The 10 Tallest Teams in NBA History
A quite well-known team leads the list: the 2003-04 Cleveland Cavaliers, in the rookie season of a certain LeBron James
During the NBA offseason, we analyze the league's history from unique angles. Today, we highlight the tallest teams of all time. We calculated the weighted average height of each team throughout history, considering both official NBA measurements and each player's playing time.
Surprisingly, the top spot is held by LeBron James' rookie team: the 2003-04 Cleveland Cavaliers.
1. Cleveland Cavaliers 2003-04
Weighted average height: 2.04 m
Regular season record: 35-47
Playoffs: No
Most used players: LeBron James (2.06 m), Carlos Boozer (2.06 m), Zydrunas Ilgauskas (2.21 m), Kevin Ollie (1.88 m), Eric Williams (2.03 m).
2. Los Angeles Lakers 1985-86
Weighted average height: 2.04 m
Regular season record: 62-20
Playoffs: Lost in Conference Finals to the Rockets
Most used players: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2.18 m), Magic Johnson (2.06 m), James Worthy (2.06 m), Michael Cooper (2.01 m).
3. Orlando Magic 1994-95
Weighted average height: 2.04 m
Regular season record: 57-25
Playoffs: Lost in NBA Finals to the Rockets
Most used players: Shaquille O'Neal (2.16 m), Anfernee Hardaway (2.01 m), Horace Grant (2.08 m), Nick Anderson (1.98 m), Donald Royal (2.03 m).
4. Los Angeles Lakers 1988-89
Weighted average height: 2.04 m
Regular season record: 57-25
Playoffs: Lost in NBA Finals to the Pistons
Most used players: James Worthy (2.06 m), Magic Johnson (2.06 m), Byron Scott (1.93 m), A.C. Green (2.06 m), Mychal Thompson (2.08 m).
5. Orlando Magic 1995-96
Weighted average height: 2.04 m
Regular season record: 60-22
Playoffs: Lost in Conference Finals to the Bulls
Most used players: Dennis Scott (2.03 m), Anfernee Hardaway (2.01 m), Nick Anderson (1.98 m), Horace Grant (2.08 m), Shaquille O'Neal (2.16 m).
6. Los Angeles Lakers 1986-87
Weighted average height: 2.03 m
Regular season record: 65-17
Playoffs: Won the NBA title
Most used players: Magic Johnson (2.06 m), James Worthy (2.06 m), Byron Scott (1.93 m), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2.18 m), Michael Cooper (2.01 m).
7. Indiana Pacers 1992-93
Weighted average height: 2.03 m
Regular season record: 41-41
Playoffs: Lost in first round to the Knicks
Most used players: Detlef Schrempf (2.08 m), Reggie Miller (2.01 m), Pooh Richardson (1.85 m), Dale Davis (2.11 m), Rik Smits (2.24 m).
8. Los Angeles Lakers 1987-88
Weighted average height: 2.03 m
Regular season record: 62-20
Playoffs: Won the NBA title
Most used players: Byron Scott (1.93 m), James Worthy (2.06 m), Magic Johnson (2.06 m), A.C. Green (2.06 m), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2.18 m).
9. Houston Rockets 1985-86
Weighted average height: 2.03 m
Regular season record: 51-31
Playoffs: Lost in NBA Finals to the Celtics
Most used players: Ralph Sampson (2.24 m), Rodney McCray (2.03 m), Hakeem Olajuwon (2.13 m), Lewis Lloyd (1.98 m), Robert Reid (2.03 m).
10. Houston Rockets 1984-85
Weighted average height: 2.03 m
Regular season record: 48-34
Playoffs: Lost in first round to the Jazz
Most used players: Ralph Sampson (2.24 m), Rodney McCray (2.03 m), Hakeem Olajuwon (2.13 m), Lewis Lloyd (1.98 m), Lionel Hollins (1.91 m).
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