How Tall is Willy Hernangómez?

Last Modified Sep 12, 2023 05:07 GMT
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Willy Hernangómez has been one of the best and most skilled young Basketball athletes to play for Spain since beginning his youth career in 2010. Willy’s admiration for the game found inspiration from his parents, both of whom served as a launching pad for their kids’ successful careers down the line. Willy and his brother Juancho began pursuing basketball side by side and debuted as team Spain a few years apart.

After his national team debut, Willy decided to pursue professional basketball by joining the Liga for Real Madrid. After playing four years as a Pro in Europe, Willy made the hopeful decision of joining the NBA in 2015 and was selected 35th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers before being traded to the New York Knicks for two future second-round picks.

Having Played nine seasons in the NBA, Willy decided to come back home and joined FC Barcelona.

Willy Hernangómez Height

Hernangómez stands 6 feet 11 inches tall (211 cm). Willy is an attacking player who can approach from multiple angles to the basket, a competitive rebounder, a good guarding forward, and a perfect shot blocker. Hernangómez is an effective player when playing both ends of the court and even better when heavily favoring offense.

For someone of Willy’s size, his physical attributes have equally contributed to his prominence as a Basketball player.

Willy Hernangómez Weight

Hernangómez weighs 250 pounds (113 kg). He is a well-trained professional athlete who doesn’t compromise by being an active contributor on the court. Despite averaging 15 minutes in the NBA, Willy can play close to 25 minutes and be more productive. Last year’s EuroBasket is the perfect example where he played 21.7 minutes per game and averaged 17.2 points.

Willy Hernangómez Wingspan

Hernangómez has a wingspan measuring 7 feet 3 inches in length. Since his junior men’s team days, Willy has been a consistent contributor for team Spain, whether inside the paint or in the perimeter region. Averaging close to one steal and one block per game since 2010, he continues to be a key player for Spain on the defensive end.

Willy Hernangómez Shoe Size

Hernangómez wears U.S size 15 shoes. It is not tough to realize that tall athletes bear a lot of stress on their legs, particularly the joints and ankles and prefer wearing the right kind of shoes. Willy has sported multiple brands on his feet but played dozens of minutes with the Nike PG 5 and the Nike Zoom Freak 2.

These shoes are Lightweight, flexible, and come with cushioning support & multidirectional tread pattern for the right stability when playing closer to the rim.

FAQs

A. Guillermo Gustavo “Willy” Hernangómez.

A. Born on May 27, 1994, Willy is 29 years old.

A. Having played for the New Orleans Pelicans till 2023, Hernangómez signed a three-year deal with Liga ACB’s top team FC Barcelona.

A. Yes. Willy was part of Team Spain’s bronze medal-winning team during the 2016 Summer Olympics.

A. Willy Hernangómez stands 6 feet 11 inches tall.

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