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Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall?

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Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#1 » by three3d » Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:03 pm

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Not sure if I’ve attached the image correct but it’s from game 3 of the Finals in Miami. It shows Paolo standing right next to Jokic speaking with him. They look to be very close if not same in height. If Banchero reaches 7 foot would that change anything or anyway we use him? I don’t know how much, or if any Paolo played center this season so I’ll ask anyone that knows. How did he look if he did, and does he have upside at center?
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#2 » by fendilim » Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:08 pm

No. Jokic has osteoporosis. :wink:
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#3 » by three3d » Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:11 pm

fendilim wrote:No. Jokic has osteoporosis. :wink:


Lol whatever he has I hope he’s teaching it to Paolo
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#4 » by JBSouthpaw » Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:11 pm

In the video you can seen Jokic is a bit taller, and def. wider.
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#5 » by pepe1991 » Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:12 pm

Because US player meausrment is complete BS?

Jokic in Europe 209 cm ( not even 6'9)
Saric in Europe 206 ( 6'8)
Bojan Bogdanovic 199 (6'5)
Porzingis 215 ( 7 foot )


in NBA JOkic 7 foot, Saric 6'10, Bojan 6'8 and Porzingis 7'3

But it's because of shoes

The "shoes"

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It would sound bit silly if your alleged MVP is 6'9. 295 pounds no muscles unathletic slob. Sounds better when you lie he is 7 foot tall :lol:

Paolo is probably 6'8 without shoes, 6'9 in shoes.
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#6 » by three3d » Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:13 pm

JBSouthpaw wrote:In the video you can seen Jokic is a bit taller, and def. wider.
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Thank you I didn’t see the video and yea I see what you’re saying.
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Post#7 » by three3d » Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:16 pm

So that was quickly debunked thank you. Any debate on his ability to play center in todays NBA? Dwight ( hate to speak his name ) really bulked up and it seemed easy for him. Paolo with Dwights frame?
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#8 » by Skybox » Mon Jun 12, 2023 6:07 pm

three3d wrote:So that was quickly debunked thank you. Any debate on his ability to play center in todays NBA? Dwight ( hate to speak his name ) really bulked up and it seemed easy for him. Paolo with Dwights frame?


Paolo's game, at this point, is nothing like a Center. He's more like a giant SF, handling the ball and blowing by and through lesser physical specimens. His physical advantages wouldn't be as utilized as a C, IMO, unless the staff unleashed some truly revolutionary schemes. Generally, you see Paolo get it up top, put it between his legs a few times and flash to the hoop...rarely (I think) does he really receive an entry pass as a post player like Jokic.

I love the direction and really want to see Paolo bring something we haven't seen before. He's freakishly agile for his size (not just length but bulk) and able to punish lesser mortals going to the hoop, drawing fouls along the way. His scouting report definitely featured court vision and exceptional passing potential so, even if it's not purely from a back to the basket setup (like Joker), I'm still enthused by the vision of him anchoring an effective inside/out offense...again, this is what makes me want combo guards like Simons - who can fill it up from outside (rather than a more traditional PG).
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#9 » by three3d » Mon Jun 12, 2023 6:34 pm

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three3d wrote:So that was quickly debunked thank you. Any debate on his ability to play center in todays NBA? Dwight ( hate to speak his name ) really bulked up and it seemed easy for him. Paolo with Dwights frame?


Paolo's game, at this point, is nothing like a Center. He's more like a giant SF, handling the ball and blowing by and through lesser physical specimens. His physical advantages wouldn't be as utilized as a C, IMO, unless the staff unleashed some truly revolutionary schemes. Generally, you see Paolo get it up top, put it between his legs a few times and flash to the hoop...rarely (I think) does he really receive an entry pass as a post player like Jokic.

I love the direction and really want to see Paolo bring something we haven't seen before. He's freakishly agile for his size (not just length but bulk) and able to punish lesser mortals going to the hoop, drawing fouls along the way. His scouting report definitely featured court vision and exceptional passing potential so, even if it's not purely from a back to the basket setup (like Joker), I'm still enthused by the vision of him anchoring an effective inside/out offense...again, this is what makes me want combo guards like Simons - who can fill it up from outside (rather than a more traditional PG).


I like your take and when I read “ giant small forward blowing by defenders” I thought about Giannis right away. I think we all can agree Paolo is a freak and none of us seen what he did this season coming. I liked him and expected him to be good, but to say I ever expected what he did right away I’d be lying. I like Simons also and see him fitting the time frame ( 5 years ) for us to make the jump to Eastern Conference Champs with his style of game play.
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#10 » by CarraT » Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:44 pm

pepe1991 wrote:Because US player meausrment is complete BS?

Jokic in Europe 209 cm ( not even 6'9)
Saric in Europe 206 ( 6'8)
Bojan Bogdanovic 199 (6'5)
Porzingis 215 ( 7 foot )


Youre wrong about the conversion.
Actually, 209 cm is above 6'10.
206 is above 6'9
199 is above 6'6
215 is almost 7'1

But youre right about the shoe thing. Thats just BS
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#11 » by drsd » Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:34 pm

CarraT wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:Because US player meausrment is complete BS?

Jokic in Europe 209 cm ( not even 6'9)
Saric in Europe 206 ( 6'8)
Bojan Bogdanovic 199 (6'5)
Porzingis 215 ( 7 foot )


Youre wrong about the conversion.
Actually, 209 cm is above 6'10.
206 is above 6'9
199 is above 6'5
215 is almost 7'1

But youre right about the shoe thing. Thats just BS



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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#12 » by Last Guardian » Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:25 am

Jokic is pretty near 7 foot. Paolo is around 6’10. Paolo is perfect sized PF. Tall and big enough to throw his weight around but light enough to still be nimble and athletic. Just wait until he starts getting that mature strength like AG ended up getting.
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#13 » by SOUL » Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:27 am

No but RJ Hampton has
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Post#14 » by RookieStar » Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:34 am

SOUL wrote:No but RJ Hampton has


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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#15 » by Optimus_Steel » Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:44 am

pepe1991 wrote:Because US player meausrment is complete BS?

Jokic in Europe 209 cm ( not even 6'9)
Saric in Europe 206 ( 6'8)
Bojan Bogdanovic 199 (6'5)
Porzingis 215 ( 7 foot )


in NBA JOkic 7 foot, Saric 6'10, Bojan 6'8 and Porzingis 7'3

But it's because of shoes

The "shoes"

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It would sound bit silly if your alleged MVP is 6'9. 295 pounds no muscles unathletic slob. Sounds better when you lie he is 7 foot tall

Paolo is probably 6'8 without shoes, 6'9 in shoes.


Jokic is a big dude, no way he is not even 6'9, come on now. He looks close to 7ft.

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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#16 » by pepe1991 » Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:26 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:Because US player meausrment is complete BS?

Jokic in Europe 209 cm ( not even 6'9)
Saric in Europe 206 ( 6'8)
Bojan Bogdanovic 199 (6'5)
Porzingis 215 ( 7 foot )


in NBA JOkic 7 foot, Saric 6'10, Bojan 6'8 and Porzingis 7'3

But it's because of shoes

The "shoes"

Image


It would sound bit silly if your alleged MVP is 6'9. 295 pounds no muscles unathletic slob. Sounds better when you lie he is 7 foot tall

Paolo is probably 6'8 without shoes, 6'9 in shoes.


Jokic is a big dude, no way he is not even 6'9, come on now. He looks close to 7ft.

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i messed up some numbers

209.01 cm =6 ft and 10.2874.

That's actual Jokic height, without high heels, oops i mean, shoes.
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#17 » by CarraT » Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:48 am

pepe1991 wrote:
Optimus_Steel wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:Because US player meausrment is complete BS?

Jokic in Europe 209 cm ( not even 6'9)
Saric in Europe 206 ( 6'8)
Bojan Bogdanovic 199 (6'5)
Porzingis 215 ( 7 foot )


in NBA JOkic 7 foot, Saric 6'10, Bojan 6'8 and Porzingis 7'3

But it's because of shoes

The "shoes"

Image


It would sound bit silly if your alleged MVP is 6'9. 295 pounds no muscles unathletic slob. Sounds better when you lie he is 7 foot tall

Paolo is probably 6'8 without shoes, 6'9 in shoes.


Jokic is a big dude, no way he is not even 6'9, come on now. He looks close to 7ft.

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i messed up some numbers

209.01 cm =6 ft and 10.2874.

That's actual Jokic height, without high heels, oops i mean, shoes.


209.01cm ?? LoL, you must have measured Jokic pretty accurately :D
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#18 » by pepe1991 » Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:00 am

CarraT wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:
Optimus_Steel wrote:
Jokic is a big dude, no way he is not even 6'9, come on now. He looks close to 7ft.

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i messed up some numbers

209.01 cm =6 ft and 10.2874.

That's actual Jokic height, without high heels, oops i mean, shoes.


209.01cm ?? LoL, you must have measured Jokic pretty accurately :D



:rofl:

maybe ,01 isn't height but lenght :oops:
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#19 » by tiderulz » Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:46 am

pepe1991 wrote:Because US player meausrment is complete BS?

Jokic in Europe 209 cm ( not even 6'9)
Saric in Europe 206 ( 6'8)
Bojan Bogdanovic 199 (6'5)
Porzingis 215 ( 7 foot )


in NBA JOkic 7 foot, Saric 6'10, Bojan 6'8 and Porzingis 7'3

But it's because of shoes

The "shoes"

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It would sound bit silly if your alleged MVP is 6'9. 295 pounds no muscles unathletic slob. Sounds better when you lie he is 7 foot tall :lol:

Paolo is probably 6'8 without shoes, 6'9 in shoes.

Jokic next to Plumlee who was measured 6'11.25" barefoot at the combine. So Jokic is taller than 6'9
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Re: Has Paolo reached 7 foot tall? 

Post#20 » by pepe1991 » Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:49 am

tiderulz wrote:
pepe1991 wrote:Because US player meausrment is complete BS?

Jokic in Europe 209 cm ( not even 6'9)
Saric in Europe 206 ( 6'8)
Bojan Bogdanovic 199 (6'5)
Porzingis 215 ( 7 foot )


in NBA JOkic 7 foot, Saric 6'10, Bojan 6'8 and Porzingis 7'3

But it's because of shoes

The "shoes"

Image


It would sound bit silly if your alleged MVP is 6'9. 295 pounds no muscles unathletic slob. Sounds better when you lie he is 7 foot tall :lol:

Paolo is probably 6'8 without shoes, 6'9 in shoes.

Jokic next to Plumlee who was measured 6'11.25" barefoot at the combine. So Jokic is taller than 6'9
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at official measurments Jokic was listed taller than Plumlee. It's just hilarious. Also during official measurments Jokic was 250 pounds, now he is listed as 285 pounds. After losing weight?!
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