He played college basketball for Gonzaga University and is the son of Hall of Fame point guard John Stockton . Stephen Curry - Unfortunately, Stephen Curry's hands have not been officially measured. Many fans are surprised when top NBA players like Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony confess that they cant palm a basketball. 466 Followers. The hand length of Embry should therefore be about 9.25 inches and his span around 11.75 inches. Answer: Victor Oladipo has a hand length of 8.75 inches and a hand span of 9.25 inches. However, a comparison with the handprint of Michael Jordan shows that Baylor has roughly the same hand length. Position: Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Okafors hand span measures 11.25 inches and so its not surprising that he can do some remarkable things with his hands. However, Dr.J's hands are about three eights of an inch wider than MJ's making him have slightly bigger hands overall than Jordan. John Stockton's full details including attributes, animations, tendencies, coach boosts, upgradable badges, evolutions (stats and badge upgrades), dynamic duos, and comments . [52], Stockton, along with other NBA stars, played on the basketball team in that year's Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. His hand length measured a whopping 12.75 inches. A cement impression of Michael Jordan's hands allows you to test your hand size against those of this basketball legend. Draymond Green has a hand length of 9 inches and a span of 9.50 inches. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Walton is in the Hall of Fame, but he never had his arms measured end to end. This means his hands are quite small for a man his size. [35] Stockton won gold medals with both the 1992 and 1996 teams. [15] For his performance, he was named WCAC Player of the Year, the first-ever Gonzaga player to earn the award. John Stockton, 59, is an NBA Hall of Famer and two-time Olympic gold medallist with Team USA, regarded as one of basketball 's finest-ever passers and point guards, and known for his 19-season . Answer: Brittney Griner has a hand length of 9 inches, and a hand span of 9.5 inches. Unfortunately, there is no reliable data on his hand span. His career averages were 13.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 10.5 assists in 1,504 regular season games. Youre able to deflect the pass or block shots.. Okafor holding his own against Boban Marjanovic. He is one of the few NBA players to grow tall despite having relatively short parents. This is really mind-blowing considering he stands at 65". [50] He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history in 1996. Hes a great great friend of mine, Stockton said of Malone, and Im thankful were part of each others families., In anAthlon Sportsarticle, Stocktons first coach in Utah, Frank Layden, admitted the Jazz did not know what they had when Stockton arrived. Theres a lot of guys, Draymond (Green) is the same way, small, undersized power forward but can guard plenty of guys because of his length. David Stockton (born June 24, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA G League. His hand size isn't all that impressive considering his incredible height of 7'6". But not even Stockton and Malone known as the The Mailman since his college playing days could deliver a series victory in the NBA Playoffs. His hand size is very close to the average for his height of 6'7". Some NBA greats like Michael Jordan and Julius Erving benefited from having huge hands. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. He plays both center and power forward. This is one of the most unusual things I've seen in terms of basketball history. Shoots: The Orlando forward played only 11 games this season after missing two years with a torn ACL. Bol Bol stands at the same height as Kareem and has roughly the same hand size as him as well. This didnt stop him from being a three-time NBA most valuable player and one of basketball's most ferocious rebounders. John Stockton sends Utah to its first Finals with a clutch 3-pointer vs. Houston. Any time you think youre too small to make a difference in the world youve never spent the night alone in bed with a mosquito. Photos by PR Photos Basketball Players Steve Heights You May Be Interested Kobe Bryant 6ft 4 (195 cm) Jeremy Lin 6ft 2 (188 cm) Utah posted a franchise-best 64-18 record and won the Western Conference crown in 1996-97 and Stockton finished second to Mark Jackson in assists per game, ending his record streak of nine consecutive seasons leading the league. This paved the way for Malone to assume more of the scoring responsibilities. However, Jordan overcame a stomach flu to lead the Bulls to a 90-88 Game 5 win. Despite missing the first four games of his career in 1989-90, he broke his own single-season assist record, compiling 1,134 for the season and averaging an NBA record 14.5 per game. [9][10][11][12], After considering offers from Don Monson at Idaho and Mike Montgomery at Montana (both in the Big Sky Conference), Stockton decided to stay in Spokane and play college basketball for Dan Fitzgerald at Gonzaga University. Kawhi Leonard's hand span is 7.1% wider than Tacko's, who is a foot taller than him. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Dennis Rodman on NBA 2K23. Defense: Despite his skinny size, Stockton is a solid defender with a good wingspan. Answer: At 62, Donald Trump has a hand length of 7.25 inches. Answer: It's difficult to find accurate measurements on the hand size of Shaq. Check out ESPN.com's NBA All-Time Leaders page! He also became just the 10th player in NBA history to play at the age of 40. Before you take the players' height as a proportion, look for their real height instead of but their standing height. Interestingly, his span is a whopping 17.6% wider than Anthony Davis' despite being nine inches shorter. Answer: Damian Lillard has some pretty big hands. His hand span of 11.5 inches was the widest at the 2012 Draft Combine. Isaiah Austin has both a hand length and hand span of 8.75 inches. Stockton was selected to play in 10 All-Star Games and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009. Kawhi's hand size is also pretty impressive if you consider the fact that he stands 6 inches shorter than Shaq. 13. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Not until Nate McMillan began being fitted for custom-made suits a few years into his NBA career three decades ago did he understand just how far his arms reached. When Bill Walton dominated at UCLA in the 1970s, no one ever measured his wingspan from fingertips to fingertips and arms outstretched. Malone had 28 points and 10 rebounds while Stockton contributed nine points and 15 assists in the Wests 135-132 overtime victory. "Truly palming" a basketball is different from "gripping a basketball". Therefore, Trumps hand length is really small if you take his height into consideration. In the lockout shortened 1998-99 season, the Jazz went 37-13, which again tied for the best record in the NBA. Here are some NBA players who have small hands. 6. Thompson is one of the six players to score 70 or more points in an NBA game. A lot of this is about the journey, he said. Jahlil Okafor is one of the few people in the world who can hold 13 tennis balls in one hand. He'll never be a standout in this area, but his toughness, quickness, and length should help him against NBA point guards. Rajon's hands are the same length as 7'1" Wilt Chamberlain's. The average at his height is around 8.3 inches. Neither knew their wingspans then, and they still dont. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. His hand length measures 9.8 inches and his hand span is 12 inches. He was creative, high slammer with a serious leaping ability, and a very special player indeed. Question: How big are Kemba Walker's hands? It's amazing that Nikola Vucevic's hands are 2.2% shorter than Rondo's despite being almost a foot taller. Connie Hawkins had the same hand length as Tacko Fall despite being almost a foot shorter. Join our linker program. 3. 12. We're. Brown was a center who stood at 6'11". Offense 95. At 70, he had short arms, small feet and small hands for someone his height. The average hand length and span for a 67 player in the NBA are 8.7 inches and 9.5 inches respectively. How was Stockton so good with such a small frame? Former dunk contest champion Josh Smith supposedly couldnt palm a ball. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2bf055df002b69 It's the guys making decisions saying, 'No, no, we're too scared. Butler has the same span as Isaiah Thomas despite being almost a foot taller. The Greek Freak has one of the widest if not the widest hand widths in the history of the NBA. I havent changed a thing. For the first two seasons of Stocktons career, he played behind the incumbent starting point guard, Rickey Green. home/away, monthly, etc More John Stockton Basketball Reference pages. Kevin Durant - While there is no official measurement, KD has openly admitted that he is unable to palm a basketball. On the final day of the season he edged past the Minnesota Timberwolves Michael Williams for the NBA lead in steals (2.98 per game). Question: What is the hand size of Yao Ming? This is rather surprising considering he is 6'9". "I think statements like . John Stockton is regarded as one of the best point guards of all time. John Stockton is 6"1 with a 6"0 wingspan, though was a 5 x All-Defensive player, and a 2 time steals leader. [51] In October 2021, Stockton was again honored as one of theleagues greatest players of all-time by being named to theNBA 75th Anniversary Team[6] In 1999, Sports Illustrated named Stockton as the best athlete to come out of the state of Washington in the 20th century. [21] On November 10, 1984, Stockton had his highest scoring game as a rookie, with 19 points in only 19 minutes of playing time, during a loss against the Denver Nuggets.[23]. He has the same hand length as 7'1" Wilt Chamberlain. John Houston Stockton (born March 26, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player. He ranked third in the NBA in steals (2.95 per game) and fourth in field-goal percentage (57.4). You look at size of hands, wingspans. John Stockton is so firm in his anti-vax and anti-mask stance that the college program he is the most famous face of, Gonzaga a place he grew up blocks away from, where his father played. In fact, he had seasons where he averaged more steals than turnovers! All rights reserved. The average hand length of a 68" player in the NBA is around 8.9 inches. I havent even changed the length of my shorts, joked Stockton, one of the only NBA players to ignore the trend toward long, baggy shorts in the 1990s. What is his true hand size? He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and the All-NBA Second Team. He also tied a career high with 17.2 points per game and ranked second in the NBA with 2.85 steals per contest. Hand length is measured from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger. This didnt stop him from being a three-time NBA most valuable player and one of basketball's most ferocious rebounders. [20] The Jazz also invited Stockton to train both Deron Williams and Trey Burke. Paul Georges hand length is 14.7% shorter than Vonleh's despite standing at the same height. Because of thichness of his hand. Question: How big are Nikola Vucevic's hands? Culture NBA Celebrity Coronavirus Vaccine. David could dunk the ball from a standing start doing it despite being just 6-foot-3 and with extremely small hands. Question: Who's got bigger hands, Michael Jordan or Dr. J? As a result of being unmasked at a recent Gonzaga home contest, Stockton is now banned from attending games for his alma mater until 2022-23. Despite evidence to the contrary these days, thats basketball. Answer: Davis has rather small hands for a man who is 6'10". Francis landed on a dunk he couldnt actually do because he couldnt palm a basketball, and he was never able to get his bearings. 25, John Stockton was an indestructible guard who set records that may never be broken Tony Jones Jan 17, 2022 (Editor's note: Welcome back to The Athletic NBA 75. NBA HOFer John Stockton said that 100+ professional athletes have died from the COVID vaccine mid-game, despite zero professional athletes dying mid-game since the vaccine was created. On Feb. 20, 1996, John Stockton becomes the all-time steals leader. He was named to the All-NBA Third Team at seasons end. Share. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and four-time All-NBA Team selection, as well as a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team. I remember other legends reflecting on stockton and how he would stand on every defensive possession right on top of them in their personal space. Stockton finished his career after the 2002-03 season having played in 1,504 games. [58] Stockton also became involved in various businesses including construction projects. However, there are rare cases where the opposite is the case. Question: What is OG Anunoby's hand size? He has admitted he is envious of the mitts of Jordan and Dr. J. According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. Rasheed Wallace has very small hands for a 611 man and could barely palm a basketball. His arms are long and he can block shots. Malones average shot up to 21.7 points per game, primarily on the strength on the pick and roll that he and Stockton orchestrated to perfection. When Phil Jackson was asked who would win in a game of one-on-one between Jordan and Bryant, the Zen Master went with MJ. Question: What is Michael Jordan's hand size? His hands are slightly wider than the average for his height. Firstly hustle, secondly it's bball IQ and timing - he knows where the player is going to put the ball, he frequently seems to grab the ball right as someone attacking him is gathering after their last dribble. Answer: Klay Thompson's hand length measures 8.8 inches and span 9.3 inches. Hand span is measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger with your hand outstretched. You also have to keep in mind that not everyone who plays in the NBA is measured at the Combine. Services may be provided by Western Union Financial Services, Inc. NMLS# 906983 and/or Western Union International Services, LLC NMLS# 906985, which are licensed as Money Transmitters by the New York State Department of Financial Services. [13] Fitzgerald was also the athletic director; he stepped away from coaching for four years after Stockton's freshman year and promoted assistant Jay Hillock to head coach. Steve Stockton, his brother, played for the University of Washington. Performance & security by Cloudflare. In Game 5, the Jazz lost 111-109, but Stockton handed out 24 assists, tying Magics playoff record. However, there is very little difference in their span. You can imagine how much easier it would be to play if the ball felt like a softball in your hands. Paul George has significantly small hands for his height. In the cameo, the former Utah Jazz point guard brags about his alleged . Its legit. It was amazing when he did this on Giannis recently. His hands are the size of a baby as compared to the humongous hands of Kawhi Leonard. His hands, when measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger with his hand outstretched, is 11.25 inches. McConnell is also leading the league in steals, while only playing 25 mins. Ewing was able to overcome whatever mild challenges imposed by having smaller hands. The average hand length for a male is around 7.4 inches. MJ's thumb appears to stick out further for some added spread, giving him a slightly wider hand span than Baylor. He has one of the biggest hands in the history of the NBA. You make up a lot of ground. As Stockton giveth, he taketh away: He led the league in steals twice and, with a career total of 3,265, he retired as the NBAs all-time leader. Hand span is measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger with your hand outstretched. Small hands didnt deter this 66 beast from winning the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 1993. On his twitter when asked how tall he was without shoes, he said "6'1" . Shaq won three consecutive championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Remarkably, Okafor has a wider hand span than 70" Steven Adams. Some even have the drawback of being on the smaller side. Stocktons other assists records included most in a season (1,164), highest average for a season (14.5) and most seasons leading the league and most consecutive seasons leading the league (nine). After his final NBA game, a playoff loss in Sacramento on April 30, 2003, Stockton was asked to summarize his feelings about retiring without an NBA title. standing height not real height on February 03, 2020: You shouldn't use standing height as the players' real height. Carmelo Anthony revealed during an interview that one of his biggest secrets was that he couldn't palm a basketball. He rang up another 1,000-assist season. The downside of having small feet is that it usually comes with small hands which take away the ability to control the ball. Prior to that season, the Jazz had acquired Kelly Tripucka and Kent Benson in exchange for Adrian Dantley, the clubs scoring leader in each of the previous seven seasons. Wingspan is one detail Warriors coach Steve Kerr takes seriously and might consider when deciding on lineups and rotations for the defending champions. Moses Malone - Moses Malone possessed the hands of a 59 man despite standing at 610. It's amazing that Paul has the same hand span as 6'1" Kemba Walker. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Answer: Rondo's hands, when measured from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger, is 9.5 inches. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Vonlehs hands are at least 0.5 inches longer than Embrys in length. Using that momentum, the Bulls closed out the Jazz in Game 6, 90-86 to win their fifth title. Answer: Overall, Julius Erving has slightly bigger hands than Jordan. Look back at what made John Stockton one of the top point guards in NBA history. What did John Stockton average? The rules probably changed because of the way he set screens on big guys.. During his retirement ceremony at the Delta Center on June 7, 2003, Stockton thanked Layden for giving him some good advice early in his career. Before he got to the NBA, McGee wasnt even aware of his wingspan. "[26] Seventeen days later, Stockton dished out 15 assists in a 108-98 victory over the Boston Celtics. He was drafted at number one by the Washington Wizards in 2001. A five-time NBA champion at that, three with the Chicago Bulls and two with the San Antonio Spurs. My guy didnt have a long wingspan but he had the hands of a titan. NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton drew criticism on Sunday and had his season tickets to his alma mater's games suspended after he made . Victor Oladipo has a longer hand length than Paul George despite being five inches shorter. You can find the pic of them comparing hands in the link below. Because of this, Tom Nissalke, the Rockets' coach, gave him a series of hand-stretching exercises, like those for a pianist. 3. Question: How big are Paul George's hands? 7. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. From the pic, it was pretty obvious that Bobans hand length was at most three inches longer than McCallums. Nobody thought that he was going to be this good, said Layden, who himself thought Stockton was a project. The king had his hands measured at nine inches in length and 9.25 inches in span. He revealed he wished he had massive hands like Michael Jordan. For the moment, 59-year-old NBA and Utah Jazz Hall of Famer John Stockton can no longer attend his alma mater's basketball games. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. However, anyone who has watched Curry play can easily tell his hand size isn't all that impressive. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Carmelos hands, however, have not hindered him from being one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. 10. By the way, Griner's hand size is 9.0 inches in length and 9.5 inches in span. He recorded both the longest hand length and widest hand span in the 2014 Draft Combine. Now, Stockton totally owned the point guard position in Utah and he responded in record fashion. James' three NBA Championships show that his hands have not been detrimental to him. For the third straight season, Stockton shot better than 50% (51.4) from the field and racked up at least 200 steals (207). This can affect passing, shooting, and ball handling. Stocktons continued excellence helped Utah get to the Western Conference finals, where the Jazz lost to the Houston Rockets in five games. The average at his height is around 8.3 inches. Although his passing skills were what put him on the NBA map, Stockton developed into a complete player. Question: Who are some great NBA players with small hands? Steve Francis is one of the best rebounding point guards ever. Royce White White was the 2009 Minnesota Mr. Basketball and a two-time Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) championship team member. It's interesting to note that Davis has the same span as Kay Felder despite being more than a foot taller. Its no coincidence that Jazz center Rudy Gobert, who stands 7-1 and led the NBA in blocks last season, has the longest wingspan in the league at 7 feet, 9 inches. Hed just appear out of nowhere and before you know it, hes going the other way lmao. | Updated: 5:57 p.m. Press J to jump to the feed. 6ft 1 (185.4 cm) Canadian basketball player associated with the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers. He wasnt screening midgets. Karl Malone wrote the foreword. But not Vaino`s. By Safeeyah Kazi On 6/18/21 at 6:29 AM EDT. But the journey to the Finals was the real story of that season. There might be an element of truth to this as he mostly always dunked with 2 hands.
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