The NBA is known for having some of the biggest athletes in the world. One of the biggest stars in the NBA is Shaquille O’Neal, who was known for his height and physicality. Although Shaq might have been one of the biggest stars, he is nowhere near the tallest stars in the NBA.

One of the biggest stars in the NBA currently is Kristaps Porzingis, who plays for the Washington Wizards. Despite being one of the tallest stars in the NBA during his time, Shaq stands nowhere near the Wizards star when height is taken into consideration.

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Where does Shaquille O’Neal stand near Kristaps?

Shaquille O’Neal has had one of the best careers in the NBA. He won the NBA title 4 times, has been 3 times final MVP, and the list goes on. Apart from his accolades on the court, O’Neal’s media presence makes him even more recognizable.

Although Shaq might have been one of the tallest players in the league during his time, he stands nowhere in front of Kristaps Porzingis. The Washington Wizards star stands at a huge 7-foot 3-inch frame. On the other hand, Shaquille O’Neal stands at an impressive 7-foot 1-inch height.

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Interestingly enough, Kristaps beats another giant in the form of Dirk Nowitzki. The Dallas Mavericks legend stands at a humongous 7-foot frame compared to Porzingis’ 7-foot-3 inch height.

Despite being so huge, these players stand no competition to the tallest player the NBA has ever had. Gheorghe Muresan is the tallest player the NBA has ever had. Despite not achieving much on the court, his size made him popular all around the world.

The 7-foot-7 center from Romania played in the NBA for the Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets before being forced into retirement due to a back injury. He averaged 9.8 points, 0.5 assists, and 6.4 assists in his 6 seasons in the NBA.