DX: Measurements

Blair 6'6.5 in shoes.

Hansborough doesn't have short arms, whoadathunkit.

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Blair 6’6.5 in shoes.

With a standing reach higher than Blake Griffin.

He reportedly has dropped 40 pounds in one month.

by Johnnie Futbol on May 29, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions

which we know is impossible

and he’s still 277… He’s a smaller version of Jason Maxiell.

by Jheiser3 on May 29, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

15 pounds in the 3 days before the combine

yeah, impossible is probably right.

by Johnnie Futbol on May 29, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Jason Maxiell was both shorter and lighter than DeJuan Blair when he got drafted, even though he was 2 years older. Maxiell did have a slightly better standing reach, though, measuring in at 8’11" to Blair’s 8’10.5".

"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier

by cuppettcj on Jun 1, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

This Can't Be Overstated

With a standing reach higher than Blake Griffin. Those who think DeJuan Blair can’t play the power forward position because he is too short should take note. Blair will be able to play taller than Blake Griffin, assuming he can keep his arms up while on defense.

"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier

by cuppettcj on Jun 1, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Oops

I meant to quote the first sentence.

"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier

by cuppettcj on Jun 1, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Really interesting

Crazy, too, that Hansborough has a higher standing reach than Jordan Hill (who I’m slowly warming to). Harden being 6’4 is a bit of a disappointment, though, as is the lack of measurements for Jennings and Rubio.

by pantslessyoda1 on May 29, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

near

Near 6’11 wingspan helps.

Austin Daye looks like Tayshaun redux.

Jeff Teague is +7 inches too. (wingspan – height)

by Jheiser3 on May 29, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

keep in mind

The height of NBA players is generally recorded based on measurements with shoes on. So Harden would be a legit 6’5"+ player.

by Johnnie Futbol on May 29, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Mistake?

The link doesn’t work for me. But the link I found tells a different story. Jordan Hill’s standing reach = 9’0", Tyler Hansbrough’s standing reach = 8’10".

"It's OK for the Bullets to trade baskets, as long as they can score on their end." -- Words of wisdom from Phil Chenier

by cuppettcj on Jun 1, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions