If you’ve ever seen Victor Wembanyama stand next to a "normal" 7-footer, you know the official box score usually feels like a lie. He doesn't just look tall. He looks like a glitch in the simulation. Fans have been obsessing over his measurements since he was a teenager in France, and honestly, the numbers have jumped around so much it’s hard to keep track.
Basically, the NBA is a league of giants, but Wemby is the giant’s giant.
The actual number: How tall is Victor Wembanyama right now?
Straight to the point. As of the 2025-26 NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs officially list Victor Wembanyama at 7 feet 4 inches.
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But wait. There’s a bit of a "he-said, they-said" situation here. In late 2025, the Spurs website briefly updated his profile to 7 feet 5 inches. Fans went into a frenzy, thinking the Alien was still growing at age 21. The team later claimed it was a data entry error and reverted it. Still, if you ask NBA insider Brian Windhorst, he’s gone on record saying Wemby is probably closer to 7 feet 7 inches when he’s actually out there on the court.
Why the confusion? It comes down to the "barefoot rule."
Back in 2019, the NBA got strict. No more measuring players in thick-soled Nikes. When Victor first landed in San Antonio in 2023, they measured him barefoot at 7 feet 3.5 inches. For simplicity, that gets rounded to 7'4" in most official programs.
He’s huge.
The wingspan that shouldn't exist
Height is only half the story with this guy. If you’ve seen him block a three-pointer from the paint, you’re seeing his 8-foot wingspan in action. To put that in perspective, he can nearly touch the rim while standing flat-footed.
His standing reach is estimated to be around 9 feet 8 inches.
Most people his size move like they’re wading through molasses. Not Victor. He has the coordination of a shooting guard trapped in the body of a redwood tree. That’s the real "Alien" part. It’s why he can palm a basketball with just two fingers—literally—and still dribble through traffic without turning the ball over every five seconds.
How he compares to the tallest ever
Wemby isn't the tallest person to ever step on an NBA floor, but he's close to the top of the mountain.
- Gheorghe Mureșan & Manute Bol: Both were 7'7". They were true outliers, but neither had the perimeter skills Victor has.
- Yao Ming: Listed at 7'6". Yao was a force, but he played a much more traditional, bruising style in the post.
- Zach Edey: Currently tied with Wemby for the tallest active player at 7'4".
It's a short list. Honestly, most guys who hit 7'4" or taller struggle to stay in the league because their bodies just can't take the grind.
The health factor: Is being too tall a problem?
There is a legitimate "Wemby problem" that scouts and doctors whisper about. History isn't kind to the ultra-tall. You look at Yao Ming, whose career was cut short by foot and ankle issues. Every inch past 7'2" seems to put exponential stress on the human frame.
Victor knows this. He’s obsessed with his health.
He spends hours on specialized flexibility routines and "gait training" to ensure he’s moving correctly. He’s been doing this since he was a kid in France. While he did have a brief scare with a blood clot in his shoulder and some recent knee soreness in early 2026, he hasn't shown the chronic "big man" leg issues that usually derail careers.
His style of play actually helps. Because he’s out on the perimeter shooting threes and playing a fluid game, he isn't constantly banging bodies in the paint. That saves a lot of wear and tear on his joints.
Does the height even matter?
Victor is kind of over the conversation. He’s told reporters multiple times that his height is a "non-subject" to him. In his eyes, he’s just a basketball player who happens to be taller than everyone else.
He’s right, in a way. The height gets him in the door, but the footwork and the touch are what make him a superstar. You can't teach a 7'4" guy to step-back into a three-pointer; you just have to hope you're lucky enough to draft one who can.
If you want to keep an eye on his progress, watch how the Spurs manage his minutes during back-to-back games. His durability is the only thing that can stop him at this point.
Next steps for following Wemby's career:
- Check the official NBA roster updates each October for "growth spurts."
- Monitor his "minutes played" stats to see how the Spurs are managing his workload.
- Watch his defensive highlight reels—his blocks often happen because shooters underestimate that 8-foot reach.