Is Olivier Rioux taller than Victor Wembanyama? Comparing the World's Tallest Teenager to NBA Rookie Sensation

Although it is not the only determining factor for success in the NBA, size plays a crucial role, especially for centers. Many of the greatest players in NBA history have transcended the sport and earned the adoration of fans.

Those who aren't very familiar with the NBA assume that the tallest players barely exceed seven feet, but a handful of them have reached heights close to eight feet.

How tall is Olivier Rioux, the tallest teenager?

Standing at an incredible height of 7 feet 9 inches (236 cm), Olivier Rioux holds the title of tallest teenager in the world. At the age of 18, Guinness World Records recognized him in 2021 as the tallest teenager when he measured 7 feet 6 inches (228 cm).

Since then, his height has continued to increase and was recently recorded at 7 feet 9 inches (236 cm). Rioux's extraordinary height is linked to his family traits, with his father being 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m), his mother being 6 feet 2 inches (1.85 m) tall, and his older brother being 6 feet 9 inches tall. (2.06 m). Medical professionals have attributed family genetics as the only explanation for Rioux's imposing height.

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How tall is Victor Wembanyama?

Victor Wembanyama, French professional basketball player, is 7 feet 3 inches (2.19 meters) tall barefoot and 7 feet 5 inches (2.26 meters) with shoes. He has an 8-foot wingspan, one of the longest in the NBA. His size and wingspan greatly enhance his offensive and defensive performance, allowing him to score, rebound off smaller players, block shots, and disrupt shots from the perimeter.

Olivier Rioux surpasses Victor Wembanyama in height. The NBA star is 5 inches shorter than the world's tallest teenager.

Who is the tallest player in NBA history?

Gheorghe Muresan and Manute Bol hold the record for tallest NBA players of all time, measuring 7 feet 7 inches.

Tacko Fall, Yao Ming, Slavko Vranes and Shawn Bradley follow closely, each standing at 7-foot-6. Next on the list, at 7 feet 5 inches tall, are Chuck Nevitt, Pavel Podkolzin and Sim Bhullar.

Wembanyama and Marjanovic, both 7-foot-4, are tied with Ralph Sampson, Mark Eaton, Rik Smits and Priest Lauderdale for 10th tallest players in NBA history.

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