The tallest NBA players of all time are Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol, both standing at 7 feet 7 inches (231 cm). Gheorghe Muresan is often regarded as the tallest, edging out Bol by a few millimeters, although Bol's official NBA height is sometimes listed as 7 feet 6 inches (229 cm) due to measurement differences and whether shoes were worn during measurement
. Currently, the tallest player in the NBA for the 2024-25 season is Zach Edey, who is 7 feet 4 inches (224 cm) tall. Other notably tall players include Victor Wembanyama and Bol Bol, both standing around 7 feet 3 inches (221 cm)
. In summary:
- Tallest NBA players ever: Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol at 7'7" (231 cm)
- Tallest current NBA player (2024-25 season): Zach Edey at 7'4" (224 cm)
This makes Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol the tallest players in NBA history.