Rik Smits – 7’4’’
Rik Smits is a former Dutch basketball player known as ‘The Dunking Dutchman’ due to his outstanding skills on the court. Although there are now considerably taller players on American basketball courts, Rik’s height of 7 feet 4 inches was once thought to be the tallest. Because of his height, he will be remembered forever. He was a superb player for the Indiana Pacers and spent his entire career with them.
Chuck Nevitt – 7’5’’
Chuck Nevitt’s name may not be as well-known as Shaq’s. Charles Goodrich Nevitt, as a tall man, created an impression on basketball fans in the 1980s and early 1990s. Chuck was known as ‘Chuck E. Cheese’ and ‘The Human Victory Cigar’ when he was still playing. Chuck was one of the tallest basketball players of his era, standing 7 feet 5 inches tall. He was a member of various teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons.