5. Gheorghe Muresan
Height : 7 ft 7 in
Muresan was one of the tallest players in NBA history, along with Sudanese player Manute Bol, who was also 7 ft 7 in.
He played professionally in the French league with Pau-Orthez during the 1992–93 season and was an instant hit with fans.
The NBA took interest in him and he was selected by the Washington Bullets in the 1993 NBA Draft. Gheorghe played in the NBA from 1993 to 2000 showing signs of a promising career that was derailed by injuries.
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