David Robinson measured 7-0 without shoes, 226lbs for 1988 Olympics:

[CavaliersFTW]

Team USA listed him at 7-1 235 but he and several of his teammates were measured because they suspected they were being overbilled which at that time was not being done internationally and they were correct, according to his actual measurements he was 7-0 226lbs in 1988.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T4FWiUtJEjU/VQH_MY_7CNI/AAAAAAAAFwc/5M5yqUtYPZw/s800/David_Robinson_at_1988_Summer_Olympics_vs._Brazil_ 2.jpg
That's what 7-0 without shoes, 226lbs looks like.

According to draftexpress Durant measured 6-9 without shoes 215lbs... but the NBA currently lists him at ...240?
http://images.latinpost.com/data/images/full/11897/will-kevin-durant-sign-in-nba-free-agency-with-washington-wizards-in-2016.jpg
According to the OKC homepage, that's what 240lbs looks like.

According to draftexpress that's how heavy rookie Dwight Howard was, who also measured exactly 6-9 without shoes:
http://www.slamonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/dwight_howard_rookie.jpg
That's what 240lb rookie Dwight Howard looked like.

240lbs is beastly, even on a 7-0 frame, let alone a 6-9 frame... something doesn't add up.

How much do you guys think Durant actually weighs? I'd guess not much over 220.

[dubeta]

Doesnt look more than 240lbs in that case. Weak lower body, and relatively small arms

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/history/legends/wilt-chamberlain/wilt-chamberlain-lakers.jpg


inb4 23 inch biceps

[Beastmode88]

Doesnt look more than 240lbs in that case. Weak lower body, and relatively small arms

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/history/legends/wilt-chamberlain/wilt-chamberlain-lakers.jpg


inb4 23 inch biceps

KD's 1RM on bench press was 185 during his draft... Wilt was doing 185 lb dumbbell overhead extensions.

[Quickening]

Doesnt look more than 240lbs in that case. Weak lower body, and relatively small arms

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/history/legends/wilt-chamberlain/wilt-chamberlain-lakers.jpg


inb4 23 inch biceps

Bro them arms in that pic are no where near 23 inches, more like 16-17 at best

[CavaliersFTW]

http://www.thisisnotporn.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Wilt-Chamberlain-Anne-M.-Strick-and-Arnold-Schwarzenegger-during-the-filming-of-Conan-the-Destroyer.jpg

Arnold weighed about 240. Wilt weighed the same?

At least compare similar pictures. I posted all telephoto zoom shots so the focal length would be simlar. You posted a 35mm shot of Wilt, which doesn't fill subjects out.

It'd be like posting this pic of Dwight:
http://idotvstuff.com/uploaded_images/Kaci-with-Dwight-Howard-717686.jpg

I suppose you don't know much about photography, nor care.

Wilt's arms weren't allegedly 23 inches until 1986, so posting pics of his playing career is pointless in that regard.

[oarabbus]

^ likewise, KD has gained mass since entering the league, and maybe an inch or so. Yet you are trying to call out the OKC page for listing him 215.

[buddha]

The NBE is a giant fraud.

[DonDadda59]

I would guess 230 TOPS. Dude still looks like a slight breeze would blow him away... but that's the best scorer of this era with super athletes... a twig who couldn't do a single rep of 185 on the bench. :lol

[jongib369]

I would guess 230 TOPS. Dude still looks like a slight breeze would blow him away... but that's the best scorer of this era with super athletes... a twig who couldn't do a single rep of 185 on the bench. :lol
I thought it was 225?

[avonbarksdale]

good thread A+

[Genaro]

Those pics Wilt with Arnold are ultra gay.

[FKAri]

Damn. Prime Arnold was a beast.

[DonDadda59]

I thought it was 225?

"According to the Times, Durant was the only prospect at camp who failed to bench press 185 pounds, and finished behind Oden in some key drills, including the vertical leap, agility drill and three-quarter court sprint."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2007/news/story?id=2894925

4 scoring titles doe :facepalm

[Knicksfever2010]

Damn. Prime Arnold was a beast.

steroids are hell of a drug

[OnFire]

Damn. Prime Arnold was a beast.

Arnold nowhere near the mutants that compete in bodybuilding now.. i guess just like the rest of the sports.

That reminds me, how the hell is Arnold palmer the 4th earning golfer in the world and he's 85... people must love his lemonade.

/tangent

[Height Freak]

NBA players and teams not only inflate heights, but weights too for some players.

For example:

KD is in the 218-221 range (not 240)
Lebron is in the 235-238 range (not 250, 260)

[CavaliersFTW]

NBA players and teams not only inflate heights, but weights too for some players.

For example:

KD is in the 218-221 range (not 240)
Lebron is in the 235-238 range (not 250, 260)
You really don't think Lebron is 250-260 range? Unlike KD, isn't his specific weight figures frequently a topic of discussion though? I remember reading specific figures, like 263lbs in 2012, 270 at his heaviest in 2009 or 2010, and him being "down closer to 250" coming into this season. All BS you think? He was also allegedly 245 as a rookie (which would be 5lbs heavier than rookie Dwight Howard so not saying it doesn't sound a bit suspicious)

[Height Freak]

You really don't think Lebron is 250-260 range? Isn't his weight frequently a topic of discussion though? I remember reading specific figures, like 263lbs in 2012, 270 at his heaviest in 2009 or 2010, and him being "down closer to 250" coming into this season. All BS you think? He was also allegedly 245 as a rookie (which would be 5lbs heavier than rookie Dwight Howard so not saying it doesn't sound a bit suspiciosu)


He's very strong and muscular, but for a guy who is 6'6 1/2" being at 250 or 260 would look more like a wrestler or body builder.

Again, he's strong and built up... but honestly I think he's more in the 235-238 (perhaps up to 240) range.

And 238 for a 6'6 1/2" guy is already way above the average and also bulky/muscular.


http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2014/09/29906170001_3809160887001_Screen-Shot-2014-09-26-at-10-43-09-PM.jpg

[CavaliersFTW]

He's very strong and muscular, but for a guy who is 6'6 1/2" being at 250 or 260 would look more like a wrestler or body builder.

Again, he's strong and built up... but honestly I think he's more in the 235-238 (perhaps up to 240) range.

And 238 for a 6'6 1/2" guy is already way above the average and also bulky/muscular.


http://videos.usatoday.net/Brightcove2/29906170001/2014/09/29906170001_3809160887001_Screen-Shot-2014-09-26-at-10-43-09-PM.jpg
He's not 6-6 and a 1/2 though

6-7 and 1/4, 7-0 and 1/4 armspan according to draftexpress

[Height Freak]

Sure, but Draft Express isn't always 100% accurate, it's a very good site and does some very good research. Lebron's height in draft express is actually a "with shoes" rookie measure. He's almost the same height as 6'6 1/4" Carmelo Anthony (both about 6'7 1/2" in shoes).