Who Is the Tallest NBA Player Right Now?
Victor Wembanyama and Zach Edey are neck-and-neck at the top of the league, both listed around 7'4". Here's the full top 10, updated for the 2026-27 season.
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) and Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies) are the tallest active NBA players, both officially listed at approximately 7'4". Sources differ slightly on which of the two is a fraction taller.
Height at the center position remains a defining trait for rim-protecting bigs like Wembanyama and Edey.
Top 10 Tallest Active NBA Players
- Victor Wembanyama — San Antonio Spurs — ~7'4"
- Zach Edey — Memphis Grizzlies — ~7'4"
- Rocco Zikarsky — Minnesota Timberwolves — ~7'3"
- Boban Marjanović — 7'3"
- Kristaps Porziņģis — ~7'3"
- Walker Kessler — Utah Jazz — 7'1"
- Chet Holmgren — Oklahoma City Thunder — 7'1"
- Alperen Şengün — Houston Rockets — 6'11" (listed taller by some sources)
- Joel Embiid — Philadelphia 76ers — 7'0"
- Nikola Jokić — Denver Nuggets — 6'11"
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?
The exact top spot depends on which source you check. Some outlets list Victor Wembanyama as the outright tallest player in the league, while the NBA's own player bios list Zach Edey at 7'4", putting the two in a virtual tie. Both are a full inch taller than 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 Muresan and Manute Bol, both officially listed at 7'7" during their playing careers. The tallest active players today sit a full three inches shorter than that historic mark.
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 and Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies are both listed at approximately 7'4", making them the tallest players currently active in the NBA. Sources vary slightly on exact measurements between the two.
Is Victor Wembanyama the tallest NBA player ever?
No. At roughly 7'4", 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?
The NBA's shortest active players are typically listed around 5'9", a group that has included guards like Markquis Nowell on two-way and G League-adjacent rosters in recent seasons.
