Is Rob Dillingham Taller Than Anthony Edwards?
Is Rob Dillingham Taller Than Anthony Edwards?
By Fan Arch July 25, 2024 06:24
After the Minnesota Timberwolves traded up in the 2024 NBA Draft to select Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham, many fans and analysts compared Dillingham to star teammate Anthony Edwards. One thing they would compare was how tall each player appeared, an important standard in NBA circles. Here is a deeper dive into the verified measurements and how their heights may or may not impact their respective basketball careers.
Dillingham's Stature
Rob Dillingham stands 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters), per official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine in 2024. That height has not changed from his 6'2" listing in college at Kentucky.
His 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame and blazing speed have been his ticket to playing on the next level, along with being able to run an offense on both ends despite not standing as tall as some point guards in this same position. Rob may not be the biggest guy, but he plays bigger than his height.
Edwards' Height
Dillingham's new Timberwolves teammate Anthony Edwards is officially listed at 6-foot-5 (1.96 meters), and has developed into a frightening physical specimen since he was taken bi Minnesota in the 2020 draft.
One of the big reasons Edwards has lived up to his hype so quickly in the NBA is size. His size, strength, and athleticism have made him a matchup nightmare for defenders. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Edwards' height gives him an easier look at the floor and helps him finish through contact on drives.
"Anthony is so high in his release, especially at the basket," Finch said. He can elevate and complete over smaller defenders, while his size also allows for the fact that he is a versatile defender capable of guarding multiple positions.
The Significance of Height
In today's NBA, player height has a great influence on one's role and position as well as effectiveness on the court. Larger players typically lend themselves to rebounding, shot-blocking, and finishing around the rim. Smaller players, on the other hand, would likely have to out-quick their opposition and be exceptional ball handlers or elite perimeter shooters to make up for what they lack in terms of size.
However, a player's performance do not simply come down to his height. Given their different statures, both Dillingham and Edwards have demonstrated that they can shine at the NBA level. Dillingham's ball handling and playmaking ability have served him well as a point guard, while Edwards' freshman season surge combined size, skill, and athleticism have ranked him among the league's most dangerous young bucket-getters.
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