Alright, guys, so I was digging around the internet today trying to figure out who the heaviest NBA player of all time was. You know, just one of those random thoughts that pop into your head. Here’s how it went down:
The Initial Search
First, I just went straight to the search bar and typed in “fattest NBA player.” I know, I know, not the most sensitive term, but hey, it’s what came to mind. I figured I’d get a quick answer, a name, maybe a Wikipedia link.
The Rabbit Hole
Well, that simple search turned into a bit of a rabbit hole. I started seeing names like Oliver Miller and Eddy Curry. These guys were definitely big dudes, no doubt about it. I started looking at their listed weights during their playing days.
- Oliver Miller: I saw some numbers floating around 375 pounds! Wow.
- Eddy Curry: He was listed around 350-plus at times.
Deeper Dive and Comparisons
But then I started seeing some mentions of other players from way back, and things got even more interesting. I found some discussions about a guy named Sim Bhullar, who played briefly for the Sacramento Kings. They were saying he was close to 360 pounds.
Then, because of search recommendations, I stumbled on some discussions about legends like Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq was a monster, obviously, but even he wasn’t as big as some of these other guys, at least weight-wise.
So, with these comparisons and discussions, I can say that I read and watched different people’s opinions.
The (Probable) Answer
After looking at all of this, I’m pretty sure the heaviest NBA player ever, at least as far as publicly available information goes, was probably Oliver Miller. That 375-pound number just kept coming up.
My Takeaway
It’s kind of wild to think about these huge guys moving around on a basketball court. It just goes to show you the incredible range of body types that can find success in professional sports. It’s not all about being super lean and shredded. Size and strength can clearly be a major advantage, too.
Anyway, that was my little internet adventure for the day. Hope you found it as interesting as I did!
