Who Is the Tallest NBA Player Right Now?
Victor Wembanyama, listed at 7'5", edges out Zach Edey at 7'4" for the tallest spot in the league. Here's the full top 10, updated for the 2026-27 season.
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) is the tallest active NBA player, listed at 7'5". Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies) is close behind at 7'4".
Height at the center position remains a defining trait for rim-protecting bigs like Wembanyama and Edey.
Top 10 Tallest Active NBA Players
More than 40 players across the league stand at least 7 feet tall this season, but the gap at the very top is what gets talked about most. Here's how the list actually shakes out:
| # | Player | Team | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Wembanyama | San Antonio Spurs | 7'5" |
| 2 | Zach Edey | Memphis Grizzlies | 7'4" |
| 3 | Rocco Zikarsky | Minnesota Timberwolves | ~7'3" |
| 4 | Boban Marjanović | — | 7'3" |
| 5 | Kristaps Porziņģis | — | ~7'3" |
| 6 | Walker Kessler | Utah Jazz | 7'1" |
| 7 | Chet Holmgren | Oklahoma City Thunder | 7'1" |
| 8 | Alperen Şengün | Houston Rockets | 6'11"* |
| 9 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | 7'0" |
| 10 | Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | 6'11" |
*Şengün is listed taller by some sources. Heights are as officially listed by teams and may vary slightly by source. This list reflects players active for the 2026-27 season.
Wembanyama vs. Edey: Who's Actually Taller?
Victor Wembanyama holds the edge at 7'5", an inch taller than Zach Edey at 7'4". The gap is small enough that it's easy to see why the two get lumped together as basically the same height, but Wembanyama is the one with the actual claim to tallest-in-the-league right now. Both are still well clear of the next closest active players.
How This Compares to NBA History
As tall as Wembanyama and Edey are, neither is the tallest player to ever play in the NBA. That record belongs to Gheorghe Mureșan and Manute Bol, both officially listed at 7'7" during their playing careers — a full two inches clear of anyone active today. Bol made his name as a shot-blocker, averaging 3.3 per game over his career, the second-highest rate in NBA history. Mureșan's best season came in 1995-96, when he averaged 14.5 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.26 blocks a game on a league-leading 58.4% shooting and won Most Improved Player. Shawn Bradley, Tacko Fall and Yao Ming round out the all-time top five, all listed at 7'6".
| # | Player | Height | Known For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manute Bol | 7'7" | 3.3 career blocks per game, 2nd-most in NBA history |
| 1 | Gheorghe Mureșan | 7'7" | 1995-96 Most Improved Player, led the NBA in FG% |
| 3 | Shawn Bradley | 7'6" | 8,071 career rebounds over 12 seasons |
| 3 | Tacko Fall | 7'6" | Fan-favorite cult figure with the Celtics |
| 3 | Yao Ming | 7'6" | 8-time All-Star, Hall of Famer |
Why Height Still Matters in Today's NBA
Even in a league that has trended toward pace, spacing and perimeter shooting, elite height remains a defining advantage at the center position. Rim protection, rebounding, and finishing at the basket are all areas where players like Wembanyama and Edey create matchup problems that smaller lineups simply can't replicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the tallest active NBA player right now?
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is the tallest active NBA player, listed at 7'5". Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies is next at 7'4".
Is Victor Wembanyama the tallest NBA player ever?
No. At 7'5", Wembanyama is tall but not the tallest in NBA history — that distinction belongs to Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol, both officially listed at 7'7".
How is a player's official NBA height measured?
The NBA lists player heights as reported by teams, typically measured without shoes at the Draft Combine or upon entering the league. Actual height can vary slightly from these listed figures.
Who is the shortest player in the NBA right now?
Yuki Kawamura, who signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in August 2026, is the shortest player attached to an NBA roster at 5'7". See our full breakdown of the shortest NBA players for the complete list.
