Is Yao Ming taller than Chris Paul?
Yes. Yao Ming is taller than Chris Paul by 45.6 cm (18 in).
The readings behind Yao Ming vs Chris Paul
Yao Ming is listed by NBA at 7 ft 6 in (228.6 cm). See Yao Ming’s readings.
Chris Paul is commonly listed at 6 ft 0 in (183 cm). See Chris Paul’s readings.
In the basketball players listed here, Yao Ming ranks 1 and Chris Paul ranks 26 among 28, from tallest to shortest. Tied figures share a rank. This is our published selection, including historical records.
These entries share a field, sport, team or measurement category. The comparison uses their published listings; it is not a claim that they were measured together.
The drawing uses each stated vertical height. It cannot infer shoulder level, eye level or body proportions from that number.
Closest available comparisons
Yao Ming
- Yao Ming vs Tacko Fall: Yao Ming and Tacko Fall have the same height.
- Yao Ming vs Victor Wembanyama: Yao Ming is taller than Victor Wembanyama by 2.5 in (6.4 cm).
- Yao Ming vs Kevin Durant: Yao Ming is taller than Kevin Durant by 17.6 cm (6.9 in).
Chris Paul
- Chris Paul vs Paige Bueckers: Chris Paul and Paige Bueckers have the same height.
- Chris Paul vs Caitlin Clark: Chris Paul is taller than Caitlin Clark by 0.1 cm (less than 0.1 in).
- Chris Paul vs Sophie Cunningham: Sophie Cunningham is taller than Chris Paul by 2 cm (0.8 in).
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