heights and wingspans

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25183315/five-things-to-know-about-the-nba-draft-combine-measurements

Vmart wrote:Is Russell wearing high heels. They gave him nearly two inches in shoes.

I always found it silly that they listed player heights in shoes when people can buy different shoes.

Bonn1997 wrote:

Vmart wrote:Is Russell wearing high heels. They gave him nearly two inches in shoes.

I always found it silly that they listed player heights in shoes when people can buy different shoes.

Or insoles....since i tore both achilles im now a legit 6'0 and sometimes 6'1

Im 5'10 without shoes. I have heel lifts to shorten my achilles length to prevent anotger tear. Jason terry wears 4 pairs of socks to give him more height.

it looks like Russell is surely not going to go past 3-4 with his measurements

and

With the measurements,
George de Paula could be reached higher than his current mid/late 2nd rounder projected mocked drafts, as we continue to see how Dennis Schroedder has improved his weakness's in this playoffs
Though the development of George de Paula has nothing to do with Dennis Schroedder, I can see the GM's trying to get the next "Dirk" KG or Westbrook and take that chance as high as a late 1st rounder or early 2nd rounder *with a couple teams with a couple of high 2nd rounders to be at least a stash*

RonRon wrote:I believe the extra height from "standard" people on shoes is because they have wraps to prevent injuries/ankle support

it looks like Russell is surely not going to go past 3-4 with his measurements

and

With the measurements,
George de Paula could be reached higher than his current mid/late 2nd rounder projected mocked drafts, as we continue to see how Dennis Schroedder has improved his weakness's in this playoffs
Though the development of George de Paula has nothing to do with Dennis Schroedder, I can see the GM's trying to get the next "Dirk" KG or Westbrook and take that chance as high as a late 1st rounder or early 2nd rounder *with a couple teams with a couple of high 2nd rounders to be at least a stash*

Saw Russell use his wingspan on defense in the tourney, in the paint. Hope he's our pick.

GustavBahler wrote:

callmened wrote:what are good wingspans relative to height?

Keeps the ball higher when shooting, makes it easier to block shots.

i know the BENEFITS for a longer wingspan...i just want to know whats considered short or long relative to height

for example...is a 6-9 wingspan for a 6-6 wing a good measurement?

callmened wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

callmened wrote:what are good wingspans relative to height?

Keeps the ball higher when shooting, makes it easier to block shots.

i know the BENEFITS for a longer wingspan...i just want to know whats considered short or long relative to height

for example...is a 6-9 wingspan for a 6-6 wing a good measurement?

My bad, I saw "what good are". I know that Russell has long arms for his height, not sure if there is a chart to refer to.

fishmike wrote:

callmened wrote:what are good wingspans relative to height?

Its just another number... but average is your height.

Check out the history:
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-pre-draft-measurements/?year=All&sort2=DESC&draft=&pos=&source=All&sort=5

Its like height, vertical leap, lane agility, etc etc... just another number, but sometimes that # is part of a bigger picture. Certainly a long wingspan can make up for a percieved lack of height. Anything 7'0 or more is good, 7'2 is impressive and 7'4 is an impressively long player.

gotcha. ok thanks