Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis had been sidelined since the first round of the playoffs with a calf injury before he exploded in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals. Porzingis wasted no time showing why he's a walking mismatch for the Celtics, erupting for 11 points and two blocks off the bench in the first quarter.
The majority of Porzingis' looks on offense came off switches on screens. He punished smaller defenders as he faced up to the basket and knocked down midrange jumper after midrange jumper, seeing right over the top of his opponent.
Porzingis' size difference might have you wondering how tall Boston's center is.
The Sporting News takes a closer look at his height, wingspan and where Porzingis ranks among the tallest players in the NBA below.
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How tall is Kristaps Porzingis?
Porzingis is listed at 7-2 on his NBA.com official player profile. He came in at 7-1.25 without shoes in his 2015 NBA Draft Combine measurements.
Kristaps Porzingis wingspan
Porzingis was reported as having a 7-6 wingspan at the 2015 NBA Draft Combine, making him the longest player in his class, but his wingspan measured out to 7-3.75 on ESPN's Sports Science.
Either way, Porzingis has a massive wingspan, which helps him protect the rim at a high level.
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Kristaps Porzingis weight
Porzingis is listed at 240 lbs. on his NBA.com official player profile. That makes him heavier than Victor Wembanyama, Bol Bol and Chet Holmgren but lighter than Boban Marjanovic, Brook Lopez and Celtics teammate Luke Kornet.
Kristaps Porzingis vertical
Porzingis recorded a 37.5-inch vertical on ESPN's Sports Science, giving him a higher vertical than Blake Griffin.
Tallest players in NBA 2024
Porzingis was tied for the fourth-tallest player on an NBA roster for the 2023-24 season.
You can find the 10 tallest players in the NBA below.
| Rank | Player | Height | Team |
| T-1. | Boban Marjanovic | 7-4 | Rockets |
| Victor Wembanyama | 7-4 | Spurs | |
| 3. | Bol Bol | 7-3 | Suns |
| T-4. | Kristaps Porzingis | 7-2 | Celtics |
| Moses Brown | 7-2 | Trail Blazers | |
| T-6. | Brook Lopez | 7-1 | Bucks |
| Chet Holmgren | 7-1 | Thunder | |
| Dereck Lively II | 7-1 | Mavericks | |
| Jay Huff | 7-1 | Nuggets | |
| Robin Lopez | 7-1 | Bucks | |
| Rudy Gobert | 7-1 | Timberwolves |
