I came here to do two things: get lost and slice **** up & I'm all out of directions. Thousands of professional and Olympic athletes had walked through the doors at P3, including more than 800 NBA players. Shorter notables. I am a life-long addict. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Your email address will not be published. Even at 69, Durants measurements seemed awfully suspect. A long arm span or reach is an important physical attribute in boxing. Because that's not Randolph strength, he shows the ball way too early on the drive and KG has an easy time swatting it away. In hushed tones, basketball fans rasp, You know, hes really 7-1. There is a yearly physical to keep tabs, though teams rarely make changes. Odds and lines subject to change. One factor that over values ape index is finger length, because wingspan is measured fingertip to fingertip. Garnett again forces Randolph out to the perimeter, making him put the ball of the floor to get a shot off. From that point forward, the data filled out--save for the occasional European prospect. If Hawes lacks leaping ability, it could be because hes wearing platform shoes. Interestingly, Sergei has a 4-inch reach advantage over Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic despite being slightly shorter. I asked NBA spokesman Mike Bass about this, and he responded: I am not aware of any instance where the team was asked (by the league) to change a player's listed height. Perhaps I am cynical and paranoid, but I could easily envision a dystopian future where David Kahn successfully trades 7-1 Michael Beasley. Unlike most posters which were vertical, the Wings poster was horizontal. Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau remain linked. Standing reach is 7 feet 4.5 inches. He says it again. Standing at exactly six feet tall, he is only an inch less than the average height of the weight class. KD is one of the, if not the, best scorer in NBA history and his wingspan is just one of the factors that sets him apart. It compares height to reach. He had witnessed the famous flashes from Wiggins and says he had long admired the scoring production. POS Position BODY FAT % Body Fat Percentage HEIGHT W/O SHOES Height without Shoes HEIGHT W/ SHOES Height with Shoes Gasol is just as long . He returned after 4 years to defeat Michael Bisping for the middleweight title becoming the fourth fighter in UFC history to hold a championship belt in multiple weight classes. Is it flatfooted? He probably will always be on the slim side due to his narrow chest, but it shouldnt hinder him much except finishing inside Doesnt always take full advantage of mismatches, often Durant will settle for the outside jumper, granted its not a horrible alternative Body strength doesnt allow him to finish after contact Despite being such a dominate offensive force, Durant can go through stretches of games where he appears fatigued and wont demand the ball Gets pushed out rather easily on rebounds due to his body strength Although not a major flaw, it should be noted that Durant operate primarily on the right side of the floor Ball protection will need to be worked on as he can get careless with the ball, Weaknesses: His (lack of) stength is his major weakness, and he really needs to put on weight or he wont be able to do much in the NBA except shoot deep 3s or score in transition like Darius Miles of 4 years ago Needs to become more aggresive, develop more nastiness Still developing a game off the dribble Defensively he needs to move his feet better and keep his hands active on the ball Oak Hill Academy is giving him the work ethic he will need in the long run, since he most likely wont be going to college. Kevin Garnett Defense on Kobe Bryant - 2008 NBA Finals His hand span of 11.5 inches was the widest at the 2012 Draft Combine. The difference between you getting your fingertips locked and getting that crucial takedown could be getting those fingertips only two inches closer. He is also infamous for hitting Josh Koscheck with a left hook sucker punch after the end of their match, earning him a lifetime ban from the UFC. What is Kevin Durant's Wingspan and Hand Size? - Dunk or Three IT'S A FEW hours after dusk on a Monday in early December, and the Golden State Warriors' gleaming spaceship, the Chase Center, is about to transform into a vibrating dance party. The 7-foot-5 center for the Boston Celtics has a wingspan of 8 feet 2 inches, making him the tallest player in the league and the player with the largest wingspan. Reach is sometimes referred to as wingspan or arm span. Warriors coach Steve Kerr says from the sideline. Although his arms are long, Durants hand size does not match the rest of his body. These are the fables we tell each other, so as to inspire and awe. ", One NBA scout who evaluated Wiggins prior to the 2014 draft says the expectations levied onto Wiggins never matched the personality: "We want to make him out to be something greater. 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