Size matters in the NBA. Look no further than the 2026 NBA Finals, in which 7'4" Victor Wembanyama is doing battle with fellow 7-footer Karl-Anthony Towns and a host of rangy Knicks forwards.
The three-point shot has democratized the game a bit, however, and opened up room for shorter players to thrive. Steph Curry, listed at 6'2", is by no definition a “short” person, but by NBA standards, he is below average height. And yet, because of his incredible shooting ability, he has helped revolutionize the game. New York is led by a similarly diminutive guard, Jalen Brunson, who is working to cement his legacy against the Spurs.
