The Eight Foot Two Schlub

[candyman718]

He probably wouldn't be able to shoot 80% from the line. Most players over 7 feet tall don't shoot that well from the line. You are also greatly underestimating the amount of athletic ability of Shaq and Mutombo. While neither are good shooters, in terms of agility, stamina, footwork, timing, strength, both are exceptional athletes. If you think size alone is the determining factor in basketball ability, I've got a list huge guys that could not compete at the NBA level. Take a look at the lifetime stats of Bradley and Muresan.

"his vertical leap still probably makes his outstretched hands only slightly higher than the best NBA players"

Not good enough

Take a look at the lifetime stats of Bradley