He is an inch below the average U.S. male height and the fact that his hand length and span are around 12.2% and 5.9% bigger than average is pretty impressive. That's according to reporting from Spokane's The. John Stockton is 6"1 with a 6"0 wingspan, though was a 5 x All-Defensive player, and a 2 time steals leader. It is therefore safe to say that Baylor's hand length is around 9.75 inches and his span is around 11 inches. Ive always been tall. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The tandem intimidated most of the clubs in the league. His length was 9.5 inches and his span was 11.5 inches. Malones average shot up to 21.7 points per game, primarily on the strength on the pick and roll that he and Stockton orchestrated to perfection. After Utah took two straight games from Golden State in a first-round series, the Warriors answered with three consecutive wins to end the Jazzs season. Once limited to descriptions of birds, wingspan has become one of the most important measurements for basketball prospects over the past decade. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The Jazz later held a retirement ceremony for him, in which Salt Lake City renamed the street in front of the venue then known as Delta Center (now Vivint Arena), where the Jazz play, John Stockton Drive. Kevin Willis is one of the very few players to play 21 seasons in the NBA. Answer: Clyde Drexler has a hand span of 10 inches which is quite impressive considering his height of 6'7". For a player with such a high IQ on the basketball court, John Stockton's lack thereof when it comes to science is simply astonishing. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Stockton was selected to play in 10 All-Star Games and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009. The average for that height is roughly around 8.4 inches. Answer: Connie Hawkins' hands, when measured from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger, is a whopping 10.5 inches. Shaq won three consecutive championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. After his final NBA game, a playoff loss in Sacramento on April 30, 2003, Stockton was asked to summarize his feelings about retiring without an NBA title. George stands taller than Kawhi yet his hand length is almost 15% shorter and span 25% narrower than Kawhi. The most famous alumnus of the No. He played in his sixth consecutive NBA. He played in all 82 games and averaged 5.6 points in 18.2 minutes per game. Michael Jordans hand length and span are 9.75 inches and 11.375 inches respectively. inSpokane,Washington For the moment, 59-year-old NBA and Utah Jazz Hall of Famer John Stockton can no longer attend his alma mater's basketball games. [35] Stockton won gold medals with both the 1992 and 1996 teams. His hand length measures 9.3 inches and span 10.3 inches. The two combined for 287 steals, with Stocktons 177 (2.16 per game) ranking eighth in the NBA. We're. His hand size is not far behind one of the largest hands ever measured at the Draft Combine. Being tall naturally comes with huge hands. Question: Who are some great NBA players with small hands? That. Hand span is sometimes referred to as hand width or spread. 18. He also attempted more free throws and grabbed more defensive rebounds than any player in NBA. John Stockton is 6"1 with a 6"0 wingspan, though was a 5 x All-Defensive player, and a 2 time steals leader. Click to reveal [27] On March 25, Stockton just became the second player in NBA history to have recorded 2,000 steals after recording 6 steals in a 117-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. This isnt the case with Michael. Utah posted a franchise-best 64-18 record and won the Western Conference crown in 1996-97 and Stockton finished second to Mark Jackson in assists per game, ending his record streak of nine consecutive seasons leading the league. John Houston Stockton (born March 26, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player. Using that momentum, the Bulls closed out the Jazz in Game 6, 90-86 to win their fifth title. After the tough loss to the Blazers, Stockton and Malone joined the Dream Team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Mock Archives 2017 Mock Draft 2016 Mock Draft 2015 Mock Draft History Complete Draft History Draft Lottery History . Lillards hand span is around 8% wider than Butler's despite being five inches shorter. In the lockout shortened 1998-99 season, the Jazz went 37-13, which again tied for the best record in the NBA. . It's like an average-size guy trying to shoot a softball though big hands never prevented Kawhi, Dr. J, or MJ from nailing free throws. He also played all 82 games in 17 of his 19 seasons and his career shooting percentage was 51.5, a remarkable statistic for a guard. For the first two seasons of Stocktons career, he played behind the incumbent starting point guard, Rickey Green. Question: What's Zhaire Smith's hand size? 7y [BOS] Rajon Rondo. The reliable Malone averaged 27.7 points and shot 52.0 from the floor, taking many of Stocktons dishes and depositing them in the basket. Question: Does Kawhi Leonard have bigger hands than Dr. J and MJ? He recorded both the longest hand length and widest hand span in the 2014 Draft Combine. By the way, Griner's hand size is 9.0 inches in length and 9.5 inches in span. John Stockton was born in Spokane, Washington. Being tall does not guarantee large hands. Utah Jazz legend John Stockton seems to have bigger concerns than his former team's potential elimination from the playoffs. This didnt stop Ben Wallace from being one of the best defensive players of all time. Other players with huge hands but who were unable to make it on the list. This can affect passing, shooting, and ball handling. "[26] Seventeen days later, Stockton dished out 15 assists in a 108-98 victory over the Boston Celtics. Draymond Green has a hand length of 9 inches and a span of 9.50 inches. These days the lottery picks typically opt-out and the lower prospects don't get invited. His hand length of 8.75 inches and span of 9.75 inches are way above the average for his height of 63. Boban Marjanovic compares hands with Ray McCallum. Kevin Durant - While there is no official measurement, KD has openly admitted that he is unable to palm a basketball. He beat the odds again and got to enjoy the best of both worlds. Kawhi Leonard (in red) is a small forward who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. Steve Francis - Steve Francis is one of the best rebounding point guards ever. Okafors hand span measures 11.25 inches and so its not surprising that he can do some remarkable things with his hands. Not the real John Stockton. Im sure there are people that have won championships who havent had to work very hard at it. The dunker had to spin the wheel on one of his attempts and replicate whatever dunk from the past the wheel landed on. His hand length measures 8.3 inches and span, 9.3 inches. It's therefore safe to say Shaq's hand length is in the range of 10-10.25 inches and his hand span in the range of 11.75-12.00 inches. He wasnt screening midgets. In 11 postseason games, Stockton averaged 19.5 points and 14.8 assists per game. In Game Six of the Conference Finals, Stockton scored 25 points, dished out 13 assists, and made a buzzer-beating, game-winning three-point shot over the Rockets' Charles Barkley to send the Jazz to the first of two consecutive NBA Finals appearances. [78] In 2017, Michael signed with BG Gttingen in Germany's first basketball division, the Basketball Bundesliga. But several NBA players pop off the chart because of their long arms. Question: How big are Julius Erving's hands? Stocktons apprenticeship was over almost. Time at his death. The wingspan sure helps a lot of people, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said . Kyrie Irving's hands are pretty average for his height of 6'3". Tyson has unusually small hands for a man his size. Stockton had a tremendous postseason, averaging 18.2 points and 13.8 assists. He studied exactly which side players brought it down after rebounds for steals, and hand checked like crazy. [35], Stockton missed only 22 games in his 19-season career. Bryant's hands have been measured to be roughly nine inches in length. Damian Lillard has some pretty big hands. However, he seems to have pretty average if not small hands for a 6'6" guy, which means his hand length should be around 8.7 inches and hand span around 9.1 inches. This was actually a concern about him in the draft despite being a top prospect. Kawhi Leonard's hand span is 7.1% wider than Tacko's, who is a foot taller than him. Connie Hawkins could palm the ball with ease and finish in any way he liked at the rim. Guys who guard the passing lanes well and have great situational awareness can pick off passes easily. [16][17] Stockton made the initial cut in April to the final 20, but was one of four released in May (with Charles Barkley, Terry Porter, and Maurice Martin) in the penultimate cut to 16 players. Embrys hand span is believed to be 12 inches. John Stockton 96 OVR. . Francis has small hands and cannot palm a basketball. Connie Hawkins had the same hand length as Tacko Fall despite being almost a foot shorter. Finnish giant Vaino Myllyrinne had a slightly bigger hands than Wadlow. [66], Hust Stockton, Stockton's grandfather (born John Houston Stockton) played professional football for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in the nascent National Football League in the 1920s; Stockton was a member of the Yellow Jackets' 1926 NFL Championship team. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and four-time All-NBA Team selection, as well as a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team. Rose does tons of two-handed dunks or he goes up with two hands initially and then releases one for the one-handed jam. A lot of this is about the journey, he said. Charles Barkley allegedly couldn't palm a basketball and this is somewhat believable as 99% of his dunks were two-handed. "John Stockton, basketball Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist, can . He also stunned everyone when he held three apples in one hand for a draft photoshoot. His hands, when measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger with his hand outstretched, is a whopping 12 inches. 9. Find out more. This article will take a look at some NBA players both past and present with the most impressive hand sizes. Stockton finished his career after the 2002-03 season having played in 1,504 games. Obviously, it wasnt the only reason these players were great, but it was a huge advantage and probably why they were able to finish so well at the rim. Question: What is Michael Jordan's hand size? Utah went to consecutive NBA Finals, losing to the Chicago Bulls in six games in 1997 and 1998. Rasheed Wallace has very small hands for a 611 man and could barely palm a basketball. This 69" power forward is gifted with the physical tools required to make it big in the NBA. 1-ranked Gonzaga men's basketball team cannot attend Bulldogs home games due to . [14], During his senior year for the Bulldogs in 1984, Stockton averaged 20.9 points per game shooting 57% from the field. He last played for the Boston Celtics. Also they are shorter, so it can help them pick off the ball from taller guys who don't have a low dribble.