With the NBA having some of the biggest and tallest players in sports, many fans also wonder who has the biggest hands in the NBA. Well, look no further as we answer that question as well as give some of the numbers for several other legends from the world’s top professional basketball league.
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Who has the biggest hands in the NBA right now?
While Boban Marjanovic has not set the basketball world on fire while playing for six different teams during his nine-year career in the league, he stands out among his peers for one major reason. The 7-foot-4 native of Serbia currently has the biggest hands in the NBA.
His paws, which are 10.75 inches long and 12 inches wide, are not just the largest in the league right now but also the biggest ever in NBA history.
Shaquille O’Neal hands size
Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic legend Shaquille O’Neal was a freak athlete for a man his size. One of his unique qualities was some outstanding passing skills for a big man. And the reason he was able to easily manipulate the ball was due to his massive hands which are 10.5 inches long and 12 inches wide.
Michael Jordan hand size
Michael Jordan was one of the greatest players in NBA history for several reasons. His fundamentals were impeccable, his drive to win was second to none, and he was, arguably, the greatest clutch player in league history.
However, he also had a unique physical advantage with hands that were 9.75 inches long and 11.38 inches wide. Allowing him greater control of the basketball.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo hands size
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best NBA players in the game today and he also has some of the biggest hands in the league among the league’s superstars. The former league MVP’s hands are 9.85 inches long and 12 inches wide.
Kawhi Leonard hands size
Kawhi Leonard — when healthy — is one of the best players in the NBA. While he is athletically gifted and technically sound he also dominates due to some surprisingly huge hands for a swingman. The Los Angeles Clippers star has hands that are 9.75 inches long and 11.25. Numbers that are almost as big as some centers.
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Biggest hands in the world
When it comes to the biggest hands in the world, the honor goes to Turkish man Sultan Kösen. In 2011 his gigantic hands were found to be an absurd 11.25 long and a foot wide.
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