Rik Smits 7’4″
Rik Smits, a former Dutch basketball player, earned the nickname “The Dunking Dutchman” for his impressive abilities on the court. Rik Smits’ height of 7 feet 4 inches, which was considered the tallest in American basketball for many years, has now been surpassed by players who are much taller. His height will forever be associated with him. He spent his entire career as an Indiana Pacers player.
Chuck Nevitt – 7’5”
Chuck Nevitt is not as well-known as Shaq. Charles Goodrich Nevitt, a tall man in the 1980s and 1990s, made a big impression on basketball enthusiasts. Chuck E. Cheese, and ‘The Human Victory Cigar,’ were nicknames he was given when he played basketball. Chuck, who stood at 7 feet 5 inches tall, was one of the tallest basketballers of his time. He played with several teams including the LA Lakers, and the Detroit Pistons.
