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Ever wondered just how tall NBA players really are?The Oklahoma City Thunder is known for its mix of rising young talent and towering athletes who dominate the court. From MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and big man Isaiah Hartenstein, or backcourt bruiser Lu Dort and vocal defender Alex Caruso, height plays a major role in their success. In the NBA, every inch can make a difference—whether it's blocking a shot, grabbing a rebound, or shooting over defenders.
The Thunder's players range from relatively average height for the league to skyscraper status, and as Coach Mark Daigneault knows, each player's stature tells a different story about their role and skill set. Whether you're a hardcore fan or just curious, here's a breakdown of how tall one Oklahoma City Thunder player is to give you a new perspective on the game and the giants who play it.How tall are OKC Thunder starters?The No.
1-seeded OKC Thunder is deep in its NBA playoff run.When Oklahoma City Thunder demolished the Memphis Grizzlies in their first games of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the team was led by strong performances by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso and Jalen Williams.OKC Thunder players range in height from 6-foot-3 to 7-foot-1.
Here's how they stack up according to data from ESPN:6-foot-3: Adam Flagler, Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace6-foot-4: Lugentz Dort6-foot-5: Alex Caruso, Dillon Jones, Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins, Jalen Williams6-foot-6: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Topic, Kenrich Williams6-foot-7: Alex Ducas6-foot-9: Ousmane Dieng, Jaylin Williams7-foot: Branden Carlson, Isaiah Hartenstein7-foot-1: Chet HolmgrenFor scale, the average height for a man in the United States is 5-foot-9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.More: Oklahoma onion burgers are a 'national treasure.' Here are 5 spots to try the state stapleHow tall is Chet Holmgren compared to Oklahoma landmarks?Oklahoma City's current largest building, the 50-story Devon Energy Center was finished in 2012.
It's also the tallest building in the state.This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Chet Holmgren height: See OKC Thunder's giant vs. Oklahoma landmarks.
