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All Net

06-01-2009, 08:27 PM

Looking at this pic you would think there was a much larger gap than 3 inches.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9982/nbagdwightts1288v.jpg

Bodhi

06-01-2009, 08:28 PM

Photoshopped.

Cyclone112

06-01-2009, 08:29 PM

I would like to see where there feet are on the floor, I'm sure Howard is behind him at an angle or something, no way in hell he's that much shorter, looks like 5-6 inches in that picture.

Abraham Lincoln

06-01-2009, 08:29 PM

Dwight Howard actually be a natural power forward dominating a talent deficient phase of the association at the center position.

Abraham Lincoln

06-01-2009, 08:32 PM

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1130/nba_a_jamehowa_580.jpg

cotdt

06-01-2009, 08:35 PM

Dwight Howard actually be a natural power forward dominating a talent deficient phase of the association at the center position.

Yeah, but so are most centers in the league these days. Hence Dwight does poorly against a true center like Yao or Shaq.

Knicks101

06-01-2009, 08:37 PM

Dwight is standing behind Bynum.

Al Thornton

06-01-2009, 08:37 PM

He's 6'10 but size doesn't make position.

JM720

06-01-2009, 08:39 PM

I would like to see where there feet are on the floor, I'm sure Howard is behind him at an angle or something, no way in hell he's that much shorter, looks like 5-6 inches in that picture.

http://i42.tinypic.com/14m3nm1.jpg

VCMVP1551

06-01-2009, 08:41 PM

Dwight probably isn't any taller than 6'10" while Bynum is a legit 7'1", but the difference looks great in that picture because Bynum is standing closer to the camera. Plus the lower angle always favors the taller guy(Bynum in this case).

gxL

06-01-2009, 08:43 PM

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1130/nba_a_jamehowa_580.jpg
wtf lol

JM720

06-01-2009, 08:45 PM

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1130/nba_a_jamehowa_580.jpg

http://media.cnbc.com/i/CNBC/Sections/News_And_Analysis/__Story_Inserts/graphics/__SPORTS/__N-Z/USA_basketball_team.jpg

miniharrison37

06-01-2009, 08:49 PM

This isn't real.

VCMVP1551

06-01-2009, 08:54 PM

http://media.cnbc.com/i/CNBC/Sections/News_And_Analysis/__Story_Inserts/graphics/__SPORTS/__N-Z/USA_basketball_team.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/350nt3n.jpg

GiveItToBurrito

06-01-2009, 08:57 PM

I've read that they think Dwight might be as short as 6"9, even though he always looks pretty tall when he's on the court. Doesn't really matter now due to length and athleticism, although Bynum will probably be better when they're both over 30.

Jinxed

06-01-2009, 09:09 PM

Dwight measured at 6'9 at the NBA Draft Combine, but he was 18 at the time. Maybe he grew since then..

wang4three

06-01-2009, 09:11 PM

Height is overrated. I like Dwight's broad and bulky shoulders and length. I'd take that over an extra few vertical inches any day of the week.

ronron15

06-01-2009, 09:21 PM

He's 6'10 to 6'11. A natural power forward

isn't this old news. Tmac announced it when he was being drafted

DuMa

06-01-2009, 09:58 PM

height isnt everything. dwight is the best rebounder by far and the best finisher around the basket right now.

gyu

06-01-2009, 10:03 PM

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1130/nba_a_jamehowa_580.jpg
Dwight is obviously behind LeBron making him look shorter.

I would say Dwight is at most up to Bynum's nose.

cotdt

06-01-2009, 10:05 PM

height isnt everything. dwight is the best rebounder by far and the best finisher around the basket right now.

That's true, except when Dwight is up against a true center like Yao or Shaq. Bynum is getting there, but it might take another few years.

Sir Charles

06-01-2009, 10:06 PM

:no:

Natural PFs are between 6`8 and 6`10.

Average Height for a PF is 6`8

Centers are usually 6`10 to 7`1. Over 7`1 also usually a Center but there arent many 7fters anyhow.

Average height for a Center is 6`10

PFs:

Rooted in Bob Pettit the Classic PF Position play the game facing the basket and attack the rim directly also while having some ball handling. They don`t live off the block (where centers play) and they love contact

Running PFs those that love to run for catching passes on the fast break: they began with James Worthy, Larry Nance, Ralph Sampson and Tom Chambers and later where perfected by Charles Barkley and Karl Malone.

Real PFs: Kevin Garnett, Vin Baker, Tony Gugliota, Chris Webber, Shawn Kemp, Roy Tarpley, Karl Malone, Charles Barkley, Ralph Sampson, Larry Nance, Terry Cummings, Antoine Carr (even though listed as Forward-Center was a pure PF) etc

James Worthy and Tom Chambers can be seen as PFs even though they played closer to SF (smoother) and because they lacked Rebounding and Where Not Lovers of Contact or Banging either (a must for a Real PF)

Charkes Oakley, Anthony Mason and Carlos Boozer are also PFs but they are not the classical type they are the ones that just love to bang when the NBA allowed contact it was much needed for thick bodied rebounders and paint defenders like them in the late 80s. They are longer of no use...as pretty much the PF position itself really...do to rule changes that prohibit contact in the Forward Regions.

There are also FCs and CFs:

They Play Back to the Basket Pretty Much and Aren`t as the Potent or Athletic as PFs. Reason why, they should not be called POWER Forwards.

FCs:

They have have great Post Skills, Shooting Touch and Center Notion to Block Shots or Rebound but not dominate like a Center in the Defensive Aspect or Tare Down Defenses Appart Away from the Paint like the PFs.

They are more needed for Slow Paced Teams

Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, Kevin McHale, Sam Perkins, Kevin Willis etc...

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CFs:

Their Game is Center and they are Centers but they are also used when playing in a Twin Tower System because they have Multiple Offensive Qualities not common in Cs.

They love to play on the Block. Are Primarly Shot Blockers, Paint Defenders and Post Scoring Machines:

Hakeem, Ewing, Brad Daugherty and the last of this kind..... Tim Duncan.

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Dwight is your typical Center. He doesn`t have the Post Skills Moves or Passing Touch be a CF or FC..not even close to a PF.

He is primarly a Rebounder, Paint Defender and Shot Blocker....Whose Athletic Capacities (and lack ofcourse of Centers today) make him him unstoppable in the Paint if you challange him athletically

*He is even more similar to Russel (without the Passing) than Wilt because of his lack of offensive skills but incredible Defensive and Rebounding Presence tat can ANCHOR A TEAM that if having the 2 or 3 right pieces = Champion Contender.

cotdt

06-01-2009, 10:13 PM

Kombo

06-01-2009, 10:26 PM

+1 Charles.

vert48

06-01-2009, 10:31 PM

Actually, KG is 6' 11.75" which basically makes him a 7" footer and he plays the Center position much of the time.

And how is Charles Barkeley at 6' 3" a true PF? I know he was a great PF, but he wasn't the traditional kind.Barkely is NOT 6'3". I stood next to him, and he is easily a couple inches taller than I am, at 6'4".

http://www.thatminoritything.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/charles-barkley.jpg

Durant35

06-01-2009, 10:41 PM

Andrew Bynum is closer to the Camera. Imagine if Bynum is as good as Young Shaq I think he's capable of destroying Dwight Howard.

Jinxed

06-01-2009, 10:49 PM

Barkley by his own admission is 6'4.5"

OneMoreSucka

06-01-2009, 10:49 PM

This isn't real.
Are you stupid? Of course it's real, there should be absolutely no reason someone would think otherwise.

vert48

06-01-2009, 10:51 PM

Barkley by his own admission is 6'4.5"Barkley is taller than 6'4.5", unless he is wearing 3" lifts.

White Chocolate

06-01-2009, 10:52 PM

Barkley is taller than 6'4.5", unless he is wearing 3" lifts.

Jordan is 6'5" at best and Barkley is not taller. As for Dwight, he was measured 6'9.5" and may have grown a bit as he was only 19 when drafted.

All Net

06-01-2009, 10:53 PM

Barkely is NOT 6'3". I stood next to him, and he is easily a couple inches taller than I am, at 6'4".

http://www.thatminoritything.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/charles-barkley.jpg

Agreed didn't anybody see Barkley go one on one with Wade on TNT? it was clear they were not the same height. Barkley had at least a few inches on him.

OneMoreSucka

06-01-2009, 10:58 PM

Barkely is NOT 6'3". I stood next to him, and he is easily a couple inches taller than I am, at 6'4".

http://www.thatminoritything.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/charles-barkley.jpg
So Chuck is 6'7 and 6'8 at the same time? How's this work....

VCMVP1551

06-01-2009, 11:07 PM

Barkley is taller than 6'4.5", unless he is wearing 3" lifts.

100 percent right.
http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTQ1MjMwODY2Nl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwOTEzMzg0._V1._ SX307_SY400_.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/BarkleyDrJ.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/ChuckWade.jpg

And Barkley still looks around 6'6" even barefoot
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/untitled3.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/untitled2.jpg

Luigi

06-01-2009, 11:47 PM

http://media.cnbc.com/i/CNBC/Sections/News_And_Analysis/__Story_Inserts/graphics/__SPORTS/__N-Z/USA_basketball_team.jpg

Standing reach of athletes in this photo before being drafted:
Dwight Howard 9' 3.5"
Chris Bosh 9' 1"
Tayshawn Prince ???
Carlos Boozer 9' .5"
Lebron James 8' 10.25"
Carmelo Anthony 8' 9.5"
Kobe Bryant ???
Michael Redd 8' 6"
Jason Kidd ???
Dwayne Wade 8' 6"
Deron Williams 8' 2"
Chris Paul 7' 9"

Shaq had a 9' 5" reach at his pre draft measurement.

These heights can be a little different. I'm not sure if they are all in shoes (they list height in and out of shoes, but standing reach might be either), and some of them could have grown. Others could have been shrugging to pull down their standing reach for a better vertical measurement (but I doubt the combine uses that kind of vertical device anyway).

Some length considerations:
Head height helps you see over the defense.
Wing span helps you get into the passing lanes.
But, remember that wingspan includes shoulder width.
Standing reach doesn't include shoulder width, and factors into ball release.

Rebounding can use a conglomerate of all three strengths, but a lower center of gravity isn't always a bad thing there. Hustle and smarts generally outperform height, but you can't coach height.

SLY

06-02-2009, 12:41 AM

http://images.smarter.com/blogs/andrewbynum.jpg

Luigi

06-02-2009, 12:54 AM

i have the same standing reach as cp3? why am i not in the nba then?
:stewie

Sir Charles

06-02-2009, 12:55 AM

Actually, KG is 6' 11.75" which basically makes him a 7" footer and he plays the Center position much of the time.

And how is Charles Barkeley at 6' 3" a true PF? I know he was a great PF, but he wasn't the traditional kind.

Height Does Not = Position :no:

Its just so happens the average height for a PF is 6`8 and for a C it is 6`10 but that doesn`t have to do anything with the way you play! :rolleyes:

POWER FORWARD = POWER = PLAYING FACING THE BASKET, NOT BACK TO THE BASKET ALL DAY LONG (like FCs, CFs and Cs do)

Ofcourse he is a PF:rolleyes: :hammerhead: :banghead:

Charles Barkley is 6`5 to sume it up

but technically 6`4 3/4 = 1.9558 mt

6`5 = 1.96 mt

but not even close to 6`6 = 1.98 mt :no:

Next to 6`7 1/2 ft Scottie Pippen (whom had a 7`2 wingspam) = 2.01-2.02 mt

http://www.stilettosetsports.com/wp-content/uploads/barkley-pippen.jpg

http://www.chron.com/content/news/photos/99/05/08/dressedup.jpg

Next to 6`7 ft Penny Hardaway = 2.00 mt

http://chronicle.augusta.com/images/headlines/070496/dream_team3.jpg

Next to 6`5 1/4 or 6`5 1/2 ft Michael Jordan = 1.96-97 mt

http://images.smarter.com/blogs/jordan_barkley.jpg

http://youbeenblinded.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/barkley-jordan-laughing.jpg

Sir Charles

06-02-2009, 12:57 AM

Next to 6`8 ft Grant Hill = 2.04 mt

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/image/1996/08/03/001093703.jpg

Next to 6`11 ft Danny Manning = 2.10-11 mt

http://www.nba.com/media/suns/manning_barkley_230.jpg

Next to 6`6 ft Dan Majerlie = 1.98 mt

http://www.nba.com/media/suns/notes_050318.jpg

Also...

Dennis Rodman was never 6`7 or 6`8 :rolleyes: but more like 6`6 3/4 = 1.99 mt

http://www.operationbullpen.com/images/jordpiprod.jpg

http://www.sports-hotline.com.tw/jordan/images/1998-0503-1.jpg

Other Facts:

Tim Duncan is just under 7`0... 6`11 3/4
Garnett is more like 7`0 than 6`11 1/4, 6`11 1/2 or 6`11 3/4
Dirk is close to 7`0 1/2 or 7`1
Yao Ming is more like 7`6 than 7`5
Pau Gasol is more like 7`2 3/4 than 7`0

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3888/west3ys.png

Kareem was closer to 7`3 than 7`2
Magic Johnson was more like 6`7 3/4 or 6`8...not 6`9
Mark Eaton was 7`5 (big time wingspam though) not 7`4
Patrick Ewing was 6`11 not 7`0
Hakeem Olajuwon was 6`10 1/4 or 6`10 1/2 not 6`11 or 7`0

http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/6p9-1BNKM6I/default.jpg

VCMVP1551

06-02-2009, 01:07 AM

God will you shut the hell up, Sir Charles? First of all nobody cares about your bad angle pictures with Barkley farther from the camera so he looks shorter. Everyone knows that you like to make Barkley seem shorter than he is so that his accomplishments seem more impressive. And no Pau Gasol is not 7'2" or 7'3" he was measured 7'0.5" in Spain back in 2007. Mark Eaton admitted that he was 7'3 3/4" so no he's not 7'5" either and Tim Duncan admitted he was about 6'10" which is why he looks small next to 7'1" Shaq.
http://i39.tinypic.com/xe1ky9.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2o2fk.jpg

Sir Charles

06-02-2009, 01:11 AM

Agreed didn't anybody see Barkley go one on one with Wade on TNT? it was clear they were not the same height. Barkley had at least a few inches on him.

Wade is more like 6`2 3/4 and Barkley is 6`4 3/4

Wade is not 6`4 he is more like Gary Paytons height...

Watch the Clip when they are not tilted at second:

0.14 sec and 0.30 sec

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DbYG8JXBfc

And all that bull crap photos of Dr J who is 6`6 1/2 to 6`7 next to Barkley is crap...i have the Overtime Video of Barkley and standing next to him and he is shorter by more than 2 inches.

Barkley`s weight 284-279 lbs (1st two seasons: 84-86), 265-252 lbs (1987-1995) and 265-283 lbs (1996-1999) through his career is what makes him seem taller...

Bryant is same or right there close to Jordan`s height 6`5 1/4 or 6`5 1/2

Pau Gasol is closer to 7`3 (just below 7`3) not even close to 7'0

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/07/xin_522080507163457824476.jpg

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-08/15/xin_50080115225837303667.jpg

http://d.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/p2/20080812/16/1896337743.jpg

Yao is 3-4 Inches Taller: Yao is not 7`5 but 7`6

If Duncan is 6`10 then Hakeem is 6`8-6`9 wich is false ofcourse :rolleyes:

http://www.aldia.cr/ad_ee/2008/noviembre/14/_Img/2217959_0.jpg

http://lazonapintada.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/bfbda48a4c1abf647988341be0ff.jpg

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0eK01oY36FbSI/610x.jpg

50 Greatest Players:

http://hoopedia.nba.com/images/9/97/50_greatest_615_080211.jpg

VCMVP1551

06-02-2009, 01:16 AM

Wade is more like 6`2 3/4 and Barkley is 6`4 3/4

Wade is not 6`4 he is more like Gary Paytons height...

Watch the Clip when they are not tilted at second:

0.14 sec and 0.30 sec

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DbYG8JXBfc

And all that bull crap photos of Dr who is 6`6 1/2 to 6`7 next to Barkley is crap...i have the Overtime Video of Barkley and standing next to him and he is shorter.

Barkley`s weight 284-252 through his career but usually around 265-270 lbs is what makes him seem taller...

Bryant is same or right there close to Jordan`s height 6`5 1/4 or 6`5 1/2

You're full of sh*t. Wade was measured at 6'3 3/4" at the NBA draft camp. Kobe's wife measured him 6'4 3/4"
http://i41.tinypic.com/4uac.jpg

fefe

06-02-2009, 03:02 AM

When talking about the NBA, we usually talk about height with shoes on.
That is what most players are listed at.

Barkley is 6'6 in shoes, 6'4"3/4 without shoes.
He was measured that height at the olympics, end he looks that height in photos.

No reason for Barkley lovers to say he was 6'4",
and no reason for Sir Charles haters to say he is 6'8.
Both are wrong.

Barkley is 6'4,75 barefoot, 6'6" in shoes. (same height as MJ)
Shaq is 7'1 barefoot, but for some reason he is listed with his barefoot height.
Duncan is 6'10 barefoot, close to 7' in shoes (just like Hakeem and Ewing) -each listed in shoes
Garnett is close to 7' barefoot 7'1 in shoes (same as Dirk) - they are listed barefoot
Gasol 7'0,5 barefoot 7'2 in shoes - basically listed barefoot

For the topic:
Bynum is 7' barefoot (basically Garnett and Dirk height)
Dwight is 6'11 with shoes (also listed 6'11), making him ~6'9,5 barefoot

VCMVP1551

06-02-2009, 03:03 AM

Barkley barefoot is 6'5" and change, maybe 6'6", but other than that you're right.

Sir Charles

06-02-2009, 04:31 AM

Barkley barefoot is 6'5" and change, maybe 6'6", but other than that you're right.

Barkley is 6`4 3/4 bare foot already seen in Olympic Measurments

That is almost 4 inches below PF Height Average...accept it...live with it!

Yes its amzing!

And as i always said...Magic is not close to 6`9 but more like 6`7 3/4 and 6`8 which is still amazing...because he was a Great Rebounder for any Position G-SF-PF....

shizzouts

06-02-2009, 04:50 AM

barefooted shoes

http://declubz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/barefoot-shoes.jpg

fefe

06-02-2009, 04:57 AM

Barkley is 6`4 3/4 bare foot already seen in Olympic Measurments

That is almost 4 inches below PF Height Average...accept it...live with it!

Yes its amzing!

And as i always said...Magic is not close to 6`9 but more like 6`7 3/4 and 6`8 which is still amazing...because he was a Great Rebounder for any Position G-SF-PF....

Let's say almost 3 inches...
Average PF height is around 6'7.5" barefoot, 6'9 in shoes.

indiefan23

06-02-2009, 04:59 AM

Looking at this pic you would think there was a much larger gap than 3 inches.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9982/nbagdwightts1288v.jpg

You can tell Bynum is either pasted in or way in front of the camera. He's a bigger person then Dwight in every respect in the picture. Pics are a useless measure of height and size. I wish more people would realize that when they start to yammer on about how tall their fave players are and start posting pictures of people in suits and stuff.

Manute for Ever!

06-02-2009, 06:28 AM

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/1130/nba_a_jamehowa_580.jpg

Dwight's going to have to cut eye-holes in those pants soon.

VeeCee15

06-02-2009, 06:34 AM

fefe

06-02-2009, 08:06 AM

JJ81

06-02-2009, 08:32 AM

Andrew is closer to the camera.

Sir Charles

06-02-2009, 09:18 AM

Let's say almost 3 inches...
Average PF height is around 6'7.5" barefoot, 6'9 in shoes.

Ok but the average height of the PF is more like 6`8 barefoot and 6`9 1/2 with shoes on.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_average_height_of_an_NBA_player_by_pos ition

PG: 6'3"

SG: 6'5"

SF: 6'7"

PF: 6'8"

C: 6'10"

fefe

06-02-2009, 09:29 AM

I wouldn't trust these numbers.
Especially that the average NBA pg is 6'3 barefoot.
Simply not true.

Sir Charles

06-02-2009, 09:41 AM

90% of the people on this thread are
a) uneducated
b) retarded

Barkley is clearly around 6'8.

Also photos are BULL*****..u know if u stand like a couple of inches BEHIND or IN FRONT of someone..your height becomes extremely distorted dependent on the angle etc.

ALLL the photos posted about kobe, barkley are a bunCH OF BULLL***** to determine height. THE ONLY good photo to determine height from is the
TEAM usa side profile photo where you see Kobe clearly 3 inches taller than wade. Kobe is 6'6 - 6'7, no where close to 6'5. Vince carter is like 6'5 and so was MJ.

:oldlol: :hammerhead:

Ok what ever you say here is a couple of clips of 6`8 according to you (only you ofcourse :rolleyes: ) Charles Barkley next to 6`4 1/2 (a Real 6`4er) Danny Ainge and 6`6 Dan Majerlie

Seconds: 0.6 - 0.10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grUpwMYlRVk

You can also se him next to 6`10 Cliff Robinson and 6`8 Buck Williams in the repetition

Barkley vs Jordan Trash Talk Game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGX_HXlTV-Q

Barkley guarded by 6`6 3/4 Dennis Rodman (1,99 mt)..compare the height difference

Seconds: 0.35 with Rodman

Minutes: 2.38-2.39 with Rodman

Minute: 2.43 with Rodman

Minute: 4.40-4.44 (In Between both Rodman and MJ)

Minute: 7.41 Timing the Defensive Rebound with Rodman

Minute: 8.05-8.10 against Rodman

Minute: 8.40-8.41 with MJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Minute: 9.16 the Offensive Rebound on Rodman.

Sir Charles Part 8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnpagQIHuIs

Minute: 1.11 with 6`6 Dan to the Left and hug with 6`1 KJ

Minute: 6.06 hug with Frank Johnson 6`1 and KJ 6`1

Barkley is 6`4 5/8 or 3/4...just over 1,95 mt = 6`4 and just below 6`5 = 1,9958 mt

Simple :confusedshrug:

More Barkley clips 1987 against Jordan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5TYLPKYdgI

Sammobile

06-02-2009, 10:07 AM

Dwight Howard was 6'9 in the pre-Draft camp in '04

John Smith

06-02-2009, 10:41 AM

Man, I thought the Magic could win this series but after seeing that Dwight Howard is really 6 foot 8, I think the Lakers will take this one which sucks but it is what it is.

giantgonzolez

06-02-2009, 10:50 AM

The NBA lies about the heights of most players.
6'7" Razor Ramon, 6'9" Magic Johnson and 6'11" Diesel.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sal29/Magic_Razor_Nash.jpg

giantgonzolez

06-02-2009, 10:54 AM

Man, I thought the Magic could win this series but after seeing that Dwight Howard is really 6 foot 8, I think the Lakers will take this one which sucks but it is what it is.

Howard is the same height as the Undertaker, at least the Undertaker has the excuse of old age and back surgery for being only 6'8" instead of the near 7 foot monster he was supposed to be. Some may argue that the Undertaker actually was 6'10 1/2" when he played center, but Howard was NEVER 6'10" or taller.

mbell75

06-02-2009, 11:21 AM

http://i42.tinypic.com/14m3nm1.jpg

Dwight is right about 6'9, Bynum is a legit 7'1 so this pic is pretty accurate. Bynum is 3-4 inches taller.

http://lakers.topbuzz.com/gallery/d/50235-2/Andrew+Bynum+tries+to+block+Dwight+Howard_s+shot.j pg

visirale

06-02-2009, 12:06 PM

Dwight dominates at center not because of his height, but because of his 40" vertical leap. He can ELEVATE.

WoGiTaLiA1

06-02-2009, 12:15 PM

If Duncan is 6`10 then Hakeem is 6`8-6`9 wich is false ofcourse

That is not that outrageous. Hakeem was 6'10 when he entered the league, probably with shoes, he was one of the many players who magically grew a few years into thier careers. Kevin Willis was another, was 6'10-11 his whole career then grew to be 7' when he hit 40. Duncan grew after getting drafted. Many a player has.

mbell75

06-02-2009, 12:58 PM

Barkley 6'8? :oldlol: I have stood five feet from him at a Lakers game last year, dude is 6'6 at the VERY most. I would say more like 6'4 or 6'5. I am 6'1 and he was a few inches taller than me. All you have to do is look at them all standing on TNT to see he is nowhere near 6'8 :rolleyes:

White Chocolate

06-02-2009, 01:12 PM

The NBA lies about the heights of most players.
6'7" Razor Ramon, 6'9" Magic Johnson and 6'11" Diesel.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sal29/Magic_Razor_Nash.jpg

WWE heights are even worse than NBA. Scott Hall legit is 6'5" tops. Magic was also clearly 2 inches shorter than Bird.

GUUS

06-02-2009, 01:50 PM

Dwight is the same height as Lebron, Bynum is legit 7'1 and towers over him, anyone who has seen lakers vs magic can tell you that, but the fact is, Howard is just so good it doesn't matter he is at a height disadvantage to most centers in the league he still dominates them, Bynum included.

People look at reality and stop living in denial taking this as an insult to Dwight. It isn't, in fact it's makes him look even more impressive, dominating opposition despite giving up so much height. And in NBA one or two inches of height is alot

D-Rose

06-02-2009, 01:51 PM

oh the horror

06-02-2009, 01:56 PM

Looking at this pic you would think there was a much larger gap than 3 inches.

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/9982/nbagdwightts1288v.jpg

Looks like Dwight is further behind him in the shot.

Sir Charles

06-02-2009, 02:23 PM

Dwight is around 6`10 like Hakeem or Russell

http://d.yimg.com/fu/p/090506/getty/i22d92fdb921cd9b259329d50556cb65d-getty-86365055eg007_orlando_magic.jpg

VCMVP1551

06-02-2009, 03:31 PM

Kobe is 6'6 - 6'7, no where close to 6'5. Vince carter is like 6'5 and so was MJ.

You're full of ****.

[QUOTE]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."

[B]Bryant's wife, Vanessa, was there and had prodded him by saying she suspected the same thing

giantgonzolez

06-03-2009, 12:58 AM

WWE heights are even worse than NBA. Scott Hall legit is 6'5" tops. Magic was also clearly 2 inches shorter than Bird.

Yeah, but if Scott Hall is 6'5", then Magic is 6'5 1/4" since Razor Ramon's Slick Back hair added almost no height to his head. So The WWE increased Razor Ramon's height by 2" and the NBA increased Magic's height by almost 4" then the NBA clearly lies more than anyone. This was also back in the day when the WWE used to increase the tale of the tape a lot, now they may even understate it in some cases. Paul Wight is listed @ just 7'0" by the WWE and he looks WELL over 7 feet in many photos with other tall celebraties including Conan O'brien, Craig Killborne, etc.

thejumpa

06-03-2009, 03:13 AM

Howard looks about 6'10....he had 2-3 inches on Lebron in the Finals and I always thought Lebron was 6'7-6-8. Either way, doesn't really matter.....aside from Yao, Howard is going up against guys who are 7'0....maybe 7'1. The guy is obviously a very good center with long arms and crazy athleticism. The guy who said Bynum is going to be better than Howard at 30 is a fool.

When you bench 365+ and can put up 225 20 times....at his build, I think you can handle another center who is a couple inches bigger than you.

NotYetGreat

06-03-2009, 07:25 AM

Dwight was behind Bynum & Bron in both pics. Although that picture with Bosh kinda surprised me. Well, we stop growing at 21 usually, so he probably "got milk" since the draft.