Andrew Bynum height

henry · Starting Rotation Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 222

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.

HyeLakers · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:

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.

8_IZ_ENUF · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject:

He's gotta be 7'1" ......with a ridiculous wing span. I saw him last night at floor level....dude's a freakin' beast!!
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oldschool32 · Franchise Player Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 20032

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.
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JUST-MING · Retired Number Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 43997

He is 7'-1". But Duncan can still get his shot off against him (Photograph).

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All_Star_Laker · Star Player Joined: 30 Jul 2005 Posts: 2672 Location: NYC

i heard that story too...about him growing to 7' 3/4" from his rookie --> soph year

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LakerSanity · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject:

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.
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8_IZ_ENUF · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject:

pjiddy · Retired Number Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 29078

He is listed at 7' 17/236", but i think he's closer to 7' 23/866".

Fracture · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject:

He's a little over 7ft without shoes

Hector the Pup · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject:

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.

Legacy · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject:

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!

dskilz3 · Rookie Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 9

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.

TEEGUNN · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:25 pm Post subject:

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.
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36OFerrari · Star Player Joined: 04 Oct 2007 Posts: 1277

When asked that question, Bynum said he was 7Ft and 3/4 without shoes on.

Laker's Fan · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Jun 2002 Posts: 12881

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
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LakerSanity · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:09 pm Post subject:

EHL_2 · Star Player Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 5330

He's a hair under 7'2" now.

Dr. Laker · Franchise Player Joined: 12 Apr 2002 Posts: 17109

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).
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Critical Beatdown · Star Player Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 7040

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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