Elgin Baylor- Idaho and Seattle (1956-1958)
Before his 14 seasons with the NBA Elgin Baylor played for both Idaho and Seattle. Baylor had disappointing grades but a friend managed to organize a scholarship at Idaho. He played both football and basketball there but after budget cuts, scholarships became hard to get. After being interested in Seattle by a car dealer he set a year aside to gain eligibility. This was the beginning of great things for Seattle and Baylor as he led them to an NCAA championship win in 1958. Now just wait until you see some of the most monumental NBA players…
Elgin Baylor- Idaho And Seattle (1956 1958)
The National Basketball Association or better known as the NBA is packed with many talented and tall athletes. Generally speaking, the players who are part of the NBA tower above the average individual. Why exactly is this so? Well for this sport, height helps players reach the shooting post and defend against their opponents. The average height of an NBA player is well above 6ft, however, this does not mean that just because they are tall they are skilled. To prove our point, we’ve ranked the best NBA players by height, so continue reading to find out who made the cut. You may even be pleasantly surprised by the rankings…
The Greatest NBA Players of All Time Ranked By Height
