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LeBron James vs Shaquille O'Neal Height Comparison
Shaquille O'Neal is 10 cm (0'4") taller than LeBron James.
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LeBron James vs Shaquille O'Neal, drawn to scale
LeBron James (6'9" / 206 cm) and Shaquille O'Neal (7'1" / 216 cm) were teammates for a single season, 2009-10, when the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired O'Neal to add size around James. O'Neal averaged 12.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in 53 games that year as the Cavaliers finished with the league's best record at 61-21, and James won his second consecutive MVP award. A thumb injury cost O'Neal several weeks that season, and after Cleveland's playoff exit he was traded to Boston for what became his final NBA season. The 10 cm gap between them was, if anything, an asset that year: O'Neal was brought in specifically for size James's roster otherwise lacked.
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At 10 cm, the height gap is reliably visible in photos and immediately apparent in person, roughly equivalent to the height of a standard house brick standing on end.
LeBron James at 6'9" is 35 cm above the global average for men (171 cm). Shaquille O'Neal at 7'1" is 45 cm above the global average for men (171 cm).
| LeBron James | 6'9" (206 cm) |
|---|---|
| Shaquille O'Neal | 7'1" (216 cm) |
| Difference | 10 cm (0'4") |
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is LeBron James?
LeBron James is 6'9" tall (206 cm), sourced from NBA profile.
How tall is Shaquille O'Neal?
Shaquille O'Neal is 7'1" tall (216 cm), sourced from NBA profile.
Who is taller, LeBron James or Shaquille O'Neal?
Shaquille O'Neal is taller. Shaquille O'Neal is 10 cm (0'4") taller than LeBron James. Shaquille O'Neal is reported at 7'1" (216 cm); LeBron James at 6'9" (206 cm).
How tall is Shaquille O'Neal compared to the average person?
Shaquille O'Neal at 7'1" (216 cm) is 45 cm above the average height for men globally (171 cm).
Did LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal play on the same team?
Yes. They were teammates for one season, 2009-10, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who finished 61-21, the best record in the NBA that year, before O'Neal was traded to Boston the following offseason.
How did Shaquille O'Neal perform in his season with LeBron James?
O'Neal averaged 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game as a starter, missing several weeks after a severe thumb injury against Boston in February 2010. It was his age-37 season, well past his statistical peak, but the Cavaliers still posted the league's best regular-season record.
Height at a Glance
LeBron James Height
- Feet & Inches6'9"
- Centimetres206 cm
- Metres2.06 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityAmerican
- vs Avg (men)+35 cm
Shaquille O'Neal Height
- Feet & Inches7'1"
- Centimetres216 cm
- Metres2.16 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityAmerican
- vs Avg (men)+45 cm