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henry Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:28 pm Post subject: Andrew Bynum height |
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This guy is still listed at 7'0, but seeing him next to other centers in the NBA, the guy has to have grown since he came into the NBA. I thought I remember hearing a story to that extent last year, but he is still listed at "only" 7'0. To me, just by the looks of it, the guy is bigger than the guys listed at 7'0 he goes against. |
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HyeLakers Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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maybe he is 7-1 but its more likely that when he came in he was 6-10 actually and only listed 7-0. The heights in NBA are pretty ridiculous. They add an inch at least. |
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8_IZ_ENUF Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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He's gotta be 7'1" ......with a ridiculous wing span. I saw him last night at floor level....dude's a freakin' beast!! _________________ ....and a new dynasty begins?
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oldschool32 Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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He said he measured in recently at over 7' in socks. Therefore his nba measurment in shoes would be 7'1" or possibly 7'2" if he had ridiculously tall shoes. _________________ "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."-The Greatest |
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JUST-MING Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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He is 7'-1". But Duncan can still get his shot off against him (Photograph). |
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24KaratGold Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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JUST-MING wrote: | He is 7'-1". But Duncan can still get his shot off against him (Photograph). |
Duncan is around 7 feet too, and he's jumping while Drew is not. Not surprising. _________________ Double rings > Double rainbow |
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All_Star_Laker Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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i heard that story too...about him growing to 7' 3/4" from his rookie --> soph year |
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Magics80sLakersGOAT Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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JUST-MING wrote: | He is 7'-1". But Duncan can still get his shot off against him (Photograph). |
That's proof of nothing.
Bynum could block anybodies shot if he times it right. |
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LakerSanity Moderator
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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He is 7'0 and 3/4 inches without shoes and 7'2 in shoes. I heard it straight from the Bynum's mouth in one of the Lakers practice videos on Lakers.com. The Bynum is very tall and can block many shots. _________________ LakersGround's Terms of Service
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8_IZ_ENUF Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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Magics80sLakersGOAT wrote: | JUST-MING wrote: | He is 7'-1". But Duncan can still get his shot off against him (Photograph). |
That's proof of nothing.
Bynum could block anybodies shot if he times it right. |
Exactly.....I can get shot off too, maybe from 23 feet out. _________________ ....and a new dynasty begins? |
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pjiddy Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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He is listed at 7' 17/236", but i think he's closer to 7' 23/866". |
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Fracture Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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He's a little over 7ft without shoes |
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Hector the Pup Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Bill Brasky is 9 feet tall. He got bored blocking shots so he would just open his mouth and eat the ball anytime someone took a shot. |
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Legacy Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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I saw Bynum make his first points as an NBA player against the Bulls.
What does that have to do with his height?
Nothing at all, suckuz! |
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dskilz3 Rookie
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Is there anyone in the league with longer arms then Bynum? It seems like dude is usually 5-6 inches higher then anyone else on the court when he goes up for a board. |
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TEEGUNN Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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I'd say Bynum is a bit taller than 7'. The thing is - most of the other "seven footers" are more like 6'-10", so Bynum looks taller. Also - Bynum's wingspan is obviously longer than most others - so he looks even taller. But he does seem to have about the best extension when going up for a board, etc, than anyone in the league. _________________ "Why do you think bad things happen, anyway???" "So we have something good to look forward to."
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36OFerrari Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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When asked that question, Bynum said he was 7Ft and 3/4 without shoes on. |
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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He did say he was 7-1/4 in socks on the on the practice viedo. He probably tops out at 7-1 in a couple years. That's around 7-2 to 7-3 in shoes. AKA taller than any tallented player outside Houston _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night. |
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GunShot Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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LakerSanity wrote: | He is 7'0 and 3/4 inches without shoes and 7'2 in shoes. I heard it straight from the Bynum's mouth in one of the Lakers practice videos on Lakers.com. The Bynum is very tall and can block many shots. |
I saw that video too but he said 7'1. |
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LakerSanity Moderator
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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GunShot wrote: | LakerSanity wrote: | He is 7'0 and 3/4 inches without shoes and 7'2 in shoes. I heard it straight from the Bynum's mouth in one of the Lakers practice videos on Lakers.com. The Bynum is very tall and can block many shots. |
I saw that video too but he said 7'1. |
Guess we remember it differently then... someone should find the video if they care enough. Anyways, the man is tall enough to make some damage, all that matters. _________________ LakersGround's Terms of Service
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EHL_2 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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He's a hair under 7'2" now. |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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NBA listed height is "in shoes."
Shoes vary from 3/4" to 2" - most give about 1" in height, though some guys (Boozer) wear 1.5" to 1.75" - that's why you see so many 6'7" guys listed at 6'9".
Socks is a good 7'2" in shoes (no pun intended). _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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GunShot Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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LakerSanity wrote: | GunShot wrote: | LakerSanity wrote: | He is 7'0 and 3/4 inches without shoes and 7'2 in shoes. I heard it straight from the Bynum's mouth in one of the Lakers practice videos on Lakers.com. The Bynum is very tall and can block many shots. |
I saw that video too but he said 7'1. |
Guess we remember it differently then... someone should find the video if they care enough. Anyways, the man is tall enough to make some damage, all that matters. |
I just picked the one with Bynum's picture and found it on the first try. It's the 12/11 at the 2:30 mark. Looks like we were both right in a way. He said at the beginning of the season it was 7 and a quarter without shoes, so 7'1 or '2 with shoes. I didn't hear the "or '2" the first time I watch that vid. |
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Critical Beatdown Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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In the recent article about Kobe's involvement with Make-A-Wish, there is a quote from Vanessa saying that Kobe is 6'4.75 inches tall, as well as Kobe saying he's 6'5 in shoes.
J-Critt is 6'3, just thought I'd throw that in there too, and Lamar is probably closer to 6'10 than 6'9. Not sure how tall Drew is. |
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21_Blessings Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:34 am Post subject: |
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LakerSanity wrote: | The Bynum is very tall and can block many shots. |
Really?? He is tall and can block shots?? |
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