He’s officially around 7-foot-4 tall, with reports of an 8-foot wingspan.
That means his arms are longer than many players are tall. His standing reach is estimated close to 10 feet.
The rim is 10 feet high — so he can nearly touch it without jumping. Most players that tall move slowly, but Wembanyama moves like a wing player:
euro-steps
quick crossovers
step-back threes
fast breaks
spin moves
His athleticism is what really makes him different. There have been tall players before, but almost none with:
- his coordination
- balance
- flexibility
- acceleration
- lateral movement
At his size, he should move stiffly — but instead he glides around the court.
Scouts called him the best basketball prospect since LeBron James because he can:
- protect the rim like an elite center
- shoot like a forward
- dribble like a guard
That combination is why people call him “The Alien.” He already led the NBA in blocks and became one of the league’s best defenders almost immediately after entering the NBA