Okay, so I was watching some hoops the other day, specifically the Pelicans, and Naji Marshall kept catching my eye. He plays with a certain energy, you know? Anyway, it got me thinking about his physical tools. You hear commentators sometimes mention wingspan, and I got curious about his specifically.
Digging into the Numbers
So, I figured, let me just look this up. Fired up the computer and started searching around. You know how it is, sometimes you get different numbers floating around on various fan sites or forums.
I poked around a bit more, trying to find something reliable. Usually, the official draft combine measurements are the go-to source for this kind of stuff. They measure these guys pretty thoroughly before they even get into the league.
Finding the Official Measurement
After a few clicks, I landed on some sites that aggregate draft combine data. And there it was. Found the official measurement for Naji Marshall.
- Height without shoes: Usually listed around 6′ 5.5″ or 6′ 6″.
- Wingspan: Came in right around 7 feet and half an inch (7′ 0.5″).
Putting it in Perspective
So yeah, a wingspan over 7 feet for a guy listed around 6’6″ or 6’7″ (with shoes) is pretty significant. That’s like a +6 or +7 inch difference compared to his height, which definitely helps him on the court.
You can see it when he plays defense, getting into passing lanes, or when he’s finishing around the rim. That extra length makes a difference. It was interesting just confirming the actual number after wondering about it while watching the game. Just a quick search, but cool to know the specifics.
