Was Charles Barkley actually 6 6?

Was Charles Barkley actually 6 6?

As a player, Charles Barkley was perhaps the greatest anomaly in basketball history. Listed at 6-6 but actually closer to 6-foot-4, he played power forward as well as anyone in the history of the NBA, often dominating players half a foot taller. The numbers back him up.

Who is taller Charles Barkley or Michael Jordan?

Jordan was officially measured at 6′4 3/4 by the US Olympics team. And he looks about the same height as Charles Barkley, who he admitted himself, in his book, to standing 6′4 3/4″.

Are NBA players height exaggerated?

Yes, NBA players lied about their height in order to play the position they wanted to play. However, this is no longer possible as the NBA standardized players’ heights in 2019. In essence, the short answer is: Yes.