Date: June 25th, 2026 11:52 AM
Author: TurboGrafx-67
The GOAT Candidates
Michael Jordan: ≈ 11.4 inches span / 9.75 inches length. Widely cited by coaches like Phil Jackson as a massive physical advantage that allowed him to palm and maneuver the basketball like a grapefruit.
LeBron James: ≈ 9.25 inches span / 9 inches length. Though technically smaller than Jordan's, his exceptional ball security and passing ability more than compensate for the slight difference.
Kobe Bryant: ≈ 9 inches length. Considered "small" for an elite shooting guard, but his flawless footwork and fundamentals made him an all-time great.
Wilt Chamberlain: ≈ 11.5 inches span / 9.5 inches length. Helped him dominate scoring and rebounding before the modern era.
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5877355&forum_id=2Reputation#49962470)