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Shaquille O'Neal vs Michael Jordan Height Comparison
Shaquille O'Neal is 18 cm (0'7") taller than Michael Jordan.
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Shaquille O'Neal vs Michael Jordan, drawn to scale
Shaquille O'Neal (7'1" / 216 cm) and Michael Jordan (6'6" / 198 cm) met in the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals, in Jordan's first playoff series after his initial retirement. O'Neal's Orlando Magic won the series 4-2, and after a Game 3 win, O'Neal offered a memorably modest read of the matchup: "I don't think Michael ever gets tired. He is a real Superman and I am a real Superboy." The following year the two met again in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Jordan's Bulls, coming off a record 72-win season, swept O'Neal's Magic in four games. The 18 cm gap between them did little to slow Jordan, who scored 40 points in that Game 3 loss despite O'Neal's size advantage inside.
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At 18 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.
Shaquille O'Neal at 7'1" is 45 cm above the global average for men (171 cm). Michael Jordan at 6'6" is 27 cm above the global average for men (171 cm).
| Shaquille O'Neal | 7'1" (216 cm) |
|---|---|
| Michael Jordan | 6'6" (198 cm) |
| Difference | 18 cm (0'7") |
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Shaquille O'Neal?
Shaquille O'Neal is 7'1" tall (216 cm), sourced from NBA profile.
How tall is Michael Jordan?
Michael Jordan is 6'6" tall (198 cm), sourced from NBA profile.
Who is taller, Shaquille O'Neal or Michael Jordan?
Shaquille O'Neal is taller. Shaquille O'Neal is 18 cm (0'7") taller than Michael Jordan. Shaquille O'Neal is reported at 7'1" (216 cm); Michael Jordan at 6'6" (198 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 Shaquille O'Neal ever beat Michael Jordan in the playoffs?
Yes, once. O'Neal's Orlando Magic beat Jordan's Chicago Bulls 4-2 in the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals, in Jordan's first playoff series after his first retirement. The Bulls got revenge the next year, sweeping the Magic in the 1996 Eastern Conference Finals.
What did Shaquille O'Neal say about Michael Jordan after beating him?
After a Game 3 win in the 1995 playoffs, O'Neal said, "I don't think Michael ever gets tired. He is a real Superman and I am a real Superboy," a notably humble comment despite his team's series win.
Height at a Glance
Shaquille O'Neal Height
- Feet & Inches7'1"
- Centimetres216 cm
- Metres2.16 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityAmerican
- vs Avg (men)+45 cm
Michael Jordan Height
- Feet & Inches6'6"
- Centimetres198 cm
- Metres1.98 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityAmerican
- vs Avg (men)+27 cm