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The NBA has evolved a lot in recent years. Having tall players is always an advantage, but teams continue to explore the game by relying more on relatively shorter players to adapt to the fast-paced and perimeter-oriented style of play.
The average height of players in the NBA has been on a decline in the last few years due to this. It doesn't always work, however, as players with size on their side continue to have a natural advantage, which helps them massively in playoff games towards the end of the season when the game tends to get more physical.
The LA Lakers can be a great example of that. The 2020 champions bolstered one of the tallest starting lineups in the NBA during their championship-winning season. It gave the team an advantage against all kinds of opponents and made them one of the most lethal defensive teams as well.
The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks also benefitted from having a tall lineup in the postseason last campaign. They were much bigger than their finals opponents, the Phoenix Suns, which proved to be a major reason behind them emerging as the winners of that series.
There are very few rosters in the NBA right now that have a decent lineup when it comes to having tall players in their ranks. On that note, let's take a look at the five tallest rosters in the NBA based on average roster height.
#5 Sacramento Kings - Average roster height: 200.9 cm
The Sacramento Kings are tied for fifth on the tallest roster in the NBA, heading into the 2021-22 season. There are multiple big-men in their ranks, which is a major reason behind that. The Kings have 11 players who are 6'7" or more. Damian Jones, Alex Len and rookie Neemia Queta are all 7'0".
It seems like a good thing for the Kings as they were ranked the worst defensive-rated team in the 2020-21 NBA season. Some more physicality would certainly see them outwork a lot of teams that rely on smaller lineups.
Their guards are relatively very short, roughly in the range of 6'2' to 6'5", so having at least three frontcourt players above 6'7" gives them a speed and size advantage on both ends of the floor.
#4 San Antonio Spurs - Average roster height: 200.9 cm
The San Antonio Spurs managed to win 2 NBA titles with their "twin-towers" - Tim Duncan and David Robinson leading the way for them. Greg Popovich is no stranger to using tall lineups efficiently. They once again have a roster with some great size and will be hoping they can get back to being a powerhouse again.
The Spurs' second shortest player, Derrick White, is 6'4". They have 14 players 6'5" and above, which makes them one of the tallest rosters in the NBA right now.
Newest recruit Zach Collins and center Jakob Poeltl, who stand at 7'0" feet tall, are the tallest players in the squad.
#3 Charlotte Hornets - Average roster height : 201.1 cm
The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the most exciting young squads in the NBA since the start of last season. Their offensive play and fast-paced brand of basketball almost saw them make the playoffs last season. They have a great chance to qualify for the postseason this time.
The Hornets did have a fairly tall roster last season as well, but this time they have players who are more agile as well. Their potential starting lineup itself has at least four players 6'7" and taller. This might help them improve defensively in the upcoming season.
The tallest players in the Hornets squad are Kai Jones, Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards, who are all billed at 6'11".
#2 Orlando Magic - Average roster height: 201.6 cm
The Orlando Magic, unlike last season, seem to have a great sense of direction this time around as they undergo their first full season of a rebuild. They have some great young players in their ranks, headed by the 5th overall pick from this year's draft, Jalen Suggs.
The Magic had a decent offseason regarding their player acquisitions. They have a great roster composition in terms of the size of their current roster. In short, their guards have the average guard height, while their frontcourt players will likely match the size of their counterparts with great ease.
This will create a good balance for them on both ends of the floor, with both size and physicality available in the right proportions. The tallest players on the Magic roster for next season are Mohamed Bamba and Robin Lopez, both standing at 7'0" feet tall.
#1 Dallas Mavericks: Average Height 202.7 cm
The Dallas Mavericks have the tallest roster in the NBA and by a huge margin. They have one of the tallest players in the league right now, with Boban Marjaonovic, who stands at 7'4".
The Mavericks' smallest centers, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber, are billed at 6'10", which gives them one of the most flexible big-man lineups in the league.
They used it to their advantage against the LA Clippers in the playoffs last season to a great extent. The Mavericks have only three players below 6'5" feet in their squad.
Guess the Lakers players!
