If they all had wingspans as long as their height, chances are they would have issues defensively at the very least. Would Anthony Davis still be a great player if he didn’t have those Condor arms? Roy Hibbert is the league's best rim protector and is the key to Indiana's league-best defense, but has he reached the point where his reputation for challenging shots without fouling has … Hibbert has a nice looking hook shot that he can hit off the dribble or stationary. I’m inclined to say slightly less advantaged, but not overly so.Wingspan does matter, specially for big guys. Particularly Wade, the guy has had elite athleticism through his career but you can in more recent times really see the effect of his wingspan; his athletecism is on the decline but he still plays above the rim, would he, with 6’5" arms, be able to do those carry-over layups in transition? Alot of other factors like work ethic, athleticism, talent and skill contribute to how good an NBA player will be, but a player with more wingspan has the advantage over one with a small.I believe you just look at it like another attribute. I did also notice that everyone on your list somehow managed not to be much smaller than the size one would expect for the position.Think that guys like Durant and Davis would still be good players, but their wingspan has made them great players and given them huge advantages. I understand height, strength and athleticism, but wingspan seems like only a mild contributor to a players future success.Lets look at a sample of top players at each position. This topic contains 16 replies, has 8 voices, and was last updated by.I can’t understand why wingspan is such a valued attribute in evaluating prospects these days. Position: Center Shoots: Right 7-2, 270lb (218cm, 122kg) Born: December 11, 1986 in Queens, New York us. The league is getting smaller and faster, with big men like Draymond Green, Chris Bosh, Kristaps Porzingis, Kevin Love and Karl-Anthony Townsbeing preferred over the lumbering centers of the past. Wingspan: 7’8.5” Height: 7’0” Position: Center; Percent longer than the average center: 6%; Predicted height with this wingspan in the NBA: 7’4.5” Thanks to the hard work hes put in and plenty of good coaching from,A bit of a quiet night for Georgetowns 7-2 monster center,No discussion of players who have helped their stock in the past four days would be complete without a long mention of Georgetown's.The goliath sophomore has been one of the most improved players in the country from last season, as he doubled both his scoring and rebounding numbers from his freshman campaign. It gives you an advantage, but if you aren’t long you still can be good if you have all the other qualities.Plus I think it really helps out for the post positions. After a very encouraging junior season at Georgetown,It was a breakout season and breakout tournament for Georgetown center.Although the stats might not indicate it.It was a tale of two halves for Georgetowns gentle giant, having a forgettable performance in the first half while absolutely dominating the game in the second. After looking like quite the project in half one, he came out with a fire after intermission and played the game of a surefire lottery pick.
In how many cases does "wingspan" improve thier game as opposed to other size and athletcisim attributes (eg height, strength etc. Height and length are still usually found as major advantages, along with quickness with and without the ball. But, will show you what is up with approximations or recording of everyone on that list’s height and wingspan:Tony Parker: 6-2, 6-4 wingspan (ridiculously fast, quick as well, helps),Stephen Curry: 6-3, 6-3.5 (first guy with short arms.