Everytime Charles mugshot is posted someone talks about the 6'8, then another poster chimes in with his legit height and so on. I cant stand that. I hope that photo and his height are erased from everyones memories.
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Everytime Charles mugshot is posted someone talks about the 6'8, then another poster chimes in with his legit height and so on. I cant stand that. I hope that photo and his height are erased from everyones memories.
[QUOTE=InspiredLebowski][IMG]http://www.nba.com/media/finals2003/jordan_barkley_1993.jpg[/IMG]
MJ looks a bit taller[/QUOTE]
Yeah and I've heard Jordan is 6'5" barefoot. I use to believe Barkley was just under 6'5" but check out this evidence that contradicts that.
Chuck and 6'7" Magic Johnson
[IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/CharlesBar_Kambo_8220801_400.jpg[/IMG]
Chuck and 6'7" Dominique Wilkins
[IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/BarkleyNiqueDumars.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/BarkleyNiqueDumarsHOF.jpg[/IMG]
Chuck and 6'5.5" Julius Erving
[IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/BarkleyDrJCheeks.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/BarkleyDrJ.jpg[/IMG]
The explanation for that could be that Barkley wears bigger shoes now for support due to his 300 plus pound frame.
However that theory doesn't hold up in these pictures of Chuck barefoot on Inside The NBA. Kenny Smith is listed 6'3" so he's probably in the 6'1"-6'2" range and Chuck has him by 4-5 inches.
[IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/untitled2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/untitled3.jpg[/IMG]
I think Chuck is lying I mean he's 6'8" or 6'7" against a real height chart in shoes and then he looks like a legit 6'6" barefoot.
[QUOTE=bagelred][IMG]http://www.thatsweird.net/mugshots/nick_nolte.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
:roll:
[QUOTE=GOBB]Everytime Charles mugshot is posted someone talks about the 6'8, then another poster chimes in with his legit height and so on. I cant stand that. I hope that photo and his height are erased from everyones memories.[/QUOTE]
Well when Charles claims for years he's about 6'4" and then he is 6'7"/6'8" against a height chart obviously it's going to draw some interest.
Joe Dumars is 6'3 and Charles isnt much taller. You really cant judge by photos.
[QUOTE=GOBB]Joe Dumars is 6'3 and Charles isnt much taller. You really cant judge by photos.[/QUOTE]
In many cases that's true but that picture appears to have a good angle. Chuck also has Joe by 3-4 inches.
Unless we measure thier height it'll always end up in a guessing game.
I'll stick with 6'5
[QUOTE=GOBB]Everytime Charles mugshot is posted someone talks about the 6'8, then another poster chimes in with his legit height and so on. I cant stand that. I hope that photo and his height are erased from everyones memories.[/QUOTE]
Same sentiment...as if it really matters hall tall Chuck really was.
but no matter how you slice it, charles was undersized at PF.
you can put him from about 6'4" to 6'7" with adjustments for shoes depending on the picture, but every game he still went up against guys that were significantly taller. one need only have watched him play to realise that.
[QUOTE=VCMVP1551]In many cases that's true but that picture appears to have a good angle. Chuck also has Joe by 3-4 inches.[/QUOTE]
Actually, Barkley is a conehead. Look at this picture:
[IMG]http://image.maniadb.com/images/album/156/156310_1_f.jpg[/IMG]
Now look at Barkley:
[IMG]http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/packageart/mugshots/barkleymug.jpg[/IMG]
Barkley's head is obviously cone-shaped. I'm not kidding... look at him. And he has a big head. His shoulders are about as high as a guy measuring 6'4. His eyes are as high as someone's who is 6'5. But the top of his head is probably at 6'7. But can you go to work on the court with the top of your head? I don't think so.
So Barkely's effective height is more like 6'4-6'5. And his arms aren't that long either. So on the court he was as tall as a 6'4 guy. In the elevator if you look in his eyes you see a 6'5 person. However, as a direct result of his cone-shaped head he'd actually measure 6'7.
I'm out. :roll:
[QUOTE=GOBB]Unless we measure thier height it'll always end up in a guessing game.
I'll stick with 6'5[/QUOTE]
6'5" is reasonable but anything under that just doesn't make sense based on how Chuck looks IMO. I couldn't find Chuck's pre-draft measurement so we can only guess.
[QUOTE=gigantes]but no matter how you slice it, charles was undersized at PF.
you can put him from about 6'4" to 6'7" with adjustments for shoes depending on the picture, but every game he still went up against guys that were significantly taller. one need only have watched him play to realise that.[/QUOTE]
Of course he was undersized regardless of if he was 6'7" or 6'4" and he truly was a once in a lifetime player but it is kind of interesting to discuss. I mean Chuck's height was always been a big debate and it's obvious why.
1.Even if he is 6'6" that's still a good 2-3 inches undersized for a Power Forward
2.He's always playign against big men making him look shorter and his weight also makes him look shorter on the court.
3.Sports Illustrated say he measured 6'4 5/8" at the 1992 Olympics
4.His mugshot shows him to be 6'7" or 6'8" in shoes
5.He has claimed to be 6'4" or 6'4" and change
6.He looks 6'6" even barefoot
7.He's always talking about his height
[QUOTE=elementally morale]Actually, Barkley is a conehead. Look at this picture:
[IMG]http://image.maniadb.com/images/album/156/156310_1_f.jpg[/IMG]
Barkley's head is obviously cone-shaped. I'm not kidding... look at him. And he has a big head. His shoulders are about as high as a guy measuring 6'4. His eyes are as high as someone's who is 6'5. But the top of his head is probably at 6'7. But can you go to work on the court with the top of your head? I don't think so.
So Barkely's effective height is more like 6'4-6'5. And his arms aren't that long either. So on the court he was as tall as a 6'4 guy. In the elevator if you look in his eyes you see a 6'5 person. However, as a direct result of his cone-shaped head he'd actually measure 6'7.
I'm out. :roll:[/QUOTE]
Even though that seems like a joke that actually is probably pretty much true. :oldlol:
[QUOTE=VCMVP1551]Even though that seems like a joke that actually is probably pretty much true. :oldlol:[/QUOTE]
It may be funny but I wasn't joking. Dude is a conehead.
dude is a conehead and that was a fine post.
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[QUOTE=elementally morale]It may be funny but I wasn't joking. Dude is a conehead.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, makes sense. Chuck is eye level with a 6'4" or 6'5" guy so each of them probably thinks they're the same height but because of his conehead his true measured height would be more like 6'6" or 6'7".
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[QUOTE=VCMVP1551]Yeah, makes sense. Chuck is eye level with a 6'4" or 6'5" guy so each of them probably thinks they're the same height but because of his conehead his true measured height would be more like 6'6" or 6'7".[/QUOTE]
The same thing with Chris Bosh. He is not a conehead but has a ridiculously long neck that makes him 1-2 inches taller than his effective height. I mean what is the top of his head contributing? Nothing. It's the height of your shoulder and the length of your arms that count.
[QUOTE=elementally morale]The same thing with Chris Bosh. He is not a conehead but has a ridiculously long neck that makes him 1-2 inches taller than his effective height. I mean what is the top of his head contributing? Nothing. It's the height of your shoulder and the length of your arms that count.[/QUOTE]
Yeah here is the perfect example
[IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/NBA7902/NBA%20Height%20Comparison/HowardandBosh.jpg[/IMG]
According to pre-draft measurements Bosh is 6'10.25" without shoes and 6'11.5" with them while Dwight is 6'9" without them and 6'10.25" with them.
However because Bosh has a long neck and Dwight has a short neck Bosh's standing reach is shorter(9'1") than Dwight's(9'3.5"). That's one of a few different reasons Dwight plays bigger than Bosh. The others being Dwight's huge strength advantage, superior athleticism and mindset to be a true a center.