Jeremy, Big Bear City, CASubj: Weighty concerns
Is it just my imagination or are NBA players a lot larger than they were back in the 1980’s?
According to data collected by the league, NBA players are simultaneously shrinking and packing on more weight. Back in 1985-86 the average NBA player was 6’7” and weighed 214 pounds. By comparison, today’s average player is 6’6” and weighs 221 pounds. Most analysts attribute the change to improved weight training methods but I personally blame Shaquille O’Neal and his 400 pounds for inflating the stats.
