How tall is Zion Williamson - Page 2

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6ft 5.42in (196.6cm)
viper said on 8/Oct/19
The average guess is closer to the truth
viper said on 8/Oct/19
Trillion times better chance he was measured at 6-5.5 very early morning.

If I was Rob I wouldn't automatically assume he measured 6-6 when he was 6-5 just a year ago.

Zero chance he's 6-6. At best 6-5.5 and rounded up
viper said on 8/Oct/19
Only the Sixers have given out REAL measurements.

So the rest should be taken with a grain of salt.

So much for transparency from the NBA!!
viper said on 8/Oct/19
It's an even bigger debate now because a lot of these guys did not get measured.

Or they "Say" they got measured but all they did was give a 1 inch downgrade but did not actually measure.

Jimmy Butler is obviously nowhere close to 6-7 when he's 6-5 range.

Now I think this casts doubt on Zion ever measuring 6-6.

Starting to think they just downgraded him and didn't measure, which makes sense.

An early bloomer like him didn't grow out of high school.

He's 6-5. He clearly looks over an inch shorter than 6-6.5 Cam Reddish
Jtm said on 8/Oct/19
I can't believe there's already a big debate about his height.
Canson said on 8/Oct/19
@Viper: interesting because Gibson was a 2009 draftee. Early morning so he likely wasn’t higher than 6’8” and was almost 24 years old. Odd that he would’ve grown taller. I’m wondering if that’s a discrepancy and he’s not really just 6’8” still
Canson said on 8/Oct/19
@Viper: I’ve seen guys like Romeo Langford get measured at 6’4.5” at the combine and listed 6’4” in the NBA now after the new measurement. So the real question is was the combine early AM and some teams later in the day? Or were they the same and they rounded down? Or were some just overlisted? I’ve seen some guys lower or higher than their combine measurements. Taj Gibson will now be listed 6’10”. Not sure how he measured that high because he was 6’8.25 when he was drafted. Maybe he grew 1” plus morning height = 6’9.75”?
Nik said on 7/Oct/19
He's shorter than the average basketball player on celebheights!
Canson said on 7/Oct/19
@Viper: this is all odd. I see Buddy Hield is now listed at 6’3”. I expected him at a low to be about that. But if they measured him in the AM it is very odd. And for Draymond I’m surprised that he’s listed 6’5”. I would’ve expected it early morning to get a 6’6” listing since he’d prob be 6’5.5”. Draymond May just be a weak 6’5”? Wow
viper said on 7/Oct/19
This is all amateur hour compared to the NFL though
viper said on 7/Oct/19
The rookies getting measured again just a few months after the combine is gonna be fun
viper said on 7/Oct/19
Simmons supposedly measured at 6-8.25.

Did he grow?

He also supposedly measured 6-9 by LSU
Carlisle Greaves said on 7/Oct/19
The thing with guys in the NBA is that they have tall bodies. What I mean is that even if Zion is only 6'6, the height of his shoulders is probably as tall as most people who are 6'7, and then these guys are long. So, functionally speaking, Zion is 6'7 to 6'8. There is actual height, and there is functional height. Draymond Green's functional height in the NBA is 6'7 because his Standing Reach is equal to most guys 5 inches taller than him. So even if he only stands at 6'5, you are basically playing against a guy who is 6'7 because of his length and Standing Reach. As high as Zion can jump and as big as he is, it is like playing against someone 6'7.
viper said on 7/Oct/19
K.A 188 ! said on 29/Sep/19
Lol @ VIPER chill..
Between am surprise that this time you did not downgrade this guy as low as 6ft3. Knowing you well....


Yeah college basketball is gonna list a 6-3 guy at 6-7 :)
viper said on 7/Oct/19
I'd still bet all the money in the world Zion stopped growing by 15.

His 6-5 measurement might have been
6-5.25

He's not 6-6
viper said on 7/Oct/19
Naz Reid measured 6-8.25 at the combine

NOT 6-8.75
MD said on 6/Oct/19
@Canson,

Try and consolidate these posts.
Josue said on 6/Oct/19
Seems that much taller than Zo.
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Ellis said on 6/Oct/19
@Canson: Actually, I think Embiid doesn't tower Simmons, look at the pictures, I was always surprised by how tall Simmons looks with him.
viper said on 6/Oct/19
Simmons is the shortest looking 6-9.5 guy ever
Canson said on 6/Oct/19
@Manson: that may be the case with Harris. He does look only a couple inches shorter than Simmons. What’s really odd is that Embiid towers Simmons in some pics yet they’re only 2.25” apart? I thought Embiid was a legit 7’0” but turns out he’s probably just a solid or strong 6’11” in reality (afternoon)
Canson said on 6/Oct/19
@Shane: Harris was 6’6.5 so he “grew” 1” if he really did.

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Canson said on 6/Oct/19
Ben Simmons measurement is surprising. I would’ve expected max 6’9” for a morning height (6’8-6’8.5). That’s not to say these measurements are the holy grail tho.
Canson said on 6/Oct/19
@Shane: Trey Burke also grew half inch. Was 5’11.75 now 6’0.25”. Likely he did if the measurements were held in the morning that year.
Canson said on 6/Oct/19
@Shane: so it’s funny. Joel Embiid never grew. He was 6’11” before he was drafted and the 6’11.75 is likely a morning height. It adds up because Al Horford is .5” taller too. I laugh at J.E. Because some trolls here on this site tried to say he was 7’2” previously.

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Canson said on 6/Oct/19
@Shane: 6’7.5??? Lol. He doesn’t look more than 6’6” range on the court
manson said on 6/Oct/19
Shane gray tobias harris measured 6.6 1/2 in the combine at age 19. it is very possible that he grow 1 inch or that the combine was afternoon. Tobias harris is a legit 6.7 afternoon.
Shane Gray said on 5/Oct/19
@Canson: yep! Not sure I'm being that 1.5 inch change although someone that tall could compress that much. That would be the only chance unless he grew after age 20. But then we are talking him getting measured at an absolutely low before which is doubtful.

Will be interesting to see if all teams report to the quarter of an inch like Sixers did today. And even then with no nba rep we dont know how reliable they are.

Tobias Harris is up 1.25 inches from his combine. He was 6'6 1/4" then and listed 6'9". My guess is he asked his trainer to get him 6'7 1/2" to at least stay at 6'8". Non players dont realize how important these listings can be for players like u and I do. Most of veteran Sixers were a little higher than their combine listings.

And again, until if and when Pelicans release specifics (like sixers), we wont know if this was rounded up or not. We still domt really kmow.
Dream said on 5/Oct/19
Rob, what made you upgrade this guy?
Editor Rob
If he got 6ft 6 earlier in the day, then 6ft 5.5 or 5.75 is an arguable listing.
Canson said on 5/Oct/19
@Shane: holy crap! You were right. I apologize. He did measure 7’1.25”. Don’t know why I thought it was 7’1.75 lol. I can see him possibly having grown a touch but if not it really is true that guys in that range lose more height than average. It could also mean that he was measured almost immediately out of bed being they do sleep at the facility where camp is held as opposed to an hour after waking
Canson said on 5/Oct/19
@Ellis: I don’t buy the measurement. His Hair would prob make him taller. He could hit 6’6 out of bed but not after an hour. Maybe even rounded up to 6’6”. He looks in all honesty a strong 6’5” at best. Viper is right on this one. Cam Reddish is at least an inch or 1.5 taller. Reddish has thick hair too but I’m curious to see what his measurement comes out at. If it’s higher than 6’6.5 then his combine measurement may have been afternoon. If it’s the same it means it was morning
Canson said on 5/Oct/19
@Rob: not just room. Too much freedom. I agree with Viper. Also to note it’s funny how we always see “He’s shorter than he’s listed at Duke”. People oughta know by now that basketball measurements are in sneakers and some even a bit higher. It’s funny when someone is listed at 6’7” people actually believe they are. I have yet to meet s player who was at or below their listing. Absolute Best case is 1/2” to 1” off on college or pro listings. Some as much as 3” plus. One college teammate of mine was listed 6’3 in high school then 6’3” at college for a while his freshman year before getting a 6’2” listing the remainder of his career. He’s 5’11” and a half at best barefoot and all of us knew it even before he was measured
Canson said on 5/Oct/19
@Junior: 6’5.5 would be more like it max If it were valid. You don’t lose just 1/4” from 1 hour out of bed. That would be 3/8” to half. Remember measurements for the NBA aren’t 1/8” so that could easily be 6’5.8 since they would round up. You also have to remember how thick his hair is. I would bet tons of money maybe even thousands of dollar that you are taller than Zion Williamson. You may be up to 1/2” taller in all honesty. He doesn’t look that tall. He looks 6’5” still. Maybe 6’5.25. The real test will be when Cam Reddish is measured. Cam was 6’6.5 at the combine and Zion is a lot shorter than him
Canson said on 5/Oct/19
@Shane: lol is what I said too. I bet Ingram measures 6’8.5 or .75 and gets the 6’9” listing since they round up tho because it’s early morning. I always felt he was 6’8” afternoon height. Lonzo I feel would measure 6’5” or a hair over. I feel he’s 6’4.5ish afternoon. They do 1/4” increments tho because Luka got 6’6.75”. I feel he would be 6’6” flat afternoon as he looked half inch shorter than Harrison Barnes who would be more 6’6.5
Canson said on 5/Oct/19
The measurements that they are getting for these players are the same as the combine measurements. Example is JJ Barea. He was 5’10” at the combine just like he was here. So early morning measurements of course. But I have to give Rising credit because he guessed Porzingis at 7’1.75 for his normal height (afternoon) based on how he looked with Carmelo and he was right. 7’2.75 would be early morning
Canson said on 5/Oct/19
@Rob: Shane said this about as well as I’ve heard anyone say it. And it wasn’t at 10-11 am because the reporter tweeted it at 951 am. It was likely an early morning measurement just like the combines. Take into account his thick hair, and 6’5.5 that you had him listed before is a much better listing than 6’5.75” that he’s listed now. That was actually generous. I guarantee if you measured him in the afternoon and were able to get around his thick hair, he would be closer to 6’5” than 6’6”.
Editor Rob
There is a bit of room on these measurements for time of day/hairstyles, if it was 9-10 then yeah there is a greater chance of 6ft 5.5-5.75 rather than 5.75-6 as a lunch height.
viper said on 5/Oct/19
Hard to believe.

He looks over an inch shorter than 6-6.5 morning measured Cam Reddish.

I agree this is all very dodgy and amateur
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 5/Oct/19
Click Here 6'6 as morning height then he did be 6'5.75" a low or worst my height 197.2cm not quite a flat 6'5.5".
Ellis said on 4/Oct/19
@Canson: He just got measured at 6'6.
@Rob: Why the upgrade? I still think he is 6'5.5, just got measured 6'6 early in the day probably.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 4/Oct/19
@K.A
Why would Viper downgrade Zion to 6'3", when we all know that he measured 6'5" at 18?
Duhon said on 4/Oct/19
So they say Zion was measured at 6'6" barefoot: "With the NBA installing new rules for teams to verify accurate player heights, as the New York Times reported last week, here is one of the most notable entries so far: No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson measured officially at 6-foot-6, league sources said. The phenom was listed at 6-foot-7 during his freshman season at Duke." Click Here
Canson said on 4/Oct/19
@Rob: did you upgrade him based on his new measurement?
Editor Rob
I think for me, a lot of these measurements may be coming in earlier in the day rather than later, so I can see this guy falling under 6ft 6, but maybe not to 5.5.
Shane Gray said on 4/Oct/19
Also in photo below JRue is listed 6'4" obviously much shorter. So far all the new measurements are easily above combine barefoot heights so this is going to be a joke @Canson.
Shane Gray said on 4/Oct/19
@Canson not big on photos for height but this one is pretty good and Zion stacks up well here. This versus formerly listed 6'6" Ball and 6'9" Ingram. He looks as tall as Ingram for sure and easily taller than Ball.
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Shane Gray said on 4/Oct/19
Zion reportedly just got measured at 6'6" flat with new NBA height policy. This leaves more questions than answers with no nba rep there. Obviously if accurate it is an early morning height. But with full inch increments this could have been 6'5 1/2" and rounded up. Teams did their own reporting so we really dont know. And they measured in socks so who knows how many socks were on, if lifts were in socks that are made now or what. If nba wants these to be accurate they need to do four things: measure them with their own NBA rep, use quarter inch increments, take off socks and measure each team at same time of day.
Editor Rob
What time of day is another question, but if he got 6ft 6 at 10-11am, it's believable.
manson said on 4/Oct/19
he was measured 6.6 barefoot
Canson said on 3/Oct/19
@Viper: it’s tough to imagine because he would stand to get hurt if he stayed. I don’t know how much better he would get in college either. Physically mature already. I have him at 6’5-6’5.25
viper said on 2/Oct/19
Bummer he didn't get measured and weighed at the combine.

I really wanted to see how high his vertical could be.
viper said on 2/Oct/19
I'm not a downgrader. Sorry If I hurt your dreams
K.A 188 ! said on 29/Sep/19
Lol @ VIPER chill..
Between am surprise that this time you did not downgrade this guy as low as 6ft3. Knowing you well....
viper said on 28/Sep/19
And If you believe he's 285 pounds now, well that's just cartoonish

Probably the best freshmen in college basketball history.

Easily the best ACC freshmen ever. Imagine If he stayed all 4 years at Duke.
viper said on 28/Sep/19
A vertical leap over 40 inches at 272 pounds in high school.

I've never seen anything like it

If he reached peak height at 14 it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

He's the ultimate Man-Child in high school.
viper said on 28/Sep/19
This is a very, very large, developed guy at 17.

Absolutely freakish for a high school basketball player.

The basketball players that grow in college, even in their first year look pretty lean and young, or younger than their age.
viper said on 28/Sep/19
The oldest looking and biggest guys in my high school grew to full height by 15.

Zion weighed 272 pounds when he was measured at 6-5 at 17.

Yeah, I'm gonna bet a lot of money he was at full growth easily by then and not lose sleep that I'm wrong.

I'd bet money he reached full height by 15.
viper said on 28/Sep/19
You realize this guy is the last guy to grow past 15 with how physically developed he is. It's pretty much all the late bloomers who grow from 18 into early 20s.

I'm willing to bet the Rock reached full height at 14 like Rob.
Canson said on 27/Sep/19
@Ellis: but to Viper’s credit, he looked 6’5” on the court. And Cam Reddish measured the same thing his senior year and didn’t grow. He was 6’6.5” back then. And also how do we know that the 6’5” wasn’t a morning measurement back then? 6’5.25 at a low is possible but 6’5.5” at a low he doesn’t look. That’s a weak 6’6” like Kawhi Leonard would measure (6’5 1/2). He doesn’t look as tall as Kawhi imho. More like Draymond Green
Canson said on 27/Sep/19
@Ellis: Derozan I would say is 6’5” flat: he was 6’5 1/2” at the combine. Maybe that was more 6’5 3/8” but he generally looks 6’5”. Brown was 6’5.25. You have to remember too that there are all 1/4” 1/2” and full. No 1/8” increments
Canson said on 27/Sep/19
@Ellis: Derozan I would say is 6’5” flat: he was 6’5 1/2” at the combine. Maybe that was more 6’5 3/8” but he generally looks 6’5”
Ellis said on 27/Sep/19
@viper: He got taller? Lol, you do realize people still grow after 17 right, not by a lot, but still growth.
viper said on 27/Sep/19
Zion measured a flat 6-5 his senior year of high school.

So how can he be 6-5.25 at a low
Canson said on 27/Sep/19
@Ellis: Reddish measured 6’6.5 and that was likely a morning measurement. I don’t get your logic with Zion being listed 6’7”.’Jaylen Brown was measured 6’5.25 in the morning (likely a sub 6’5) and he’s listed 6’7” still. Draymond is said to only be 6’5” and he’s listed 6’7”. Zion measured a flat 6’5 previously and was listed 6’7”. They aren’t gonna change it given the barefoot measurement is absent here at the combine. They will leave it the way it is. There are guys who are 2+ or 3” from their afternoon barefoot heights. Jimmy butler is now listed 6’8 he’s 6’5” range. Prob low 6’5”
Canson said on 27/Sep/19
@Ellis: Reddish measured 6’6.5 and that was likely a morning measurement
Nik Ashton said on 26/Sep/19
@ Ellis - Rob is too!

I like your anyways!
Ellis said on 26/Sep/19
@Canson: I doubt that Cam Reddish is 6'6 or a hair over it at a low, not saying that it is impossible, but very unlikely. If you could prove it to me then I would believe it, but Reddish always struck me as a strong 6'6 guy, like 6'6.5 at a low, I was gonna say 6'6.75 but that would be impossible because he got 6'6.5 at the combine. Zion is like 6'5.25 at a low, meet me there maybe?, but just 6'5 nothing, come on, he should be listed at 6'6 then. Just curious, what do you think about guys that got 6'5.25 at the combine, like Demar Derozan, or Jaylen Brown, do you reckon that they are a high 6'4 at a low?
Canson said on 26/Sep/19
Ellis said on 26/Sep/19
@Shane: You mean Canson? I uh think you got the wrong guy.

Anyways, Zion Williamson is 6'5.5 at a low, I'm 95% positive.

Yea he meant me.

As for Zion, how can we be so sure? He only measured 6’5” previously and he’s more than just half inch shorter than Cam Reddish. In fact it looks 1-1.5”. I’d bet money Reddish is 6’6” or a hair over at a low. There was also talk that he was only 6’5” when he was drafted
Ellis said on 26/Sep/19
@Shane: You mean Canson? I uh think you got the wrong guy.

Anyways, Zion Williamson is 6'5.5 at a low, I'm 95% positive.
Canson said on 25/Sep/19
@Shane: 6’5.5 still seems too high imho. Maybe he’s a strong 6’5” guy at a low like Christian is (6’6” out of bed) and 6’5.25” but really he just looks a straight 6’5” at a low with Cam Reddish or max (196cm which is 6’5 1/8”). I know boiling to 1/8” is a bit much but it’s just to say he looks closer to 6’5 than 6’6”. Reddish looks at least an inch taller and he’s probably just 6’6” afternoon height

Standing up as far as he is means he’s not standing back as far in the pic as Zion. Maybe it’s an inch but I would’ve said probably half to 3/4”
Shane Gray said on 25/Sep/19
@Ellis In your photo Alexander on the left measured 6'4 1/4" barefoot this year which was likely early in morning. If so, we are talking 6'3 3/4" range afternoon maybe 6'3 7/8" max. While Zion is closer to camera, he look to have 1.5 inches on Alexander. However, Zion is closer to camera and being even slightly closer to camera can make a guy look a lot taller. So perhaps there isnt near the height difference it seems. Hard to tell. As for guy on right, that is Hayes who measured 6'10 1/4" this year and also likely early in morning. So afternoon at that height likely 6'9 3/4" and no more. He is also a bit further from camera than Zion. Hard to tell top of head with both having lots of hair but trying to gauge that or using eye level there is 4 inches or so there. Maybe more at top of head but I dont see over 4 at eye level I don't think. Anyhow, this photo is pretty good for someone pushing Zion at at least 6'5 1/2" BUT does have a slight camera advantage. I will say 6'5 1/2" afternoon might be more possible than I previously thought. Maybe.
Shane Gray said on 25/Sep/19
@Ellis what do you mean by standing up as far as he is? I don't understand what that means. And Lonzo definitely isn't standing up straight there. That said, Zion looks to easily have an inch on Zo there. No doubt about it. And I have Zion at maybe 6'5 1/4" by this site's afternoon standard.
Canson said on 18/Sep/19
@Ellis:

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Based on Lonzo standing up as far as he is and the difference between them, I think 0.5” is the max I could see between them. Even with it at face value it’s max 2cm
Canson said on 18/Sep/19
Ellis said on 16/Sep/19
@Canson: Lonzo took a picture with him at the New Orleans Saints Football Opener

I’ve never seen it. Do you have the link? But for me, I still don’t have Zion over 6’5 maybe at a stretch 6’5.25”. His 6’5” measurement from 2018 seems what he would still measure today. Lonzo’s height is debatable too as he doesn’t look any taller than 6’4.5” and at times can look as low as 6’4 perhaps although other times 6’5 but that’s rare. He’s probably a 6’4” range guy
Canson said on 17/Sep/19
I doubt he’s 6’5.5 but 6’5 maybe 6’5-6’5.25 possible. Jordan was 6’4.5” when he measured
Nik Ashton said on 16/Sep/19
@ Rob - How tall is the girl in the photo?
Editor Rob
Peyton claims around 5ft 6 for her height. I don't know if she has heels with Zion.
Ellis said on 16/Sep/19
@Canson: Lonzo took a picture with him at the New Orleans Saints Football Opener.
viper said on 16/Sep/19
If he's really 285 can he sustain that kind of weight?

He's probably closer to 270 but even then that is heavy for a basketball player
Cycklops said on 15/Sep/19
I'm obsessed with whether this dude is 6'7" or 6'6". In my mind, 6'7" is okay for an NBA Forward, but 6'6" is too small. :) If he's 6'5.5" in his socks, that would make him 3/4 inch taller than 6'4.75" Michael Jordan, who is a fine standard for the NBA "6'6"" level, and thus I can sleep well accepting that he is 6'7".
Canson said on 15/Sep/19
@Ellis: no pics of the two exist. Zion and Lonzo. Not from what I see
Canson said on 15/Sep/19
@Shane: after looking at it I agree
Canson said on 15/Sep/19
Ellis said on 13/Sep/19
@Canson: Definitely at least a 4 inch difference between the two, but not much more. Anthony Davis is around 6'9.75 at a low for me, considering his head size is probably bigger than the average human, where 4 inches is for the average human it is probably a bit more for Davis. In my opinion considering Davis is 6'9.75, Zion is looking anything from 6'5.25-75 at a low. 6'5 at a low seems way to low to me, have you seen him with Lonzo Ball? Looks to be more than just a half inch difference.

I looked at the video again and I agree with Shane. I haven’t seen him with Zion but I have with Reddish and he’s not as tall as Cam. Assuming Cam may be a morning height he’s at least an inch shorter than Cam
Ellis said on 13/Sep/19
@Canson: Definitely at least a 4 inch difference between the two, but not much more. Anthony Davis is around 6'9.75 at a low for me, considering his head size is probably bigger than the average human, where 4 inches is for the average human it is probably a bit more for Davis. In my opinion considering Davis is 6'9.75, Zion is looking anything from 6'5.25-75 at a low. 6'5 at a low seems way to low to me, have you seen him with Lonzo Ball? Looks to be more than just a half inch difference.
Shane Gray said on 13/Sep/19
@Canson In my opinion that video is useless in terms of gauging height. Zion has massive angle advantage and directs closer and between camera and Davis. I dont think we can learn much -- if anything-- from that my friend
Canson said on 12/Sep/19
@Ellis: I’d still say 6’5” at a low for him. That’s a normal low imho. Maybe he can dip a tad bit lower at an extreme low but Cam Reddish is noticeably taller than he is. I’m not convinced Anthony Davis is a legit 6’10” (6’9.75 is my guess max).

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Shane Gray said on 10/Sep/19
Zion dips to 6'5" no doubt by evening if practicing etc. I have my doubts he clears 6'6" out of bed. He MIGHT touch 6'6" out of bed but I doubt it. Byt it he does, he is a legit 6'6" (although for this site afternoon is the standard).
Ellis said on 7/Sep/19
@Canson: Do you still really think Zion is only 6'5 at a low?, seeing him recently, that is really hard to believe. I have him right around 6'5.5 at a low. What Rob has him at is perfect.
Ellis said on 7/Sep/19
@Rob: Yeah, I can see Zion at around 6'6.25 out of bed, and say 6'5.5 at a low. What's really interesting is that, I really do believe he grew over the duke season. Not by a whole lot, but he started out the season being shorter than RJ Barrett, and now he looks to be taller than him.
YashVaman said on 5/Sep/19
Rob how is zion looks 2 and half inch taller than fransic ngannou in their instagram pic ? If Ngannou is 6'4 zion is 6'5 and half
Editor Rob
He could pull off 6ft 6 range with Frances
Ellis said on 3/Sep/19
@Rob: What do you think Zion Williamson's height is out of bed?, and at a low? I know you have him at 6'5.5, but where do you think that stands?(closer to his morning height or evening height?)
Editor Rob
I'm sure he's well over 6ft 6 out of bed
Questioner said on 16/Aug/19
@canson if you look at recent pics of them together he has at least 1/4 inch on him
Canson said on 13/Aug/19
@Ellis: he looks minimum 1” if not 1.25 shorter than Cam Reddish who only measured 6’6.5 in the morning. I doubt Zion Williamson is taller than RJ Barrett. Solid 6’5”
Ellis said on 11/Aug/19
Just saw the NBA rookie day pictures, and I think Rob got this one spot on. Zion looks more than 6'5, he looks to almost have a 6'6 frame. 6'5.5 at a low is spot on, and I'll explain why, he took a picture with 6'10.25 Jaxson Hayes, and Hayes clearly cannot see over Williamson. The pictures given are kinda hard to clarify where exactly it is but I'd guess between 4-4.5 inch difference. The 2019 combine must have been in the morning, because, given Williamson is 6'5.5 Jaxson Hayes would not be a guy over 6'10, he looks 6'9.5 to 6'9.75 with him. Williamson would have probably gotten a bit below 6'6 at the combine, I'm starting to get the feeling that he is taller than RJ Barrett.
K.A 188 ! said on 8/Aug/19
He is really well built and looks his height,of course the 6ft7 was a morning measurement with shoes and as @CANSON said everybody in these days and age knows that lying on bed before measurements will make you a little taller so the 6ft7 was definitely a morning measurement with shoes between i was surprised to know that he was born in 2000 he looks more matured.
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 3/Aug/19
@Canson
To be fair, many boys at 17 don't completely stop growing. I know you stopped early at 16 if I'm not mistaken, but I stopped at 19. Zion measured 6'5" and could've grown a bit since his measurement, but of course it was most likely a morning measurement, meaning around 6'4.5" at his low.
Canson said on 31/Jul/19
He hasn’t grown. Saying he has is an assumption. He looked 6’5” at Duke next to Cam Reddish
Onabill said on 29/Jul/19
Apparently he already grown, could be like Westbrook and grow another 1/4 inch during coming into the league
Canson said on 20/Jul/19
@Shane: I read the guide. But I had suspected they all got measured based on position. I thought reddish was measured the first day
Canson said on 18/Jul/19
@Shane: the photo with Kobe is no good because he’s favored. The other pics on the internet of the two clearly show Kobe being taller. It’s about 3cm probably
Shane Gray said on 18/Jul/19
@Canson where did you hear measurements were on numerous days? I will try to check it out.
Canson said on 16/Jul/19
@Shane: this year in particular I’m not sure if there was any method to the madness with the measurements. I heard some were day 1 others day 2 and maybe day 3. I think at this stage most people know laying around makes you taller so if money is on the line it won’t surprise me if they do it even later in the day. But to be fair, I saw the link below where you commented too and I believe everyone on the thread suspected that he didn’t measure (Zion) possibly because he knew he wasn’t as tall as he’s listed. May have really had to do with his weight in correlation with a 6’5 measurement or earlier in the day maybe 6’5.5 or .75. But Not that it really would’ve affected the draft status tho because he was unanimous number 1. I also agree with what you said to me before that the measurements this year closely align with college measurements or listings so that is further validated. Zion at a morning height may have come out close to 6’7” or right at 6’7” in sneaks if he got a 6’5.75 listing barefoot with a 1.25” sneaker. But had that been the 6’5.5 maybe a bit less. I will say that it may have been other portions of the measurement that he was uncertain about such as wingspan or weight that may have raised eyebrows. Most people probably already knew he wasn’t quite 6’7”. At least those who know how it works
Canson said on 16/Jul/19
@Shane: this year in particular I’m not sure if there was any method to the madness with the measurements. I heard some were day 1 others day 2 and maybe day 3. I think at this stage most people know laying around makes you taller so if money is on the line it won’t surprise me if they do it. But to be fair, I saw the link below where you commented too and I believe everyone on there that he didn’t measure (Zion) possibly because he knew he wasn’t as tall as he’s listed. Not that it really would’ve affected the draft status tho because he was unanimous number 1. I also agree with what you said to me before that the measurements this year closely align with college measurements or listings so that is further validated. Zion at a morning height may have come out close to 6’7” or right at 6’7” in sneaks if he got a 6’5.75 listing barefoot with a 1.25” sneaker. But had that been the 6’5.5 maybe a bit less. I will say that it may have been other portions of the measurement that he was uncertain about such as wingspan or weight that may have raised eyebrows. Most people probably already knew he wasn’t quite 6’7”. At least those who know how it works
Shane Gray said on 16/Jul/19
@Duhon: well, if his listed height is his barefoot height that is truly a rarity for one. Secondly, the photo with Kobe seems decent but not great. Francis is slightly closer to the camera which can make a significant difference in photos. Secondly, Kobe is slouching noticeably so no not sure this photo helps all that much. I'd have to see more photos to get a better idea, not that it's a terrible picture for getting an idea. It just isnt ideal.
Duhon said on 15/Jul/19
Shane Gray said on 13/Jul/19
@Duhon 6'4" listed which is likely 6'3" at most.

No, Francis is an MMA fighter who looks a strong 6'4", this is how he stands with Kobe Click Here, Rob has him listed at 6'4" as well.
Shane Gray said on 13/Jul/19
@Duhon 6'4" listed which is likely 6'3" at most.
Lildumars said on 12/Jul/19
He looks taller than Barrett as opposed to the beginning of Duke Season
Duhon said on 11/Jul/19
Zion looks about Rob's listing here next to 6'4" Francis Ngannou Click Here
Lanky said on 11/Jul/19
Side by side with Francis Ngannou.
Zion doing his best to look as tall as possible, Ngannou with slightly mire relaxed posture by the looks of things.

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Shane said on 5/Jul/19
@Canson: When you say the first day of combine started in afternoon, are you meaning the interview process or what? I think the measurements were on day 2 if I remember correctly.
Canson said on 27/Jun/19
@Viper: Probably bad measurement as I’m still 6’4.25. But I have probably lost 1/8” max if anything as I was closer to 194 before. I do have a major herniation and degenerated disc at 37. I’ll be 38 in January
viper said on 24/Jun/19
That's crazy to lose any kind of height that young
Jackson said on 22/Jun/19
Zoom in on my picture of Zion and RJ and you’ll see zions hair makes him seem taller. To me RJ’s head is over Zions.
Canson said on 22/Jun/19
@Onabill: Barrett only measured 6’6.5 in shoes before. I think he’s great size for a 2 guard which he may end up playing.
Canson said on 22/Jun/19
@Ellis: only thing is we can’t see 1/4”. Maybe a cm tho. If Barrett is taller maybe it’s 1cm or 1/3”. I also have Zion 6’5-6’5.25 range and Barrett 6’5.25-.5”. I have Reddish at 6’6-6’6.25
Ellis 6'8 said on 22/Jun/19
@Canson: They seem the same height RJ and Zion, I got Zion at 6'5.25 at a low probably could see 6'5 but ehh. I saw a picture of the knicks picks R J Barrett, and this European guy who is listed at 6'7, and got measured 6'5 3/4 in the combine, he is a bit taller than Barrett. R.J Barrett is barely taller than Zion, Barrett is 6'5.5 and Zion is 6'5.25.
Canson said on 21/Jun/19
@Viper: oddly enough I measured myself after hitting the gym yesterday and I’m barely over 6’4” now. Looked around max 6’4 1/8 as it was quick and dirty but that’s usually how I measure with that particular tape measure unless I’m looking for precision. I look to see how far above 76” I am. I’m gonna try it again because not sure if I wasn’t standing straight due to my back because I was still about 6’4.25 a month ago. I am going to try again tomorrow to verify tho but at almost 37 and a half I may have lost height as I was right around 194 at my peak
Canson said on 21/Jun/19
@Viper: oddly enough I measured myself after hitting the gym yesterday and I’m barely over 6’4” now. Looked around max 6’4 1/8 as it was quick and dirty but that’s usually how I measure with that particular tape measure unless I’m looking for precision. I look to see how far above 76” I am. I’m gonna try it again because not sure if I wasn’t standing straight because I was still about 6’4.25 a month ago. I am going to try again tomorrow to verify tho
Onabill Choudhury said on 21/Jun/19
Zion looks taller than Rj in that particular picture, I would like to see them barefoot and see how they measure up! Also RJ was not as tall as I expected him to be however I doubt his height is going to be a handicap for him at the NBA Level
Canson said on 21/Jun/19
They look about the same Jackson. Barrett’s Head is just not the same size. But they both look an inch shorter than Cam reddish. I would say Reddish May be a morning measurement or not a low and he may only be 6’6” or 6’6.25. Zion may be 6’5 or 6’5.25. I doubt he’s under 6’5 tho now that I see that
Jackson said on 21/Jun/19
RJ is taller than Zion

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Onabill Choudhury said on 21/Jun/19
Looks 6 ft 5 6 ft 5 1/2 next to Adam Silver,
Canson said on 20/Jun/19
Zion looked 6’5 tops next to Commissioner Silver. He’s overlisted in that he only measured 6’5 previously not 6’5.5

@Shane: that doesn’t surprise me even tho the first day began In The afternoon. Cam Reddish has a 6’6.5 but 6’6” could be barefoot 6’6 meaning Zion may only be a weak 6’5” or at best 6’5”. I would give him his measurement he got before
Jackson said on 20/Jun/19
Micheal Jordan and the commissioner

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Zion Williamson and the commissioner

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The commissioner is listed at 6’3” on google... and they’re gona list Zion as 6’7” lol
Jackson said on 20/Jun/19
This guy avoided getting measured at combine. He’s under 6’5” max and the NBA is about to list him at 6’7”
Duhon said on 19/Jun/19
Zion looking a fair bit taller than RJ Barrett in this recent video Click Here
Jackmoreia said on 19/Jun/19
Click Here

Zion taller than rj
Shane Gray said on 15/Jun/19
@Canson I ran numbers the last few drafts comparing college listings (college site and ESPN for every player at minimum) versus combine no shoes and combine shoes. This year more player measurements were closer to college listings than any year I have tracked. Other years a good number more guys came up short. Thus, these were no doubt morning measurements again if numbers released later.
Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 12/Jun/19
I think Zion didn't grow much after 17. Maybe he can be 6'5.25" on the dot.
Canson said on 8/Jun/19
@Ellis: it’s unclear as to when he got it. But even an afternoon measurement doesn’t rule out him being at a morning height if he laid down before. Kevin Love is an example. People who’ve met him say he’s 6’7” in person and he and Lebron look about the same height. Reddish is definitely over 6’6 but don’t know if 6’6.5 is his low. He’s definitely over an inch taller than Zion however. Zion best case imho 6’5.25 afternoon height but really doesn’t look above 6’5” flat
Canson said on 7/Jun/19
@NBAfan: actually I have heard of the other players and am familiar with them. And you clearly see that Viper just said below that one of the ones you’re referring to is 6’6.5 Cam Reddish. Reddish was actually measured and Zion is clearly much shorter than him. That’s if the pre draft measurements are true afternoon measurements which is what Celebheights is based on. And even if you do base off that, the 6’5.75 is hard to come by. You would simply estimate 6’6 or 6’5 maybe 6’5.5 next to someone else. Again my estimate is 6’5” as that’s what he measured Before
NBAfan said on 6/Jun/19
canson hell yeah I have other players to measure him against, go look at the draft anthropometrics, but you probably only heard of tacko fall there's dozens of players who attended the combine that he played against, has photo with, etc. you can't say if it's a foot difference or an 11.5 inch difference, that's crazy, that's like for a 5'5 person to meet peter dinklage and guess exactly how tall he is. You can compare with people that are in the same height range, not with a 7 6 foot dude
NBAfan said on 6/Jun/19
canson hell yeah I have other players to measure him against, go look at the draft anthropometrics, but you probably only heard of tacko fall there's dozens of players who attended the combine that he played against, has photo with, etc
Ellis 6'8 said on 4/Jun/19
@viper: Do you think that Cam Reddish got that measurement near the morning or an afternoon measurement?
Canson said on 4/Jun/19
@Viper: he is at least 1-1.5” shorter. Lol but you have this dude below telling me I don’t know how you can see he’s a foot taller or what not than Fall but that he thinks he’s 6’5.75. Lol How can anyone be that precise 6’5.75 when there is nothing to measure against? Sounds more like wanting someone to be a certain height than anything. Another variable for Reddish is that height a low for him or equivalent to a morning height? I tend to believe Zion is a legit 6’5” like he measured but he doesn’t look more than that
viper said on 3/Jun/19
Zion looks over an inch shorter than
6-6.5 Cam Reddish. And that measurement is probably rounded up from 6-6 3/8.

Zion is 6-5 max
Canson said on 3/Jun/19
@NBAfan: I don’t know how you can notice him being 6’5.75 next to other players with nothing to measure against. And I gave the 6’5” estimate because that’s what he measured and it’s how he looks next to Cam Reddish. You gave 6’5.75 out of pure speculation. If you see him with Fall, that’s a solid foot difference with him
NBAfan said on 30/May/19
I think zion is actually 6.5.75, crazy that this dude canson really thinks that you can notice 0.5 inch difference next to a guy like tacko fall who is 1 foot taller
Canson said on 19/May/19
@Rob: 6’5.5 is excessive. Cam Reddish his Duke teammate only measured 6’6.5 at the combine and we aren’t sure how early in the day it took place this time. Zion looks no taller than 6’5” flat next to him or Tacko Fall
viper said on 17/May/19
I believe Reddish measured 6-6 3/8, rounded up
viper said on 17/May/19
Other players refused to get measured and weighed as well.

I'm bummed we won't know Zions vertical leap
Canson said on 17/May/19
Depending on how early Reddish’s measurement was at the combine it’s possible Zion is a weak 6’5” although he does look a solid 6’5 on the court a lot. Reddish also measured 6’6.5 at the Olympics so I’m assuming he’s around there
Canson said on 17/May/19
Depending on how early Reddish’s measurement was at the combine it’s possible Zion is a weak 6’5” although he does look a solid 6’5 on the court a lot
Canson said on 17/May/19
@Viper: I was wrong. Maybe afternoon measurements the first day. But not sure about the 2nd. They were posted early in the afternoon so they had already occurred. Reddish’s Case is odd. I saw 6’6.5 barefoot and 6’8 in shoes then 6’6.5 in shoes. I agree with you he may only be 6’6” at a low barefoot but not less than that. Zion could even be a weak 6’5” if that’s the case. How much do you think he had on Barrett and on Zion?
Ellis 6'8 said on 16/May/19
@viper: Most definitely.
viper said on 16/May/19
Cam Reddish measured 6-6 which was obvious.

Didn't look any taller than that on the court
viper said on 16/May/19
Is Zion too scared to get measured and weighed
viper said on 16/May/19
Click Here

Check out this Twitter thread. Everyone knows he's 6-5
viper said on 16/May/19
It appears that Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, RJ Barrett and Darius Garland did not get measured at the NBA Combine in Chicago.

:(
Canson said on 15/May/19
@Ellis: I bet if anything he measures above 6’5. Maybe 6’5.5 perhaps if he has been laying around or it’s not a Low equivalent or afternoon equivalent. I wouldn’t be surprised with all the hype if he’s listed at 6’6” barefoot although he really doesn’t look over 6’5”.
Canson said on 15/May/19
@Viper and Ellis: oddly enough the measurements held today were held In the afternoon but that does not mean that they are true afternoon measurements. The taller guys like Bol and Fall May be a bit further from it because of their gigantic heights but I see the more avg size guys coming in near their morning heights if they laid around etc
Ellis 6'8 said on 14/May/19
For an afternoon height, or the standard here, I have Zion at 6'5 flat, Lonzo at 6'4.5-75, and Lamelo at probably 6'5 flat.
Ellis 6'8 said on 14/May/19
@viper: Depends when they measure him, I can see him being probably 6'5.5 after an hour(combine measurements usually), if they do it in the afternoon he will be closer to 6'5-6'5.25, let's see.
viper said on 13/May/19
He's at the combine which is surprising
Canson said on 9/May/19
@Ellis: Zion
Ellis 6'8 said on 7/May/19
@Canson: Who do you think is taller Zion or Lonzo Ball?
Canson said on 17/Apr/19
@Rob: Zion is overlisted. I have to agree with Viper on this one. There is no reference to 6’5 1/2. He measured 6’5” flat
viper said on 17/Apr/19
He needs to be listed at a flat 6-5 since that's what he measured
viper said on 15/Apr/19
There is nothing Zion could do that would hurt his draft stock. He could tear his ACL right now and be the number 1 pick
Canson said on 14/Apr/19
@Ellis: yea it may do more harm than good. He doesn’t need to go as he will be the #1 pick this year
Ellis said on 13/Apr/19
Zion is a solid 6'5, when he gets up he is probably around 6'5.75, at his low he is a bit under 6'5.
@Canson: Right, usually very famous and skilled players don't attend like Zion himself. In Zions case there are two reasons, one: he has nothing to prove at the combine he is guaranteed a top 3 pick, two: he will probably be undersized, especially since he plays at the power forward.
Canson said on 4/Apr/19
@Viper: i doubt Zion will attend the combine
viper said on 4/Apr/19
What he will weigh at the combine is more interesting to me.

He weighed 272 in 2017
Canson said on 2/Apr/19
They could be the same height or Barrett like a smidge taller. I doubt Barrett is more than 6’5.5 and doubt Zion is over 6’5” flat or maybe 196cm. 6’5.5 is too much for him
Jackattack said on 31/Mar/19
Some pics he looks taller than rj other pics rj looks taller and in some other pics they look the same I would say soon is 6’5 flat for sure does not dip under that. As for rj 6’5.5
Canson said on 25/Mar/19
He isn’t over a flat 6’5”
Canson said on 23/Mar/19
@Viper: if you had to guess would you think he would be the full 6’5” at a low or do you think he may dip under? Also I think Barrett May be a stronger 6’5”
Canson said on 23/Mar/19
You would probably see a full 2” between he and Lebron or at least close to 2”. I doubt he’s any taller than he measured in 2018 6’5 flat
Sean73 said on 22/Mar/19
I'd buy 6 foot 5 and 3 quarters and 268lbs.
Jackson said on 17/Mar/19
Not more than 6’5” they list him at 6’7” to increase his draft interest. He’s also constantly getting Lebron James comparisons and people think they’re the same size. Not true at all. I think Lebron has a solid 2 inches on him. I remember hearing he measured at 6’5” flat about a year ago... and Lebron measured 6’7.25”

Also he’s listed at 285lbs... that just seems absurd.. 6’5” 285??? I’m not buying it.
Canson said on 12/Mar/19
@Rob: he likely won’t measure. In basketball they are allowed to skip the combine as Lonzo didn’t measure or attend either neither do Jayson Tatum or Markelle Fultz I could see zion maybe measuring close to 6’5.5 (early morning) if he did however. He looks about as close to 6’5” at a low. That would be the better listing than 6’5.5 because that measurement for him doesn’t even exist. Someone else said that on the site because he’s listed 6’7”. Coach K called him 6’6/6’7 before the season began which is his height in shoes 6’6+ which points to a solid 6’5” barefoot
Canson said on 9/Mar/19
@Mickie: there is no record of 6’5.5. The forum Rob got it from was from a poster who didn’t know what they’re talking about and just assuming because he’s listed 6’7” that he’s 6’6/6’7. Now I can believe that he’s 6’5” at a low perhaps but quite honestly, if RJ Barrett only measured 6’5” and still is, Zion may just be 6’4.5 or weak 6’5”. Barrett could be perhaps 6’5.5 as at times he looks maybe half inch taller than Zion
viper said on 8/Mar/19
Let's just say the 6-5.5 is fake news
Mickie said on 8/Mar/19
Interesting. I thought this guy had measured 6'5" flat - hadn't heard the 5.5 figure.
viper said on 6/Mar/19
-Tremendous physical profile for his age. Developed, yet still has quite a bit of room to fill out. Wide shoulders. Long arms with a 6' 10 wingspan. Measured 6' 6.5 in shoes.

Barrett is 6-5. You are thinking of Reddish Canson
viper said on 6/Mar/19
That was in shoes. Barrett is 6-5.

He's clearly shorter than 6-5 measured Reddish.
Canson said on 6/Mar/19
@Rob: only thing is the measurement that the article refers to is the same measurement from USA basketball that was a solid 6’5”. The person either made a mistake of embellished him to be 6’5.5. I do agree that a 6’7” listing could mean that 6’5.5 but in his case it was 6’5”. But I think 6’5” is his low
Editor Rob
It will be interesting to see eventually what he gets for a draft measurement.
Canson said on 5/Mar/19
@Viper: Barrett shows 6’6.5 here the last time he was measured in 2017. Not sure if they made a mistake or not but they may have because he was previously that in shoes. But he does look taller than Zion ordinarily. I’m curious to see what Zion measures. I doubt over 6’5” flat. The 6’5.5 that Rob saw is someone on that site mistaking the information or misrepresenting it as it’s the same time he measured 6’5” flat. Scroll down to 2017 for Barrett

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Canson said on 5/Mar/19
@Viper: I actually see Barrett measuring 6’6.5 and 6’5.5. He’s taller than Zion. Zion looks 6’5” barefoot on the court to me. Maybe Cam is 6’6” and change.
Canson said on 5/Mar/19
@Rob: it is a misinterpretation. I don’t see him measuring 6’5.5 on any other pages. But this is the same type of page where they say that Michael jordan is 6’4.5 or 6’4 7/8 and Barkley 6’4 5/8. Not saying Zion hasn’t grown but I think that if he has then the 6’5.5 is an early morning and 6’5 at a low. He measured 6’5” at the USA b-ball camp that is in question in that thread. However it believe that is a normal low for him today
Editor Rob
It could have been, though if he was listed at 6ft 7, there is a chance he was 6ft 5.5 barefoot.
gsjackson said on 5/Mar/19
515,000 people would be about a quarter of the Instagram followers he had in high school. He's the most ballyhooed amateur player since LeBron James, an athletic freak with the build of an NFL linebacker and a 49-inch vertical jump. The celebrities come out when he's playing, including James and Barack Obama. Actually, he probably won't be better known next year, since there's no way he can live up to the current hype as an NBA player.
Canson said on 3/Mar/19
@Rob: where is the source for him measuring 6’5.5?
Editor Rob
Actually it might be misinterpretation, see This thread.
oRiOn said on 3/Mar/19
Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 1/Mar/19
Zion is 19 this year so i doubt that he stop growing. Maybe a low now 6'5 1/4 but maybe he would reach this listing at his low a year later.

In general, boys stop growing between 16-18. There is always exceptions, but 18 is typically where it stops. Some will peak as late as 19 but that's not common. Anyway, I think Zion is no more than 6'5 1/2
viper said on 3/Mar/19
RJ Barrett measured 6-5

Cam Reddish measured 6-6
viper said on 3/Mar/19
No, this is a guy who clearly matured early. He probably stopped growing by 15.

And where did the 6-5.5 come from.
viper said on 3/Mar/19
Rob puts up Zion Williamson just like that, yet he hasn't put up Hall of famer Rickey Jackson who I requested over a year ago.
Editor Rob
To be fair, his height is searched for a lot more than Jackson's, though nobody is ever ruled out.
SnerhagAip777 said on 3/Mar/19
Born in 2000. Holy . I thought this was a joke. But apparantly he was born in the US. He looks a hell lot older than that.
Arch Stanton said on 1/Mar/19
I must still be living in a web world from ten years ago as I can't understand why 515,000 people would be viewing the above photo and liking it. If he was a big NBA star I could understand more! He looks a big lad anyway, but not sure why he is notable.
Editor Rob
I think next year he will be a more known name, but even as a prospect he has a big following
Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 1/Mar/19
Zion is 19 this year so i doubt that he stop growing. Maybe a low now 6'5 1/4 but maybe he would reach this listing at his low a year later.
Canson said on 1/Mar/19
I think Barrett measured 6’6.5. I still agree with Viper. Zion doesn’t look over 6’5” on the court with anyone. 6’5.5 may be a morning height for him

@Rob: where did it say he measured 6’5.5?
Ellis said on 28/Feb/19
Sounds right for a basketball measurement, RJ Barrett is probably 6'6 barefoot for a basketball measurement.

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