The 8 Tallest NBA Guards in 2023-2024 (All 6’7″+)
In a league where giants roam, the NBA’s towering figures are usually found jostling under the rim. But what happens when these lofty heights are spotted beyond the arc, maneuvering through the backcourt? It’s a spectacle that defies the traditional basketball silhouette.
While the prototypical guard often dazzles with agility and speed, a rare breed combines these attributes with an attribute usually reserved for forwards and centers: exceptional height. In an extensive analysis of over 200 guards across the current NBA rosters, we’ve unearthed a fascinating trend – the rise of the “tall guard.”
This article spotlights the eight tallest guards in the league, all standing at an impressive 6’7″ or taller. These players challenge the norms, offering a unique blend of height, skill, and versatility that is rewriting the guard role.
*NBA.com does not differentiate between point guards (PG) and shooting guards (SG), categorizing them simply as guards. Also, we did not include guard/forwards, only pure guards.
Tallest G in the NBA
| Name | Height | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb Houstan | 6’8″ | Orlando Magic |
| Josh Giddey | 6’8″ | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Bilal Coulibaly | 6’8″ | Washington Commanders |
| Peyton Watson | 6’7″ | Denver Nuggets |
| Dyson Daniels | 6’7″ | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Kendall Brown | 6’7″ | Indianapolis Pacers |
| Anthony Black | 6’7″ | Orlando Magic |
| LaMelo Ball | 6’7″ | Charlotte Hornets |
Standing well above the average guard height of approximately 6’3¾”, each of these eight players brings something extraordinary to the game.
Their additional height offers a range of advantages, from an elevated perspective for spotting passing lanes to a greater reach in defense. This extra stature doesn’t just add inches; it adds layers to their game, making them versatile threats on both ends of the court.
Player Bios
As we transition into the individual player bios, it’s essential to keep in mind how their unique height contributes to their style of play, team dynamics, and the evolving landscape of the NBA.
Caleb Houstan
Team: Orlando Magic
Height: 6’8″
Caleb Houstan played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines, where he was a consensus five-star recruit and among the top players in the 2021 class. In his freshman year at Michigan, Houstan averaged 10.1 points, four rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, declaring for the 2022 NBA draft and foregoing his remaining college eligibility.
Drafted 32nd overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA Draft, Houstan joined the Magic for the 2022 NBA Summer League, scoring 20 points in his debut. His rookie season with Orlando saw him average 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game over 51 games, including four starts.
Josh Giddey
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Height: 6’8″
Josh Giddey was the sixth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Before joining the NBA, Giddey played for the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL), where he was named the NBL Rookie of the Year in 2021.
Giddey is known for being the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double at 19 years and 84 days old. He also recorded three consecutive triple-doubles as a rookie, a feat not achieved since Oscar Robertson in 1961.
In his rookie season with the Thunder, Giddey averaged 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game, earning NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month honors four times consecutively. In the 2022-23 season, he improved his averages to 16.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists over 76 games.
Bilal Coulibaly
Team: Washington Wizards
Height: 6’8″
Bilal Coulibaly is a French professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards. He started his professional career with Metropolitans 92 in the French under-21 league, LNB Espoirs, in 2021.
Coulibaly entered the 2023 NBA Draft and was selected 7th overall by the Indiana Pacers, who then traded his rights to the Washington Wizards. In his NBA debut against the Indiana Pacers on October 25, 2023, he recorded three points, four rebounds, three assists, and three blocks in 23 minutes.
LaMelo Ball
Team: Charlotte Hornets
Height: 6’7″
LaMelo Ball began his high school career at Chino Hills High School in California, playing alongside his older brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball. He made headlines with a half-court shot two seconds into a game and scored 92 points in a single game, the second-most in California high school history.
Ball left Chino Hills to play professionally in Lithuania with Prienai and later in the Junior Basketball Association (JBA), a league created by his father.
The Charlotte Hornets selected Ball with the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2021 and selected as an NBA All-Star in 2022. In the 2022-23 NBA season, Ball suffered a season-ending injury but returned for the 2023-24 season after signing a contract extension with the Hornets.
Peyton Watson
Team: Denver Nuggets
Height: 6’7″
Peyton Watson was a consensus five-star recruit, the highest-ranked player from California in the 2021 recruiting class. He played one season of college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, where he was more advanced defensively than offensively, averaging 3.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game.
Watson declared for the 2022 NBA Draft after his freshman year and was selected 30th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder, who then traded him to the Denver Nuggets. In his rookie season with the Nuggets, Watson won an NBA championship and averaged 3.3 points and 1.6 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game over 23 games.
Dyson Daniels
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Height: 6’7″
Dyson Daniels, born in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, began playing basketball at age seven and later joined the NBA Global Academy in Canberra. Daniels represented Australia at the 2018 FIBA Oceania Under-15 Championship, helping his team win the gold medal.
Daniels was selected eighth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. In his rookie season (2022-23), he averaged 3.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 17.7 minutes per game over 59 games, including 11 starts.
Kendall Brown
Team: Indiana Pacers
Height: 6’7″
Kendall Thomas Brown is currently on a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers and their G League affiliate, the Indiana Mad Ants. Brown was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the best small forwards in the 2021 class.
He committed to Baylor University, where he was voted Preseason Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Brown with the 48th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft before trading him to the Pacers.
Anthony Black
Team: Orlando Magic
Height: 6’7″
At the University of Arkansas, Anthony Black entered his freshman season as a starter and potential first-round draft pick. He averaged 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, earning a spot on the SEC All-Freshman team.
Black declared for the NBA after his freshman year and was selected sixth overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic.
Conclusion
The NBA landscape is witnessing an intriguing evolution with the emergence of exceptionally tall guards who defy traditional norms. Each of these eight players, standing at 6’7″ or taller, brings a unique blend of skills and attributes to their respective teams.
From versatile playmaking to formidable defense, their presence on the court illustrates a shift in basketball’s positional expectations. As the game continues to evolve, the impact of these towering talents will be fascinating to follow, potentially inspiring future generations of players to redefine the roles within the sport.
