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6'9" NBA Players (2026-27)

All 49 players listed at 6'9" on 2026-27 NBA rosters.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · rosters as of the 2026-27 preseason

Players
49
Average age
25.5
Teams represented
27 of 30
Oldest
LeBron James (41)
Youngest
AJ Dybantsa (19)

49 NBA players are listed at 6'9" on 2026-27 rosters, making it one of the most populated single heights in the league. The group spans 27 teams and an age range from 19 to 41 years old.

At 6'9", the average NBA height and this height are exactly the same — the stats show an average of 6'9" across the full league roster. That alignment means this group sits squarely at the center of the league's size distribution, pulling players from both the forward and center roles.

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Player Team Pos Age No. College
Ace Bailey Utah Jazz G 20 #19 Rutgers
AJ Dybantsa Washington Wizards F 19 #4 BYU
Bam Adebayo Miami Heat C 29 #13 Kentucky
Bobby Portis Miami Heat F 31 #95 Arkansas
Caleb Wilson Chicago Bulls F 20 #8 North Carolina
Cooper Flagg Dallas Mavericks F 19 #32 Duke
DaRon Holmes II Denver Nuggets F 24 #14 Dayton
Dean Wade Philadelphia 76ers F 29 Kansas State
Derik Queen New Orleans Pelicans C 21 #22 Maryland
Dominick Barlow Philadelphia 76ers F 23 #25 None
Enrique Freeman Minnesota Timberwolves F 26 #25 Akron
GG Jackson Memphis Grizzlies F 21 #45 South Carolina
Jaden McDaniels Minnesota Timberwolves F 25 #3 Washington
Jarrett Allen Cleveland Cavaliers C 28 #31 Texas
Jaylin Williams Oklahoma City Thunder F 24 #6 Arkansas
John Collins Detroit Pistons F 28 Wake Forest
Jonathan Mogbo Sacramento Kings F 24 San Francisco
Josh Oduro New Orleans Pelicans C 25 #13 Providence
Julius Randle Brooklyn Nets F 31 #30 Kentucky
Kevon Looney Los Angeles Lakers F 30 UCLA
LeBron James Philadelphia 76ers F 41 #23 None
Malevy Leons Golden State Warriors F 26 #33 Bradley
Malik Dia New Orleans Pelicans F 22 Ole Miss
Maliq Brown San Antonio Spurs F 22 Duke
Micah Potter Portland Trail Blazers C 28 #11 Wisconsin
Mohamed Diawara New York Knicks F 21 #51 None
Morez Johnson Jr. Dallas Mavericks F 20 #14 Michigan
Naz Reid Charlotte Hornets C 27 LSU
Nikola Vucevic Orlando Magic C 35 #9 USC
Obi Toppin Indiana Pacers F 28 #1 Dayton
Ousmane Dieng Milwaukee Bucks F 23 #21 None
Pacome Dadiet New York Knicks F 21 #4 None
Paul Reed Detroit Pistons F 27 #7 DePaul
Pete Nance Milwaukee Bucks F 26 #35 North Carolina
Rafael Castro Houston Rockets C 23 George Washington
Rasheer Fleming Phoenix Suns F 22 #20 Saint Joseph's
Robert Williams III Portland Trail Blazers C 28 #35 Texas A&M
Sandro Mamukelashvili Los Angeles Lakers F 27 Seton Hall
Taj Gibson Memphis Grizzlies F 41 #67 USC
Taylor Hendricks Memphis Grizzlies F 22 #22 UCF
Thomas Bryant Cleveland Cavaliers C 29 #3 Indiana
Thomas Sorber Oklahoma City Thunder C 20 #12 Georgetown
Trayce Jackson-Davis Toronto Raptors F 26 #32 Indiana
Trey Kaufman-Renn Minnesota Timberwolves F 24 Purdue
Trey Lyles Minnesota Timberwolves F 30 Kentucky
Will Riley Washington Wizards G 20 #27 Illinois
Yaxel Lendeborg Golden State Warriors F 23 Michigan
Zach Collins Chicago Bulls F 28 #12 Gonzaga
Ziaire Williams Los Angeles Lakers F 24 Stanford

Click any column heading to sort. Players with no college listed came into the league from overseas or straight out of high school.

Positions Covered at This Height

Forwards dominate the group, with 36 of the 49 players listed at the forward position. Centers account for 11 more, while just 2 players at this height are classified as guards — Ace Bailey of the Utah Jazz being one of them, wearing #19. That positional spread reflects how 6'9" sits at the crossover point between stretch forwards and undersized centers, giving coaches flexibility in how they deploy these players.

Age Range Across the Group

The youngest player in the group is AJ Dybantsa of the Washington Wizards, a forward born Jan 29, 2007, who wears #4. At the other end, LeBron James of the Philadelphia 76ers and Taj Gibson of the Memphis Grizzlies are both 41 years old — James wearing #23 and Gibson #67. The average age across the group is 25.5, so the roster skews young despite those two veterans at the top.

Teams and Birthplaces in the Group

The 49 players are spread across 27 teams, with Minnesota leading at 4 players. Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis each carry 3. Birthplace data shows 42 players born in the USA, with 3 born in France — including Mohamed Diawara (Paris), Ousmane Dieng (Lot-et-Garonne), and Pacome Dadiet (Aubagne). New Jersey is the most represented U.S. state by birth region, with 6 players born there.

Frequently asked questions

How many NBA players are 6'9" in 2026-27?
There are 49 NBA players listed at 6'9" on 2026-27 rosters, spread across 27 teams.
What position do most 6'9" NBA players play?
The large majority play forward — 36 of the 49 players at this height are listed at that position. Another 11 are centers, and 2 are guards.
Who is the oldest 6'9" NBA player in 2026-27?
LeBron James of the Philadelphia 76ers and Taj Gibson of the Memphis Grizzlies are both 41 years old, making them the oldest players at this height.
Who is the youngest 6'9" NBA player in 2026-27?
AJ Dybantsa of the Washington Wizards, born Jan 29, 2007, is the youngest player listed at 6'9" at age 19.