How do you measure Victor Wembanyama? How tall is he? He may not care much, but there's a reason this has become a subject of fascination.

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In nearly every image during France's national-team photo ops or Spurs-era introductions, Wemby's head rises a half-foot above Gobert's. Shoulder lines confirm Gobert's crown sits around Wemby's mid-face, a separation consistent across angles. There's also this, looking at Wembanyama against Memphis Grizzlies center, Zach Edey, listed at 7'4".

Manute Bol also played in the NBA at 7-foot-7, which was the tallest in the league before Gheorghe Muresan came along. He was mostly known for his defensive prowess as a center for a decade, as he led the league in blocks twice in his career.

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to be, at least, one of the most interesting teams in the NBA. Between second overall pick Dylan Harper and reigning Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, the Spurs have one of the more intriguing young cores in the league.