5 tallest NBA players heading into the 2021-22 season

#3 Kristaps Porzingis - 7' 3"

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers - Game One

Given the 'Unicorn' moniker by NBA legend Kevin Durant due to his rare combination of size and shooting, Kristaps Porzingis has failed to live up to his name over the years. The Dallas Mavericks signed the Latvian power forward to fill the role of a second star, but Porzingis has failed to deliver for the Mark Cuban-owned franchise.

Porzingis stands at 7' 3", and his height has played a pivotal role in helping him become one of the premium shot blockers in the NBA. He is also adept in shooting, making 36% of his threes.

#2 Boban Marjanovic, 7' 4"

Known for his pleasant demeanor more than his on-court skills, Boban Marjanovic is the second-tallest NBA player at the moment. He recently signed a multi-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, and will return for the 2021-22 NBA season.

Marjanovic saw decent game time last season, averaging eight minutes per game. He was mostly used by former Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle as a pick-and-roll partner for Luka Doncic, so it will be intriguing to see how Jason Kidd deploys Marjanovic.

#1 Tacko Fall, 7' 5''

Standing 7' 5", Cleveland Cavaliers center Tacko Fall holds the distinction of being the tallest player in the NBA at the moment. Fall was signed by the 17-time NBA champions Boston Celtics in the 2019 offseason, but rarely saw game time for them. However, he was a fan favorite, and will now join the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Fall played 19 games for the Celtics last season, putting up two rebounds and as many points in 7.2 minutes per game. He also averaged a block per game, using his size and strength to great effect in the paint.

The Cavs now want to develop Fall into a reliable role player, which is why the 2021-22 season is going to be pivotal in the center's development.