For all those that questioned his size at the position, it’s time to reconsider as those measurements are very good for a power forward. [30] He was the only unanimous selection to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. This news will surely delight pedants, hall monitors, trivia night ringers, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and the sorts of NBA fans that can divine the content of a man’s character by the length of his wingspan. You have to think there were some serious one-on-one battles in their driveway. Wow. His wingspan is a few inches better than Kyrie Irving. in Melbourne, Australia This site has no affiliation with the National Basketball Association | Website by, 2010 NBA Draft Combine Player Measurements, 2009 NBA Draft Combine: Player Measurements, 2008 NBA Draft Combine: Player Measurements. Jonathon Wasserman:  Why would you put Jimmer down as a loser in the measurement debate? A longer wingspan can give a player like Kevin Durant the extra area of coverage he needs to make a steal or block a shot on a much quicker Russell Westbrook type. One thing that is going to make him a great shooter is his mechanics. In this feature – NBA Players By the Numbers – we take a look at star NBA players’ measurements in a variety of areas. A player’s vertical leap is crucial to their play style. [141] Irving and his ex-girlfriend have a daughter together, Azurie Elizabeth Irving, who was born on November 23, 2015. Jordan Hamilton – Measured in at 6’8.5 in sneakers, excellent size for a small forward. You know that famous story of David and Goliath? E'twaun Moore – Moore’s 6’9.5 wingspan is 7 inches longer than his height barefoot, which should help in terms of getting off his shot considering his size as a 6’4 shooting guard. [88], In his debut for the Celtics in their season opener against the Cavaliers on October 17, 2017, Irving had 22 points and 10 assists in a 102–99 loss. Wingspan also helps when the big guys aren’t the fastest with their lateral movement, helping them prevent point guards from driving into the lane. [14] At St. Patrick, Irving played with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who was widely regarded as one of the best players in the class of 2011. Become a Stathead. Data Provided By This season, the NBA installed new rules forcing players to reveal their true heights. Overall, what makes his offensive game so good is his pace. As luck, or nay, fate would have it, Draymond’s inflated height in the material world is also his inner height. Giannis is 6’11”, putting him above LeBron, KD, and his brothers Kostas and Thanasis, who are also both NBA players. When you add his 34.5" vertical leap to the mix, a next NBA superstar is about to unleash. And, as the information above shows, they really stand out from the crowd. Guess he didn’t get the full set.