That. Shawn Kemp - Shawn Kemp wasnt blessed with big hands despite standing at 6'10" but this didnt stop the Reign Man from being one of the best dunkers in NBA history. Being tall naturally comes with huge hands. But several NBA players pop off the chart because of their long arms. Carmelos hands, however, have not hindered him from being one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. The best player ever to go undrafted has notoriously small hands for his size and can barely palm a basketball. Position PG/SG. Connie Hawkins could palm the ball with ease and finish in any way he liked at the rim. Steve Francis - Steve Francis is one of the best rebounding point guards ever. Despite evidence to the contrary these days, thats basketball. It was amazing when he did this on Giannis recently. Nobody. James' three NBA Championships show that his hands have not been detrimental to him. The tandem intimidated most of the clubs in the league. Question: How big are Kyrie Irving's hands? Hand size measurement consists of two parts; hand length and hand span. He has one of the longest if not the longest hand lengths in the history of the NBA. Answer: DeMarcus Cousins has a hand length of 9.25 inches and a span of 10 inches. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Bobans hand length is therefore likely to be in the range of 10.75 to 11 inches. The two played a record 1,412 regular season games together as teammates. Fortunately, Dr J did us a favour by comparing his hands with Noah Vonleh, whose hand size we know with certainty. Lebron James is the same height as Wayne Embry and his hands are nowhere near this size. When Phil Jackson was asked who would win in a game of one-on-one between Jordan and Bryant, the Zen Master went with MJ. Stockton shot a sizzling .621 from the field in the five games, averaging 10.0 points and 8.0 assists. We're. Its not how big you are, its how big you play. Kawhi's hand size is also pretty impressive if you consider the fact that he stands 6 inches shorter than Shaq. Kyrie Irving's hands are pretty average for his height of 6'3". [5] In October 2021, Stockton was again honored as one of the leagues greatest players of all-time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Smith has the same span as 83" Sultan Ksen. The two combined for 287 steals, with Stocktons 177 (2.16 per game) ranking eighth in the NBA. 11. The Malone and Stockton statues stand on a bronze plaque commemorating their achievements together. However, anyone who has watched Curry play can easily tell his hand size isn't all that impressive. Question: What is the hand size of Damian Lillard? NBA players like Anthony Davis, TJ McConnell, Markieff Morris, Harrison Barnes, and Alec Burks also have hand spans that are smaller than their hand lengths. And as Stockton approached the age of 40 and beyond, he was as efficient as ever. 8. standing height not real height on February 03, 2020: You shouldn't use standing height as the players' real height. This 69" power forward is gifted with the physical tools required to make it big in the NBA. Bol Bol stands at the same height as Kareem and has roughly the same hand size as him as well. Terrence Ross, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green stand at the same height but their hand sizes are nowhere near Leonard's. It's amazing that Paul George has the same hand span as 6'1" Kemba Walker. He also became just the 10th player in NBA history to play at the age of 40. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and four-time All-NBA Team selection, as well as a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team. "This isn't a virus cheating us of this opportunity," he . Chamberlain's hands though not particularly impressive for someone his size is still one of the biggest in NBA history. Before he got to the NBA, McGee wasnt even aware of his wingspan. His hands, when measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger with his hand outstretched, is 10 inches. The Jazz, who had a regular season NBA-best record of 62-20 along with the Bulls, took Game 1 with a 88-85 overtime win. Jordan's hands are about a quarter of an inch longer than Dr. J's. Unfortunately, its difficult to find consistent data about his hand size. What are you using to get average hand length and span for a given height? Look at John Stocktons arms or Avery Johnsons arms and theyre very long, and their hands are very big. A pic of Boban shaking hands with Okafor shows his hands are not significantly bigger than Okafors. His hands were quite bigger than Kawhi's. Derrick Rose - It's no secret that the youngest MVP ever is very poor at palming a basketball. According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. Rose does tons of two-handed dunks or he goes up with two hands initially and then releases one for the one-handed jam. However, anyone who has watched Curry play can easily tell his hand size isn't all that impressive. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 4:50AM. Answer: Kobe's hand length is 9.125 inches. He has a total of 15 Badges in which 5 of them are Hall of Fame Level. John Stockton made at least $67,753,000 playing professional basketball. For the third straight season, Stockton shot better than 50% (51.4) from the field and racked up at least 200 steals (207). But the number of folks who could palm a ball at a moment's notice, with great ease, in the midst of a competitive basketball game during full speed with sweat and things like that would be greatly reduced by comparison. Kareems hand length is probably somewhere around 9.0 inches. Its legit. There absolutely, positively, will never ever be another John Stockton ever, said Karl Malone, Stocktons teammate for 18 seasons. 15. That's according to reporting from Spokane's The. Anthony Bennett is probably the biggest bust in the NBA Draft's modern history. His career has so far been uneventful. Answer: CJ McCollum has a hand length of 8.0 inches which is below the average length for his height of 6'3". His hand size is not far behind one of the largest hands ever measured at the Draft Combine. From the pic, it was pretty obvious that Bobans hand length was at most three inches longer than McCallums. Unfortunately, there is no reliable data on his hand span though one can safely assume that it should at least be 13.5 inches. Stockton had a tremendous postseason, averaging 18.2 points and 13.8 assists. Shoots: A lot of this is about the journey, he said. George has a span of nine inches which is around 8% narrower than the average for his height of 9.7 inches. Muggsy Bogues was only 5'3 and he average between 1.5-2.1 steals for the first seven years of his career. His hand size is incredible for his height. His hand length of 8.75 inches and span of 9.75 inches are way above the average for his height of 63. George's span of nine inches is around 8% narrower than the average. 3. Question: What is the hand size of Wilt Chamberlain? His draft height was 5ft 11.75 without sneakers and 6ft 1 in sneakers. The average hand length of a 62 person is roughly around 8.4 inches and hence Trumps hand length is really small indeed if you take his height into consideration. He also finished his career with 19, 711points for the 28th spot on the NBAs all-time scoring list. Their hand spans also dont differ by more than 3.5 inches. John Stockton is 6"1 with a 6"0 wingspan, though was a 5 x All-Defensive player, and a 2 time steals leader. [44] Stockton and Malone are also considered two of the best players who never won an NBA championship. [22] Nevertheless, the announcement of his selection to the thousands of Jazz fans gathered at the Salt Palace on draft day was met with a stunned silence. [49], Stockton was selected to the All-NBA First Team twice, the All-NBA Second Team six times, the All-NBA Third Team three times, and the NBA All-Defensive Second Team five times. He has an average length for his height of 6'3" and a significantly wider span than the average. His small hands might be the reason he could shoot so well for someone his size. Fortunately, Erving did us a favour by comparing his hands with Noah Vonleh, whose hand size we know with certainty. Stockton, who has opposed . Unfortunately, Kemp is one of the best NBA players who wont make the Hall of Fame. Join our linker program. This obviously has not been detrimental to his career. He was creative, high slammer with a serious leaping ability, and a very special player indeed. Stockton took care of rival point guard Kevin Johnson (All-NBA Second Team) and the Jazz handled Phoenix 3-1 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Question: What is the hand size of Devin Booker? His hands which were 9.5 inches in length and 11.5 inches in span were not particularly impressive for someone his size but they were still significantly bigger than the average. [37] That was the only major injury in his career, and he never missed another game after returning from that injury. Question: What is Michael Jordan's hand size? Unfortunately, getting accurate measurements on his hand size has proven difficult. Michael Jordans hand length and span are 9.75 inches and 11.375 inches respectively. Sam Smith said it this way on ESPN.com: He doesnt dribble behind his back or through his legs. Answer: It's difficult to find accurate measurements on the hand size of Shaq. However, you have to take into consideration that the Greek Freak stands four inches taller than Kawhi Leonard. This is one of the most unusual things I've seen in terms of basketball history. 9. While there are no official measurements, he was reportedly unable to palm a regulation-sized basketball. 7y [BOS] Rajon Rondo. Answer: Overall, Julius Erving has slightly bigger hands than Jordan. On NBA 2K23, this All-Time Version of Dennis Rodman's 2K Rating is 93 and has a Defensive Anchor Build. And size of his fist far biggest. [20], In 2013, Stockton released an autobiography entitled Assisted. The best player ever to go undrafted has notoriously small hands for his size and can barely palm a basketball. He is a five-time All-Star and one of the top stars in the league. Utah finished in a fourth-place tie in the Midwest Division, then upset the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. It's amazing that Nikola Vucevic's hands are 2.2% shorter than Rondo's despite being almost a foot taller. 6ft 1 (185.4 cm) Canadian basketball player associated with the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. Shorter players often get more steals than taller player. He played college basketball for Gonzaga University and is the son of Hall of Fame point guard John Stockton . Coaches marvel at players with long arms, figuring they will more easily grab rebounds, block shots, steal passes and shoot over defenders. Players who can truly palm a ball like the "Greek Freak" and Kawhi have a huge advantage as opposed to players who can only grip it with their fingers. Rajon Rondo is a true freak of nature and is one of the best point guards in the NBA. 1-ranked Gonzaga men's basketball team cannot attend Bulldogs home games due to . However, even when he couldn't play, Kyrie always had the support of one NBA legend: John Stockton. He famously missed an open dunk. Before the 1987-88 campaign, the expansion franchise Charlotte Hornets selected Green in an expansion draft . And theyre able to get their hands on balls or shots or loose balls. [82] Laura signed her first professional contract to play for Herner TC in Germany in 2020. "John Stockton, basketball Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist, can . The average hand span for that height is around 9.7 inches. This insanely talented 6'11" forward who plays like a point guard is one of the few players in the NBA who can boast of a 12-inch hand span. When did John Stockton retire? 6. Question: How big are Connie Hawkins' hands? Therefore, Trumps hand length is really small if you take his height into consideration. Bobans hand length is therefore likely to be in the range of 10.75 to 11 inches. Patrick Ewing - Patrick Ewing had pretty small hands for a man that stood at almost 70. The Jazz later held a retirement ceremony for him, in which Salt Lake City renamed the street in front of the venue then known as Delta Center (now Vivint Arena), where the Jazz play, John Stockton Drive. Kawhi Leonard (in red) is a small forward who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. [36] Stockton avoided most endorsements and stayed loyal to Utah despite being offered more money by other teams. John Stockton was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2009 (Full List) His hands, when measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger with his hand outstretched (hand span), is also 10.5 inches. Fortunately, his hands have not been a hindrance. 12. Answer: Giannis' hands, when measured from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger, is 9.85 inches. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. Kevin Durant - While there is no official measurement, KD has openly admitted that he is unable to palm a basketball. However, his span of 9.5 inches is above the average span for his height. '"[64] He made the claim that "hundreds" of athletes had died due to receiving a COVID vaccine, which was found by PolitiFact to be a false statement. I just read a comment speaking on how Stephen Curry is a poor defender because of his physical metrics, being 63 tall with a 63 wingspan. In 1990-91, Malone banged in 29.0 points per game on 52.7 shooting and newly acquired shooting guard Jeff Malone averaged 18.6 points on 50.8 shooting from the field, but Stockton was the player responsible for feeding the Malones the ball. Offense 95. Smith beats his 2011 draft mate Nikola Vuevi in both hand span and length despite Nikola standing at almost 70". With a 6'0 wingspan and only being 6'1. The next season, Stocktons playing time increased to 23.6 mpg, as did his scoring and assists (7.7 ppg and 7.4 apg). Even 5'9" Isaiah Thomas has a hand length that measures 8.3 inches. Note that All-Time Players' ratings never change on NBA 2K23. He also tied a career high with 17.2 points per game and ranked second in the NBA with 2.85 steals per contest. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Friday's 10-game slate. Answer: Bradley Beal has a hand length of 8.5 inches and a span of 9 inches which is pretty close to the average for his height. I think it was Baron Davis who mentioned in a podcast that he couldnt believe how strong and athletic John Stockton was. How was Stockton so good with such a small frame? Finnish giant Vaino Myllyrinne had a slightly bigger hands than Wadlow. He had trouble palming the ball and as a result, he didn't dunk often. Surprisingly, Rudy Gobert's hand span is 13.8% narrower than Jordan's despite being seven inches taller. When asked what he wished he could change about his game, his answer was his hands. One of the benefits is his ability to corral and slam home lob passes that are high and might be off target. This was actually a concern about him in the draft despite being a top prospect. John Stockton last played in 2003. He has the same hand width as the tallest living person in the world, Sultan Kosen, who stands at 83". Interestingly, his left foot (size 13.5) is bigger than his right (size 13). The king had his hands measured at nine inches in length and 9.25 inches in span. it is impressive none the less. And that's not the only remarkable thing about this elite player. Question: What is the hand size of Jimmy Butler? Offense 91. The average span for his height is around 9.5 inches meaning Drexler's hands are around 5% wider than the average. Sheed was one of the first big men to want to shoot 3s on the regular. We're going to shut everything down. A fast, gritty, durable player who saw the floor as well as anyone who ever played the game, he left the NBA after 19 seasons with the Utah Jazz, holding a mass of assists records, including the career mark (15,806). But the journey to the Finals was the real story of that season. Si vous ne souhaitez pas que nos partenaires et nousmmes utilisions des cookies et vos donnes personnelles pour ces motifs supplmentaires, cliquez sur Refuser tout. His hands are quite smaller than the average for his height of 6'8". Although his passing skills were what put him on the NBA map, Stockton developed into a complete player. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Giannis' outrageous hand length of 9.85 inches is also something worthy of mention which is longer than those of 7'1" Rudy Gobert. Question: What's Zhaire Smith's hand size? The average length and span of a 67" player in the NBA are around 8.8 inches and 9.5 inches respectively. When he was at the Draft Combine, they were measured at nine inches in length and 8.5 inches in span. Michael Jordan has slightly bigger hands than Kawhi Leonard which might be surprising to a lot of folks. Position PG/SG. The explosive Russell Westbrook is 6-3, with a wingspan of 6-8, which helps him be one of the best rebounding guards in history. It was said that when Kawhi Leonard was born, his mum immediately noticed that his hands were disproportionate to the rest of his body. Remarkably, he had the same hand length as 7'7" Tacko Fall. This might explain why a guy his size almost never dunks the ball one-handed. Connie Hawkins was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992. His hand length is only eight inches and his span is 8.75 inches. Position: The following year, the Blazers would defeat the Jazz in five games in that same round. Not the real John Stockton. His performance earned him a spot with Malone on the All-NBA Second Team. He doesnt practice the no-look pass, but well all be poorer not able to watch him anymore.. Tyson has unusually small hands for a man his size. Yeah, I found that out once I bought my first suit, the 6-foot-5 McMillan, a 12-year pro now coaching the Pacers, said with a chuckle, realizing his arms stretched more than 3 feet each. Question: How big are Paul George's hands? [29], The Jazz made the NBA playoffs every season during Stockton's 19-year NBA career. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. At seasons end he was named to the All-NBA Second Team. After an 11-point, 17-assist performance, he finished second to Malone in the games Most Valuable Player voting. He has one of the craziest wingspans to height ratios in the history of the NBA. [50] He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history in 1996. At 6'7", his hand size is pretty close to the average for his height. Question: What is the hand size of Anthony Davis? Damian Lillard has some pretty big hands. His hand span is also probably around 11.75 inches. While small hands will lack the ability for more control on the ball, many report that smaller hands are more beneficial towards accurate shooting. March 26, Butler has the same span as Isaiah Thomas despite being almost a foot taller. Because of this, Tom Nissalke, the Rockets' coach, gave him a series of hand-stretching exercises, like those for a pianist.
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