall as Shaq who is also slouching
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Shaq looking as tall as 7'3" listed Zydrunas Ilgauskas despite Z being closer to the camera.
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For every weird picture like the back to back one with Kobe where O'Neal looks only 7 feet there are 7-8 picturs where he looks over 7'1". This shouldn't be a debate O'Neal is 7'1" and has even said it twice. Everytime you doubt Shaq is 7'1" just go back and look at the pictures with Duncan, Mourning or Magic Johnson.
Alex said on 3/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1, some people here have said Shaq said he was 6'11.5 on a radio show but there was never any proof of that.
It also is weird when some guys are listed barefoot while most are in shoes, throws your estimations off too.
Whats Mutombo's barefoot height? 7'1 as well?
Shaq is 7'1, some people here have said Shaq said he was 6'11.5 on a radio show but there was never any proof of that.
It also is weird when some guys are listed barefoot while most are in shoes, throws your estimations off too.
Whats Mutombo's barefoot height? 7'1 as well?
Vegas said on 3/Mar/08
shaq's actually not coming out taller than Brendan Haywood in that photo when you rotate it properly Click Here
i do believe shaq to be 7 foot or just over given the evidence weighing in his favour but we need video evidence here not more photos since there are photos like this floating around Click Here and Click Here shaq looking about 7 inches taller than kobe on flat ground back to back Click Here
shaq's actually not coming out taller than Brendan Haywood in that photo when you rotate it properly Click Here
i do believe shaq to be 7 foot or just over given the evidence weighing in his favour but we need video evidence here not more photos since there are photos like this floating around Click Here and Click Here shaq looking about 7 inches taller than kobe on flat ground back to back Click Here
lsu alum said on 3/Mar/08
in the picture with kobi look at shaqs shoes they look like those elevator shoes.shaq appears to be heightning,he looks like a hollywood celeb trying to appear taller than he really is
in the picture with kobi look at shaqs shoes they look like those elevator shoes.shaq appears to be heightning,he looks like a hollywood celeb trying to appear taller than he really is
obomo said on 3/Mar/08
Shaq is no more than 6'11.5".maybe 6'11.75"barefoot.Look at pictures of him in street clothes with other celebs.,such as 6'4"Hogan.He's only about 6.5 inches taller.
Shaq is no more than 6'11.5".maybe 6'11.75"barefoot.Look at pictures of him in street clothes with other celebs.,such as 6'4"Hogan.He's only about 6.5 inches taller.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 2/Mar/08
Yeah Alex he is listed his barefoot height that's why he towers over other guys listed 6'11"-7'0". Shaq was listed 7'2" by the NBA about 3-4 for years ago aswell. Shaq himself has said he is 7'1" twice and even claimed 7'3" to Slam Magazine(probably rounding his in shoes height that time).
The early 90's pre-draft measurements were done barefoot and Shaq was measured 7'1" just like Dikembe Mutombo although Mutombo is listed 7'2" but has actually appeared shorter than Shaq when they have stood next to eachother. That is pretty surprising considering Mutombo has some big size 22 shoes almost as big as Shaq's which are 22 or 23 I think.
Yeah Alex he is listed his barefoot height that's why he towers over other guys listed 6'11"-7'0". Shaq was listed 7'2" by the NBA about 3-4 for years ago aswell. Shaq himself has said he is 7'1" twice and even claimed 7'3" to Slam Magazine(probably rounding his in shoes height that time).
The early 90's pre-draft measurements were done barefoot and Shaq was measured 7'1" just like Dikembe Mutombo although Mutombo is listed 7'2" but has actually appeared shorter than Shaq when they have stood next to eachother. That is pretty surprising considering Mutombo has some big size 22 shoes almost as big as Shaq's which are 22 or 23 I think.
lsu alum said on 2/Mar/08
the picture with cornell is meaningless,you can't see their footwear,or what their standing on,even an idiot like lv should see that.i agree shaq can look taller than 6'11.5",but he can also look shorter,such as when he was on inside the nba with barkley.he only had 5 or 6 inches on barkley,and everyone beleives barkley to only be 6'4.5".shaq may need to be down graded to 6'11"
the picture with cornell is meaningless,you can't see their footwear,or what their standing on,even an idiot like lv should see that.i agree shaq can look taller than 6'11.5",but he can also look shorter,such as when he was on inside the nba with barkley.he only had 5 or 6 inches on barkley,and everyone beleives barkley to only be 6'4.5".shaq may need to be down graded to 6'11"
Alex said on 2/Mar/08
Alex 2, I could see Shaq being an inch taller than Big Show today but no more.
Alex 2, I could see Shaq being an inch taller than Big Show today but no more.
Alex said on 2/Mar/08
Shaq is 7'1, so you're saying Shaq is one of the few players listed with their barefoot height? Looking at Shaq I can believe he is 7'1 barefoot.
Shaq is 7'1, so you're saying Shaq is one of the few players listed with their barefoot height? Looking at Shaq I can believe he is 7'1 barefoot.
LV said on 2/Mar/08
We need to end this 6'11.5" crap. Here is Shaq with Peter Cornell (Click Here). Cornell was in Will Ferrell's new movie Semi-Pro and his height is well-documented at 6'11". Shaq has at least 2" on him.
We need to end this 6'11.5" crap. Here is Shaq with Peter Cornell (Click Here). Cornell was in Will Ferrell's new movie Semi-Pro and his height is well-documented at 6'11". Shaq has at least 2" on him.
Anonymous said on 2/Mar/08
I have to agree with lsu alum, in college basketball they measure players barefoot, they go as far as to measure them in eights! or quarters, that seems pretty accurate and foolproof. I saw some measurements from some of the players measuring for example 5'10 1/4", 5'11 3'4", 6'1 1/8" on ESPN. So I will agree Shaq is 6'11 1/2" barefoot, maybe seven feet tops.
I have to agree with lsu alum, in college basketball they measure players barefoot, they go as far as to measure them in eights! or quarters, that seems pretty accurate and foolproof. I saw some measurements from some of the players measuring for example 5'10 1/4", 5'11 3'4", 6'1 1/8" on ESPN. So I will agree Shaq is 6'11 1/2" barefoot, maybe seven feet tops.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 2/Mar/08
Alex2 the reason Shaq looks like a 7'3" guy is he has huge shoes. Shaq has claimed to be 7'3" to slam magazine which must be around his height in shoes.
So if Hill is 6'7" barefoot and his shoes are standard 1.25" shoes then assume Shaq's are .5" thicker and you have Shaq looking 6.5" taller. That's not the only time Shaq has towered over Grant Hill either look at this.
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By the way that estimate of Shaq at 7'2.5" in shoes was not when he was in his basketball shoes. This is a picture of Shaq and Brendan Haywood who measured 6'11.75" barefoot and 7'1.5" in shoes. Sorry this is the best picture I could get. The angle is bad but it's obvious Shaq has Haywood by more than an inch.
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As far as photoshopping I couldn't photoshop a picture half that good if I wanted to.
Shaq was 7'1" at the pre-draft camp in 1992 and I don't know if he has grown since then but it is more likely he's over 7'1" than under 7'1".
Alex2 the reason Shaq looks like a 7'3" guy is he has huge shoes. Shaq has claimed to be 7'3" to slam magazine which must be around his height in shoes.
So if Hill is 6'7" barefoot and his shoes are standard 1.25" shoes then assume Shaq's are .5" thicker and you have Shaq looking 6.5" taller. That's not the only time Shaq has towered over Grant Hill either look at this.
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By the way that estimate of Shaq at 7'2.5" in shoes was not when he was in his basketball shoes. This is a picture of Shaq and Brendan Haywood who measured 6'11.75" barefoot and 7'1.5" in shoes. Sorry this is the best picture I could get. The angle is bad but it's obvious Shaq has Haywood by more than an inch.
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As far as photoshopping I couldn't photoshop a picture half that good if I wanted to.
Shaq was 7'1" at the pre-draft camp in 1992 and I don't know if he has grown since then but it is more likely he's over 7'1" than under 7'1".
lsu alum said on 2/Mar/08
gramps you might need to check your eyes,shaq was billed at 7'1"his last year at lsu,but only measured 6'11.5"i agree he looks taller in most of the pictures,but he did not grow after he left college.maybe he has special inserts in his shoes to cushion his knees etc because of his weight
gramps you might need to check your eyes,shaq was billed at 7'1"his last year at lsu,but only measured 6'11.5"i agree he looks taller in most of the pictures,but he did not grow after he left college.maybe he has special inserts in his shoes to cushion his knees etc because of his weight
Vegas said on 2/Mar/08
shaq is approx 6.5 inches taller than hill in that photo, Viper has met Grant Hill in person and estimated him to be 6'7 so 6'8 in shoes roughly. Putting Shaq at 7'2 1/2 in shoes in that photos just as JT's photos with Wade showed
shaq is approx 6.5 inches taller than hill in that photo, Viper has met Grant Hill in person and estimated him to be 6'7 so 6'8 in shoes roughly. Putting Shaq at 7'2 1/2 in shoes in that photos just as JT's photos with Wade showed
Gramps said on 2/Mar/08
lsu alum: Yeah, Shaq is 6'11.5" - - when he bends down to clear a doorway! Get real.
lsu alum: Yeah, Shaq is 6'11.5" - - when he bends down to clear a doorway! Get real.
Alex2 said on 1/Mar/08
On a second look it might not be photoshop, but looks kinda suspicious, sorry if it isnt man, and he looks Huge against 6'7" Grant Hill, like 7'3"
On a second look it might not be photoshop, but looks kinda suspicious, sorry if it isnt man, and he looks Huge against 6'7" Grant Hill, like 7'3"
Alex2 said on 1/Mar/08
Shaq LOL that pic of Shaq with Hill is obviously a photoshop, LOL its so obvious, just look at the feet! It ahs photoshop written ALL OVER IT. Lol better luck next time.
Shaq LOL that pic of Shaq with Hill is obviously a photoshop, LOL its so obvious, just look at the feet! It ahs photoshop written ALL OVER IT. Lol better luck next time.
lsu alum said on 1/Mar/08
shaq is 7'1"seems like a nice enough fellow but he has one failing the worshipping of shaq.shaq;s 6'11.5"
shaq is 7'1"seems like a nice enough fellow but he has one failing the worshipping of shaq.shaq;s 6'11.5"
lsu alum said on 1/Mar/08
no melissa shaq is 6'11.5" his measured height his last year at lsu,but they billed him as 7'1",which is just hype
no melissa shaq is 6'11.5" his measured height his last year at lsu,but they billed him as 7'1",which is just hype
Shaq is 7'1" said on 1/Mar/08
No Melissa Kobe is 6'4 3/4" barefoot and about 6'6" in shoes. Shaq was billed at 7'2" for a while. He is 7'1" barefoot and about 7'3" in shoes. He was measured 7'1" at the 1992 pre-draft camp and back then they just measured players barefoot infact players even complained about this saying they don't play barefoot so they shouldn't be measured that way but regardless the measurements from back then were barefoot.
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Shaq has Kobe by atleast 8-9 inches.
BTW that older picture of Shaq towering over 6'7" minimum Grant Hill by atleast 7-8 inches was no illusion because he towered over him like that about a week ago.
Shaq and Grant Hill
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Kobe confirmed at 6'4 3/4"
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No Melissa Kobe is 6'4 3/4" barefoot and about 6'6" in shoes. Shaq was billed at 7'2" for a while. He is 7'1" barefoot and about 7'3" in shoes. He was measured 7'1" at the 1992 pre-draft camp and back then they just measured players barefoot infact players even complained about this saying they don't play barefoot so they shouldn't be measured that way but regardless the measurements from back then were barefoot.
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Shaq has Kobe by atleast 8-9 inches.
BTW that older picture of Shaq towering over 6'7" minimum Grant Hill by atleast 7-8 inches was no illusion because he towered over him like that about a week ago.
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Kobe confirmed at 6'4 3/4"
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Melissa Rockwell said on 29/Feb/08
ok we get that Shaq is 7'1" but that has to be in shoe height, they billed Kobe at 6'7" in 2002-2003 in the Lakers and Dennis Rodman 6'8" when they're actually (Kobe 6'6") (Dennis 6'7") in regular gym shoes.
ok we get that Shaq is 7'1" but that has to be in shoe height, they billed Kobe at 6'7" in 2002-2003 in the Lakers and Dennis Rodman 6'8" when they're actually (Kobe 6'6") (Dennis 6'7") in regular gym shoes.
paulp said on 29/Feb/08
mutumbo's shoes are big, i'm sure it gives him a good 2or3 inches of height
mutumbo's shoes are big, i'm sure it gives him a good 2or3 inches of height
Gramps said on 27/Feb/08
Can you imagine Shaq in cleats and pads playing tight end for, say the Raiders, with a blackened-out visor, al la LT?
Can you imagine Shaq in cleats and pads playing tight end for, say the Raiders, with a blackened-out visor, al la LT?
Shaq is 7'1" said on 27/Feb/08
Yeah and despite that Shaq appeared slightly taller than Mutombo in shoes when they stood next to eachother in the picture I posted below. Shaq's claim of 7'3" must be in his shoes while the 7'1" claims and measurements are barefoot.
Yeah and despite that Shaq appeared slightly taller than Mutombo in shoes when they stood next to eachother in the picture I posted below. Shaq's claim of 7'3" must be in his shoes while the 7'1" claims and measurements are barefoot.
Gramps said on 27/Feb/08
That full-length photo of Ewing, Mutombo, and Mourning is interesting. Check out their shoes, especially Mutombo's. My God, I'll bet I'd measure 6'4 in those things (instead of my barefoot 6'0).
That full-length photo of Ewing, Mutombo, and Mourning is interesting. Check out their shoes, especially Mutombo's. My God, I'll bet I'd measure 6'4 in those things (instead of my barefoot 6'0).
Shaq is 7'1" said on 26/Feb/08
Now that most of us agree Shaq is over 7 feet tall I was wondering does anyone know Dwight Howard's current height? I know Dwight measured 6'9" without shoes when he was drafted but I read on this site he claimed to be 6'9.5" and I've also heard on this site he is now a legit 6'10".
Now that most of us agree Shaq is over 7 feet tall I was wondering does anyone know Dwight Howard's current height? I know Dwight measured 6'9" without shoes when he was drafted but I read on this site he claimed to be 6'9.5" and I've also heard on this site he is now a legit 6'10".
Leung said on 26/Feb/08
I just noticed that on this page Shaq's been upgraded from 7' to 7'0.5". I glad to see that Rob is not falling for any of the 6'11.5" nonsense.
I just noticed that on this page Shaq's been upgraded from 7' to 7'0.5". I glad to see that Rob is not falling for any of the 6'11.5" nonsense.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 26/Feb/08
Yeah Ewing is likely about 6'10.5"-6'11" barefoot and not the 6'9" he claimed. Besides not looking a lot shorter than legit 7'1" guys like Shaq and Mutombo. Compare him to Alonzo Mourning who I've heard is anywhere from 6'9"-6'9.75"(I can't confirm his pre-draft measurement yet but when I can I'll post it).
Ewing was obviously joking around with Mutombo about being 6'9". Keep in mind Mutombo also claimed Jason Collins is 6'8" yet Jason measured 6'10.25" without shoes. Mutombo also claims to be a legit 7'2" but he measured 7'1" himself.
Ewing with Mourning who is in the 6'9"-6'10" range and Mutombo who is 7'1"
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Ewing is clearly taller than Zo and he is pretty close to Mutombo's height. Maybe 2-2.5" less. So Ewing looks a solid 6'10.5"-6'11"
Ewing with Dwight Howard who is in basketball shoes and was already 6'9" at 18 years old when he was drafted. I've heard Dwight has claimed 6'9.5" and I've also heard 6'10" for Dwight now.
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That kind of kills the whole Ewing 6'9" thing too doesn't it? Ewing looks in the 6'10"-6'11" range once again despite Dwight wearing basketball shoes. Keep in mind Dwight is standing up straight and Ewing's head is tilted down a bit to talk to Dwight.
Ewing with 6'11" measured Greg Oden
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Ewing looks taller than Greg actually.
That proves Ewing couldn't have been serious about the 6'9" claim also proving he is probably a solid 6'11" or a minimum 6'10.5" Even in the context of the conversation it sounded like they were joking. Ewing also usually has awful posture.
Yeah Ewing is likely about 6'10.5"-6'11" barefoot and not the 6'9" he claimed. Besides not looking a lot shorter than legit 7'1" guys like Shaq and Mutombo. Compare him to Alonzo Mourning who I've heard is anywhere from 6'9"-6'9.75"(I can't confirm his pre-draft measurement yet but when I can I'll post it).
Ewing was obviously joking around with Mutombo about being 6'9". Keep in mind Mutombo also claimed Jason Collins is 6'8" yet Jason measured 6'10.25" without shoes. Mutombo also claims to be a legit 7'2" but he measured 7'1" himself.
Ewing with Mourning who is in the 6'9"-6'10" range and Mutombo who is 7'1"
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Ewing is clearly taller than Zo and he is pretty close to Mutombo's height. Maybe 2-2.5" less. So Ewing looks a solid 6'10.5"-6'11"
Ewing with Dwight Howard who is in basketball shoes and was already 6'9" at 18 years old when he was drafted. I've heard Dwight has claimed 6'9.5" and I've also heard 6'10" for Dwight now.
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That kind of kills the whole Ewing 6'9" thing too doesn't it? Ewing looks in the 6'10"-6'11" range once again despite Dwight wearing basketball shoes. Keep in mind Dwight is standing up straight and Ewing's head is tilted down a bit to talk to Dwight.
Ewing with 6'11" measured Greg Oden
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Ewing looks taller than Greg actually.
That proves Ewing couldn't have been serious about the 6'9" claim also proving he is probably a solid 6'11" or a minimum 6'10.5" Even in the context of the conversation it sounded like they were joking. Ewing also usually has awful posture.
lsu alum said on 26/Feb/08
SHAQ LOOKED A LITTLE SHORTER THAN GASOL TO ME.HOWEVER PICTURES ARE A TERRIBLE WAY TO JUDGE HEIGHT,I STILL AY ONEAL IS CLOSER TO 6'11.5"THAN 7'1".he wants to project this image of superman.thats,why he now says he's 7'1".
SHAQ LOOKED A LITTLE SHORTER THAN GASOL TO ME.HOWEVER PICTURES ARE A TERRIBLE WAY TO JUDGE HEIGHT,I STILL AY ONEAL IS CLOSER TO 6'11.5"THAN 7'1".he wants to project this image of superman.thats,why he now says he's 7'1".
Alex2 said on 26/Feb/08
Gonzalo, 204 for Show is just plain too low, did you see him with 5'9 Floyd Mayweather? He had well over 1 foot on him. I put big Show 7'0 and Shaq 7'0.75"
Gonzalo, 204 for Show is just plain too low, did you see him with 5'9 Floyd Mayweather? He had well over 1 foot on him. I put big Show 7'0 and Shaq 7'0.75"
Gonzalo said on 26/Feb/08
Well, Alex2 if we take the pic posted here in Big Show page, Shaq would tower over him easily. Look how tall he looks next to a 1`87 guy. And now take a look at a pic of Shaq next to Wade or Bryant, both taller than 1`90. Big Show looks 2`04 at the most
Well, Alex2 if we take the pic posted here in Big Show page, Shaq would tower over him easily. Look how tall he looks next to a 1`87 guy. And now take a look at a pic of Shaq next to Wade or Bryant, both taller than 1`90. Big Show looks 2`04 at the most
Gramps said on 26/Feb/08
Ewing is listed on NBA.com as 7 feet. Let's see now...7 feet + 2.5" to Shaq's height = 7'2.5", minus 1.5" for shoes = 7'1. Whoa! Do I get to go to the head of the class?
Ewing is listed on NBA.com as 7 feet. Let's see now...7 feet + 2.5" to Shaq's height = 7'2.5", minus 1.5" for shoes = 7'1. Whoa! Do I get to go to the head of the class?
Duhon said on 25/Feb/08
To the ppl criticizng "Shaq is 7'1" at least he's provided a hell of a lot of evidence to back up his points. The rest of you seem to just spout of opinions you can't back up.
To the ppl criticizng "Shaq is 7'1" at least he's provided a hell of a lot of evidence to back up his points. The rest of you seem to just spout of opinions you can't back up.
Alex2 said on 25/Feb/08
Who would you people buy being taller? Big Show or Shaq? Id say exactally the sameor at least a PEAK Big Show, but now i think Shaq would edge him out a little.
Who would you people buy being taller? Big Show or Shaq? Id say exactally the sameor at least a PEAK Big Show, but now i think Shaq would edge him out a little.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 25/Feb/08
Yeah Ewing claimed to be 6'9" but that is BS because he looked atleast as tall as 6'11" measured Greg Oden and 1.5"-2" taller than 6'9"-6'9.5" Alonzo Mourning.
If you say Shaq measured 6'11.5" at LSU then that's fine he may have I won't doubt it. All I know is he also measured 7'1" when he was drafted so he must have grown. Shaq did claim he was 7 foot even at the 1989 McDonalds All American Game(just turned 17).
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Maybe he measured 7 feet first thing in the morning and that LSU measurement was later in the day?
And no I didn't post as Shaq's father ask Editor Rob to check the IP adresses if you don't believe me. That wasn't me.
By the way Shaq at 7'3" in an interview with Slam Magazine.
ME: Do you ever stop and wonder why your life has happened to you? What I mean is, why did you turn out to be 7-3? Why did you turn out to be a great athlete and have a sense of humor and have millions of fans and you
Yeah Ewing claimed to be 6'9" but that is BS because he looked atleast as tall as 6'11" measured Greg Oden and 1.5"-2" taller than 6'9"-6'9.5" Alonzo Mourning.
If you say Shaq measured 6'11.5" at LSU then that's fine he may have I won't doubt it. All I know is he also measured 7'1" when he was drafted so he must have grown. Shaq did claim he was 7 foot even at the 1989 McDonalds All American Game(just turned 17).
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Maybe he measured 7 feet first thing in the morning and that LSU measurement was later in the day?
And no I didn't post as Shaq's father ask Editor Rob to check the IP adresses if you don't believe me. That wasn't me.
By the way Shaq at 7'3" in an interview with Slam Magazine.
ME: Do you ever stop and wonder why your life has happened to you? What I mean is, why did you turn out to be 7-3? Why did you turn out to be a great athlete and have a sense of humor and have millions of fans and you
Gramps said on 25/Feb/08
I like that pic of Shaq with Ewing: Shaq looks about 2.5" taller (imagine Ewing also without hair).
I like that pic of Shaq with Ewing: Shaq looks about 2.5" taller (imagine Ewing also without hair).
Shaq is 7'1" said on 25/Feb/08
For Gasol to notice Shaq being taller he'd have to have more than 1 cm on him. I think that proves he is a legit 7'1" even more than 2 of Shaq's claims and his own pre-draft measurement does.
Shaq has been measured at 7'1" and he has claimed that height twice plus on top of all of that he looks atleast that tall. I don't see why there is even a debate.
For Gasol to notice Shaq being taller he'd have to have more than 1 cm on him. I think that proves he is a legit 7'1" even more than 2 of Shaq's claims and his own pre-draft measurement does.
Shaq has been measured at 7'1" and he has claimed that height twice plus on top of all of that he looks atleast that tall. I don't see why there is even a debate.
lsu alum said on 25/Feb/08
YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF SHAQ IS 7'1",POSSING AS PHIL HARRISON.SHAQ WAS MEASURED AT 6'11.5"HIS FINAL YEAR AT LSU.I DONT BELEIEVE HE GREW AFTER THAT.BUT YOU KEEP POSTING.I KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR YOUR HERO TO BE OVER 7 FEET.
YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF SHAQ IS 7'1",POSSING AS PHIL HARRISON.SHAQ WAS MEASURED AT 6'11.5"HIS FINAL YEAR AT LSU.I DONT BELEIEVE HE GREW AFTER THAT.BUT YOU KEEP POSTING.I KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR YOUR HERO TO BE OVER 7 FEET.
Gonzalo said on 25/Feb/08
As I said, I only saw a few images so I can be wrong. Someone even said in this page that Gasol himself admitted once that Shaq was taller than him. Gasol messy hair might have helped him in the shots I saw. O
As I said, I only saw a few images so I can be wrong. Someone even said in this page that Gasol himself admitted once that Shaq was taller than him. Gasol messy hair might have helped him in the shots I saw. O
Shaq is 7'1" said on 25/Feb/08
I agree Shaq looked taller and if he is 2-3 cm taller that would put him at about 217 cm-218 cm but when you factor in his bigger shoes that makes sense for the 7'1" even measurements and claims.
I agree Shaq looked taller and if he is 2-3 cm taller that would put him at about 217 cm-218 cm but when you factor in his bigger shoes that makes sense for the 7'1" even measurements and claims.
Anonymous said on 25/Feb/08
Gonzalo,I saw lakers-suns and shaq slightly taller than gasol, i'd say 2-3 cm
Gonzalo,I saw lakers-suns and shaq slightly taller than gasol, i'd say 2-3 cm
Gonzalo said on 25/Feb/08
Shaq is 7`1, I haven
Shaq is 7`1, I haven
Shaq is 7'1" said on 24/Feb/08
While I agree Shaq is 7'1". Pretending to be Shaq's father is just stupid. Nobody would believe that. Anyway Shaq's 7'1" measurement from the 1992 pre-draft camp was barefoot. Players were measured barefoot back in the early 90's. This is a quote from a 1992 draft article.
The measurements are done with the players in bare feet, and Miner, like most other players, is expected to wear sneakers when he plays.
From the 1991 pre-draft camp.
Blake is the former general manager of the St. Louis Hawks and the National Basketball Association's current director of scouting and official arbiter of players' height. He was not surprised when the acclaimed LARRY JOHNSON from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, supposedly a 6-foot-7-inch forward, measured 1 1/2 inches shorter than he had been listed throughout his collegiate career. At the N.B.A.'s recent pre-draft camp, Johnson stood 6 feet 5 1/2 inches, barefoot.
"Add an inch and he's 6-6 1/2 -- you don't play in bare feet," said Blake, who travels the world with a custom-made wooden measuring stick crafted by an engineer in Richmond.
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Once again more proof measurements were barefoot
UNLV all-American forward Larry Johnson said he was 6-6, but the actual measurement was 6-5 1/2. "Ain't that pitiful?" Johnson said. "You don't go out there with your shoes off. Ain't that right?"
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See they were often listed at their height in shoes but at the older pre-draft camps they were measured barefoot.
By the way one of those articles I posted states Mutombo measured 7'1" without shoes. Why do most people believe Mutombo's 7'1" measurement and not Shaq's? Look at the comparison between Shaq and Mutombo.
Shaq and Mutombo(Shaq looks atleast as tall if not slightly taller)
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Shaq with Yao
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Mutombo with Yao
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Shaq looks closer to Yao's height than Mutombo does.
Shaq and Patrick Ewing
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Mutombo and Patrick Ewing
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Ewing looks about the same in comparison to both players
By the way Mutombo wears size 22 shoes only one size smaller than Shaq's size 23 shoes. If you believe the 7-1 measurement for Mutombo to be legit then you must believe Shaq's 7-1 measurement is legit.
Bottom line: Shaq measured 7'1" at the 1992 NBA Chicago Pre-Draft Camp.
That is proof he is 7'1" just like Mutombo who measured the same height without shoes the year before.
While I agree Shaq is 7'1". Pretending to be Shaq's father is just stupid. Nobody would believe that. Anyway Shaq's 7'1" measurement from the 1992 pre-draft camp was barefoot. Players were measured barefoot back in the early 90's. This is a quote from a 1992 draft article.
The measurements are done with the players in bare feet, and Miner, like most other players, is expected to wear sneakers when he plays.
From the 1991 pre-draft camp.
Blake is the former general manager of the St. Louis Hawks and the National Basketball Association's current director of scouting and official arbiter of players' height. He was not surprised when the acclaimed LARRY JOHNSON from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, supposedly a 6-foot-7-inch forward, measured 1 1/2 inches shorter than he had been listed throughout his collegiate career. At the N.B.A.'s recent pre-draft camp, Johnson stood 6 feet 5 1/2 inches, barefoot.
"Add an inch and he's 6-6 1/2 -- you don't play in bare feet," said Blake, who travels the world with a custom-made wooden measuring stick crafted by an engineer in Richmond.
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Once again more proof measurements were barefoot
UNLV all-American forward Larry Johnson said he was 6-6, but the actual measurement was 6-5 1/2. "Ain't that pitiful?" Johnson said. "You don't go out there with your shoes off. Ain't that right?"
Click Here
See they were often listed at their height in shoes but at the older pre-draft camps they were measured barefoot.
By the way one of those articles I posted states Mutombo measured 7'1" without shoes. Why do most people believe Mutombo's 7'1" measurement and not Shaq's? Look at the comparison between Shaq and Mutombo.
Shaq and Mutombo(Shaq looks atleast as tall if not slightly taller)
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Shaq with Yao
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Mutombo with Yao
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Shaq looks closer to Yao's height than Mutombo does.
Shaq and Patrick Ewing
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Mutombo and Patrick Ewing
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Ewing looks about the same in comparison to both players
By the way Mutombo wears size 22 shoes only one size smaller than Shaq's size 23 shoes. If you believe the 7-1 measurement for Mutombo to be legit then you must believe Shaq's 7-1 measurement is legit.
Bottom line: Shaq measured 7'1" at the 1992 NBA Chicago Pre-Draft Camp.
That is proof he is 7'1" just like Mutombo who measured the same height without shoes the year before.
Gramps said on 24/Feb/08
I don't know if Shaq ever said he was 6-11, but if he did it would have been with tongue firmly in cheek. Everyone knows Shaq is a jokester.
I don't know if Shaq ever said he was 6-11, but if he did it would have been with tongue firmly in cheek. Everyone knows Shaq is a jokester.
LV said on 24/Feb/08
obomo says on 23/Feb/08
The #1 lie women tell is how much they weigh.The #1 lie men tell is how tall they are.No one has provided any real proof that Shaq is 7'1".By the way Shaq has also said he was 6'11.5".Which time was he telling the truth.Shaq6'11.5",to 7'0".No one can prove otherwise.
Again, you're wrong. He has always been listed at 7'1" or taller and you're trying to shrink him so the burden of proof is on you. He's 7'1" until someone shows me otherwise. Good luck with that task because it can't be done. You need to look at all the pictures that Shaq is 7'1" has posted if you want proof of him being 7'1".
obomo says on 23/Feb/08
The #1 lie women tell is how much they weigh.The #1 lie men tell is how tall they are.No one has provided any real proof that Shaq is 7'1".By the way Shaq has also said he was 6'11.5".Which time was he telling the truth.Shaq6'11.5",to 7'0".No one can prove otherwise.
Again, you're wrong. He has always been listed at 7'1" or taller and you're trying to shrink him so the burden of proof is on you. He's 7'1" until someone shows me otherwise. Good luck with that task because it can't be done. You need to look at all the pictures that Shaq is 7'1" has posted if you want proof of him being 7'1".
Philip Harrison said on 24/Feb/08
I have measured Shaquille O'Neal, my boy stands 7'1" indeed, got that? I raised him when he was a kid, I should know his height better than anyone. Now let's put this 6'11.5" crap to sleep forever.
I have measured Shaquille O'Neal, my boy stands 7'1" indeed, got that? I raised him when he was a kid, I should know his height better than anyone. Now let's put this 6'11.5" crap to sleep forever.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 24/Feb/08
Shaq has said he is 7'1" twice. He said he was already 7'0" even at barely 17 yrs old too. All of that contradicts the funny 6'11" claim. Patrick Ewing also joked he is 6'9"...doesn't mean sh*t considering Ewing is around 6-11. The NBA used to measure players barefoot and at the 1992 pre-draft camp and Shaq measured 7-1. In fact some people including Larry Johnson complained about the NBA measuring barefoot at the time because they don't play barefoot. obomo I posted a link to O'Neal's pre-draft measurement, and 2 links of Shaq claiming he is 7'1". That is the best possible proof. btw Ernie most basketball shoes add 1.25"-1.5" and players are given the option of choosing their barefoot listing or shoes listing.
Shaq has said he is 7'1" twice. He said he was already 7'0" even at barely 17 yrs old too. All of that contradicts the funny 6'11" claim. Patrick Ewing also joked he is 6'9"...doesn't mean sh*t considering Ewing is around 6-11. The NBA used to measure players barefoot and at the 1992 pre-draft camp and Shaq measured 7-1. In fact some people including Larry Johnson complained about the NBA measuring barefoot at the time because they don't play barefoot. obomo I posted a link to O'Neal's pre-draft measurement, and 2 links of Shaq claiming he is 7'1". That is the best possible proof. btw Ernie most basketball shoes add 1.25"-1.5" and players are given the option of choosing their barefoot listing or shoes listing.
Ernie said on 24/Feb/08
Did any of you see the Howard Stern show with Shaq he said he was 6 11 I think he should know how tall he is.Regardless of what any of you think he knows his own hieght.He also said they list him as 7 1 so he could be seen as a 7ft treat playing the center position.They also showed a picture of Howard standing next Magic Johnson and Magic is not 6 9 also.you have to add 2 inches of tennis shoe also as they do not play in bare feet.
Did any of you see the Howard Stern show with Shaq he said he was 6 11 I think he should know how tall he is.Regardless of what any of you think he knows his own hieght.He also said they list him as 7 1 so he could be seen as a 7ft treat playing the center position.They also showed a picture of Howard standing next Magic Johnson and Magic is not 6 9 also.you have to add 2 inches of tennis shoe also as they do not play in bare feet.
obomo said on 23/Feb/08
The #1 lie women tell is how much they weigh.The #1 lie men tell is how tall they are.No one has provided any real proof that Shaq is 7'1".By the way Shaq has also said he was 6'11.5".Which time was he telling the truth.Shaq6'11.5",to 7'0".No one can prove otherwise.
The #1 lie women tell is how much they weigh.The #1 lie men tell is how tall they are.No one has provided any real proof that Shaq is 7'1".By the way Shaq has also said he was 6'11.5".Which time was he telling the truth.Shaq6'11.5",to 7'0".No one can prove otherwise.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 23/Feb/08
Yeah I saw that Gramps and KG already measured 6'11" barefoot at the 1995 pre-draft camp right out of highschool and he now says he is "6-11 and some quarters". I assume that means 6'11.75". Really I don't see much evidence contradicting the fact that Shaq is 7'1".
Yeah I saw that Gramps and KG already measured 6'11" barefoot at the 1995 pre-draft camp right out of highschool and he now says he is "6-11 and some quarters". I assume that means 6'11.75". Really I don't see much evidence contradicting the fact that Shaq is 7'1".
Gramps said on 23/Feb/08
Before the start of today's game between the Suns and Celtics, Kevin Garnett walked up to Shaq and the shook hands while KG talked into Shaq's ear. KG was clearly about 2" shorter than Shaq.
Before the start of today's game between the Suns and Celtics, Kevin Garnett walked up to Shaq and the shook hands while KG talked into Shaq's ear. KG was clearly about 2" shorter than Shaq.
LV said on 23/Feb/08
obomo, you make no sense saying that Shaq is 7'1" has "no real proof to the contrary" proving Shaq is really 7'1". Shaq's listed height has ALWAYS been 7'1" or 7'2" and you're attempting to shrink him, so it's really you who has no proof that he's any shorter than that. That's how a hypothesis works, you need to disprove the status quo. Can you even show any legitimate pictures where Shaq looks shorter than any 7 footers? Shaq is 7'1" has showed a ridiculous amount of evidence showing Shaq taller than other big men around 7 feet and being as tall or taller than guys like David Robinson and Mutombo.
obomo, you make no sense saying that Shaq is 7'1" has "no real proof to the contrary" proving Shaq is really 7'1". Shaq's listed height has ALWAYS been 7'1" or 7'2" and you're attempting to shrink him, so it's really you who has no proof that he's any shorter than that. That's how a hypothesis works, you need to disprove the status quo. Can you even show any legitimate pictures where Shaq looks shorter than any 7 footers? Shaq is 7'1" has showed a ridiculous amount of evidence showing Shaq taller than other big men around 7 feet and being as tall or taller than guys like David Robinson and Mutombo.
obomo said on 23/Feb/08
Shaq is 7'1",I don't know anything about Justin,or LSU Alum,but your obsessed with Shaq's height.If you would channel all that energy into say a career,you might actually end up with a life.Just because somethings in print(Shaq's pre draft measurement(sic))doesn't mean its true.Nor do pictures prove anyone's point.You continue to post old news.Shaqs 6'11.5",or 7 even.You have no real proof to the contrary.
Shaq is 7'1",I don't know anything about Justin,or LSU Alum,but your obsessed with Shaq's height.If you would channel all that energy into say a career,you might actually end up with a life.Just because somethings in print(Shaq's pre draft measurement(sic))doesn't mean its true.Nor do pictures prove anyone's point.You continue to post old news.Shaqs 6'11.5",or 7 even.You have no real proof to the contrary.
Anonymous said on 22/Feb/08
If Shaq says he's 7'1" then he's 7'1", so let's all agree to that.
If Shaq says he's 7'1" then he's 7'1", so let's all agree to that.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 22/Feb/08
Here it is Shaquille O'Neal's pre-draft measurement
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O'Neal at 7-1 303 pounds.
That is his barefoot height from the pre-draft camp. They also have Tom Gugliotta at 6'9 1/2. The proof these heights are barefoot is in the early 90's people complained about barefoot measurements. Larry Johnson among others complained using the logic that they play in shoes so they should be measured that way. It's hard to get this information from the early 90's pre-draft camps because it doesn't show the entire article unless you pay usually and there is no way I'm paying money just to prove a height. Luckily I found an article that looks complete with Shaq at 7-1 303.
Shaq was listed at 7-1 and always 290 or 294 prior to the draft but came in at 7'1" and 303 with 12.2% body fat when he was drafted. Trainers said his ideal body fat % should be at 10%.
BTW Mutombo measured exactly 7-1 and 228 pounds when he was drafted Alex. Shaq always looked a bit taller than him but that is Shaq's bigger shoes.
Other heights from the 1992 pre-draft camp besides O'Neal and Gugliotta
Robert Horry- 6-8
Harold Miner(Baby Jordan)- 6'3 1/2
Christian Laetner- 6'10
BTW Shaq claimed to be 7 foot 1 back in 1992 too
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last article on the page.
"I'm 7 feet 1 inch, 300 pounds. If I were a fan, I'd expect 20 points and 15 rebounds every night."
Here it is Shaquille O'Neal's pre-draft measurement
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O'Neal at 7-1 303 pounds.
That is his barefoot height from the pre-draft camp. They also have Tom Gugliotta at 6'9 1/2. The proof these heights are barefoot is in the early 90's people complained about barefoot measurements. Larry Johnson among others complained using the logic that they play in shoes so they should be measured that way. It's hard to get this information from the early 90's pre-draft camps because it doesn't show the entire article unless you pay usually and there is no way I'm paying money just to prove a height. Luckily I found an article that looks complete with Shaq at 7-1 303.
Shaq was listed at 7-1 and always 290 or 294 prior to the draft but came in at 7'1" and 303 with 12.2% body fat when he was drafted. Trainers said his ideal body fat % should be at 10%.
BTW Mutombo measured exactly 7-1 and 228 pounds when he was drafted Alex. Shaq always looked a bit taller than him but that is Shaq's bigger shoes.
Other heights from the 1992 pre-draft camp besides O'Neal and Gugliotta
Robert Horry- 6-8
Harold Miner(Baby Jordan)- 6'3 1/2
Christian Laetner- 6'10
BTW Shaq claimed to be 7 foot 1 back in 1992 too
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last article on the page.
"I'm 7 feet 1 inch, 300 pounds. If I were a fan, I'd expect 20 points and 15 rebounds every night."
Viper said on 22/Feb/08
Yeah, I think the 7-1 listing is his height in shoes.
Yeah, I think the 7-1 listing is his height in shoes.
Alex said on 22/Feb/08
How tall is Dikembe Mutumbo really? He's listed at 7'2 so I'm guessing he's about 7'1 since you're listed in shoes.
How tall is Dikembe Mutumbo really? He's listed at 7'2 so I'm guessing he's about 7'1 since you're listed in shoes.
obomo said on 22/Feb/08
Shaq is 7'1",their doing wonderful things with new medication like Paxel,& Zoloff,see a therpist.Maybe he or she can help,& you'll find a woman,maybe get married,and have a family like normal people.Shaquille in 7'0",no more,no less
Shaq is 7'1",their doing wonderful things with new medication like Paxel,& Zoloff,see a therpist.Maybe he or she can help,& you'll find a woman,maybe get married,and have a family like normal people.Shaquille in 7'0",no more,no less
Gonzalo said on 22/Feb/08
Gasol is measured 2.14`4 and O`Neal is taller than him so....
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Gasol is measured 2.14`4 and O`Neal is taller than him so....
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lsu alum said on 22/Feb/08
in 1994 don nelson made they commebt that he didn't elieve there was 6 legit 7'0"plus players in the nba.until someone has real proof that oneals over 7'0" i'll stille believe he's 6'11.5"jeramy post proof that your over 7'0"if you are it must be disappointing that your not much of an player yourself
in 1994 don nelson made they commebt that he didn't elieve there was 6 legit 7'0"plus players in the nba.until someone has real proof that oneals over 7'0" i'll stille believe he's 6'11.5"jeramy post proof that your over 7'0"if you are it must be disappointing that your not much of an player yourself
Shaq is 7'1" said on 21/Feb/08
Considering I only comment on basketball players heights on this site I comment a lot less than many people here. btw if Shaq is 6'11.5" then Yao is only about 7'3". The fact that you distort reality can't be healthy. Does pretending Shaq is shorter than he is make you feel better about yourself? Amare Stoudemire who is atleast 6'8.5" said he felt like a point guard standing next to Shaq. Would a 3 inch difference make him feel that short...NO.
Considering I only comment on basketball players heights on this site I comment a lot less than many people here. btw if Shaq is 6'11.5" then Yao is only about 7'3". The fact that you distort reality can't be healthy. Does pretending Shaq is shorter than he is make you feel better about yourself? Amare Stoudemire who is atleast 6'8.5" said he felt like a point guard standing next to Shaq. Would a 3 inch difference make him feel that short...NO.
Jeremy said on 21/Feb/08
Shaq is actually 7'0.5"-7'0.75". I'm not surprised they round him to 7'1". I myself am 7'0.5" but I list myself just 7'0" on my license. I came in to high school at 6'5" and came out at 7'0.5"
Shaq is actually 7'0.5"-7'0.75". I'm not surprised they round him to 7'1". I myself am 7'0.5" but I list myself just 7'0" on my license. I came in to high school at 6'5" and came out at 7'0.5"
lsu alum said on 21/Feb/08
shaq is 7'1"this obsesion with oneals height cant be healty,why dont u get a hobby,and by the way he's still only 6'11.5"
shaq is 7'1"this obsesion with oneals height cant be healty,why dont u get a hobby,and by the way he's still only 6'11.5"
Shaq is 7'1" said on 21/Feb/08
Good picture of Yao and Shaq
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Yao is nothing more than 7-5 because he doesn't tower over Shaq. He usually has him by 3-4 inches. btw in tonights Laker vs Suns game Shaq was clearly taller than Gasol who is about 7'0.5"
Good picture of Yao and Shaq
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Yao is nothing more than 7-5 because he doesn't tower over Shaq. He usually has him by 3-4 inches. btw in tonights Laker vs Suns game Shaq was clearly taller than Gasol who is about 7'0.5"
Gonzalo said on 19/Feb/08
Justin, I apologize for my comments. I just found weird your statement. I don
Justin, I apologize for my comments. I just found weird your statement. I don
Shaq is 7'1" said on 18/Feb/08
Justin when people list their heights they generally say without shoes and considering Shaq said he was 7 foot even when he was barely 17 even if he was still only 7 foot even as you said his shoes are far more than 1 inch so he'd be taller than 7-1 in shoes anyway. Also Shaq was probably talking about his barefoot height because he admited his real weight was 365 at one point when he was never listed over 350 so he isn't just stated his listed height/weight and that is the only purpose of height in shoes is for listed height for SOME NBA players. I also read on a Rockets Forum that Shaq has said his height in shoes is 7-3 which would make sense because that would be rounding up from his 7'2.75" in shoes measurement.
Also according to 1992 draft articles from the Charlotte Obsever and Miami Herald Shaq is a legit 7-1" here are the quotes.
Here are the reasons: 7-1, 303, 12% body fat, only 20 years old.
Shaquille O'Neal, all 7-1 and 303 pounds
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And yes they are listing barefoot heights because one of them at Robert Horry listed at 6-8 when his NBA listed height is 6-10.
Draft articles are the source of Editor Rob's listings of Lebron, Jared Jeffries and Steve Nash so people like you Justin should have no problem with Shaq being called 7-1 much less 7-0 1/2 which I think Rob did because he is not positive on 7-0 or 7-1 so he just went in the middle of the 2.
Justin when people list their heights they generally say without shoes and considering Shaq said he was 7 foot even when he was barely 17 even if he was still only 7 foot even as you said his shoes are far more than 1 inch so he'd be taller than 7-1 in shoes anyway. Also Shaq was probably talking about his barefoot height because he admited his real weight was 365 at one point when he was never listed over 350 so he isn't just stated his listed height/weight and that is the only purpose of height in shoes is for listed height for SOME NBA players. I also read on a Rockets Forum that Shaq has said his height in shoes is 7-3 which would make sense because that would be rounding up from his 7'2.75" in shoes measurement.
Also according to 1992 draft articles from the Charlotte Obsever and Miami Herald Shaq is a legit 7-1" here are the quotes.
Here are the reasons: 7-1, 303, 12% body fat, only 20 years old.
Shaquille O'Neal, all 7-1 and 303 pounds
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And yes they are listing barefoot heights because one of them at Robert Horry listed at 6-8 when his NBA listed height is 6-10.
Draft articles are the source of Editor Rob's listings of Lebron, Jared Jeffries and Steve Nash so people like you Justin should have no problem with Shaq being called 7-1 much less 7-0 1/2 which I think Rob did because he is not positive on 7-0 or 7-1 so he just went in the middle of the 2.
JUSTIN said on 18/Feb/08
Never mind 'Poor Justin', I wouldn't be coming on this website and making these comments if I didn't believe it was 100% true, and Gonzalo I wasn't joking either! The only unfortunate position I'm in is that I have no photographic evidence to support what I know, and unfortunately on this site it seems that everything is invalid without this and its so annoying because I know its God's honest truth. Ok so he's said 7' 1" himself but he has never ever said in same sentence "IN MY BARE FEET" also the 7' 2.75" in trainers could be first thing in morning and Shaq's trainers are at least 1.25" higher than standard! This is the last time I am gonna bother with this website and will enjoy watching the rest of you argue until your blue in the face knowing what I know! But just one last thing can someone provide me with evidence of Shaq saying MY BAREFOOT HEIGHT IS 7' 1", no if you'll excuse me i've got a life to live!
Never mind 'Poor Justin', I wouldn't be coming on this website and making these comments if I didn't believe it was 100% true, and Gonzalo I wasn't joking either! The only unfortunate position I'm in is that I have no photographic evidence to support what I know, and unfortunately on this site it seems that everything is invalid without this and its so annoying because I know its God's honest truth. Ok so he's said 7' 1" himself but he has never ever said in same sentence "IN MY BARE FEET" also the 7' 2.75" in trainers could be first thing in morning and Shaq's trainers are at least 1.25" higher than standard! This is the last time I am gonna bother with this website and will enjoy watching the rest of you argue until your blue in the face knowing what I know! But just one last thing can someone provide me with evidence of Shaq saying MY BAREFOOT HEIGHT IS 7' 1", no if you'll excuse me i've got a life to live!
Shaq is 7'1" said on 18/Feb/08
Great post Gonzalo. Seriously Justin's setence made no sense. Why change every other player to fit this BS height of 6'11.5"? Shaq is a full 7'1". He is taller than Mutombo when they stand next to eachother because of bigger shoes. 6'8.5" minimum Amare Stoudemire said he felt like a point guard next to Shaq. Would a 3 inch difference make him feel that small next to Shaq?
Great post Gonzalo. Seriously Justin's setence made no sense. Why change every other player to fit this BS height of 6'11.5"? Shaq is a full 7'1". He is taller than Mutombo when they stand next to eachother because of bigger shoes. 6'8.5" minimum Amare Stoudemire said he felt like a point guard next to Shaq. Would a 3 inch difference make him feel that small next to Shaq?
Gonzalo said on 18/Feb/08
To say Shaq is 6`11.5 is a joke.
Justin also says
The man is 6'11.5" barefoot end of and if all the NBA players who have been photographed with him have to be altered to fit this matter then so be it! Shaq is 6' 11.5"
There are no words to explain this sentence. Poor Justin
To say Shaq is 6`11.5 is a joke.
Justin also says
The man is 6'11.5" barefoot end of and if all the NBA players who have been photographed with him have to be altered to fit this matter then so be it! Shaq is 6' 11.5"
There are no words to explain this sentence. Poor Justin
Shaq is 7'1" said on 16/Feb/08
JUSTIN if you have evidence that by all means post it. Shaq is every bit of 7'1" even he has said it on video so stfu. Some players are listed their barefoot heights. Shaq is one of them. You have no evidence otherwise you would posted it. I have posted evidence including Shaq himself saying it so why haven't you posted anything?
JUSTIN if you have evidence that by all means post it. Shaq is every bit of 7'1" even he has said it on video so stfu. Some players are listed their barefoot heights. Shaq is one of them. You have no evidence otherwise you would posted it. I have posted evidence including Shaq himself saying it so why haven't you posted anything?
Shaq is 7'1" said on 16/Feb/08
You may be right look at this picture of Z with Shaq. He is just a hair taller and Shaq is leaning slightly while Z is a little closer to the camera!
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Z and Shaq may be the same height.
As for Z's shoes they would add no less than 1.25" but probably atleast 1.5" or more. His shoe size is probably similar to Shaq's and considering his foot problems he may wear bigger shoes for for more support. I think Z was listed 7-1 for a while around the time of the 96' draft but I have heard he was listed 218 cm in Europe which I think lists players barefoot.
You may be right look at this picture of Z with Shaq. He is just a hair taller and Shaq is leaning slightly while Z is a little closer to the camera!
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Z and Shaq may be the same height.
As for Z's shoes they would add no less than 1.25" but probably atleast 1.5" or more. His shoe size is probably similar to Shaq's and considering his foot problems he may wear bigger shoes for for more support. I think Z was listed 7-1 for a while around the time of the 96' draft but I have heard he was listed 218 cm in Europe which I think lists players barefoot.
BigBen said on 16/Feb/08
My friend said that Z's shoes adds 1.25-1.5, but i think You know more about how much different shoes adds in inches. I don't know about shoe heights, so I ask other people, but they could be wrong.
I personally think Z looks closer to 7'1 than 7'2, what do You think Shaq is 7'1? Do You know how much height Z's shoes add?
I have not found a picture, where Shaq and Z stands beside eachother, I have only seen them in games.
We are getting closer now with the 7'0.5 for Shaq, thats great.
Just so You know! My real name is not Ben, its stands for Big Ben Wallace.
My friend said that Z's shoes adds 1.25-1.5, but i think You know more about how much different shoes adds in inches. I don't know about shoe heights, so I ask other people, but they could be wrong.
I personally think Z looks closer to 7'1 than 7'2, what do You think Shaq is 7'1? Do You know how much height Z's shoes add?
I have not found a picture, where Shaq and Z stands beside eachother, I have only seen them in games.
We are getting closer now with the 7'0.5 for Shaq, thats great.
Just so You know! My real name is not Ben, its stands for Big Ben Wallace.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 15/Feb/08
Alright 7'0.5" fair enough. While 7'1" would be more accurate I must say thank you for upgrading Shaq finally and adding the note that he has claimed 7-1 as his height. I'll try to find the interview where Shaq states his height as 7-3 which would obviously be in shoes. Good to finally see Shaq upgraded. Hard to believe a man 7-1(7-2 or 7-3 by those BS NBA standards), 315-365 pounds was throwing down 360 dunks, tomahawk slams on David robinson, Hakeem, Mutombo or anyone in his way and even crossing over some other centers! BTW BigBen I found all of Shaq's listed heights on NBA.com from the mid 90's on.
7-1 303
7-1 315
7-1 325
7-1 338
7-1 340
7-2 350
Shaq was actually taller than Mutombo in some pictures I have of them from 2001 or 2002. Mutombo measured 7-1 barefoot and weighed only 228 pounds at the 1991 pre-draft camp while O'Neal measured 7-1 barefoot but already weighed 303 pounds the following year. Shaq's bigger shoes make him look taller than Mutombo despite being the same height. BigBen where did you hear Z is 7'3.5" with shoes?
Alright 7'0.5" fair enough. While 7'1" would be more accurate I must say thank you for upgrading Shaq finally and adding the note that he has claimed 7-1 as his height. I'll try to find the interview where Shaq states his height as 7-3 which would obviously be in shoes. Good to finally see Shaq upgraded. Hard to believe a man 7-1(7-2 or 7-3 by those BS NBA standards), 315-365 pounds was throwing down 360 dunks, tomahawk slams on David robinson, Hakeem, Mutombo or anyone in his way and even crossing over some other centers! BTW BigBen I found all of Shaq's listed heights on NBA.com from the mid 90's on.
7-1 303
7-1 315
7-1 325
7-1 338
7-1 340
7-2 350
Shaq was actually taller than Mutombo in some pictures I have of them from 2001 or 2002. Mutombo measured 7-1 barefoot and weighed only 228 pounds at the 1991 pre-draft camp while O'Neal measured 7-1 barefoot but already weighed 303 pounds the following year. Shaq's bigger shoes make him look taller than Mutombo despite being the same height. BigBen where did you hear Z is 7'3.5" with shoes?
Shaq is 7'1" said on 15/Feb/08
Sorry Kendra but Shaq's shoes add more than an inch and as you can see in the picture with Amare Stoudemire who is atleast 6'8.5". Shaq is every bit of 7'1" barefoot. In a back to back picture with 7'5" Yao Ming Shaq appeared only 3.5" taller. although Shaq's shoes are .5" thicker than Yao's still that makes sense for Shaq's 1992 pre-draft measurement of 7'1" and Yao's 2002 pre-draft measurement of 7'5". Yao measured 7'6.25" in shoes while Shaq measured 7'2.75" in shoes. With all of these pictures I have posted as BigBen can see it is flat out obvious Shaq is a legit 7'1". Even Shaq says he is 7'1"!! What more do you need?
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I agree BigBen the nBA should be consistent and either choose height in shoes or barefoot as the official way of listing and if Shaq is listed his height in shoes he'd be back at the 7'2" he was listed in 2003 and 2004 or even 7'3" especially since he is almost as tall as Zydrunas Ilgauskas.
"The first meeting between O'Neal, the 7-2, 350-pound superstar center of the Lakers, and Yao, the 7-5, 300-pound rookie center of the Rockets, began with a bang and had its moments."
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"The 7-2 O'Neal collected 1,453,286 but should make his eighth All-Star appearance -- and come off the bench in his hometown."
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O'Neal's old listing of 7'2" and 350 during the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 seasons is far more accurate by NBA standards and Shaq's real height is 7'1". He is clearly taller than David Robinson who measured 7'0" exactly at the 1988 Olympics. Robinson was never listed 7'2" or described as 7'2" that I have heard.
"One useful feature of the trials is that players are measured and weighed, rather than listed at their media-guide sizes, which are usually inflated. Thus, David Robinson, heretofore listed at 7-1, 235, is down to 7-0, 226. Danny Manning, once listed at 6-11, is now 6-9. Georgetown recruit [Alonzo Mourning], once 6-11 or 6-10 at Indian River High in Chesapeake, Va., is down to 6-9, 230."
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Shaq and former teammate 6'9" Alonzo Mourning.
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Now after seeing those pictures of Shaq and 6'9" Alonzo Mourning do you guys see how ridiculous it is to call Shaq 6'11.5" or even 7'0"? Editor Rob do you ignore all of the PROOF Shaq is 7'1" just because you feel the need to downgrade NBA players. Just upgrade Shaq already! While you are at it upgrade Lebron James too. Lebron was 18 when he was measured 6'7.25" and he has even said he has grown. He is 6'8" now.
Sorry Kendra but Shaq's shoes add more than an inch and as you can see in the picture with Amare Stoudemire who is atleast 6'8.5". Shaq is every bit of 7'1" barefoot. In a back to back picture with 7'5" Yao Ming Shaq appeared only 3.5" taller. although Shaq's shoes are .5" thicker than Yao's still that makes sense for Shaq's 1992 pre-draft measurement of 7'1" and Yao's 2002 pre-draft measurement of 7'5". Yao measured 7'6.25" in shoes while Shaq measured 7'2.75" in shoes. With all of these pictures I have posted as BigBen can see it is flat out obvious Shaq is a legit 7'1". Even Shaq says he is 7'1"!! What more do you need?
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I agree BigBen the nBA should be consistent and either choose height in shoes or barefoot as the official way of listing and if Shaq is listed his height in shoes he'd be back at the 7'2" he was listed in 2003 and 2004 or even 7'3" especially since he is almost as tall as Zydrunas Ilgauskas.
"The first meeting between O'Neal, the 7-2, 350-pound superstar center of the Lakers, and Yao, the 7-5, 300-pound rookie center of the Rockets, began with a bang and had its moments."
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"The 7-2 O'Neal collected 1,453,286 but should make his eighth All-Star appearance -- and come off the bench in his hometown."
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O'Neal's old listing of 7'2" and 350 during the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 seasons is far more accurate by NBA standards and Shaq's real height is 7'1". He is clearly taller than David Robinson who measured 7'0" exactly at the 1988 Olympics. Robinson was never listed 7'2" or described as 7'2" that I have heard.
"One useful feature of the trials is that players are measured and weighed, rather than listed at their media-guide sizes, which are usually inflated. Thus, David Robinson, heretofore listed at 7-1, 235, is down to 7-0, 226. Danny Manning, once listed at 6-11, is now 6-9. Georgetown recruit [Alonzo Mourning], once 6-11 or 6-10 at Indian River High in Chesapeake, Va., is down to 6-9, 230."
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Shaq and former teammate 6'9" Alonzo Mourning.
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Now after seeing those pictures of Shaq and 6'9" Alonzo Mourning do you guys see how ridiculous it is to call Shaq 6'11.5" or even 7'0"? Editor Rob do you ignore all of the PROOF Shaq is 7'1" just because you feel the need to downgrade NBA players. Just upgrade Shaq already! While you are at it upgrade Lebron James too. Lebron was 18 when he was measured 6'7.25" and he has even said he has grown. He is 6'8" now.
Kendra said on 13/Feb/08
Shaq is 7'1" in shoes, he is 7'0" barefoot, my brother Jeremy is also 7'1" in shoes but doesn't mention 7'1" just 7'0 1/2 or 7'0". Shaq is 7'1" (216cm)
Shaq is 7'1" in shoes, he is 7'0" barefoot, my brother Jeremy is also 7'1" in shoes but doesn't mention 7'1" just 7'0 1/2 or 7'0". Shaq is 7'1" (216cm)
BigBen said on 13/Feb/08
Shaq is 7'1 barefoot, and should be listed 7'2 in NBA, and 335 lbs. He's a monster. What is it people don't understand.
I would say Amare is in the 6'8.5 to 6'9.5 range, but he looks no taller than 6'8 with BIG Shaq.
Shaq is 7'1 barefoot, and should be listed 7'2 in NBA, and 335 lbs. He's a monster. What is it people don't understand.
I would say Amare is in the 6'8.5 to 6'9.5 range, but he looks no taller than 6'8 with BIG Shaq.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 12/Feb/08
Some new info.
This is what 6'8.5" barefoot Amare Stoudemire said about Shaq.
Some new info.
This is what 6'8.5" barefoot Amare Stoudemire said about Shaq.
jenny said on 8/Feb/08
just really don't know why i haven't seen my comments?
is there something wrong with me?
i only just...to prove that shaq is taller than 7"
tnx for the compliment!
just really don't know why i haven't seen my comments?
is there something wrong with me?
i only just...to prove that shaq is taller than 7"
tnx for the compliment!
Shaq is 7'1" said on 7/Feb/08
Editor Rob I have noticed when you don't seem certain about an NBA player's height you knock an inch off their listed height and that often ends up close to their height like Kobe who is listed 6-6 and you listed 6-5 and he is close to that at 6-4 3/4 but in many cases that isn't reliable. Shaq is one of them. Look at these pictures of Shaq and 6'10.5" or 209 cm Tim Duncan
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As you can see Shaq is easily a legit 7'1" or 216 cm. There is a reason Shaq looks taller than the other nba players listed 7'0" or 7'1" and that is because he actually is 7'1". There is a video of him claiming he is 7'1" right below this post.
Editor Rob why do you upgrade Malsteen who has been said to have claimed 6 ft but now claims 6'3" despite you being unsure of that but you won't upgrade Shaq to 7'1" after he claims that height?
Editor Rob I have noticed when you don't seem certain about an NBA player's height you knock an inch off their listed height and that often ends up close to their height like Kobe who is listed 6-6 and you listed 6-5 and he is close to that at 6-4 3/4 but in many cases that isn't reliable. Shaq is one of them. Look at these pictures of Shaq and 6'10.5" or 209 cm Tim Duncan
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As you can see Shaq is easily a legit 7'1" or 216 cm. There is a reason Shaq looks taller than the other nba players listed 7'0" or 7'1" and that is because he actually is 7'1". There is a video of him claiming he is 7'1" right below this post.
Editor Rob why do you upgrade Malsteen who has been said to have claimed 6 ft but now claims 6'3" despite you being unsure of that but you won't upgrade Shaq to 7'1" after he claims that height?
Shaq is 7'1" said on 1/Feb/08
Jenny Shaq has claimed his height to be 7-1 look at this video. Also he use to weigh 365 pounds he admits it in the video.
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Right around the 0:16 part he says "7-1, 365"
Jenny Shaq has claimed his height to be 7-1 look at this video. Also he use to weigh 365 pounds he admits it in the video.
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Right around the 0:16 part he says "7-1, 365"
jenny said on 1/Feb/08
"Shaq is 7'1" your my hero! i mean... a hero! lol!
thanks a lot! anyway, i saw shaq page. They've listed his height as 7'1" and some sites listed him as 7'2" and 365 pounds. i think that too much weight for him but i believe because of his great body. Just really don't know how to link that page. However i'm gonna keep trying just to prove that shaq is 7'1".
I wanna meet him just to ask of his real height.
Hope he answers honestly and hope i could be glenn.
glenn is wonderful! he's everywhere.
"Shaq is 7'1" your my hero! i mean... a hero! lol!
thanks a lot! anyway, i saw shaq page. They've listed his height as 7'1" and some sites listed him as 7'2" and 365 pounds. i think that too much weight for him but i believe because of his great body. Just really don't know how to link that page. However i'm gonna keep trying just to prove that shaq is 7'1".
I wanna meet him just to ask of his real height.
Hope he answers honestly and hope i could be glenn.
glenn is wonderful! he's everywhere.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 30/Jan/08
Jenny Nate Robinson is 5'7 3/4" or 172 cm barefoot. He is listed 5'9" because he is around 5'9" in his basketball shoes. Players are given the option of having their height listed in shoes or without shoes. Kobe Bryant, Nate Robinson, Jason Kidd, Carmelo Anthony ect. choose to be listed in shoes while players like Shaq, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Vince Carter ect. choose to be listed barefoot. BTW they never listed half inchs or to the exact centimeter they always round to the closest inch for example.
Vince Carter is 6'5.5" or 197 cm barefoot but listed 6'6". However when Vince entered the league he was listed at 6'7" because his height in shoes is 6'6.75" or 200 cm. Now he prefers his barefoot listing though.
Chris Bosh is 6'10.25" or 208 cm but he prefers to be listed 6'10" instead of his height in shoes.
Jenny Nate Robinson is 5'7 3/4" or 172 cm barefoot. He is listed 5'9" because he is around 5'9" in his basketball shoes. Players are given the option of having their height listed in shoes or without shoes. Kobe Bryant, Nate Robinson, Jason Kidd, Carmelo Anthony ect. choose to be listed in shoes while players like Shaq, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Vince Carter ect. choose to be listed barefoot. BTW they never listed half inchs or to the exact centimeter they always round to the closest inch for example.
Vince Carter is 6'5.5" or 197 cm barefoot but listed 6'6". However when Vince entered the league he was listed at 6'7" because his height in shoes is 6'6.75" or 200 cm. Now he prefers his barefoot listing though.
Chris Bosh is 6'10.25" or 208 cm but he prefers to be listed 6'10" instead of his height in shoes.
Jenny said on 29/Jan/08
pps.
this site helps a lot.
but for me shaq is still 7'1".
pps.
this site helps a lot.
but for me shaq is still 7'1".
Jenny said on 29/Jan/08
i think there's something wrong with the height measurement.
some say your your an inch taller and somesay your an inch smaller!
i think the most accurate way to measure height is...by metric system?
what you think? cuz english is a way 2 big to measure our height?
it sometimes fools ourselves, i think?
it's really hard to predict accurate height by inch!
probably by measuring yourself.
anyway i think i'am really taller than Nate Robinson!
i just wondring why they listed him as 5 foot 9"?
editor rob will you pls. tell me what his height?
just curious about him.
now i can assume that shaq is not morethan 7'1" but not less 7'1" either.]
He's a ligit 7'1" guy. that's what i believe like most of us!
the only thing that matters to me is the height of Nate Robinson.
Tnxu"(^_^)
i think there's something wrong with the height measurement.
some say your your an inch taller and somesay your an inch smaller!
i think the most accurate way to measure height is...by metric system?
what you think? cuz english is a way 2 big to measure our height?
it sometimes fools ourselves, i think?
it's really hard to predict accurate height by inch!
probably by measuring yourself.
anyway i think i'am really taller than Nate Robinson!
i just wondring why they listed him as 5 foot 9"?
editor rob will you pls. tell me what his height?
just curious about him.
now i can assume that shaq is not morethan 7'1" but not less 7'1" either.]
He's a ligit 7'1" guy. that's what i believe like most of us!
the only thing that matters to me is the height of Nate Robinson.
Tnxu"(^_^)
Mr. X said on 26/Jan/08
Shaq is 7'1" in Nike Shoes, his 7'0" listing is barefoot. Shoes add one inch to your height.
Shaq is 7'1" in Nike Shoes, his 7'0" listing is barefoot. Shoes add one inch to your height.
LV said on 26/Jan/08
Here is Shaq with 7'6" Calvin Lane (Click Here). Yet another person who would need downgraded if Shaq were under 7'1".
Here is Shaq with 7'6" Calvin Lane (Click Here). Yet another person who would need downgraded if Shaq were under 7'1".
Chlawk said on 26/Jan/08
I remember Robinson allways being taller than Shaque.. soo... that makes umm.. Shaque 7'1", Robinson 7'2" and Yao 7'6" and me sarcastic... look at the eyelevel and where his head ends, I have my shoulders 2" lower than my father and am still the same height.. Why are you soooo obsessed that Shaque is 7'1" even if it
I remember Robinson allways being taller than Shaque.. soo... that makes umm.. Shaque 7'1", Robinson 7'2" and Yao 7'6" and me sarcastic... look at the eyelevel and where his head ends, I have my shoulders 2" lower than my father and am still the same height.. Why are you soooo obsessed that Shaque is 7'1" even if it
Shaq is 7'1" said on 26/Jan/08
Shaq is taller than Robinson in that picture. Look at the shoulders. Besides Robinson is only 7'0".
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Saying Shaq is 6'11" flat is just retarted. Look at him with 6'4.75" Kobe.
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lol sure that is only a 6 inch difference. LMFAO If Shaq stood up strsight he might have a full head advantage on Kobe!
Shaq with 6'8" Karl Malone
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Shaq with 6'4.75" Kobe Bryant and 6'7.25" Magic Johnson
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Shaq with 7'5" Yao
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If Shaq is 6'11" then Yao is only 7'3"
Shaq and 6'9" Alonzo Mourning
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Shaq and 6'10.25" Hakeem Olajuwon
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6'11" my ass. If Shaq is 6'11" then David Robinson is only 6'10", Kobe is only 6'3", Magic Johnson is only 6'5", Hakeem Olajuwon is only 6'8", Alonzo Mourning is only 6'7" and Karl Malone is only 6'6". You see it just doesn't add up. If you still aren't convinced I have pictures of Shaq with 6'11.25" Kevin Garnett, 6'11ish Patrick Ewing, 6'10.5" Tim Duncan, 6'7.25" Lebron and many more.
Shaq is taller than Robinson in that picture. Look at the shoulders. Besides Robinson is only 7'0".
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Saying Shaq is 6'11" flat is just retarted. Look at him with 6'4.75" Kobe.
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lol sure that is only a 6 inch difference. LMFAO If Shaq stood up strsight he might have a full head advantage on Kobe!
Shaq with 6'8" Karl Malone
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Shaq with 6'4.75" Kobe Bryant and 6'7.25" Magic Johnson
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Shaq with 7'5" Yao
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If Shaq is 6'11" then Yao is only 7'3"
Shaq and 6'9" Alonzo Mourning
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Shaq and 6'10.25" Hakeem Olajuwon
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6'11" my ass. If Shaq is 6'11" then David Robinson is only 6'10", Kobe is only 6'3", Magic Johnson is only 6'5", Hakeem Olajuwon is only 6'8", Alonzo Mourning is only 6'7" and Karl Malone is only 6'6". You see it just doesn't add up. If you still aren't convinced I have pictures of Shaq with 6'11.25" Kevin Garnett, 6'11ish Patrick Ewing, 6'10.5" Tim Duncan, 6'7.25" Lebron and many more.
Chlawk said on 25/Jan/08
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Robinson is 7'1", that makes Shaque 7'0" and on this picture Robinson doesen
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Robinson is 7'1", that makes Shaque 7'0" and on this picture Robinson doesen
Jenny said on 23/Jan/08
how dare you! downgrading shaq? not you editor rob!
but with my experience of having shaq infront of me... he's really huge kinda monster! i think he's more than 7'1"? I'm 5'8" 5'11" with the heels. but it seems like the only tip of his shoulder is about my height!
for me...shaq is 7 plus plus!!! 7'2" almost with the slippers.
Editor Rob
how dare you! downgrading shaq? not you editor rob!
but with my experience of having shaq infront of me... he's really huge kinda monster! i think he's more than 7'1"? I'm 5'8" 5'11" with the heels. but it seems like the only tip of his shoulder is about my height!
for me...shaq is 7 plus plus!!! 7'2" almost with the slippers.
Editor Rob hold on, you were 5ft 9 when you saw sly walking barefoot...
weekly said on 19/Jan/08
Well, maybe it's time to tell it, so as editor Rob said once, he usually didn't read posts on basketball players' pages. But keep tryin'.
Well, maybe it's time to tell it, so as editor Rob said once, he usually didn't read posts on basketball players' pages. But keep tryin'.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 18/Jan/08
Editor: Rob
do you read this page?
Anyway lsu alum where did you see Shaq's Drivers License? Of course that is more speculation..did Shaq list his height in 1 inch heels? Or did Shaq forget and just list his real height? Nothing we can really know. Now as far as evidence nothing is better than Shaq's own word(not saying that is 100% accurate but that seems to be the best way to tell because pictures can be deceptive) I am not going to say you are lying about that claim because other people have claimed Shaq said he was 6'11.5" too. Shaq probably said that although we don't know if he was serious because Shaq has contradicted that twice.
1.Shaq did say on video he is 7'1"
2.Shaq said on video when was barely 17 when Dick Vitale told him to set the record straight that he is NOT 6-11 he said "7 feet even"
Here are some pictures of Shaq with 6'9" Alonzo Mourning(he measured 6'9" at the 1988 Olympics and then at the 2000 Olympics)
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Zo looks about 5 inches shorter although Shaq probably wears bigger shoes
Editor Rob: did you see the video of Shaq claiming 7'1"?
Editor: Rob
do you read this page?
Anyway lsu alum where did you see Shaq's Drivers License? Of course that is more speculation..did Shaq list his height in 1 inch heels? Or did Shaq forget and just list his real height? Nothing we can really know. Now as far as evidence nothing is better than Shaq's own word(not saying that is 100% accurate but that seems to be the best way to tell because pictures can be deceptive) I am not going to say you are lying about that claim because other people have claimed Shaq said he was 6'11.5" too. Shaq probably said that although we don't know if he was serious because Shaq has contradicted that twice.
1.Shaq did say on video he is 7'1"
2.Shaq said on video when was barely 17 when Dick Vitale told him to set the record straight that he is NOT 6-11 he said "7 feet even"
Here are some pictures of Shaq with 6'9" Alonzo Mourning(he measured 6'9" at the 1988 Olympics and then at the 2000 Olympics)
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Zo looks about 5 inches shorter although Shaq probably wears bigger shoes
Editor Rob: did you see the video of Shaq claiming 7'1"?
lsu alum said on 18/Jan/08
more fuel for the fire,just finished looking at shaq's old La.DL,on it he listed his height as 7'1",in La.your instructed to list your height as what it is in 1inch heels(guess its a holdover from when it used to be illegal to drive barefoot,yea the people that run this state are crazy)if this is what shaq did editor robs 7'0" is right
more fuel for the fire,just finished looking at shaq's old La.DL,on it he listed his height as 7'1",in La.your instructed to list your height as what it is in 1inch heels(guess its a holdover from when it used to be illegal to drive barefoot,yea the people that run this state are crazy)if this is what shaq did editor robs 7'0" is right
Shaq is 7'1" said on 16/Jan/08
That is true lsu alum but Shaq was honest about his weight in the video so why would he lie about his height in that video? I'm sure you are a Shaq fan so you must know there has always been a lot of speculation that he is quite a bit above his listed weight of 325-340 and he admitted to being 365. All I'm saying is so far a video of Shaq saying he is 7'1" is the best evidence posted so far. He claimed 7'0" at 17 YRS OLD. An average size kid can grow a few inches at that age nevermind Shaq who is huge. Can I be sure Shaq is 7'1"? NO I did not measure him but that is the best evidence on the forum so far.
That is why I think Shaq needs an upgrade Editor Rob.
If anyone has better evidence go ahead post it. I'll admit when I'm wrong. I thought Kobe was over 6'5" but I found an article where his wife said she measured him 6'4 3/4".
That is true lsu alum but Shaq was honest about his weight in the video so why would he lie about his height in that video? I'm sure you are a Shaq fan so you must know there has always been a lot of speculation that he is quite a bit above his listed weight of 325-340 and he admitted to being 365. All I'm saying is so far a video of Shaq saying he is 7'1" is the best evidence posted so far. He claimed 7'0" at 17 YRS OLD. An average size kid can grow a few inches at that age nevermind Shaq who is huge. Can I be sure Shaq is 7'1"? NO I did not measure him but that is the best evidence on the forum so far.
That is why I think Shaq needs an upgrade Editor Rob.
If anyone has better evidence go ahead post it. I'll admit when I'm wrong. I thought Kobe was over 6'5" but I found an article where his wife said she measured him 6'4 3/4".
Shaq is 7'1" said on 15/Jan/08
All star pics are never good to judge unless they are closer. For example Howard looks taller than Bosh in that all star picture but in the pics of them up closer you can see Bosh is taller if you want me to prove a point I will glady post the pics of Bosh clearly being taller than Howard in closer pics. In closer pics of Shaq and Howard Shaq clearly towers over Howard even with Howard on his tip toes I posted that pic down below a bit.
All star pics are never good to judge unless they are closer. For example Howard looks taller than Bosh in that all star picture but in the pics of them up closer you can see Bosh is taller if you want me to prove a point I will glady post the pics of Bosh clearly being taller than Howard in closer pics. In closer pics of Shaq and Howard Shaq clearly towers over Howard even with Howard on his tip toes I posted that pic down below a bit.
lsu alum said on 15/Jan/08
i've heard many people state their height,and many have lied thats why we have this discusion,if everyone was truthful we woulkdn't need this forum,also hes said 6'11.5%%" in the past
i've heard many people state their height,and many have lied thats why we have this discusion,if everyone was truthful we woulkdn't need this forum,also hes said 6'11.5%%" in the past
hi said on 15/Jan/08
i'm not sure I updload it right, but if you look at the 2007 NBA East All stars picture, you 'll see that there isn't a 4 inches differences between Dwight Howard (6-9 barefoot) and Shaq. 2 inches at most
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i'm not sure I updload it right, but if you look at the 2007 NBA East All stars picture, you 'll see that there isn't a 4 inches differences between Dwight Howard (6-9 barefoot) and Shaq. 2 inches at most
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Anonymous said on 15/Jan/08
lsu alum here is a video of shaq saying 7'1" himself.
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That is the best proof yet
lsu alum here is a video of shaq saying 7'1" himself.
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That is the best proof yet
lsu alum said on 15/Jan/08
all you shaq is 7'1 "fans give it a break if editor rob had any real proof that he's that height don't you think rob whould upgrade him it's not gonna happen
all you shaq is 7'1 "fans give it a break if editor rob had any real proof that he's that height don't you think rob whould upgrade him it's not gonna happen
Shaq is 7'1" said on 14/Jan/08
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lol Dwight on his tip toes and Shaq is leaning. Dwight still is quite a bit shorter. Shaq is 7'1" while Dwight is 6'9".
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lol Dwight on his tip toes and Shaq is leaning. Dwight still is quite a bit shorter. Shaq is 7'1" while Dwight is 6'9".
Shaq is 7'1 said on 9/Jan/08
And I honestly believe that doesn't ad up. What is Yao 7'3.5" and Kevin Garnett 6'9.75"? Duncan is 6'9" then? See doesn't make sense.
And I honestly believe that doesn't ad up. What is Yao 7'3.5" and Kevin Garnett 6'9.75"? Duncan is 6'9" then? See doesn't make sense.
JJ said on 7/Jan/08
I honestly believe that although Shaq can look much bigger on photos and at side of other players, if he was to be measured BAREFOOT midday then he would be 6' 11.5" Sorry all you 7'+ supporters.
I honestly believe that although Shaq can look much bigger on photos and at side of other players, if he was to be measured BAREFOOT midday then he would be 6' 11.5" Sorry all you 7'+ supporters.
f8E0R123N said on 6/Jan/08
who knows, i saw 6,8 cfl player at the mall once, im 5,11 and he towered over me. i thought he was like 6,10-7 feet. if shaq is truely 6,11.5 that is pretty much 7 feet therefore 7,1 with b-ball shoes. plus seriously, who has the balls to tell a big black 330 pound beast that is around 7 foot that hes not 7 foot 1. like jeez lol
who knows, i saw 6,8 cfl player at the mall once, im 5,11 and he towered over me. i thought he was like 6,10-7 feet. if shaq is truely 6,11.5 that is pretty much 7 feet therefore 7,1 with b-ball shoes. plus seriously, who has the balls to tell a big black 330 pound beast that is around 7 foot that hes not 7 foot 1. like jeez lol
orsara said on 5/Jan/08
Are there any pics out there with Kareem/Yao & Shaq where we see the entire pic, shoes and everything???
Are there any pics out there with Kareem/Yao & Shaq where we see the entire pic, shoes and everything???
orsara said on 4/Jan/08
This is my first time chiming in on Shaq's height, however I don't think 7'1" would be a sufficient upgrade. From all the pics I have seen he looks all of 7'2.
This is my first time chiming in on Shaq's height, however I don't think 7'1" would be a sufficient upgrade. From all the pics I have seen he looks all of 7'2.
Shaq is 7'1 said on 4/Jan/08
Nice post "hi" and while I know all about Shaq's personality in interviews and usually enjoy his interviews I also know how many nba players who see Shaq up close describe him as 7'2" and even 7'3" sometimes. Shaq was even listed 7'2" for a while. While announcers often said Hakeem didn't look 7 feet I have never heard any scout or anyone in the NBA question Shaq's height either. Even when he was listed 7'2". I am also not just basing his height on pictures I am basing it on pre-draft measurements. He was 7'1" barefoot and 303 pounds.
Nice post "hi" and while I know all about Shaq's personality in interviews and usually enjoy his interviews I also know how many nba players who see Shaq up close describe him as 7'2" and even 7'3" sometimes. Shaq was even listed 7'2" for a while. While announcers often said Hakeem didn't look 7 feet I have never heard any scout or anyone in the NBA question Shaq's height either. Even when he was listed 7'2". I am also not just basing his height on pictures I am basing it on pre-draft measurements. He was 7'1" barefoot and 303 pounds.
hi said on 4/Jan/08
that's what I'm saying, Shaq is 7-1. They state their height, and you decide, based on pictures (and we know how pictures can be off sometimes) that one is saying the truth, and the other one not. Inflating height is a common thing in the NBA, you know it. Mourning could even not be the 6-9 you state. And you know Shaq, you know how he likes to goof around and speak non sense.
that's what I'm saying, Shaq is 7-1. They state their height, and you decide, based on pictures (and we know how pictures can be off sometimes) that one is saying the truth, and the other one not. Inflating height is a common thing in the NBA, you know it. Mourning could even not be the 6-9 you state. And you know Shaq, you know how he likes to goof around and speak non sense.
LV said on 3/Jan/08
It's well-documented that Shaq was uncoordinated as a youngest and was 6'8" before he could dunk. I recall these details specifically because he used to get made fun of for it. I can't find a link at this time.
It's well-documented that Shaq was uncoordinated as a youngest and was 6'8" before he could dunk. I recall these details specifically because he used to get made fun of for it. I can't find a link at this time.
Fisher said on 3/Jan/08
Rob, please change Shaq's height to 7'1, I've seen him with dozens of 7 footers over the years and he has taller than every single one of them. At a few laker games I had floor seats and he was two inches taller than 6'11 Tim Duncan and he was the same height as 7'1 David Robinson.
Rob, please change Shaq's height to 7'1, I've seen him with dozens of 7 footers over the years and he has taller than every single one of them. At a few laker games I had floor seats and he was two inches taller than 6'11 Tim Duncan and he was the same height as 7'1 David Robinson.
Gonzalo said on 3/Jan/08
I had a talk years ago with Mike Hansen, a Spanish player who was Shaq
I had a talk years ago with Mike Hansen, a Spanish player who was Shaq
Vegas said on 3/Jan/08
well as the videos i posted on 30/Dec/07 showed shaq could dunk easily in high-school at 14/15 years old, beating the entire opposition on his own and then dunking
well as the videos i posted on 30/Dec/07 showed shaq could dunk easily in high-school at 14/15 years old, beating the entire opposition on his own and then dunking
Leung said on 2/Jan/08
I remember reading that Shaq couldn't dunk til he was 6'7", that's pretty pathetic, but I guess he made up for it by going dunk crazy as a pro.
I remember reading that Shaq couldn't dunk til he was 6'7", that's pretty pathetic, but I guess he made up for it by going dunk crazy as a pro.
Young Celeb said on 2/Jan/08
im 1.66 cms at 16, so when im 20 i will be 1.66 cm. Thats my theory.
im 1.66 cms at 16, so when im 20 i will be 1.66 cm. Thats my theory.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 2/Jan/08
It is not just possible to grow later when you are Shaq's size it is likely. Shaq was 6'11" at 16, 7'0" at 17 and 7'1" by the time he was 20. Andrew Bynum was measured 7'0.25" at 17 but has since grown to 7'1" We are not talking about an average size man.
It is not just possible to grow later when you are Shaq's size it is likely. Shaq was 6'11" at 16, 7'0" at 17 and 7'1" by the time he was 20. Andrew Bynum was measured 7'0.25" at 17 but has since grown to 7'1" We are not talking about an average size man.
CRO said on 1/Jan/08
It is possible to grow later... I saw few examples with my own eyes ... I think at 19 my friend grown almost tall as me (193 cm) and before that his height was around 175 cm. I reached that height at 14 or 15 ... now I am 23 .... So someone grows before and someone later, nothing unusual :D
It is possible to grow later... I saw few examples with my own eyes ... I think at 19 my friend grown almost tall as me (193 cm) and before that his height was around 175 cm. I reached that height at 14 or 15 ... now I am 23 .... So someone grows before and someone later, nothing unusual :D
lillo thomas said on 31/Dec/07
Most guys are near their final height at 16 . Chris you are in minority .
Growing more than 2 inches after 16 is rare.
Most guys are near their final height at 16 . Chris you are in minority .
Growing more than 2 inches after 16 is rare.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 31/Dec/07
Well if Shaq was 6'7"-6'8" at 14/15 that would make his listed height of 6'11" at 16 and 7'0" at 17 make sense. I am still convinced he is a legit 7'1"...nothing more nothing less. Many people think he is 7'2"(He was listed this height for a while) even 7'3". I can see why some people would say 6'11.5"-7'0.5" I just don't agree at all.
Well if Shaq was 6'7"-6'8" at 14/15 that would make his listed height of 6'11" at 16 and 7'0" at 17 make sense. I am still convinced he is a legit 7'1"...nothing more nothing less. Many people think he is 7'2"(He was listed this height for a while) even 7'3". I can see why some people would say 6'11.5"-7'0.5" I just don't agree at all.
Chris said on 31/Dec/07
"lillothomas says on 30/Dec/07
This chart is very way off . It says that Shaq was only 6-7 and 16 !!!!! That means that he grow 5 inches after 16 that's hard to believe. Most guys at 16 are close to their final height. For example if he were 6-10 at 16 that's is more realistic . Many guys grow 1 inch and even 2 inches after 16."
Not true. I am 6'1" now at 23 and at 16 I was 5'7 - 5'9". I was always small for my age until the last few years. Men grow later than women.
"lillothomas says on 30/Dec/07
This chart is very way off . It says that Shaq was only 6-7 and 16 !!!!! That means that he grow 5 inches after 16 that's hard to believe. Most guys at 16 are close to their final height. For example if he were 6-10 at 16 that's is more realistic . Many guys grow 1 inch and even 2 inches after 16."
Not true. I am 6'1" now at 23 and at 16 I was 5'7 - 5'9". I was always small for my age until the last few years. Men grow later than women.
Jason said on 31/Dec/07
Well, if he's 7'0'', I don't think they're gonna put that on there when his official height is 7'1''.
He's also put at 223lbs at 13. He was a thick kid growing up (5'10'' 192lbs at 12, 6'7'' 265lbs at 16) - the 223lbs suggests shorter than 6'6''.
Well, if he's 7'0'', I don't think they're gonna put that on there when his official height is 7'1''.
He's also put at 223lbs at 13. He was a thick kid growing up (5'10'' 192lbs at 12, 6'7'' 265lbs at 16) - the 223lbs suggests shorter than 6'6''.
Vegas said on 30/Dec/07
a few interesting videos Click Here and Click Here
the guys in the first video (his ex teammates) are claiming 6'8-6'9 when shaq started in cole high-school aged 14, almost 15, he certainly looks far more than 6'7 in those videos he just dwarfs his team-mates
a few interesting videos Click Here and Click Here
the guys in the first video (his ex teammates) are claiming 6'8-6'9 when shaq started in cole high-school aged 14, almost 15, he certainly looks far more than 6'7 in those videos he just dwarfs his team-mates
Vegas said on 30/Dec/07
not getting involved in this debate but here is a photo of shaq in high school aged 16, maybe 17 Click Here if shaq is 6'7 there those other two dudes are about 5'6, maybe 5'7, as shaq is well over a head taller than both
not getting involved in this debate but here is a photo of shaq in high school aged 16, maybe 17 Click Here if shaq is 6'7 there those other two dudes are about 5'6, maybe 5'7, as shaq is well over a head taller than both
Shaq is 7'1" said on 30/Dec/07
Shaq himself claims to have been 6'6" at 13. The growth chart also says he is 7'1" Jason and you don't believe that. From research I've done I think Shaq was 6'6" at 13, 6'11" at 16, 7'0" at 17 and 7'1" at 20. I base that on Shaq claiming to be 6'6" at 13, 7'0" at 17, 7'1" now and also the fact that we was listed 6'11" when he was 16. I am also convinced that 7'1" was his barefoot measurement at 20.
Shaq himself claims to have been 6'6" at 13. The growth chart also says he is 7'1" Jason and you don't believe that. From research I've done I think Shaq was 6'6" at 13, 6'11" at 16, 7'0" at 17 and 7'1" at 20. I base that on Shaq claiming to be 6'6" at 13, 7'0" at 17, 7'1" now and also the fact that we was listed 6'11" when he was 16. I am also convinced that 7'1" was his barefoot measurement at 20.
Jason said on 30/Dec/07
You're not talking about a normal guy here. & David Robinson was only 6'6''-6'7'' when he entered college. Dennis Rodman was 5'11'' at 18. It happens, mate...
You're not talking about a normal guy here. & David Robinson was only 6'6''-6'7'' when he entered college. Dennis Rodman was 5'11'' at 18. It happens, mate...
lillothomas said on 30/Dec/07
This chart is very way off . It says that Shaq was only 6-7 and 16 !!!!! That means that he grow 5 inches after 16 that's hard to believe. Most guys at 16 are close to their final height. For example if he were 6-10 at 16 that's is more realistic . Many guys grow 1 inch and even 2 inches after 16.
This chart is very way off . It says that Shaq was only 6-7 and 16 !!!!! That means that he grow 5 inches after 16 that's hard to believe. Most guys at 16 are close to their final height. For example if he were 6-10 at 16 that's is more realistic . Many guys grow 1 inch and even 2 inches after 16.
Jason said on 30/Dec/07
Who says he actually was 6'6'' at 13? His own growth chart doesn't. He was probably exaggerating his height at that age. Though, 8'' in a year is possible for someone like that. Brad Doherty grew 7'' when he was 12.
Who says he actually was 6'6'' at 13? His own growth chart doesn't. He was probably exaggerating his height at that age. Though, 8'' in a year is possible for someone like that. Brad Doherty grew 7'' when he was 12.
Jason said on 29/Dec/07
There you go, weekly. 6'7'' 265lbs, and a size 15 shoe, at 16 y/o on his site.
There you go, weekly. 6'7'' 265lbs, and a size 15 shoe, at 16 y/o on his site.
Jason said on 29/Dec/07
I don't think it looks like there's an angle in there, Shaq is 7'1''. There's other pics from that shoot, BTW.
Granted the third guy in this one's been superimposed in, but - Click Here
I don't think it looks like there's an angle in there, Shaq is 7'1''. There's other pics from that shoot, BTW.
Granted the third guy in this one's been superimposed in, but - Click Here
Shaq is 7'1 said on 29/Dec/07
I don't believe that growth chart. No way Shaq grew from 5'10"-6'6" in a year.
I don't believe that growth chart. No way Shaq grew from 5'10"-6'6" in a year.
Nik said on 29/Dec/07
Shaq is my favorite center of all time and I'm pretty sure he's 7-1.
Shaq is my favorite center of all time and I'm pretty sure he's 7-1.
weekly said on 29/Dec/07
Tis' here Click Here what Jason says about Shaq being 6'7" at 16. Shaq is 7'1" read he said he was 6'6" at 13, I think the real Shaq's making fun of us.
Tis' here Click Here what Jason says about Shaq being 6'7" at 16. Shaq is 7'1" read he said he was 6'6" at 13, I think the real Shaq's making fun of us.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 29/Dec/07
Yes I'm sure Shaq was 7'0" at 17. Dick Vitale asked him how tall he was in a March 1989 video and he says "7 foot even". So he was barely 17 at the time. Shaq has said he was already 6'6" at 13 so i doubt he was just 6'7" at 16.
Yes I'm sure Shaq was 7'0" at 17. Dick Vitale asked him how tall he was in a March 1989 video and he says "7 foot even". So he was barely 17 at the time. Shaq has said he was already 6'6" at 13 so i doubt he was just 6'7" at 16.
shaq is 6ft11 said on 29/Dec/07
his 7ft in shoes.. barely 211cm.. trust me.. so many nba player had add on their height with shoes.. commonly known for michael jordan 6ft6 peak but 6ft5true height and dennis rodman 6ft8 peak but only 6ft6.5in real fact..
his 7ft in shoes.. barely 211cm.. trust me.. so many nba player had add on their height with shoes.. commonly known for michael jordan 6ft6 peak but 6ft5true height and dennis rodman 6ft8 peak but only 6ft6.5in real fact..
Jason said on 29/Dec/07
You sure Shaq was 7'0'' at 17? On the growth chart on his official site, it has him at 6'7'' 265lbs at 16.
You sure Shaq was 7'0'' at 17? On the growth chart on his official site, it has him at 6'7'' 265lbs at 16.
Shaq is 7'1" said on 29/Dec/07
That is on an angle. You want a good picture look at the back to back pic of Shaq and Yao. btw do an archive search and you will find out Mutombo measured 7'1" and 228 pounds at the 1991 pre-draft camp while Alonzo Mourning was 206 cm at the 2000 Olympics. There is no way Ewing is shorter than 6'10.25" Hakeem Olajuwon. Shaq is 7'1", Mutombo is 7'1", Zo is 6'9" and Ewing is 6'11"(about give or take a cm).
That is on an angle. You want a good picture look at the back to back pic of Shaq and Yao. btw do an archive search and you will find out Mutombo measured 7'1" and 228 pounds at the 1991 pre-draft camp while Alonzo Mourning was 206 cm at the 2000 Olympics. There is no way Ewing is shorter than 6'10.25" Hakeem Olajuwon. Shaq is 7'1", Mutombo is 7'1", Zo is 6'9" and Ewing is 6'11"(about give or take a cm).
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