Tallest and Shortest NBA Players Right Now (2025–26 Season)
The NBA's height gap has rarely been this wide: the tallest players on current rosters stand a full 21 inches over the shortest. Here is the rundown for the 2025–26 season.
The tallest players right now
Two players share the top spot at 7 feet 4 inches: San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama and Memphis's Zach Edey, per official NBA listings reported by Basketnews and NBC. Just behind them at 7'3" are Bol Bol (Phoenix) and Minnesota's young Australian center Rocco Zikarsky.
What separates Wembanyama from past giants is mobility — he is a Defensive Player of the Year who also shoots threes, while traditional 7'4" players were rim-bound specialists.
The shortest players right now
The shortest player on an NBA roster is Yuki Kawamura, listed at 5 feet 7 inches, per the NBA's official data. The Japanese point guard became a fan favorite for his pace and passing despite conceding nearly a foot to many opponents. A handful of guards sit at 5'11", including Sacramento's Isaiah Stevens, Dallas's Ryan Nembhard, and San Antonio's Jordan McLaughlin.
The all-time records
- Tallest ever: Gheorghe Mureșan and Manute Bol, both listed at 7'7", per Wikipedia's list of tallest NBA players.
- Shortest ever: Muggsy Bogues at 5'3", who played 14 NBA seasons and famously blocked a shot by 7-footer Patrick Ewing.
Why height listings can be fuzzy
Since 2019 the NBA requires heights measured without shoes, which trimmed an inch off many players' listed size. Even so, listings rely on team measurements, and players have admitted to rounding in both directions — short guards round up, and some big men round down to seem more agile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is taller, Wembanyama or Edey?
Both are officially listed at 7'4". Eye-test debates continue, and Wembanyama has suggested he may measure taller than his listing.
What is the average NBA height?
Around 6'6" to 6'7" in recent seasons — roughly nine inches above the average American man.
Has a player under 5'5" ever played in the NBA?
Yes — Muggsy Bogues at 5'3" remains the shortest, and Earl Boykins at 5'5" is second-shortest.
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