Top 10 Best 6 7 Nba Players All Time

I'll never forget the first time I saw someone argue passionately that Kevin Hart could've made an NBA roster. Honestly, the guy's got heart — but this argument belongs to the ones who tower... slightly. See, being 6'7" in the NBA is a bit of a sweet spot. You're tall enough to dominate but still versatile enough to handle the ball. So let's talk about the best 6'7" players who ever suited up.

The Sweet Spot of 6'7"

At 6'7", you're not quite a big man and not quite a guard. You're the Goldilocks zone of basketball — just right for a little bit of everything. And trust me, some of these players squeezed every last drop out of that six-foot-seven frame.

1. Julius "Dr. J" Erving

Before Jordan, before LeBron, there was Dr. J hanging from the rim like he owed the basket money. At 6'7", he turned the ABA and NBA into his personal highlight reel. Simply put, he made flying look casual.

2. Scottie Pippen

People love to underrate Pippen because he played next to Michael Jordan. But Pip was a two-way monster — elite defender, smooth passer, and dangerous scorer. At 6'7", he could guard literally anyone on the floor... yes, anyone.

3. George Gervin

The "Iceman" scored with a silky finger roll that nobody on earth could contest. Gervin was the definition of effortlessly cool. Four scoring titles don't lie, and neither does that bank shot.

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4. Grant Hill

Grant Hill was supposed to be the next Jordan. Had injuries not ruined his prime, we might be talking about a completely different player entirely. Even with the setbacks, he still proved himself as a graceful, well-rounded superstar.

5. Rick Barry

You might know him for that underhand free throw — and yeah, it was weird. But Rick Barry was a basketball genius with outrageous scoring ability. He won a title and remains one of the best shooters of his generation. Side note: no other NBA player has dared to copy that free throw style. Interesting, right?

6. Paul Pierce

"The Truth" got his nickname from Shaquille O'Neal himself, and honestly, it stuck for a reason. Pierce was clutch, tough-minded, and could score in every possible way. At 6'7", he bullied small forwards like they were unpaid interns.

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7. DeMar DeRozan

DeRozan is one of those players who gets a lot of love but still feels underappreciated. His mid-range game is practically ancient — and I mean that as a compliment. In an era of three-point obsession, DeRozan kept the art alive.

8. Manu Ginobili

Manu was listed anywhere between 6'5" and 6'7", depending on the source — but let's give him the extra inch for all those outrageous euro steps. He brought flair, toughness, and an absolutely chaotic energy to every game. Five NBA rings will silence the height debate anyway.

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9. Alex English

Former NBA fans remember Alex English as one of the smoothest scorers of the 1980s. At 6'7", he averaged insanely high scoring numbers in Denver's era. Fun fact: five consecutive 2,000-point seasons. Not bad for a guy nobody talks about anymore.

10. Ron Artest (Metta World Peace)

Say what you want about his name changes — Ron Artest was a defensive nightmare at 6'7". He could shut down bigger, faster, or smarter players with pure strength and grit. And yes, we all remember the chair tossed into the stands. Human, indeed.

The Takeaway

Being 6'7" might not sound special, but these players proved that height is only the starting line. They combined physical gifts with skill, intelligence, and sheer willpower to leave their mark on the history books. So next time someone says 6'7" is a "boring" height — just show them this list.