Michael Jordan's official listed height during his playing career was 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
. However, various sources and measurements suggest his actual height is closer to 6 feet 4 and three-quarters inches (about 194.9 cm) barefoot. For example, the U.S. Olympics team officially measured him at 6'4¾, and he appears about the same height as Charles Barkley, who is also listed at 6'4¾
. The discrepancy is partly due to the common practice in basketball of listing players' heights with shoes on, which can add an inch or two, and sometimes for marketing reasons
. Despite this, Jordan's height is generally accepted as around 6'6" in official NBA listings, though his barefoot height is slightly shorter. In summary:
- Official NBA listed height: 6'6" (1.98 m)
- Measured barefoot height: approximately 6'4¾" (about 194.9 cm)
This slight difference does not diminish his status as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
