blkexec wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

Nalod wrote:

Knicks1969 wrote:He is not a true 7 feet tall as previously reported. That one picture of him standing next to Okafor makes him appear to be a good two inches shorter; not that it matters, but.

But........Its a great thread starter!!!!

Post the picture!

http://www.ultimateknicks.com/forum/topic.asp?t=51343

He's tall enough and strong enough to guard any center in NBA history....If anything, this increases Ok4's shorter perception. I always thought Ok4 was the shorter one. One thing you have to consider is what these guys wear on the basketball court. When I go to work, I'm 5'11.....When I play ball, I'm 6'0 or taller......This is because of my insoles and double socks I wear on the court, to reduce shock and provide more cushion on my knees. So that's why I laugh at how people think height dimensions without shoes is important. That only counts when playing volley ball in the sand.

Jason Terry already admitted that he wears 4 or 5 pairs of socks, so he buys bigger shoes to fit. Well, this also increases his height. But it gives him longevity on those 38 yr old knees.

Comparing height in church shoes is irrelevant.

How does this make OK4 seem shorter?? He also has a greater standing reach and wingspan. Whether or not one is better than the other has nothing to do with a few inches of height, the numbers are what they are.

And what if the church shoes are of the exact same thickness?